My latest book, Finally Learning that Language, is a guide to help people teach themselves a language or make the most out of a class.
By providing a license to have fun, move and involve the other senses, Finally Learning That Language brings languages to life. Corrective red ink and dusty textbooks begone! This guide empowers language learners to teach themselves or to get more mileage out of a class. After mastering crucial information about learning processes, embracing vibrant culture and mixing in beloved hobbies, learning momentum will flow naturally. The author’s twenty years in the language learning and teaching game have revealed learners’ common pitfalls. The best approach is to use a variety of simpler materials, but to understand the utility of embracing new grammar. The most important ingredient is a jolly, curious attitude. After setting a schedule with a better ratio of fun-to-grammar-boxes, readers can learn as a hobby or race toward bilingual status.
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▦ Broken Bootstraps is the tale of how Americans became fiercely productive and independent loners, despite living in bodies that evolved for interdependence. While the American dream is undoubtedly a cultural asset, some aspects of the pursuit of success damage more and more lives.