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Fun tips and stories to help you learn a language effectively and enjoy the process

Maria Writes Things in Effective Language Learning

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all levels

How I Made Duolingo Work for Me

And why it’s not always helpful, but still…

Maria Writes Things in Effective Language Learning

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The Day I Said Yes to All the Things That Scared Me Pt. 2 — The Impossible Challenge

Maria Writes Things in Effective Language Learning

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The Day I Said Yes to All the Things That Scared Me Pt. 1 — The Workshop

From an unrehearsed workshop…

Maria Writes Things in Effective Language Learning

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Confession | Motivation | All levels

Why I Don’t (Always) Learn Languages Every Day

Maria Writes Things in Effective Language Learning

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Just immigrant thoughts

The Freedom of Not Using My Language

What I thought was my…

Maria Writes Things in Effective Language Learning

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Language learning story

How My Father Learned German in His 60s

Spoiler: He didn’t move…

Maria Writes Things in Effective Language Learning

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Beginners and stuck learners

Are You Bad at Languages?

A stoic approach to language…

Maria Writes Things in Effective Language Learning

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Intermediate and advanced learners

How to Make the Most Out of YouTube to Learn Languages

Maria Writes Things in Effective Language Learning

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The Dark Side of Language Learning

I didn’t know “let’s practice a language” could be a pickup line

Maria Writes Things in Effective Language Learning

How to Choose What Language to Learn

What language should you learn? Here’s the answer.

Effective Language Learning

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