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In reply to the discussion: Ok this was embarrasing [View all]

Agnosticsherbet

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1. Writing is a very difficult act...
Mon Aug 20, 2012, 05:43 PM
Aug 2012

Because it combines a radically different symbol sets. From what I've read, the mind reinforces those things is does most often. It would appear that old skills such as writing in a different language can degrade over time if not used, like muscles.

A Spanish language story will probably help you strengthen those muscles.

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Ok this was embarrasing [View all] nadinbrzezinski Aug 2012 OP
Writing is a very difficult act... Agnosticsherbet Aug 2012 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author Agnosticsherbet Aug 2012 #2
I had a similar experience recently. Chan790 Dec 2012 #3
Por supuesto. nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #4
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