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In this video, I share my 10 don'ts of language learning.

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0:00 Introduction
0:35 Don't put pressure on yourself
0:53 Don't try to master the basics
2:27 Don't focus on memorization
3:25 Don't get frustrated
4:09 Don't chase native like pronunciation
5:07 Don't shadow
5:59 Don't rely on role-play
7:20 Don't test yourself
8:31 Don't ask how quickly you can learn
9:12 Don't forget to give yourself credit

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