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Prof Clare Wright: Why some learners succeed faster than others

I'm Learning Mandarin

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Redefining Language Fluency

This chapter examines the misconceptions about language proficiency in learning Chinese as a second language, arguing that effective communication doesn't require native-like skills. It also emphasizes the importance of personalized teaching approaches and introduces the idea of 'micro fluency' in specific contexts, challenging traditional views of language learning progress.

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