A lot of students seem to think that they can learn by osmosis. This is the process of gradual or unconscious assimilation of ideas, knowledge, etc, but basically means that they think if they 'say' they are learning English, and occasionally take a lesson or two, perhaps send an email to a teacher from time to time to ask about best ways to learn, or log onto English Language social media once a month then they are actually progressing.
No, you are not!
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