How Mother Tongue Influence (MTI) Kills Our Communication Confidence

bodhisutra
Mother tongue influence (MTI) is a surefire confidence killer.
Sharing an article on how MTI destroys communication confidence and what is it comprised of.
The first step in solving a problem is to know more about it. Here is an effort.
KB1906
Good one on English by Non English speaking population and a very apt finishing line.Thanks for sharing the best tip for someone who wants to acquire Neutral accent . Another tip would be to focus on developing listening skills and mirroring skills.Learn this from children who speak an alien language within a short time !
Best,
KB
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Apt identification of the negative pattern. True to the word, taking a course isn't enough , but supporting it with refresher, each time the pattern sets in.
Here's a post on which we had an excellent discussion on correcting few of these negative patterns. How to build an impressive vocab
vibhakar
Dear All;
This is really a thought provoking write up and a radical thinking. In sanskrit it is said 'he is wise who travels and learns other languages'. Why have phobia of english? One can as well learn many Indian languages. That will increase confidence and also promote unity. However proud one is about his mothertounge, he will not progress unless he learns other languages.
Vibhakar Ramtirthkar.
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