How can someone understand a language but not be able to speak it?

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How can someone understand a language but not be able to speak it?

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Because listening only require thinking in the present and past on what you’re heard. This is a passive skill.

Talking requires thinking in the present and future while also directing your mouth, tongue, and vocal cords to speak another language. This is an active skill.

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