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To do well in English, don’t bother with Latin

June 27, 2017

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Don't kid yourself. Latin isn't English. Not by a long stretch.

Deep end: The difficulty of learning languages

October 26, 2012

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The biggest problem facing anyone learning a language boils down to just one line.

Pronunciation is as much good English as good grammar

September 9, 2010

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Good pronunciation makes for a good first impression. When people understand you, many good things can come to you.

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