Going back to beginner Portuguese before a trip to Portugal has reminded me of an uncomfortable truth about language learning: recognising something when you see or hear it is very different from being able to recall it when you need it. I’m off on a trip to Portugal soon, so I’ve been busy reviving my […]

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