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Ep126. Breaking Fossilized Errors: Is It Ever Too Late?
Why do some language mistakes stick—even after years of practice, lessons, and correction? In this powerful and deeply insightful episode, we dive headfirst into one of the most persistent challenges in language education: fossilized errors.
From the infamous “He go to school” to silent pronunciation traps and stubborn grammar mistakes, fossilized errors affect learners at all levels—and frustrate even the most seasoned teachers. But are these errors permanent? Can they truly be fixed? And what causes them in the first place?
We unpack:
What fossilized errors are and how they form
The…
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