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💡 English has challenges, but it also has many features that make it easier than people think. In this episode, we explore why English is simpler than Germanic and Romance languages in areas like nouns, articles, adjectives, verb forms, and the huge number of learning resources available.

If you are losing motivation, this episode is your reminder that English can be learned step by step. The more input you get, the faster you grow. Stay consistent, stay curious, and trust your progress.

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📜 SOURCES Steve Kaufmann: https://youtube.com/@Thelinguist

Stephen Krashen: https://www.sdkrashen.com/

📝 Vocabulary list:

1) conjugate (verb): to change the form of a verb depending on tense (past, present, future) or person (I, you, he/she/it, we, they)

2) declension (noun): the system of changing the form of a noun to show its grammatical role in a sentence (subject, object, etc.)

3) gender (noun): the grammatical classification of nouns as masculine, feminine, or neuter (not applicable in English for nouns)

4) subjunctive tense (noun): a verb mood used to express a wish, possibility, or hypothetical situation

5) cognate (noun): a word in one language that is related to a word in another language due to a common origin

6) boost (verb): to increase or improve something

7) discouraged (adjective): feeling a lack of hope or confidence

8) advantage (noun): a benefit or something helpful

9) straightforward (adjective): simple and easy to understand

10) informality (noun): the lack of formality or strictness

11) rigid (adjective): following strict rules, unwilling to change.

12) barrier (noun): something that hinders progress or communication.

13) grateful (adjective): appreciative or thankful