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How I Learned Spanish Effectively: Lessons, Mistakes, and Real-Life Practice
When people learn that I speak Spanish, one of their first questions is always “How did you learn?” My Spanish journey has been a mix of curiosity, trial and error, and persistence–from translating song lyrics, to dating, to volunteering in Latin America and traveling. In this post, I’ll walk you through what worked, what didn’t,…
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How I Learned English– The Power of Immersion
Learning a new language isn’t just about memorizing words– it’s about learning how to think in another culture. I’ve always found that fascinating. Over the years, I’ve learned English, Spanish, Italian, and I’m hoping to add an Asian language soon. People often ask me how I do it– what apps I use, where I find…
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How would you like to die?
We talk so much about how we want to live — but how often do we talk about how we want to die? Death is a taboo topic. Most people squirm in discomfort when the topic of death is mentioned, as if it’s something separate from living. Think about it, will there be life without…
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Is Traveling Really Worth The Hype?
I’ll admit it — I’m a late bloomer when it comes to traveling. For most of my life, I lived in one city, in one country, and looked at travel as a luxury — even an indulgence. At one point, I was almost scornful of it. Growing up with limited means, I saw two sides…
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Seven Samurai: Is revenge wrong?
“So. Again we are defeated. The farmers have won. Not us.” -Kambei Shimada Synopsis: Kurosawa Akira’s Seven Samurai is a timeless masterpiece that is widely recognized as the greatest foreign-language film ever made. The plot concerns a humble village hiring a band of samurai and protecting itself from pillage in war-ravaged sixteenth-century Japan. Since the wretchedness inflicted…
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