Tongue-Tied
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Complete Sun, Jul 31, 2022<5 mins
It had been three years since my language learning had begun. Somewhere along the way I adopted the dream of visiting the beautiful island of Taiwan. That dream had finally become a reality, but instead of feeling like I could dive into the culture and language of the land, I felt apprehensive, uneasy. I knew I had to get out of that mindset and fast. Here are the little happenings that help me bridge the gap and free me from my fears.
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