Andrew Finan


Andrew's latest writings
Finding the Best Tools to Learn a Language

Researchers – with far too much time on their hands – recently assessed the pressure that men are under when they go shopping. They wired them up to sensors and were astonished to find that when shopping, many men are under the same stress as a fighter pilot going into battle. This would be hilarious, except I have a strong suspicion that I am one of these panic stricken men. At Christmas time, I can be seen... (posted by Andrew 1 year 174 days ago.)
Language Learning Myths - What you need to know

Watching a DVD about my hero, Mohammed Ali, I was struck by how many opponents were beaten before they even stepped in the ring. They did not believe they could beat the man who floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee. Not only was Ali a consummate boxer – he was also a master at psyching out his opponents. He built up such an aura of invincibility that his opponents no longer believed they were... (posted by Andrew 1 year 193 days ago.)