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Learning from input does not mean refusing grammar books; the point is to notice patterns, not to master the rules.

Drawn from what Steve Kaufmann said

language learning How an adult picks up a second language: input against speaking practice, immersion against slow habit, and whether a teacher can do it for you.

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    Canadian former diplomat and lumber trader who speaks twenty languages

    Some people think CI means you reject grammar books. I disagree. I often reference grammar materials and find these explanations useful. However, the focus of my learning is not to “master the rules”. Grammar resources simply help me notice and make sense of patterns in the language.

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