<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:21:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@babysteps/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Ladies of Hive Community Contest #62 - Fusion of Food and Travel during Holiday Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only a few people celebrate Christmas in Gujarat, of which I am also one and as always, this time I am very happy and excited. And now there is only a day left for Christmas. 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I'm from Gujarat(India). According to the contest, I picked the first question to answer and I think this is a great opportunity for me and every]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-124452/@babysteps/ladies-of-hive-community-contest-61-my-entry-babysteps</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-124452/@babysteps/ladies-of-hive-community-contest-61-my-entry-babysteps</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-124452]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[babysteps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 18:42:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/LcTxR7u1XKacbCNwfCnccybaujmZY7cDHrhACAxysyKFs8cvqwndWcSEHdEcnF7aX52x3CnoahPxF4sXqopaY5XzguEREHLwvMzEnMFs9jvghQCFz3L32RdDqw4KJAMTEW9mW4yQ8ZscgdSkhMAFu5Zgr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coming back to Hive after a very long time, routine sharing blog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello everyone, I'm Renuka Gohel. I'm here on hive after a very long time and I m very excited to post my first blog in the @ocd community. Today I'm going to share my Thursday routine with you all @ocd]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-174578/@babysteps/coming-back-to-hive-after-a-very-long-time-routine-sharing-blog</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-174578/@babysteps/coming-back-to-hive-after-a-very-long-time-routine-sharing-blog</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-174578]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[babysteps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 08:51:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/NTy4GV6ooFRmaCXZ8UYgPhoud1kjiNX8QokLEZtbBKLuLWQ9yt7K3o4CxJsCSEAbqEwJNqM6DFYQMi2ZGnxtJZyREJ6Y8gVf7QLzQL6UJD13QwQSrVy223kpx37gQMq8zpjksbvaCnuQZHUK1C78wHtvW6WePGHZ8VXbbiE2?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Secrets Polyglots know about Learning Languages that Others don't!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Language Tsar's free language course 👉 Link Here Language Tsar's free travel course 👉 Link here In this video with Lýdia Machová , you'll learn the 5 characteristics of polyglots that other less successful]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/steemiteducation/@babysteps/5-secrets-polyglots-know-about-learning-languages-that-others-don-t</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/steemiteducation/@babysteps/5-secrets-polyglots-know-about-learning-languages-that-others-don-t</guid><category><![CDATA[steemiteducation]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[babysteps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 19:27:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45eEN6DDYo2UDhR29YpQrScnfZdoHfcU6F8ZC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[BEST LANGUAGE LEARNING APP?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Books to use for self-study: French Grammaire progressive du francais ➝ Link Here Grammaire Progressive Du Francais: Avec 600 Exercices (French Edition) ➝ Link Here Brazilian Portuguese Gramatica Ativa]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/steemiteducation/@babysteps/best-language-learning-app</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/steemiteducation/@babysteps/best-language-learning-app</guid><category><![CDATA[steemiteducation]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[babysteps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 19:19:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45e9w6Emo1rzwvQY5mwvRRUQcDyA1QUcQXrUe?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips for learning a language - Dr Dagmar Divjak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Dagmar Divjak and colleagues from the University of Sheffield share tips on how best to learn a language.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/steemiteducation/@babysteps/tips-for-learning-a-language-dr-dagmar-divjak</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/steemiteducation/@babysteps/tips-for-learning-a-language-dr-dagmar-divjak</guid><category><![CDATA[steemiteducation]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[babysteps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 19:12:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45eQ1eJUwWssnZjW4jJ3RcMj3zYvvw9AtqwC2?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[31 Steps to Learn a New Language: Step #24 - Make Learning Fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lot of learners give up learning simply because they are just not inspired anymore. 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One wrong pronunciation can modify the entire tone and message of a sentence.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/steemiteducation/@babysteps/31-steps-to-learn-a-new-language-step-23-improve-your-accent</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/steemiteducation/@babysteps/31-steps-to-learn-a-new-language-step-23-improve-your-accent</guid><category><![CDATA[steemiteducation]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[babysteps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 07 Apr 2018 09:03:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/6gUbcKN7UxendLYStJ1tJeeEzqn4jdDUDa9LsJVMGCEvBYdneQEGnNmVrkMcBXknWS1YML?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[31 Steps to Learn a New Language: Step #22 - Keep a Journal Written in the Chosen Language]]></title><description><![CDATA[Language learners improve their writing and comprehension skills when they keep a journal. The learner should write in their chosen language, even if they are simple sentences. In time, the learner benefits]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/steemiteducation/@babysteps/31-steps-to-learn-a-new-language-step-22-keep-a-journal-written-in-the-chosen-language</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/steemiteducation/@babysteps/31-steps-to-learn-a-new-language-step-22-keep-a-journal-written-in-the-chosen-language</guid><category><![CDATA[steemiteducation]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[babysteps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2018 12:41:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/FxX5caie56ypW1DvBwVd6uFuev34NE9AR2araqc68awKMFYaQRqC4VhvM5wjG7ndkK8oB5didwryjbMSGXqDPfnt4inx5HKbx6qthgCxhRjt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[31 Steps to Learn a New Language: Step #21 - Converse With Native Speakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[As mentioned before, language needs practice. A learner must devote time to speaking it rather than just memorizing it in order for their tongue to become comfortable with the language. This is where]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/steemiteducation/@babysteps/31-steps-to-learn-a-new-language-step-21-converse-with-native-speakers</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/steemiteducation/@babysteps/31-steps-to-learn-a-new-language-step-21-converse-with-native-speakers</guid><category><![CDATA[steemiteducation]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[babysteps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2018 21:34:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/hgjbks2vRxvp3qu9YniD3F3ciy2bayEu1iB3a8XhYVgFiXE2bUp8y2W8ySVbvw6DZo1kb8EuFvEXC1756duWBWKwHG?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[31 Steps to Learn a New Language: Step #20 - Learn the 100 Most Common Words]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a HUGE amount of words in a single language. 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There are certain nuances a learner just cannot understand without having lived in the country for years. 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By listening to one's self, the individual is able]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/education/@babysteps/31-steps-to-learn-a-new-language-step-18-record-and-listen-to-yourself</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/education/@babysteps/31-steps-to-learn-a-new-language-step-18-record-and-listen-to-yourself</guid><category><![CDATA[education]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[babysteps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2018 09:51:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/7ohP4FeQn63DviyYyPKcjeMCtxupUCMmy9FA5xo5hCZkUhzUn2rvyBt5MkRXi3nW8kHoPdc3gkbAb9swEiUm4bZ67uPAASy66Lbp?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[31 Steps to Learn a New Language: Step #17 - Learn Practical Phrases]]></title><description><![CDATA[A good place to start learning a new language is learning universal greetings. These phrases are used in everyday conversation, thus a learner will be able to practice these often. 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The]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/steemiteducation/@babysteps/31-steps-to-learn-a-new-language-step-16-listen-to-radio-stations</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/steemiteducation/@babysteps/31-steps-to-learn-a-new-language-step-16-listen-to-radio-stations</guid><category><![CDATA[steemiteducation]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[babysteps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2018 10:20:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/26uUsAjKTsXCRXqZihFHPpLKKLJkhMRqBE8jkXpEBbq4yE7s5mW463VRuPEw9xmFSFqp5fd2MqRds2WYiW2M8CDjfSYH5pa55trjL7QyUZPGUeuiyhBVTiYRr7DmbBfEk8ikACBTkKb4H55ZMC6eAHnWHtv4kqhMo6TXYA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[31 Steps to Learn a New Language: Step #15 - Consume Foreign Media You Find Interesting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watching TV shows and movies in the language a learner is studying is a good exercise in listening skills. While reading newspapers, books and magazines are excellent sources of improving both reading]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/steemiteducation/@babysteps/31-steps-to-learn-a-new-language-step-15-consume-foreign-media-you-find-interesting</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/steemiteducation/@babysteps/31-steps-to-learn-a-new-language-step-15-consume-foreign-media-you-find-interesting</guid><category><![CDATA[steemiteducation]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[babysteps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 03 Mar 2018 08:26:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4PYjjVwJ1UdtwYR96LoQuPZ1kPxEc3jdCeBfksHRaq5a9QDiyUFxwEFsqVAFJbvny47ZAj1uVHRRUZ4gGfVq8jSbiJu2V6Jh4kmCtKpTWbY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[31 Steps to Learn a New Language: Step #14 - Read Children's Books]]></title><description><![CDATA[It might seem silly, but reading children's books in a foreign language is a great way to improve critical reading skills. The vocabulary and grammar used in these books are often straight-forward and]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/steemiteducation/@babysteps/31-steps-to-learn-a-new-language-step-14-read-children-s-books</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/steemiteducation/@babysteps/31-steps-to-learn-a-new-language-step-14-read-children-s-books</guid><category><![CDATA[steemiteducation]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[babysteps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2018 03:44:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/KWcVEhPeHc23p3AuVFMbpNpBaMuqj8rVFTG9oRRkYtEeNUnXrVGrc8tXcHoKSqd3CVBXNgQ1XyBkWHSxke?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[31 Steps to Learn a New Language: Step #13 - Learn How to Listen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learning how to speak is not the only thing language learners need to focus on. Another aspect to take into consideration is learning how to listen. 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