Learn the language by using it with other humans, says Gavin. This means shadowing real conversations and simulating them in your own mind. Try to use authentic material when you're practicing English - not just on paper. 'You've got to recreate situations and practice English in those situations'
Reading an article by Gavin Lamb (PhD) about the conclusions of academic studies into language learning, and adding my own reflections and comments. What does research tell us about the best way to learn a language? What are the most important things to consider? What are the best methods? The article boils it all down to three main points.
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