So, for 2021 I have decided to make a huge effort with Mandarin, but also to finally start learning Spanish and basic Swedish. Mandarin is my main focus, and always will be.
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February 2021
February... what a strange month you were. I am not sorry to say goodbye and I’m extremely excited for March. The daffodils, baby lambs being born and the sun shining more frequently. It’s just what we need after 11.5 months of lockdown! I’ve been working hard and trying to keep up with my goals -... Continue Reading →
How I use music to learn Mandarin Chinese
Once you've had a go at translating what you know, you can then pick up the dictionary and start translating the words that you don't know. Usually I write the pinyin into the dictionary but sometimes I do write the characters with the handwriting tool on Pleco (Chinese dictionary app) or Google Translate.
Why I’m giving up TV for a month
After my lessons this morning I'm going to indulge in coffee, cake and the final episode (ever) of The Bridge, and then start studying again.
Review: Raise Up! B2
I decided to start with Unit 1, which is about health and fitness and features two different groups of people. If used accordingly, the issues you could raise with your students could be all or some of the following: disabilities, judgement, unemployment, friendship...
