Why it's good to be the worst in the room

Language Hacking by Benny Lewis

Jul 27, 20265:52Education

I’m heading to one of Ireland’s Gaeltacht regions for an Irish immersion week, and this time I’m deliberately putting myself in the most challenging class available. Even though I know I’ll probably be the weakest speake...

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