by Dwane | Jun 7, 2025 | Tip of the Week
Tip of the Week #327: How to Pack Light Not long ago, I took a group of students to Europe. To pack for the trip, I used the following checklist: Rick Steves Packing List (PDF) I recommend packing light. Resist the urge to take it all with you. If you get to...
by Dwane | May 31, 2025 | Lego, Tip of the Week
LEGO Tip of the Week #11: How to Apply LEGO Stickers Like a Pro Did you know you could use brick separators to apply stickers? When applying LEGO stickers, use the brick separator’s thin edge to hold and guide the sticker into place. This gives you better control than...
by Dwane | May 17, 2025 | Tip of the Week
Tip of the Week #326: Practice Over Passion Loving something—like learning a language—is a great start. But passion and talent will only take you so far. The real progress comes when you show up consistently, even on the hard days. This is why I structure my classes...
by Dwane | May 10, 2025 | Tip of the Week
Tip of the Week #325: Language Learning Hack: One Chapter a Day I often suggest my students listen to the Bible in the language they’re learning. The Bible has been translated into thousands of languages and is also available in audio format. For a long...
by Dwane | Apr 26, 2025 | Tip of the Week
Tip of the Week #324: How to Save on Gas, Insurance, and Repairs with One Smart Vehicle Choice Tennessee confuses me. All around me, I hear people talking about money troubles. And, all around me I see gigantic pickup trucks rumbling up and down the road. A quick...
by Dwane | Apr 26, 2025 | Lego, Tip of the Week
LEGO Tip of the Week #10: How Star Wars Saved LEGO Did you know Star Wars saved LEGO? It’s true! In the late 1990s, LEGO was facing a difficult period in its history. LEGO was struggling financially. Sales were declining, competition was rising, and the company...
