Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson 819. What does it really mean to be “good at English”?
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Apr 12, 2023 AI Snips
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Santi's Success Story
- Santi, despite non-perfect English, thrived in a top Oxford University Press role.
- This demonstrates that practical success can outweigh grammatical perfection.
The Pudding Proof
- The "proof is in the pudding" idiom emphasizes judging English by its practical use.
- Santi's effective daily communication demonstrates his competence.
Cake Before Cherry
- Prioritize functional aspects of language like clear communication.
- Focus on aesthetics, such as accent, after mastering the core functionality.