In this vibrant and thought-provoking conversation, I sit down with Kyle Manning, a passionate expat teacher living in Japan, to unpack one of the most debated topics in language learning: Is perfect grammar really necessary for fluency? Together, we explore the balance between grammatical accuracy and real-world communication, share teaching stories from across cultures, and reflect on how language learners can build confidence—even with mistakes. This is Part 1 of a bold, honest dialogue you don’t want to miss.

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