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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, writing, and communicating better in English.

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Whether you’re starting out or whether you’re stuck, you can get moving on your language learning journey via 4 easy steps.

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Category: Language Learning Tips

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

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Can you keep up your language skills even though you’re focused on a vital venture like a new baby or a new job?

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Even when teaching and learning other languages, English keeps popping up.

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Category: Writing in English

It’s not just teachers of English who want to practise their English.

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Finding time to pursue learning a language is almost impossible for some people.

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For language teachers, mentoring can water two plants with one hose.

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Learning a language on your own can be fun and flexible … but also frustrating.

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

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At the beginning, learning a language is exciting. But after a while, maintaining motivation can be tough.

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Say you’ve been working abroad in an English-speaking country for a few years and now you’re back home.

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Once you’ve revived your heritage language, you can use it to discover family stories.

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Category: Writing in English

I promise you it’s possible to wake up a dormant language from your childhood, whatever your age now.

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Waking up a sleeping language from your childhood can help connect you to your family heritage.

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

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Are any of these harmful habits slowing down or messing up your writing?

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Category: Language Learning TipsWriting in English

It’s never too late to brush up or pick up another language.

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Some days don’t go as planned.

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A multilingual mélange may not look pretty. Yet it can be useful.

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Category: Language Learning TipsWriting in English

What do people say about writing in English when it’s not their first language?

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Category: Healthcare EnglishWriting in English