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madmouth commented on the word u-shaped course of development
refers to a second-language learning process wherein skill level temporarily regresses, then goes forward again
October 4, 2009
rolig commented on the word u-shaped course of development
I know it well. Just when you're convinced you'll never be able to learn this damned language, you suddenly find yourself eavesdropping on conversations at the next table with no trouble at all.
October 4, 2009
bilby commented on the word u-shaped course of development
*moves to another table*
October 4, 2009
mollusque commented on the word u-shaped course of development
*makes room for bilby*
October 5, 2009
rolig commented on the word u-shaped course of development
oops. Did I say too much?
October 5, 2009
reesetee commented on the word u-shaped course of development
What? I didn't hear it.
October 5, 2009
bilby commented on the word u-shaped course of development
*lowers Cone of Silence and mutters to mollusque*
October 5, 2009
reesetee commented on the word u-shaped course of development
*moves with rolig to another table*
October 5, 2009
rolig commented on the word u-shaped course of development
C'mon guys, I only eavesdrop for language-learning purposes! I would never listen in to your conversations.
*wonders whether Strine is worth the strain*
October 6, 2009
reesetee commented on the word u-shaped course of development
Why are bilby and mollusque yelling?
October 7, 2009