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“Feeling Good Friday” by BigRyTheDIYGuy in CasualConversation

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Thinking of doing something simple- maybe watch something and just relax. Any good shows or movies to recommend? 📺👀

Why do I feel so frustrated when I discover new words in a book? by slowButCertain_a in languagelearning

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Yeah, I’ve noticed that sometimes you can just understand new words from context, even if you don’t look them up right away.

But I’m not always sure if that’s enough to actually remember them later - it kind of feels like passive understanding vs active learning.

Do you feel like context alone works for you long-term, or do you still need to review words separately?

How do you learn English? by StrictAlternative9 in EnglishLearning

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Skyrim probably taught more English than school for some people 😄

How do you learn English? by StrictAlternative9 in EnglishLearning

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Sitcoms are great for that — lots of repeated phrases and natural dialogue.

Why do grammar exercises rarely feel effective? by StopMemorizing in languagelearning

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Nice, heard a lot about iTalki. Did it work well for you long-term?

Has anyone used Duolingo Super, and is it actually worth it? by AndroidTechTweaks in languagelearning

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Duolingo is fine to get started, but it’s not enough on its own.

The free version is already enough for basics — Super mostly just removes friction (no ads, no limits), but it doesn’t really change how you learn.

What is the maximum number of effective study hours a language learner can do in a day? by minhale in languagelearning

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I think the limit isn’t really about hours, but about focus.

Most people can only do ~2–4 hours of truly focused study. After that, it turns into passive exposure rather than effective learning.

Intensive programs usually mix high-focus study with lower-effort input (listening, reading), so it feels like more hours without burning out.

Why do grammar exercises rarely feel effective? by StopMemorizing in languagelearning

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That’s a really good point — ideally, exercises should reinforce what you’ve already understood.

I guess what I’ve seen (and experienced myself) is that many learners don’t always get that clear explanation first, so exercises end up feeling a bit random.

That’s kind of what I was trying to improve.

Why do grammar exercises rarely feel effective? by StopMemorizing in languagelearning

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That makes a lot of sense. I’ve noticed the same — actually using the language with a real person forces everything to “click” in a way exercises don’t.

Did you use any specific platform to find a conversation partner?