#120 Melanie on Learning French With Her 7 Kids

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Are you not ready yet, or is the situation what’s wrong?

I shared how reactivating my Mandarin has put me in an unusual stage of language learning: I am far beyond beginner level, but still rusty enough that real social situations can feel overwhelming. At one language exchange in Taiwan, I quickly realized the setting itself was worki ...  Show more

Why My First Mandarin Project Almost Broke Me (And How I Fixed My Approach)

In this episode, I look back at my first Mandarin project in 2012, which became the most stressful language challenge I had ever faced. I set a public goal of reaching fluency in three months, but the growing attention brought heavy criticism, pressure, and emotional exhaustion. ...  Show more

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