I learned Japanese through anime and manga and when I went to Tokyo everyone laughed at my overly dramatic speech patterns.
More people experience this than they realize.
Self-directed learning without cultural context produces distorted communication that reveals the gap between media consumption and social reality.
“Where Are You with Second language acquisition theory?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.