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If elephants could write down their memories, they'd use their trunks. The Trunk is a collection of articles with advice on learning languages plus guidance on how to improve speaking and writing in English.

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I’ve been reading an entertaining book about why.

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Category: Language Learning AdviceSpeaking in English

Better English pronunciation makes for an easier life in English.

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What do people say about learning a language when they’re older?

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Check if staying in cruise mode is still right for you

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Don’t give up

Is your language learning project feeling flat?

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Me neither and it doesn’t matter.

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Sometimes progress isn’t as fast as we want when learning a language.

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Instead of comparing and competing, try this instead.

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What do people say about learning a language when they’re older?

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You’re speaking to someone and their face tells you they haven’t understood.

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Category: Language Learning AdviceSpeaking in English

Speaking clear English makes life easier for you and your listeners.

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Category: Language Learning AdviceSpeaking in EnglishNews

Here are 3 reasons why older people are into language learning.

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What do people say about learning a language when they’re older?

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It was good to speak French in real life again. This is how it went.

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I’m halfway through my 100-day programme to get my French ready for my upcoming visit to France.

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What do people say about learning a language when they’re older?

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Listening to interesting podcasts is a great way to notice that practice is making your language skills better.

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Learners of English often stumble over how to form sentences using IF … and I have the same problem with SI in French.

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It’s two years since my last trip to France and my French has been on simmer …

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Category: Language Learning Advice

What do people say about learning a language when they’re older?

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Category: Language Learning Advice