Poder Conjugation: All Tenses, Explained Simply (with Examples)
Learn every tense of the Spanish verb poder with clear conjugation tables, example sentences, and an explanation of when to use poder versus saber.
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A train ride in India shows how gestures, attention and a willingness to look silly can help people communicate without shared words.
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Unleash your confidence
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Benny shares his first days learning American Sign Language in Austin, including an early house-tour video and lessons about non-manual markers.
Challenges in the Philippines + video in Tagalog
Benny looks back on his 2011 Tagalog mission, what Puerto Galera taught him about social immersion and the progress he made back in Manila.
Next mission: American Sign Language!
From the mission archive, Benny begins learning American Sign Language and sets out his plan to sign with people in the Deaf community.
Learn Tagalog: Filipino, Taglish, Pronunciation and Grammar
Learn Tagalog with a clear guide to Filipino, Taglish, pronunciation, aspect, voice and practical speaking, backed by current Philippine sources.
Why I Thought I’d Never Speak Spanish, and How I Did It Anyway
I spent years believing I’d never speak Spanish. Here’s what changed after setbacks at school, university and six months in Spain.
The Most Important Thing to Think About Before Doing Something Nerve-Wracking
Use one simple perspective shift to quiet self-doubt before a difficult conversation, important message or other nerve-racking moment.
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