Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann Do You Need to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone? Yes... & No.
Apr 21, 2023
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Comfort, Learning, and Panic Zones
- Learning a language inherently involves stepping outside your comfort zone because your native language feels most comfortable.
- Too much difficulty leads to a panic zone where learning is ineffective, so balance is key between comfort and challenge.
Bring Comfort into Learning Zone
- Bring elements of your comfort zone into language learning to reduce stress and improve progress.
- Start learning with familiar situations and topics before exploring more exotic cultural aspects.
Build Comprehension Before Speaking
- Focus on developing listening and reading comprehension first to increase confidence.
- Understanding more than you can produce carries comfort into speaking practice.