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Why It’s So Hard to Learn a Language as an Adult

Learning a language as an adult is extremely challenging. Most people struggle to make any meaningful progress once they hit 25.

May 13, 2024

Why It’s So Hard to Learn a Language as an Adult

May 13, 2024

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Be Yourself

This Marketing Trick Made Me Pay 3x More for Sparkling Water — And I’m Saving It

So you think marketing doesn’t affect you? It’s cute, really.

Mar 12, 2023

This Marketing Trick Made Me Pay 3x More for Sparkling Water — And I’m Saving It

Mar 12, 2023

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Be Yourself

Why Ukrainians Speak Russian

Most Ukrainians speak perfect Russian. Most Russians barely recognize Ukrainian. How come we understand them, but they don’t understand us?

Mar 7, 2023

Why Ukrainians Speak Russian

Mar 7, 2023

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Be Yourself

You’re Miserable Because You Have Too Many Choices

This generation is fucked but here’s what you can do about it.

Feb 26, 2023

You’re Miserable Because You Have Too Many Choices

Feb 26, 2023

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Be Yourself

20 Lessons Learned from Life During Wartime

We will never be the same.

Feb 18, 2023

20 Lessons Learned from Life During Wartime

Feb 18, 2023

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SkillUp Ed

Simple Everyday Stuff that Will Help You Progress in Any Language

A few quick tips for those who ain’t got no time.

May 10, 2022

Simple Everyday Stuff that Will Help You Progress in Any Language

May 10, 2022

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SkillUp Ed

You’re One Mental Shift Away from Mastering Any Language

Forget the phrase “I don’t understand”.

Jun 4, 2020

You’re One Mental Shift Away from Mastering Any Language

Jun 4, 2020

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SkillUp Ed

The Psychology Behind the Urge to Check Your Phone

What behavioral principle stands at the core of all social media platforms and how to break this loop?

Jun 3, 2020

The Psychology Behind the Urge to Check Your Phone

Jun 3, 2020

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SkillUp Ed

Maluma’s Songs Will Teach You More Spanish than Any Textbook

Why traditional language learning sucks and what to do instead

May 5, 2020

Maluma’s Songs Will Teach You More Spanish than Any Textbook

May 5, 2020

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Be Yourself

3 Things That Will Help You Stay Sane During the Quarantine as a Writer

Being a writer is super fun until it’s not.

Apr 13, 2020

3 Things That Will Help You Stay Sane During the Quarantine as a Writer

Apr 13, 2020

Victoria Sheptalo

Victoria Sheptalo

I write about psychology, languages, and personal growth.

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