It has been just over seven months that I’ve been living in the south of France. My major goal here has been to learn to speak French. I’m far from an expert on learning foreign languages. In North America, speaking a second language earns you a badge of praise. In Europe, being able to speak […]
I’m Reopening My Rapid Learning Tactics Program
The last time it was open, it sold out in 36 minutes. That is Learning on Steroids, a monthly program I run for training rapid learning tactics. In just over a week, I’ll be accepting a new round of members. Unfortunately, like last time, space is limited and you will only have a few days […]
Why Self-Educated Learners Often Come Up Short
I have a pet peeve about certain people who attack formal education systems and claim to pursue self-education. Not because universities are spectacular learning environments (they usually aren’t). Or even because self-education isn’t a worthwhile goal (it’s probably one of the best). It’s because I’ve noticed many of the university-hating self-taught are the kind of […]
My Mistakes and Triumphs in Learning a Foreign Language
It’s been awhile since I posted about my goal to become fluent in French. For the new people here, I’ve been spending the last 8-9 months practicing the language, with the last 4.5 living in France. First off, I’m definitely not a language learning expert. This is my first attempt at learning a foreign language, […]
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