The Korea Times
Many people are trying to learn a foreign language such as English, Spanish, French or Japanese. But after memorizing vocabulary only to quickly forget it, struggling with grammar and feeling embarrassed about making mistakes while speaking, many eventually give up. Experts say the reason may not be a lack of ability, but rather misguided beliefs some have about language learning itself. Abigail Parrish and Jessica Mary Bradley, both language education specialists at the University of Sheffield, analyzed common misconceptions that interfere with foreign language learning in an article for The Conversation. Drawing from their educational experience, the researchers argued that approaching language learning like a school exam can actually create barriers to progress. They focused on how people perceive language learning, examining school systems centered on testing, concerns about language acquisition and the gap between classroom learning and real-world communication. Their conclusion: Real communication matters more than grammar scores or memorization. The first misconception highlighted
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