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Language learning
The book of 'The BFG' movie reminds us that wordplay is part of learning and mastering language
Simon Horobin, The Conversation
· Jul 28, 2016 · 08:30 am
How the British military became a champion for language learning
Wendy Ayres-Bennett, The Conversation
· Jun 10, 2016 · 11:30 pm
