by Bruce Balmer | Jun 28, 2021 | Accelerated Learning, Conversation, French, German, Italian, Listening, Motivation, Reading, Spanish, Speaking, Thai, Time, Uncategorized, Writing
Why do children love to play? Maybe it is because play is fun. But perhaps there is a more important purpose and so kids have evolved to like playing because those that liked it the most were the most successful at acquiring skills. Playing and a playful atmosphere...
by Bruce Balmer | May 4, 2021 | Accelerated Learning, Conversation, Listening, Money, Motivation, Reading, Speaking, Thai, Time, Writing
The short version: – I’ve been trying to learn Thai for 3 years. I’ve started back at the beginning 3 times. My total bill in money exceeds £3,000 and my total bill in time exceeds 500 hours. And sure I can hold a conversation but I don’t...
by Bruce Balmer | Nov 26, 2020 | Italian
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...
