Set a first month language goal
A worked example and a short exercise for introducing yourself to a new colleague.
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A language practice that lasts
Build a skill, then use it in a real task.
01Planning a language
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Assess a starting level without a score obsession
A worked example and a short exercise for asking for directions at a.
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Choose a practical communication task
A worked example and a short exercise for describing a familiar recipe.
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Balance listening and reading time
A worked example and a short exercise for writing a short appointment message.
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Build a weekly study rotation
A worked example and a short exercise for explaining a daily routine.
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Choose a core course and a reference
A worked example and a short exercise for understanding a simple announcement.
Read guide02Learning from input
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Choose a graded reading passage
A worked example and a short exercise for writing a short appointment message.
Read guideUse a transcript after a first listen
A worked example and a short exercise for explaining a daily routine.
Read guideWatch a short scene with a question
A worked example and a short exercise for understanding a simple announcement.
Read guideRead for gist before looking up words
A worked example and a short exercise for retelling a short news item.
Read guideChoose repeated listening material
A worked example and a short exercise for ordering a meal with a question.
Read guideUse parallel texts with a clear purpose
A worked example and a short exercise for describing a weekend plan.
Read guide03Practicing output
View allPrepare a one minute spoken introduction
A worked example and a short exercise for retelling a short news item.
Read guideDescribe a daily process in writing
A worked example and a short exercise for ordering a meal with a question.
Read guideRecord a short spoken explanation
A worked example and a short exercise for describing a weekend plan.
Read guideUse a conversation repair phrase
A worked example and a short exercise for asking for clarification in a conversation.
Read guideWrite a message for a specific reader
A worked example and a short exercise for introducing yourself to a new colleague.
Read guidePractice asking a follow up question
A worked example and a short exercise for asking for directions at a station.
Read guide04Memory and review
View allUse active recall after a lesson
A worked example and a short exercise for asking for clarification in a conversation.
Read guideSpace a small set of review items
A worked example and a short exercise for introducing yourself to a new colleague.
Read guideChoose phrases worth revisiting
A worked example and a short exercise for asking for directions at a station.
Read guideMake a mixed review session
A worked example and a short exercise for describing a familiar recipe.
Read guideReview a correction in a new sentence
A worked example and a short exercise for writing a short appointment message.
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Distinguish familiarity from recall
A worked example and a short exercise for explaining a daily routine.
Read guide05Feedback and reflection
View allAsk a tutor for focused feedback
A worked example and a short exercise for describing a familiar recipe.
Read guideCompare two recordings of one task
A worked example and a short exercise for writing a short appointment message.
Read guideReview a corrected paragraph
A worked example and a short exercise for explaining a daily routine.
Read guideNotice a listening error pattern
A worked example and a short exercise for understanding a simple announcement.
Read guideKeep a practical error notebook
A worked example and a short exercise for retelling a short news item.
Read guideChoose one pronunciation target
A worked example and a short exercise for ordering a meal with a question.
Read guide06Independent study
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Study with a limited budget
A worked example and a short exercise for understanding a simple announcement.
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Build a language routine around work
A worked example and a short exercise for retelling a short news item.
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Use a library language collection
A worked example and a short exercise for ordering a meal with a question.
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Find a conversation practice format
A worked example and a short exercise for describing a weekend plan.
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Plan a week away from study materials
A worked example and a short exercise for asking for clarification in a conversation.
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Choose an online resource critically
A worked example and a short exercise for introducing yourself to a new colleague.
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