This is my second year working with teachers on @italki, and even though I'm a good independent learner, I would never have made this much progress or stayed as motivated without having the ability to also work with great teachers.
@languageplans I made the mistake of getting totally lax on learning new and reviewing old grammar once I got to a conversational level (e.g., when I could have a 30-minute conversation and not panic the entire time. 😅)
I heard someone say threads is like Twitter's chill cousin but I think it's more like an awkward junior high dance with people mumbling (basically to themselves) and shuffling around aimlessly. I'm sure that'll change soon but right now I'm not really getting it.
@Twitter is way better than threads. I don't see (yet) how there's even a discussion but maybe I missing something. Also, @elonmusk would beat Zuck in a cage match.
I just tried a @lingoda lesson (German—though if I'm being honest, I should really be working on resurrecting French), and I love the focus on speaking, even in the orientation lesson.
@thedankoe Any plans to read The Fountainhead? I'm not a huge fan of hers, but it's a solid book, and I'd recommend it if you're thinking about her ideas as they relate to the creator economy.
I just had a conversation in Italian and just forgot everything I've ever learned, seemingly. 🥲 But on the other hand, I clearly remember French because I kept saying things en français.
Hey #langtwt, on the subject of books in various languages: Any recommendations on your favorite online book stores (that ship to USA)? I love @LibreriaPino in SF for Italian books and would love it if they let me set up a direct deposit account with them. 💸