Whether as a teacher or a learner, errors can be anything from roadblocks or speed bumps to launch pads for language acquisition. — Whether as a teacher or a learner, errors can be anything from roadblocks or speed bumps to launch pads for language acquisition. Round table discussions with fellow learners or teachers about language acquisition can somewhat lackluster in the excitement department. However, whenever someone mentions “error correction,” I perk up. …

There’s a myth that children’s brains are sponges that just soak up language, thus quickly and effortlessly acquiring fluency in their… — There’s a myth that children’s brains are sponges that just soak up language, thus quickly and effortlessly acquiring fluency in their mother tongue. Constant repetition, an always-by-your-side guide (often the mother), an existence mostly free from social barriers and distractions, as well as unapologetic total physical response are just some…

A monthly-expiring access to a basic-needs-meeting amount of “cash” in the form of a credit card. — A monthly-expiring access to a basic-needs-meeting amount of “cash” in the form of a credit card. Andrew Yang called it a “freedom dividend” during his 2020 Presidential campaign. It’s most often referred to as UBI, and I’ve also seen it as BIG (Basic Income Guarantee.) Discussing and researching the purpose…

Here’s a rather unorthodox and definitely controversial alternative to the current toxic climate of console scalping. — Here’s a rather unorthodox and definitely controversial alternative to the current toxic climate of console scalping. This is not a “capitalism is broken” cry, nor is it a perfect solution. …

An almost thunderous clatter of stones and pebbles echo behind you, kicked up from your trusty boots… — To preface, I’m a native English speaker with an entire primary and secondary education in French immersion. I was once fluent, living and working a fully-immersive-French life, though due to lack of use, I believe it my French communication abilities may be a little rusty. After a decade in Japan…

Step 1: No devices in the bedroom. — So many of us are seemingly in a constant search for some semblance of balance with our own relationships to technology such as our smartphones and the apps we use. And by now, you’ve probably seen or at least heard of The Social Dilemma; it clearly outlines the addictive qualities…