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“My mom speaks English - she moved to England in the '70s, so she's fluent in English. We use to speak in Spanish when I was a kid all the time, me and my mom. But when I went to boarding school, I kind of lost it a little bit.” quote by Ed Weeks
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“My mom speaks English - she moved to England in the '70s, so she's fluent in English. We use to speak in Spanish when I was a kid all the time, me and my mom. But when I went to boarding school, I kind of lost it a little bit.”

Ed Weeks

About This Quote

Source Podcast: Language Learning Journey, 2020

Language fluency can wane without regular practice, even for native speakers.

In simple terms: Practice keeps language alive.

Key Takeaway

Maintain regular language use.

Themes

language identity memory

Mood

nostalgic thoughtful

Type

educational reflective

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • travel
  • professional settings

Key Concepts

Linguistics cognitive science

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you integrate language practice daily?
  • What motivates you to keep a language alive?
A Different Perspective

Time constraints hinder consistent practice.

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