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If elephants could write down their memories, they'd use their trunks. The Trunk is a collection of articles with advice on learning languages, writing, and communicating better in English.

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Regular practice with this fast and fun technique boosts fluency in both speaking and writing your target language.

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How to make the most of your language learning session, especially when time’s short.

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I’ve recently reset my French learning and am already noticing an improvement.

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I’m back on track with learning French.

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Doing something nearly every day leads to progress.

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Working towards goals will help tackle weak points.

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Here’s how I’m getting back on track with learning French.

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Goes to show that regular practice does work.

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How to stop forgetting those words you want to use but only remember when it’s too late.

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You have more fun and improve faster when you link your language learning to what you already know and enjoy.

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What do people say about learning a language when they’re older?

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Collecting stuff for language learning can sometimes be as satisfying as learning the language.

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What do people say about learning a language when they’re older?

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Do you want to improve talking or writing about a particular topic or situation?

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When learning a language is more about the journey than reaching a destination.

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Research shows that learning another language in later life can be neuroprotective.

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What do people say about learning a language when they’re older?

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A burst of intensive training can help you improve your skills in your target language, quickly.

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Have you tried solving crossword puzzles in the language you’re learning?

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Diving into the depths of an article to understand it and learn from it is challenging but worthwhile.

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