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Code-Switching Isn't a Skill — It's a Tax Only Non-Native Speakers Pay
Post 11 of the "Unlearn English" series: code-switching gets praised as a bonus skill, but for most non-native speakers it's unpaid cognitive labor monolingual speakers never have to perform.
Should English Even Be the Global Business Language? The Honest Answer Is No.
Post 10 of the "Unlearn English" series: English's dominance in global business isn't neutral or merit-based, it's the residue of colonial and economic power, and it's time to say so.
"Correct" English Is Just the Version Powerful Countries Speak
Post 9 of the "Unlearn English" series: linguistics has no basis for ranking English dialects — "correct" English is a power arrangement, not a grammatical fact.
Immersion Is Overrated for Adult Learners — And the Industry Knows It
Post 8 of the "Unlearn English" series: adults living abroad for years without progressing prove immersion alone was never enough, the research backs explicit instruction over exposure.
The IELTS/TOEFL Score You Got Says Nothing About Your Real Fluency
Post 7 of the "Unlearn English" series: IELTS and TOEFL measure a specific, trainable academic skill set, not general fluency, and the gap between the two is bigger than most people assume.
AI Can Already Outperform Most English Tutors — Should You Be Worried?
Post 6 of the "Unlearn English" series: AI already beats most tutors on patience and availability — but the gap that remains is bigger than the hype admits.
Your Accent Is Not a Flaw. Stop Paying to "Fix" It.
Post 5 of the "Unlearn English" series: research shows clarity, not accent neutrality, is what actually determines whether you're understood.
"Fluent in 6 Months" Is a Lie the Industry Sells You
Post 4 of the "Unlearn English" series: "fluent in 6 months" relies on a quietly redefined word — here's what the research on adult language acquisition actually shows.
Duolingo Doesn't Teach You a Language — Here's What the Research Actually Says
Post 3 of the "Unlearn English" series: gamified apps build vocabulary and habits well, but the research shows a real gap when it comes to actual speaking ability.
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