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

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Collecting stuff for language learning can sometimes be as satisfying as learning the language.

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

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Do you want to improve talking or writing about a particular topic or situation?

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Category: Language Learning AdviceSpeaking in English

When learning a language is more about the journey than reaching a destination.

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Research shows that learning another language in later life can be neuroprotective.

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

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A burst of intensive training can help you improve your skills in your target language, quickly.

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Have you tried solving crossword puzzles in the language you’re learning?

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Diving into the depths of an article to understand it and learn from it is challenging but worthwhile.

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Reading for fun is a powerful way to improve your skills in your target language.

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It took a while, but reading in another language finally became fun.

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Can you ask more complicated questions in the language you’re learning without pausing, stumbling or struggling?

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Category: Language Learning AdviceSpeaking in English

Coaching clients often grumble about the fact they always use the same words when they’re speaking.

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

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Is it possible to learn a language when you’re older?

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Janet had been feeling stuck learning te reo Māori for a while

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

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According to George Bernard Shaw, "Imitation is not just the sincerest form of flattery – it's the sincerest form of learning”.

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Category: Language Learning AdviceSpeaking in EnglishWriting in English

Brushing up language skills can help preserve family history for future generations.

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