What happens when adults are pushed up levels before they’re ready — and why only a few learners truly benefit from fast pacing “I’m not ready yet!”  This is the sentiment I’ve heard from nearly every adult learner I’ve spoken to who’s being pushed from B1 to B2. I’ve now been in two different schools in Spain, and both have tried to move me up far faster than feels natural. The focus is heavy on grammar and on getting you to pass the B1 test or move into the next class. I ke

What one conversation with a polyglot taught me about adult learners, assumptions, and the realities behind learning a new language I was having a conversation with a polyglot. I was amazed when she said she knew 6–7 languages. She admitted her French was slipping since she didn’t use it much, but still—six languages? We were talking about learning languages. I’m taking classes to learn Spanish, and another person there was trying to learn Arabic. I love hearing how other peo