Hey all, I'm a polyglot/language nerd. So something that's been on my mind a bunch recently is the role of mistakes.
I've been a pretty close follower and fan of using Stephen Krashen's work and input hypothesis to inform a lot of my own language learning and helping others learn. Methods of language learning based on the input hypothesis often stress the importance of avoiding mistakes AT ALL COSTS.
However, I've been training my dog lately to use buttons to speak. Buttons are inspired by AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices that are often used to help people with Autism, or other kinds of people who may have specific speech needs.
I noticed that with speech-language pathology, mistakes early on are actually a natural part of the learning process. Although these "mistakes" early on are not grammatically correct, they still tend to follow the innate structure of the target language (TL).
Although I was able to reach an N2 level of Japanese in a really short amount of time (2 years), the fear of speaking never went away for me. I also noticed that with other learners and people who ask for advice. Most people experience the same issue. There's definitely value in balancing perfection with communication and fun.
So I've been rethinking this approach of avoiding mistakes at all costs lately.
Curious about everyone's thoughts on this!
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