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Re: The Answers to Discussion Topics

Postby leosmith » Mon Sep 06, 2021 4:29 am

Q: Frustrated with retention
A: Eat more fiber
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Re: The Answers to Discussion Topics

Postby luke » Fri Sep 24, 2021 6:55 pm

Q: Did the Listening-Reading method work for you?
A: I'm sure it would if I didn't spend so much time explaining how it works.
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Re: The Answers to Discussion Topics

Postby rdearman » Mon Oct 04, 2021 5:51 pm

Q. Best way to learn dead languages?
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Re: The Answers to Discussion Topics

Postby Iversen » Mon Oct 04, 2021 9:49 pm

Q: Best way to learn dead languages?
A: Choose Irish and learn it slowly (same advice for Low German and Danish dialects)
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Re: The Answers to Discussion Topics

Postby Xenops » Tue Oct 05, 2021 6:36 pm

Q: Best way to learn dead languages?
A: Be a zombie.
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Re: The Answers to Discussion Topics

Postby Deinonysus » Tue Oct 05, 2021 6:44 pm

Xenops wrote:Q: Best way to learn dead languages?
A: Be a zombie.

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Re: The Answers to Discussion Topics

Postby einzelne » Tue Oct 05, 2021 11:51 pm

Q: Best way to learn dead languages?
A: Klaatu Barada Nikto.
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Re: The Answers to Discussion Topics

Postby Cavesa » Wed Oct 06, 2021 11:51 am

Q:Best way to learn dead langauges?
A:Language exchange through a medium.
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Re: The Answers to Discussion Topics

Postby luke » Wed Oct 13, 2021 5:48 pm

Q: How do you find things to read?
A: Close your eyes and feel the Braille in the elevator.
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Re: The Answers to Discussion Topics

Postby daegga » Fri Oct 15, 2021 6:06 pm

Q: At What CEFR Level Did You Start Reading Harry Potter?
A: At the same level I quit reading it ... 2 chapters in.
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