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Research Notes

Methodology notes and conceptual frameworks for language learning

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Research Notes

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Why the English Learning Industry Needs You to Stay Bad at English

The global English-learning industry generates billions of dollars every year. While many teachers and tools genuinely help learners, the system itself may contain an uncomfortable incentive: if everyone became fluent quickly, the industry would collapse. This article examines the structural reasons why language learning is often designed to keep learners studying indefinitely.

5 min readMar 6, 2026Read Full Article

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10 Brutally Honest Truths About Learning English Nobody Tells You

English learners are often given motivational advice that sounds encouraging but hides uncomfortable realities. This article examines ten brutally honest truths about learning English and explains why progress is often slower and more difficult than expected.

Mar 65 min

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Each article in this track is designed as a deep textual analysis. The goal is conceptual clarity and durable understanding through rigorous explanation.