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Language Learning · by Cian Kelly · 2026-10-07

The most delightful part of learning speaking that actually stuck

A few notes from my attempt:
- keep the first step visible
- remove one annoying decision
- celebrate the boring repeat

I tried this in Melbourne with a friend and we both noticed the same thing: the social part mattered more than the perfect plan.

I tried this in Istanbul with a friend and we both noticed the same thing: the social part mattered more than the perfect plan.

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Rafael Almeida · 3 likes

Big fan of this approach. The cozy part is easy to underestimate.

Nima Ahmadi · 2 likes

This sounds sensible, though I would need to test it myself. I noticed the same thing in Mumbai. I love details that only make sense once you've been there.