Dr. Wayne Pernell says language learners need safe, non-judgmental spaces to practice. Many French teachers make students feel bad about their level, which sets them back. His clients include lawyers and diplomats who can't afford mistakes in international work.
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And the reason why is because of lack of practice. And practice can be something like it's kind of like a double edged sword sometimes because you can be in a situation where your attempt to practice are not going to be supported and you will have bad experiences and that will actually set you back. And sadly, French teachers all over the world are champions at just making people feel bad about their situation or their level or whatever. And it's just, it's not right. You need to have a space where you can practice where nothing bad will happen to you. And because I have a lot of clients who are professionals, I mean, think about it. I have lawyers, I have diplomats, I have business owners, lots of people who have important jobs in international business or in charities. And if they mess up in real life, it's gonna be bad. Sometimes it's potentially life threatening, either for them or for other people.