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An introduction to the listening-reading method of language learning, with practical notes on preparing parallel texts and matching audio.

Political candidates - minimum requirements

When the following wind of privilege is misread as merit, then the inequalities that result are legitimized.

Books and podcasts that I’ve been cogitating about.

A study of blocked and interleaved practice prompts reflection on why learners may mistake greater effort for lower effectiveness.

Reflections on reports that Trump might attend Moscow’s Victory Day parade and the holiday’s cultural significance in Russia.

Politicians are basically well trained dogs. // Patience and anger

A brief challenge to the assumption that crowds reliably produce wisdom rather than collective folly.

Just this week, Facebook conferred trusted status on Breitbart, the Nazi lie-peddling rag. Facebook gladly accepts ad revenue from politicians like Trump and friends who purposely lie to pander to ignoramuses in their base. As Silverman points out, there is no longer any neutrality.

An October 2019 report on rebuilding habits in Russian study, exercise, reading, music practice, and social media use.