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20 Questions

How can I verify my pronunciation without a native speaker?

Does writing out by hand generally strengthen retention better than computerized memorization methods?

Is SRS more effective than traditional study for vocabulary augmentation?

Is L2 fluency retention better than L1 fluency retention?

How can learning a second language improve my skill with my native language?

What are the main arguments for and against the critical period hypothesis, and what are alternative explanations?

What are the implications of reading texts beyond my level?

How to practice honorifics?

What sequences of learning kanji characters, their readings, meanings, and related vocabulary tend toward longest retention?

What are some strategies for effectively studying two unrelated languages simultaneously?

How can I put grammar rules into flashcards?

How does a paid online tutor compare to a language exchange partner?

How do cloze flashcards compare to translation flashcards?

How does language learning in a classroom affect self-learning?

How to combat the predisposition to forget certain types of words?

What free, high-quality, mobile course apps are there for learning Icelandic?

How does the vocabulary learned through immersion compare to vocabulary learned via study?

Does learning a language outside of its culture affect the learner negatively in any way?

Does the quality of audio recordings affect their effectiveness in exemplifying pronunciation?

Brain benefit with respect to age