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Learning a Language is Too Expensive!
Myth #5: It’s too expensive to learn a new language, I can’t afford it! Truth: It doesn’t have to be expensive! There are ways to learn new...
Myth #4 “I’m not smart enough.”
Myth #4. I’m not smart enough to learn a new language. Truth: Yes, you are! Many adults feel that they are not smart enough to learn a new language....
Language Learning Myth #3
Myth: There’s a magic resource: a certain book, a certain CD, by “immersion only” or only with a “native speaker” to really learn the new language....
Motivation Needed!
One of the four capabilities of the CQ© Model of the Cultural Intelligence Center is what they refer to as CQ Drive. They define this as “the level...
Language Myth #2
Myth #2: It should be EASY to learn a new language! If it’s hard, then something’s wrong. Truth: It’s HARD work to learn a new language. It is NOT...
Exposure vs. Engagement
It only takes some exposure to get a virus like COVID-19. Unfortunately, understanding culture is not so easily transmitted! It is a myth that mere...
Language Myth #1
Let’s talk about some myths associated with language learning. There are many myths and false beliefs about learning new languages that may cause...
Start with Why
Why do you want to learn about other cultures and how they function? Is it curiosity? Do you know someone you would like to understand better? Do...
Culture and Decision-Making
People in individualistic countries believe that a person thrives when they have the ability to make decisions, especially when the decision...