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Scenario

Why reading ability does not guarantee speaking ability

My brain shuts down completely when people speak to me in French even though I can read novels in it and I do not understand what is wrong with me.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The passive reception of language differs fundamentally from active production, creating frustrating disconnects in competence and confidence.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Second language acquisition theory?”

Peri

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.

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