by totalfluency_admin | Dec 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
About four years ago I met an American lady near Estepona on the southern coast of Spain. She previously lived and worked in America and knew no Spanish. This was unfortunate because she had a dream – to live and work in Spain. How to do? She solved her lack of...
by totalfluency_admin | Dec 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Well, that was fun! I set out on March 17th to learn Italian and I finished my programme on schedule yesterday, November 30th. A very good use of lockdown time in my view. I don’t like it when people make vague statements like “I have learned...
by totalfluency_admin | Nov 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
In 1989 Stephen Covey published his book – The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People. Habit #2 was “start with the end in mind”. Sound advice. Let’s follow it! I don’t start learning a language until I have a plan in place to maintain...
by totalfluency_admin | Nov 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Few people who start learning a language appreciate the importance of time. It may sound obvious but never listen to what people say when you can watch what they do. Observing behaviour tells you the real story! When people quit learning a language it is usually for...
