Language Learning · by Liam Eriksson · 2026-10-09

A tiny win from Cape Town that made my week in Lagos

I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions.

I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions.

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Pablo Martín · 4 likes

Wonderful detail. It makes the whole thing feel real. That is where the boring checklist helps.

Felix Weber · 3 likes

You explained the tradeoff really clearly. My only addition is to make the first step visible.

Hugo Martin · 1 likes

Wonderful detail. It makes the whole thing feel real. I used to overcomplicate this constantly.

[deleted] · 1 likes

I think this advice is overrated. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near a neighborhood park.

Liam Eriksson · 1 likes

Beautifully concise.

Avery Johnson · 1 likes

This feels a little overrated to me, even if the intention is good.

Tiny Baker · 2 likes

Now I want a spreadsheet.

Curious Marauder · 2 likes

Can you expand on that a bit?