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Rather than emphasizing grammar rules and textbook drills, Guzman focuses on <strong>critical thinking, real communication, and meaningful use of language<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guzman explains that many learners may excel in grammar tests but struggle to <em>actually communicate<\/em> in everyday conversations. To fix this, he developed a three-phase system where <strong>students learn to think deeply, ask smart questions, and analyze arguments<\/strong> \u2014 skills that naturally lead to language use in context without fear of mistakes. 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