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Re: The Answers to Discussion Topics

Postby smallwhite » Thu Sep 06, 2018 5:57 am

> Have you ever actively used spaced repetition (SRS) software such as Anki?

Yes.
Yes.

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Yes.
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Re: The Answers to Discussion Topics

Postby Iversen » Thu Sep 06, 2018 12:10 pm

Have you ever actively used spaced repetition (SRS) software such as Anki?No
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Re: The Answers to Discussion Topics

Postby Teango » Thu Sep 06, 2018 6:56 pm

smallwhite wrote:> Have you ever actively used spaced repetition (SRS) software such as Anki?















Maybe?
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Re: The Answers to Discussion Topics

Postby Cainntear » Mon Sep 10, 2018 11:58 am

Have you ever actively used spaced repetition (SRS) software such as Anki?

Ask again (<5 min).
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Re: The Answers to Discussion Topics

Postby Cainntear » Tue Sep 11, 2018 11:23 am

How do you plunge into learning a language?

With both feet.
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Re: The Answers to Discussion Topics

Postby Serpent » Mon Sep 24, 2018 1:22 pm

Q: How to learn Polish in Zanzibar
A: Same as in Paraguay
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LyricsTraining now has Finnish and Polish :)
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Re: The Answers to Discussion Topics

Postby Axon » Mon Sep 24, 2018 1:26 pm

Q: Efficacy of "stacking" programs
A: Most people open the boxes and use the material, but try just stacking them up and let us know how it works out.
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Re: The Answers to Discussion Topics

Postby Mooby » Mon Sep 24, 2018 4:55 pm

Q. The Answers to Discussion Topics
A. Raise more Questions for Discussion.
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Re: The Answers to Discussion Topics

Postby leosmith » Mon Sep 24, 2018 5:05 pm

Q. The Answers to Discussion Topics
A. 42
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https://languagecrush.com/reading - try our free multi-language reading tool

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Re: The Answers to Discussion Topics

Postby Serpent » Fri Oct 19, 2018 12:37 am

Q: Does Each Language Carry Baggage?
A: Yes, just inquire about their rates.
A: Yes, but some can carry more than others.
A: A dead language is useless, it won't carry your baggage.
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