Reflections on language, identity, culture, and what it means to learn like a human.
Language learning isn't just about memorizing words or mastering grammar. It's about who you become when you speak another language. How you see the world. How you connect with others. How you navigate the space between cultures and identities.
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These essays explore the ideas behind The Fluent Framework — meaning over mechanics, voice over vocabulary, culture as context. They're reflections on what fluency really means, why most language learning fails us, and how to build a practice that honors your humanity.
Some of these are published on Medium. Some are exclusive to this space. All of them are invitations to think differently about language.
Your First 100 Words Should Sound Like You
Stop learning from frequency lists. Build vocabulary that reflects who you are—and start sounding like yourself, even as a beginner.
The Question That Changes Everything: Meaning Over Mechanics in Language Learning
Stop asking "Is this correct?" first. Learn why meaning-first thinking creates real fluency — and how to make the pivot today.