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Aug 2023
9m 2s

Why Rules Don't Matter in Language Learn...

Steve Kaufmann
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📖 If we want to speak a language fluently, we first have to memorize a bunch of rules, right? Wrong! 🧠 It turns out that our brains will automatically internalize a language's underlying patterns when we get enough exposure and practice. So instead of spending all your time memorizing rules, focus on reading and listening. This approach is more natural AN ... Show More
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