✨ LME NAVI Meetup Recap | May 9, 2025

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So, what's the short answer to our big meetup question?

YES -- you can and should learn two languages at once... if you get a dopamine hit from new words -- go for it! It's unlikely to slow you down in either one. Think of it this way: would you rather spend three years learning Spanish and then three years learning English -- or learn both over the same three years with a smart, steady approach?

Big thanks and special mentions to:

@Carrie Li

So glad to welcome another enthusiastic English teacher to the community -- you’re in the right place!

@Sia Zhang

Even in the chaos of moving (or should we call it creative mess? 😄), you found time to join us and share your experience with learning Japanese. It's still with you! Science says that languages we've used regularly are never fully “turned off” -- and your bus story is proof of that.

P.S. Here's the book I mentioned: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondō.

@Jiang Carmen

Welcome! You just started the PIRF FRESH course yesterday -- and today, you joined the LME NAVI meetup and spoke with us. That's an amazing start -- keep it up!

@Ethan Brown

Thanks for joining us. Rest up and recover -- sleep is definitely part of the plan, especially during a staycation. Sweet dreams!

@Soooda Feng

Our busy bride -- thank you for making time! Your curiosity truly knows no bounds -- it's led you to explore Swahili. WOW indeed!

@Eva Bosakova

It was so inspiring to hear from you! I envy your loved ones -- it must be amazing to have you around. You cook, you care, you practice English, and you dance Argentine tango with your husband. Truly wonderful!

@Ada Ada

Your approach to language learning is fascinating -- like discovering a new version of yourself. Imagine how many “you”s are waiting to be found with each new language.

@Yulong Deng

We're so lucky to have you! Today we realized you're a polyglot of the next generation -- fluent in English, Assembly, BASIC, R, C, C++, Python... and even a bit of Japanese!

@Anton Krutov

Always great to see you! Thanks for dropping by. If you're interested, here's a great resource with German-language podcasts: https://player.fm/series/coffee-break-german-1312058

@Coral Lee

Even the weather can be hot and suddenly hail, so why can't we learn two languages at once? Spanish is a brilliant choice -- ¡Muy bien! ☀️🌨️

@Difa Love

Even if you just popped in for a moment, your presence counts. I missed the chance to say hi -- hope to see you next time.

Thank you all for your energy, insights, and presence.

See you next time! ❤️

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