Well, with the French language, which I understood and…
“Well, with the French language, which I understood and spoke, however imperfectly, and read in great quantities, at certain times, the matter I suppose was slightly different from either Latin or Greek.”
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He notes differences in learning French versus Latin or Greek.
In simple terms: French learning differs from classical languages.
Recognize unique challenges of each language.
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- How do modern learners compare languages?
- What strategies help bridge gaps?
May understate difficulty of mastering French.