Ric Barnes
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Ric Barnes
@ricbarnes.bsky.social
Software engineer, YouTuber, language learner, occasional surfer and pianist
:o I’m a JS dev and I didn’t even know throw marking was a thing
January 20, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Busuu is good. I also like Drops for when I want something easier.

Why don’t you want AI?
January 20, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Interesting thread as someone who’s learning Italian and often find translations of words like “parla” (he/she speaks) are translated as “he speaks”. Similar confusion occurs around the polite “you” from which often resembles the he/she form 🤯
December 18, 2024 at 1:07 PM
When I’m forced to communicate in a new language it’s painful, but this improves memory formation. Trying and failing is key. If I don’t NEED the language to communicate, I don’t learn as much 🧠 As a child, you have to use the little language skills you possess to communicate, so you learn quicker!
December 14, 2024 at 11:16 PM
Interesting!
December 7, 2024 at 4:43 PM
I’ve heard a lot about this recently :( I made the upgrade to super not long ago so haven’t experienced this, but I feel your pain
December 4, 2024 at 6:15 PM
The encoding of memories is more effective when an emotion such as pain is experienced 🔥
December 2, 2024 at 7:10 PM