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Aug 2021
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What it takes to teach and learn a langu...

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Have you ever been intimidated by the prospect of learning a new language? Daniela Zappador Guerra is an Italian teacher with four languages under her belt. In this episode, she shares why developing language skills is not only more accessible than you think, it can also be delightful and fun.This talk was filmed through TEDxRedondoBeachStudio. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.

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