Some people say we need to “focus on the basics” when learning a language. However, we acquire various aspects of a language naturally, in an order that we don’t control. It is futile to try to master the basics, some of which will elude us for a long time.
0:00 I have never been able to "master the basics" in a new language. 1:02 The Natural Order of Language Acquisition. 3:32 What to focus on instead of perfecting the basics. 7:01 The importance of de-emphasizing learning the "basics".
