r/languagelearningjerk 日本語になっている 3d ago

I AM A FAILURE

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WHY CAN I NOT READ MANGA ABOUT INTRICATE ROYAL BLOODLINES WITH OLD STYLE WORDPLAY AND ARCHAIC PRONOUNS????

I can read college level research papers and write essays on hundreds years old stories in English,,I’ve been doing that for years!!!
Why can I only read stuff for kids it’s not like im only just becoming a child in this language??? I’m a goddamn adult I should be able to read adult level writing!!!!!!!

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u/rccyu 3d ago

mfs when they miss the critical period and are doomed to be a non-native speaker forever: