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Definitive proof that being fluent in English is within your reach
Meet Olga, one of my favorite English student success stories.

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Sep 18, 20222 min read
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3 things you should know about Spanish
Here's the unvarnished truth about what it takes to be fluent in Spanish.

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Sep 17, 20222 min read
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How to stop translating and start thinking in your target language
Thinking in your target language is very important to developing fluency. Here are 9 tips for thinking in your target language.

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Jul 19, 20224 min read
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6 ways to meet up with native speakers in your area
Putting into practice what you've learned can be easy with these six ways to find native speakers of your target language who live in...

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Jun 25, 20223 min read
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How to be your authentic self when speaking another language
Worry less about whether or not your intelligence is coming through when speaking another language and focus on who you're speaking with.

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Jun 21, 20223 min read
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Why you're not fluent yet
we don't just become fluent in Spanish, English, or Italian overnight. Here are six reasons why you may be struggling with fluency.

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Jun 11, 20224 min read
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The absolute worst advice I'd ever been given about Spanish
Getting the right kind of guidance in learning a language can be surprisingly difficult when you don't know the right person to ask for help

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Jun 6, 20224 min read
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4 Ways to Stop Feeling Nervous When Talking with a Native Speaker
Understanding what a native speaker is saying to you doesn't have to be dire. Here are 4 things to remember when you're feeling nervous.

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Jun 1, 20222 min read
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3 Ways to Quickly Improve Your Recall
The key to language recall is repetition. It doesn't have to be boring if you mix up the scenarios and ways that you practice with yourself.

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
May 24, 20223 min read
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What You Should Know about English in the U.S.
Some Americans believe that English is the official language of the U.S. But it's not. In fact, some states have more than one language.

Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Sep 2, 20212 min read
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