My Fluent Podcast
E21 – don't compare yourself with others - telling anecdotes
Oct 15, 2016
The podcast discusses the dangers of comparing language skills with others and encourages listeners to focus on their own language journey. The host shares personal experiences of battling self-doubt and insecurity while participating in an anecdote competition. They also encourage listeners to start podcasting and emphasize the importance of practicing speaking skills by recording and re-listening to oneself.
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- Comparing oneself to others in language learning is counterproductive and unhealthy, so focus on your own language journey.
- Improving speaking skills can be achieved by recording and practicing storytelling, which boosts fluency and confidence.
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Key Point 1: Don't Compare Yourself to Others in Language Learning
In this podcast episode, the host discusses the negative effects of comparing oneself to others in language learning. The host shares his personal experience participating in an anecdote competition on Luke's English podcast, where he listened to stories from language learners around the world. However, instead of appreciating their accomplishments, he compared himself to those who spoke almost like natives, leading to self-doubt and feeling bad about his own language skills. The host emphasizes that comparing oneself is counterproductive and unhealthy for language learning, as there will always be others who are better or have advantages. He encourages listeners to focus on their own language journey and not be discouraged by comparisons.
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