The Complexity of Language Learning

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The process of language learning is complex. As complex as the individual quirks of people who embark upon the journey of learning a new language. Each language lesson is in some ways a unique drama one researcher writes. Learning a second language is not simply a technical feat, it is an expansion of perspective. We cannot hope to understand ourselves and our own place in this world without understanding linguistic and cultural diversity on the human social condition.

Reading an article by Gavin Lamb (PhD) about the conclusions of academic studies into language learning, and adding my own reflections and comments. What does research tell us about the best way to learn a language? What are the most important things to consider? What are the best methods? The article boils it all down to three main points.

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