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What does it mean?
Learning a new language involves confusion and errors. The struggle to find the right word is relatable.
In plain terms
Language learning can be confusing and funny.
What can you take from it?
It is okay to struggle when learning.

Where it applies

  • language class
  • travel
  • learning new skills

Putting it to work

  • keep trying
  • laugh at mistakes

Questions to consider

  • What language have you tried to learn?

Another view

Some language learning is straightforward.

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