Ep #38: Reading in Foreign Languages: Advice and Techniques
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The Polyglot Podcast
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In this episode, I'll be talking with Ivy, a bilingual reader who has read over 100 novels in foreign languages, with a focus on Chinese. We'll be talking about her experiences, what insights she's gained throughout the process, what methods we use to make the most out of the reading process to guide us in our language journies, and suggestions for beginners. You can check out her Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/packingmylibrary/
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