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About Me — Poly Leo:

The Article That Took Me the Longest to Write

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Mar 5

A1 to C2: What Language Levels Actually Mean

Stop chasing C1 certificates. CEFR Levels Explained

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The Best Language-Learning Method Doesn’t Cost $99. It Costs a Pen and a Notebook

Polyglots keep mentioning it in passing

The Best Language-Learning Method Doesn’t Cost $99. It Costs a Pen and a Notebook

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6d ago

Do You Know Why Polish Sounds So Hard? Your Mouth Has Never Had to Do Half of This Before

Historically, Polish kept piling up sounds that other languages were busy getting rid of

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Nov 4

Your DIY Learning System Is the Cheapest Flex You’ll Own in 2026

It’s the reason some people learn languages and land better jobs

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Write A Catalyst

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Nov 3

If You’re a Perfectionist, You’re Making Language Learning Harder Than It Needs to Be

Why lowering the bar helped me learn more consistently

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Nov 2

Whoever Gave You This Language-Learning Advice Was Wrong

11 well-meaning tips that turn language learning into guilt, perfectionism, and yet another abandoned textbook

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Oct 27

Before You Pay $200: Avoid the Guy Who Discovered ChatGPT Last Tuesday

A field guide to spotting real teaching talent before your card gets charged

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No Time

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Oct 27

I Understood This Before I Turned 30, and Most People Still Don’t

The mistake you’re trying to avoid may be costing you more

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Write A Catalyst

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Oct 24

I Roleplay Every Day. You Should Try It Too

How villains, detectives, awkward bosses, and AI became my favorite partners

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Poly Leo | Language Tutor + AI Educator

Poly Leo | Language Tutor + AI Educator

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