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Understanding Language Learning Challenges

This chapter examines the intricacies of learning different languages, focusing on the American State Department's proficiency rankings for English speakers. It discusses the challenges posed by diverse writing systems, sounds, and grammar through examples from languages such as French, Spanish, Bengali, Arabic, and Mandarin.

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