Here we talk about how busy adults learn a foreign language. You know when you move abroad and its tough to fit in, get the hang of the language quickly and make friends? Well, here you learn everything you need to know and do to make that process easier. In fact, you get my approach that let me learn 3 languages (Italian, French, and Spanish) in the last 5 years, all on my own while juggling everything else in my life. Welcome!
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This site contains video and audio podcasts that are to be used for the strict purpose of language acquisition in Spanish and French at SPA.
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The Official Audiobook Page for Foreign Languages Press, a Marxist-Leninist-Maoist Publishing House Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foreign-languages-press/support
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Welcome to Benefits of Learning Foreign Languages by Zandra Fausto Sanders
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Are you currently studying a foreign language? Or do you feel you are making no more progress? Then you have found the right podcast. Psychologist, author, polyglot and language teacher Gerhard Ohrband shows you tips and strategies on how to take your language skills to the next level. Intro music: “Go down fighting” by Cleveland classic metal band Shok Paris, from the album “Steel and Starlight”. With kind permission from Bill Peters (Auburn Records). Please check them out: https://www.face ...
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Life abroad can take different shapes and forms - Evelyn's story
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Hey there! Welcome back to Foreign Language Roadmap, your go-to podcast for practical tips, time management and motivation on your language learning journey. My guest today is a fellow expat in Italy. Life abroad can take different shapes and forms, our experiences can be totally different from one another and I find it fascinating to hear other pe…
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How to Start Conversations Even When You Feel Insecure
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Whether you’re learning a new language to travel, work abroad, or just for fun, the fear of starting conversations—especially when you’re not feeling 100% confident—can really hold you back. But don’t worry, we’ve got practical tips today on how to break the ice, start conversations, and build your confidence even if you’re feeling a bit insecure. …
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Moving from Italy to France with Vittoria Busetti
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My guest today is an incredible person - Vittoria Busetti - her energy is super contagious, her outlook on life is so motivational and encouraging, you are going to feel like you’ve taken an energy pill after listening to our chat with her! She shares her experience moving to France from Italy, learning French, meeting new people, becoming a part o…
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Decision Fatigue - when you get tired from deciding on what to study before you even get to studying
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Ever found yourself spending more time looking for stuff to study than actually studying it? Yeah, me too! Let’s figure out why that happens and how we can fix it. Start by grabbing a free resource that I prepared for you - a free pdf on how to be a time management ninja if you feel like there is just not enough time in a day. You will learn some s…
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Why Are We Afraid to Start? Overcoming Mental Blocks in Language Learning
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Have you ever found yourself super excited about learning a new language, only to feel a wave of anxiety when it’s time to actually start? You’re not alone! Lots of us face mental blocks when starting a new language, and today, we’re going to figure out why that happens and how to overcome it. Free Language Challenge - https://lgelena.com/language-…
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How to make your brain LOVE learning a foreign language
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Think about a time when you were really excited about something—maybe it was a new hobby, a goal you were working towards, or a project you were passionate about. Didn't you feel motivated to jump out of bed in the morning and dive right in? That's the power of emotions and you can use it to find your motivation and make your brain love learning a …
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Overcoming Learned Helplessness and Embracing Positivity in Language Learning
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Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try, you just can’t make progress in your language learning? Like you’re stuck and nothing seems to work? That, my friends, is what we call learned helplessness. But don’t worry – we’re going to turn that around with some positivity and practical tips! Download the FREE Interactive Worksheet to learn m…
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Material is a Marxist-Leninist-Maoist journal for contending schools of revolutionary thought 00:00 Editor’s Note 09:47 Against Dogmatism, Against Historical Fetishism - Omar Dekhili 1:01:14 Fed Up - W. Muncer 1:02:17 The Marxist Framework and Attitude on Social Investigation and Class Analysis - Dani Manibat 1:59:22 A Dialectical Approach to Inner…
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What skills it takes to become conversational in your target language and how to learn them
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Alright, so you’ve decided to learn a new language and you’re dreaming about having smooth conversations with native speakers. But what does it really take to get there? Being conversational means you can chat with people, understand what they're saying, and respond naturally. Sounds awesome, right? Well, let’s break down the essential skills you n…
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This text analyzes the claims of Bob Avakian’s “New Synthesis,” the line of the RCP-USA party and its cultish degeneration. Against Avakianism is a powerful and systematic debunking of the idea promoted by Avakian that Marxism-Leninism-Maoism is outdated.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foreign-languages-press/suppo…
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Special episode with a guest: How to take on a new language when it intimidates you
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My guest today is one of my clients with whom we had a of 1:1 work and she came on today to share her language learning journey in hopes to motivate others, who might be feeling intimidated by even just an idea of taking on a new language. You can find more of my stuff here - https://www.instagram.com/language.guide.elena/ Free Mindset Interactive …
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So, you've decided to learn a new language—congratulations! That's a fantastic decision, but now what? With so many resources, apps, and methods out there, it's easy to feel like you're drowning in options. The key is to take that first step, no matter how small. Once you get going, you are likely to feel overwhelmed with the amount of things you n…
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Life is a Puzzle. How to put it together effectively?
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Life is like a giant puzzle, isn't it? Each piece represents a different aspect—family, career, health, relationships, personal growth, social life, and more. But here's the kicker: figuring out how to fit all these pieces together into a coherent picture is no easy task. It's a delicate process of balancing and juggling, where every decision we ma…
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What are they going to think about my mistakes?
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I sound like a 5-yr old, not a grown person! I totally look like a fool because I am constantly making grammar mistakes and using wrong words or even worse - I freeze up and can’t say anything. I fee like a total joke sometimes! Do any of these things sound familiar to you? Have you said or thought any of these about your foreign language journey? …
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Imperialism, The Highest Stage Of Capitalism - V.I. Lenin
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“Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism", by Lenin, describes the function of financial capital in generating profits from imperial colonialism, as the final stage of capitalist development to ensure greater profits. The essay is a synthesis of Lenin's modifications and developments of economic theories that Karl Marx formulated in "Das Kapit…
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If you are thinking to move abroad, this is what you need to think about
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Recently I received an interesting message on Instagram with a really good point to discuss - desire Vs fear of moving abroad. What to do if you really want to try living abroad but you are afraid of the complications that it brings. It made me realize how many people might be in a similar position and that it might be helpful to dedicate an episod…
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I did't even know I needed this but it proved to be one of the best resources for French!
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Today, I am sharing yet another language learning gem with you. The person and the resource I am going to introduce goes perfectly with stage 3 where you learn to overcome your speaking blocks and fears, your listening comprehension and start building more confidence in your ability to communicate in this new language. Over the years, I have discov…
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What does the Beckhard-Harris Equation have to do with learning a new language?
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Ever struggled to stay motivated or consistent in your language learning journey? Understanding the Beckhard-Harris Change Equation can be a game-changer! It reveals how dissatisfaction with your current situations, in our case, language skills, a clear vision of our goals, practical steps to get there, and overcoming challenges can propel you forw…
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Learn a foreign language with neuroscience
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Today is another one of those episodes where I have a guest to share with you yet another useful tool or technique. Let’s meet Francesca. Her approach has been attracting me for a long time because not only she is an amazing person and she teaches italian but she also uses unique abilities of our brain through neurolanguage methods to make sure tha…
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Navigating Life's Juggle: Tips for Multitasking (or not)
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Welcome to today's episode where we're diving into a topic that affects us all: multitasking. In today's fast-paced world, we're often told that multitasking is the key to getting more done in less time. But is it really? Today, we're going to explore the truth behind the myth of multitasking and why it's not as effective as we might think. FLR - h…
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Have you ever spent hours studying vocabulary or grammar rules, only to forget them soon after? You're not alone! Join in as we explore the science behind the forgetting curve and how it applies to language learning. Let's dive in FLR - https://lgelena.com/courses/foreign-language-roadmap/ Instagram Elena - https://www.instagram.com/language.guide.…
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Writings On Organization & Mass Line - Mao Zedong
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This short anthology comprises Mao’s key essays on organization and mass line, including “On Correcting Mistaken Ideas in the Party”, “Combat Liberalism”, and “Rectify the Party’s Style of Work”, which offer ideological and theoretical insight and analysis into the complexities of organizational structures and practices. This collection addresses c…
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Today we have a little bit of a different format from my usual one because I want to start introducing to you language learning resources that i find useful and applicable for your language journey. As you might know, I have my own methodology for language learning for busy adults to help you learn faster and easier. Throughout my own journey, I ha…
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I am not a language person, what to do?
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Today, we're diving into a topic that many of us can relate to – feeling like we have no talent for languages. But fear not! In this episode, we'll explore the importance of finding your own learning style. Whether you've struggled with languages in the past or are just getting started, understanding how you learn best can make all the difference. …
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If you are tired of starting over, stop giving up. How?
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If you keep going on the swings of giving up your target language and starting over and if you are tired of it, listen to today’s episode carefully because I am going to share a simple 2-part method that will help you get off this swing and start making a difference in your target language. You can get my method to discover how to study a foreign l…
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Does it take 10,000 hours to learn a new language?
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10,000 hrs is a full time job for 5 years! Does this mean I will never be able to learn Italian or any other foreign language? Am i doomed now? But wait, I have learned English to a pretty fluent level and I don’t think I spent 10,000 hours before I was able to have conversations and be reasonably good at it. I felt like there is something funky go…
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Is it too late if you are not a kid anymore?
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Kids are like sponges, its comes easy to them, they just absorb new info naturally, etc Have you heard or said these things before? While kids may pick up languages intuitively, adults bring a treasure trove of experience, cognitive skills, and determination to the table. You're not too late; you're right on time! Listen today's episode to get my p…
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The First Time In History: Two Years In Russia’s New Life - Anna Louise Strong
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The First Time in History offers a firsthand account of life in Soviet Russia during a critical period of its history, from 1921 to 1923. Anna Louise Strong, a journalist who was politicized by the political upheavals in her time such as the Everett Massacre and the Seattle General strike, was invited to the USSR to document the work of building th…
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In today's episode, we'll discuss the importance of embracing mistakes as invaluable learning opportunities in your language acquisition journey. You see, when it comes to learning a foreign language, especially as an adult, mistakes are not setbacks but stepping stones to success! Let's shift our mindset together and celebrate the power of mistake…
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Consistency is the magic pill for language learning
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When you don’t think of language learning as a time guzzler, being consistent becomes a lot easier. Consistency is the magic pill for language learning – it might look simple, but it packs a powerful punch! In this episode, we talk about how to make it happen and you get real practical strategies to implement in your life. FLR - https://lgelena.com…
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Last week we started on the power of prioritization and I wanted to expand on that a bit and offer you tools to find your own, personal fire that will help you make learning your target language a priority because your personal WHY is the one thing that will make a difference whether you learn the language and integrate into the new culture or not.…
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The secret to having enough time for a language
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In today’s episode, I want to focus more on the power of prioritization because let’s be honest - don’t we all feel like we never have enough time for the major tasks, let alone doing anything extra, like learning a foreign language? I used to be like that too, quite frankly, I still feel like that sometimes but now I have the tools to not get stuc…
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Introduction to who I am and what this podcast is going to be about. My personal story with languages, issues, obstacles and how I got where I am at now. Welcome! FLR - https://lgelena.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/language.guide.elena/
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Mao Zedong’s “On Contradiction” Study Companion - Redspark Collective
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“On Contradiction” is Mao Zedong’s seminal text on dialectical materialism. Perhaps his most well-known work, it’s been read and studied by millions all over the world and is required reading for all those who seek to objectively analyze the world and struggle to solve the contradictions in it. The Redspark Collective prepared this study companion …
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Education To Govern - The Advocators
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In imperialist countries like the US, many oppose capitalism and are engaged in the struggle against its countless injustices. Far fewer are engaged with the intention and determination not only to win the protracted struggle, but to prepare ourselves in a systematic way for what we will need to construct in its place. Released as a pamphlet in the…
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Constructive Criticism: A Handbook - Vicki Legion
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Written in the 1970s by San Francisco Bay Area activist Vicki Legion, “Constructive Criticism” is an accessible resource for people who want to understand and implement the practice of criticism and self-criticism. The handbook is written with exercises and concrete examples, taking the reader through the process to internalize this critical practi…
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Post-Modernism Today: Part 2 - Siraj
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“Marxism is a scientific theory that grasps the laws of the development of society and bases itself on practice for making history. Post-modernist thoughts stand against this, and any rational thinking.Revisionism, seen (posing) as Marxism, is a vulgarisation of the original, depriving it of its scientific essence, and making it, therefore, unattra…
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Post-Modernism Today: Part 1 - Siraj
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“Marxism is a scientific theory that grasps the laws of the development of society and bases itself on practice for making history. Post-modernist thoughts stand against this, and any rational thinking.“Revisionism, seen (posing) as Marxism, is a vulgarisation of the original, depriving it of its scientific essence, and making it, therefore, unattr…
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Historic Eight Documents - Charu Mazumdar
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Written between 1965 and 1967 at a time when the Communist movement in India was at a crossroads between parliamentarism and the path of the people’s war, these Historic Eight Documents were the main ideological basis of the Naxalbari uprising. They continue to have a deep influence on those who persevered in waging this protracted struggle of over…
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Politics in Command: A Taxonomy of Economism – J. Moufawad Paul
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Since the economic crisis of 2008, the concept of social class emerged again as central in critical theory. Temporarily eclipsed in the metropoles by the focus on other sites of oppression, the possible return of class and class struggle to the centre of academic and activist discourse brings with it the same economism that other radical conception…
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Of Concepts And Methods: Part 2 - K. Murali (Ajith)
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Essays in part 2 include: The Maoist Party, The Working of the Neo-Colonial Mind, Politics of Liberation, among others. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foreign-languages-press/support
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Of Concepts And Methods: Part 1 - K. Murali (Ajith)
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Of Concepts and Methods is K. Murali’s new collection of essays, which covers a wide range of topics that are tied together by the author’s ongoing endeavor of “deepening the critique of mechanical thinking.”Written mostly in prison, these texts grapple with different trends of post modernism which have had a stranglehold on “new” thought for that …
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On The National Question - Ibrahim Kaypakkaya
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Written in a time when the left in Turkey was divided on the question of a nation’s right to self-determination (i.e. the right to secede), Ibrahim Kaypakkaya’s essay was a concrete study of the Kurdish question and, more broadly, an analysis of the revolutionary standpoint towards national minorities. Still relevant today, this essay can help us u…
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Stand For Socialism Against Modern Revisionism - Armando Liwanag
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Stand for Socialism against Modern Revisionism was published in 1992. It is a major document of the Second Rectification Movement and a counter to all the attacks on the socialist cause churned out by the imperialists and the petty bourgeois anti-communists in the aftermath of the rapid full restoration of capitalism in the revisionist-ruled countr…
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Towards A Scientific Analysis Of The Gay Question - Los Angeles Research Group
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Published in 1975 when the anti-revisionist movement in the US was upholding an openly homophobic line, this essay provided a scientific analysis of the “Gay Question.” Today, it teaches us how, beyond rejecting an incorrect line, the MLM still has to synthesize a proletarian line on the LGBT struggle based on the experiences in semi-colonies as we…
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Rethinking Socialism: What Is Socialist Transition? - Deng-Yuan Hsu & Pao-Yu Ching
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This essay succinctly answers the question “Is China still socialist?” and tries to give an objective analysis of the reasons behind the defeat of socialism in China.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foreign-languages-press/support
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Five Essays On Philosophy - Mao Zedong
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This compilation contains Mao Zedong’s most important philosophical writings, covering topics on dialectical materialism, the importance of practice, and how to differentiate between antagonistic and non-antagonistic contradictions and how to resolve them.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foreign-languages-press/supp…
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Selected Readings From The Works Of Jose Maria Sison: Part 2
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Essays in part 2 include: Rectify Errors and Rebuild the Party, Program for a People’s Democratic Revolution, and Declaration of the New People’s Army--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foreign-languages-press/support
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Selected Readings From The Works Of Jose Maria Sison: Part 1
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The essay included in part 1 is: Philippine Society and Revolution--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foreign-languages-press/support
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The Mass Strike - Rosa Luxemburg: Part 2
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The Mass Strike, the Political Party and the Trade Unions is a 1906 booklet by Rosa Luxemburg that evaluates the events of the 1905 Russian Revolution, poses them as an analogy for German socialists to learn from, and argues for a political mass strike.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foreign-languages-press/support…
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