127 Native Speakers are Overrated - Reading has Helped Christina Learn 10 Foreign Languages so Far
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Native Speakers Are Overrated
Language learners often believe that native speakers make the best teachers, but this is not always the case. Learning a language without speaking to a native speaker is possible, as demonstrated by the speaker who learned English to their current level without conversing with native speakers. The speaker also encountered difficulties when trying to learn Finnish from a Finnish boyfriend, as he couldn't explain certain linguistic nuances. The speaker found that learning grammar and vocabulary from books was essential, as native speakers may not always possess the ability to explain the rules or intricacies of a language. Many people believe that conversing with native speakers is crucial for improvement, but this is not automatic. Even individuals who have lived in a foreign country for a long time may still exhibit language deficiencies. To reach native speaker level, one must make a conscious effort to understand the rules of the language.
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