postr/StutterMarch 4, 2025

People learning a new language, is it hard to progress because of your stutter?

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People learning a new language, is it hard to progress because of your stutter? I am currently learning Arabic (modern standard Arabic), and I am fluent in English and Bengali. I’ve been studying for quite a few years now and speaking is by far my weakest aspect. A large part is because of my stutter. I think I haven’t developed the mental jumps if I sense getting stuck like I do for English. In terms of reading writing and comprehension, I’m pretty strong but I just can’t excel in speaking. I feel like I’ve hit a ceiling

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Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work

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Avoidance & SubstitutionSchool & Academic Life