Post by Zadkiel on Apr 1, 2016 12:38:03 GMT
The idea that polyglots have a unique 2genius level" mental gift or are genetically predisposed with "a language gene" is incredibly common. The reason this myth is so pervasive is that most people are afraid of languages. This myth, more than any others, gives people a handy excuse for why they can't learn a new language. After all, if you are "genetically predisposed" to not be good at something, then it naturally makes sense that you can't achieve it, right?
Wrong! Language learning is not like the colour of your eyes or how tall you can grow. It is a skill and like any skill, it can be learned.
Essentially, "I'm not gifted at learning languages" is the fear-translation for "I’m afraid of failing at learning languages".
Wrong! Language learning is not like the colour of your eyes or how tall you can grow. It is a skill and like any skill, it can be learned.
Essentially, "I'm not gifted at learning languages" is the fear-translation for "I’m afraid of failing at learning languages".
