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Repetition Helps With Language Learning

by Madeleine Rose Jones | Feb 24, 2023 | The World

In 2017, I decided to learn Russian. I began the Russian course on Duolingo and watched grammar videos on YouTube. Whilst I learnt the Cryllic alphabet easily, it took nearly six years until I could mutter some sentences, and this was only after incorporating other...

Star Wars Planets And The Real Countries They Mirror

by Madeleine Rose Jones | Sep 11, 2019 | Cinema, star wars, The World

Who doesn’t love the planets in Star Wars? From the snowy winds of Hoth to the volcanos of Mustafar, Star Wars planets are thrilling to discuss. However, the planets can remind us of our own planet earth. So, in this blog post we will compare the fantastic...

Real Cities & Towns That Will Inspire Any Fantasy Writer

by Madeleine Rose Jones | May 25, 2019 | General Fiction, literature, The World, Uncategorized, Writing Tips

I love travel- and writing an article called ‘Real Cities & Towns that will inspire any fantasy writer’ was a no-brainer. Look, I love the fantasy genre. I’ve read Harry Potter, The Night Circus and of course, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell....