I started learning English in 7th grade, when it became a required subject for teenagers in Taiwan. Back then, I believed that language learning should focus mainly on textbooks—memorizing vocabulary, KK phonetic symbols, and grammar rules, since those were the keys to passing exams. My Learning Hit a Plateau Most of my classmates felt the […]
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I know how beneficial it is to walk 10,000 steps a day—it really improves my circulation, boosts my energy, and helps me focus more easily on work. Still, I often felt lazy and didn’t want to go out for a walk, especially when the weather was too hot or too cold. Even when the weather
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Speaking Like a Native Can Be Easy Have you ever watched how a baby starts to speak? Before they say their first words, babies are listening intently to the people around them. Then, they start to mimic what they hear—syllables, tones, even the rhythm of sentences. They don’t overthink grammar or try to memorize vocabulary
A couple of years ago, I was in the midst of job hunting. Every time I received an interview invitation, I felt nervous. The biggest question in my mind was: Am I good enough to be selected? Most companies required candidates to give a presentation in English—often about how much you know about the
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It’s hard to truly learn a language if you don’t set a specific goal. I once had a student who booked a class and told me his goal was to “travel and make small talk.” As a teacher, I often receive this kind of request, and I always find it a bit vague. It’s difficult
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