My core question is about English learning methods and paths: On the pace of learning: Am I too aggressive? For example, after practicing the N, L, R, TH sounds at AMA, I would involuntarily capture all the relevant consonants while watching a movie (like “red sports car effect”), which made me wonder: should I focus on the sound I am currently practicing (like TH), or can I capture all the learned consonants at the same time? About the learning path and content: From basic teaching at PIRF to doing Daily Dictation, is this the way to go? At this stage, should I focus fully on pronunciation, or can I understand techniques such as “sound swallowing” in parallel? For example, I am confused about how the strong n in I didn't even have a name affects the pronunciation rules of t and d. I learned that there are “strong sounds” and “weak sounds”, and began to notice the phenomenon of “stop sounds”. I would like to know, what are the specific rules of this type?

Good to see everyone @Igor Gorbonosov, @Andrey Drobakh, @Eva Bosakova, @Ada Ada, @Shirley Lee, @Rory Yuan, @Yanan Wang, @Nur Damla Korkmaz, @George Gubaidulin, @Linda Wang, @Kiki Jiang, @Qingping Jiang, @Poppy Jiao, @T Thomas, @Zhang Yu da, @Sara Li, @Nelly Liu, Virgilia, Tracy, Mahmoud, Lucky Wang, Rita, Rita Wang, Lulu, and Ivy. I tried to tag everyone who joined today, but some names didn't appear in the list -- so if I missed you, say hi in the comments. Thank you for your time and thoughts on today's LME Page Pals! 💬 Expressions & Meanings: - human spirit -- your inner feelings, attitude, or emotional self - comes over you -- you suddenly feel something - cease needing -- stop needing - excessive attention -- too much attention - ego-centered part of us -- the part of us that only thinks about ourselves - accomplishments -- things you achieve - at the expense of someone else -- by taking something away from another person - to varying degrees -- in different amounts; some people do it more, some less - engage in -- take part in; do something - own detriment -- something that hurts you or causes problems for you - dive in -- jump into something quickly - subtly -- in a quiet, gentle, or hard-to-notice way - to surrender your need for attention -- stop wanting people to notice you - surrender your need to hog the glory -- stop trying to take all the praise for yourself

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💬 Chit Chat, Anyone ? ☕ Who’s Up for a HANGOUT? 💻🎧 🗓️ December 10th 🕛 12pm Moscow / 5pm Beijing 🚨 Update: CANCELED due to illness! Sorry about that 😒 What Is LME Friend’s Club? - It’s a community hangout space on the Let’s Master English (LME) Skool platform.  - It’s described as “Learning Together, Improving Big Time” — so the emphasis is on peer support and community.  - They run random hangouts, meaning informal sessions where members can chat, practice, and connect.  How It Fits Into LME - LME has a classroom section for structured learning (lessons, DDM listening, PIRF speaking).  - The Friend’s Club provides a less formal, more social component — not just studying, but just being in a community with fellow English learners. - It can help with motivation, confidence, and practicing English in a low-pressure environment. Who It’s For - Anyone in the LME community who wants to hang out, talk, and improve English in a more casual way. - Especially useful for learners who benefit from community — not just formal lessons, but speaking and interacting with peers. - Good for building real-world speaking confidence, because it’s not just about assignments — it’s about conversations. WE LEARN FROM EACH OTHER! 🤝

✨ New Arrival Alert! ✨ INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER The BELOVED STAR OF FRIENDS takes us behind the scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in this “CANDID, DARKLY FUNNY...POIGNANT” memoir (The New York Times) A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK by Time, Associated Press, Goodreads, USA Today, and more! “Hi, my name is Matthew, although you may know me by another name. My friends call me Matty.” "So begins the riveting story of acclaimed actor Matthew Perry, taking us along on his journey from childhood ambition to fame to addiction and recovery in the aftermath of a life-threatening health scare. Before the frequent hospital visits and stints in rehab, there was five-year-old Matthew, who traveled from Montreal to Los Angeles, shuffling between his separated parents; fourteen-year-old Matthew, who was a nationally ranked tennis star in Canada; twenty-four-year-old Matthew, who nabbed a coveted role as a lead cast member on the talked-about pilot then called Friends Like Us. . . and so much more. In an extraordinary story that only he could tell―and in the heartfelt, hilarious, and warmly familiar way only he could tell it―Matthew Perry lays bare the fractured family that raised him (and also left him to his own devices), the desire for recognition that drove him to fame, and the void inside him that could not be filled even by his greatest dreams coming true. But he also details the peace he’s found in sobriety and how he feels about the ubiquity of Friends, sharing stories about his castmates and other stars he met along the way. Frank, self-aware, and with his trademark humor, Perry vividly depicts his lifelong battle with addiction and what fueled it despite seemingly having it all. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is an unforgettable memoir that is both intimate and eye-opening―as well as a hand extended to anyone struggling with sobriety. Unflinchingly honest, moving, and uproariously funny, this is the book fans have been waiting for."