Hi folks! A few lessons ago we talked about the idea that ‘language shapes thoughts. I have read some articles on this since then. I had noticed before that my voice changed strangely, especially when I was reading something in English out loud, but the changes in my thoughts or my approach to myself and my life were not so noticeable. I don't want to talk about what these changes are for now, because I want to focus on why these changes are happening. I am not sure whether these changes are due to English itself or to the teaching method used. What I mean is that every textbook written for ESL students seems to be written by the same author, covers the same topics, and contains the same discussion patterns. I have been exposed to these patterns for about four years now, so it may be shaping my thoughts when using the English language. Another reason for these changes could be that you are speaking English almost like a child and while speaking or writing you have to focus on many...