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Don’t compare yourself to other language learners (do this instead)

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In this video, I talk about how comparison can either inspire or discourage you when learning a language — and how I approach it to make sure my motivation doesn’t suffer.

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Don’t compare yourself to other language learners (do this instead)

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In this video, I talk about how comparison can either inspire or discourage you when learning a language — and how I approach it to make sure my motivation doesn’t suffer.

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