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Can We Be Authentic in a Second Language?
“German Rebecca is much more direct than British Rebecca!” Someone said this to me recently and I thought about it for quite a while. Am I really different in German? And if I am, does that mean I’m not being the true me? Maybe I’m not being authentic. Authenticity is a concept we often hear…
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3 Reasons Why It’s Worth Writing Your Own CV
Let’s face it—writing a CV isn’t anyone’s favourite task. We tend to put it off, especially when we don’t need it right away. Then, suddenly, a great job opportunity appears, and you realize your CV isn’t ready. And to make it worse, the deadline’s on Monday, and they want it in English! Aaaaaaah!!! In moments…
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How to Keep Improving Your English During the Holiday Season
I’ll start again in January! We’ve all said that about a goal we are trying to reach. But like going to the gym, language learning is most effective when it’s consistent. So even during the busy weeks, it’s good to keep going. Although you might be taking baby steps and small actions, they all still…
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Motivational Quotes for Language Learners
Language learning is generally a long journey. A bit like getting fit or learning a musical instrument. There’s no quick fix. So, we all need some motivation from time to time. Here are 5 of my favourite motivational quotes which can actually be applied to any type of goal, not just language learning. Perhaps there’s…
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