{"id":13233,"date":"2024-04-30T17:27:12","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T15:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/tips\/il-disagio-di-imparare-una-seconda-lingua-dalla-zona-di-comfort-alla-zona-di-crescita\/"},"modified":"2024-04-30T19:28:45","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T17:28:45","slug":"the-discomfort-of-learning-a-second-language-from-comfort-zone-to-growth-zone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/the-discomfort-of-learning-a-second-language-from-comfort-zone-to-growth-zone\/","title":{"rendered":"The Discomfort Of Learning A Second Language: From Comfort Zone to Growth Zone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0abab5\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0abab5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Have you ever felt the unease of stepping into a conversation in a language that isn&#8217;t your mother tongue? That pounding heart, the sweaty palms, and the nagging fear of saying something wrong\u2014are you familiar with these sensations? Learning a new language isn&#8217;t just about mastering vocabulary and grammar; it&#8217;s a profound journey through various psychological states, from comfort to growth. But why do we experience this discomfort, and how can we harness it to enhance our language skills and personal development?<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0abab5;color:#0abab5\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0abab5;color:#0abab5\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/the-discomfort-of-learning-a-second-language-from-comfort-zone-to-growth-zone\/#The_First_Step_Is_The_Most_Difficult_One%E2%80%A6\" >The First Step Is The Most Difficult One&#8230;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/the-discomfort-of-learning-a-second-language-from-comfort-zone-to-growth-zone\/#Why_Step_Out_of_the_Comfort_Zone\" >Why Step Out of the Comfort Zone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/the-discomfort-of-learning-a-second-language-from-comfort-zone-to-growth-zone\/#What_is_a_Comfort_Zone\" >What is a Comfort Zone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/the-discomfort-of-learning-a-second-language-from-comfort-zone-to-growth-zone\/#The_Science_Behind_the_Discomfort\" >The Science Behind the Discomfort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/the-discomfort-of-learning-a-second-language-from-comfort-zone-to-growth-zone\/#Practical_Steps_to_Embrace_Discomfort_in_Language_Learning\" >Practical Steps to Embrace Discomfort in Language Learning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/the-discomfort-of-learning-a-second-language-from-comfort-zone-to-growth-zone\/#Before_We_Say_Goodbye%E2%80%A6\" >Before We Say Goodbye&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_First_Step_Is_The_Most_Difficult_One%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The First Step Is The Most Difficult One&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Step_Out_of_the_Comfort_Zone\"><\/span>Why Step Out of the Comfort Zone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stepping out of your comfort zone is akin to unplugging your phone when it\u2019s fully charged\u2014it\u2019s about mobility and utilising the energy you\u2019ve garnered. Humans, unlike animals content with basic sustenance, crave progress and achievement. This drive is fuelled by our capacities for imagination and creativity. Just think about it: every innovation in history, from the wheel to smartphones, sprang from someone stepping beyond their comfort zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"945\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Comfort-Zone-In-English.jpg\" alt=\"Comfort Zone In English\" class=\"wp-image-13218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Comfort-Zone-In-English.jpg 945w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Comfort-Zone-In-English-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Comfort-Zone-In-English-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Comfort-Zone-In-English-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Comfort-Zone-In-English-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Comfort Zone In English<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Comfort_Zone\"><\/span>What is a Comfort Zone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think about the last time you did something with ease, almost automatically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s your comfort zone\u2014your psychological state where actions are performed smoothly, and stress levels are minimal. It feels safe and relaxing, doesn&#8217;t it? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like your favourite cosy corner of the house. But while this zone offers peace, it also breeds boredom and stagnation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>After all, if we only did what felt comfortable, would we ever grow?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Unfortunately, if we choose to leave our &#8216;Comfort Zone&#8217; instead of receiving an immediate gift or confirmation that we have made the right decision, we find ourselves faced with something that NO ONE likes\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Fear Zone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you step out of your linguistic comfort zone, the initial phase is the Fear Zone. Not a nice place to be. Here, self-doubt and anxiety creep in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Have you ever gotten stuck in English for fear of making mistakes?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do you wake up at night thinking about the next call in English?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This area is fraught with such fears and the temptation to return to the familiar is powerful. However, this area is crucial because facing these fears head-on is the first step towards deep learning. For those who are very scared at this stage, having a coach at your side instead of an old-school, traditional language teacher can be an important turning point.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"945\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fear-Zone-Is-Scary.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fear-Zone-Is-Scary.jpg 945w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fear-Zone-Is-Scary-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fear-Zone-Is-Scary-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fear-Zone-Is-Scary-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fear-Zone-Is-Scary-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Comfort Zone In English<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"background-color:#248e91\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I&#8217;m not as confident as I wish to be! I need a coach!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Learning Zone:<\/strong> Pushing past the Fear Zone, you enter the Learning Zone, where the magic happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"945\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Learning-Zone-is-really-cool.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Learning-Zone-is-really-cool.jpg 945w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Learning-Zone-is-really-cool-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Learning-Zone-is-really-cool-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Learning-Zone-is-really-cool-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Learning-Zone-is-really-cool-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, your focus shifts from problems (fear of making mistakes) to solutions (learning how to communicate effectively despite errors). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You start to experiment with new words, embrace corrections, and perhaps even relish the challenge of understanding complex grammatical structures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Does that sound like something you&#8217;ve experienced?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That moment in which the focus is GROWING and not BEING PERFECT is a mental space that is priceless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you know how to find it in yourself &#8211; you are truly lucky.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What comes next is truly amazing&#8230; Are you ready? Here comes&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Growth Zone:<\/strong> Continual practice and exposure eventually usher you into the Growth Zone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, you find that you can engage in conversations more fluidly, understand cultural nuances, and express complex ideas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every new word learnt and every sentence successfully constructed expands your linguistic capabilities and, by extension, your comfort zone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is more, in this area you also discover many fundamental things about yourself &#8211; you understand your true potential, you understand yourself better, you see what you were destined to do\u2026 Wow. Simply WOW! How rewarding does it feel to think back to your earlier struggles and see how far you&#8217;ve come?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"945\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Growth-zone-is-the-best.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Growth-zone-is-the-best.jpg 945w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Growth-zone-is-the-best-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Growth-zone-is-the-best-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Growth-zone-is-the-best-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Growth-zone-is-the-best-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How rewarding is it to look back on our initial struggles and see how far we have come? The Growth Zone is just that &#8211; getting to know our internal systems of growth and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Science_Behind_the_Discomfort\"><\/span>The Science Behind the Discomfort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neuroscience offers insights into why these zones are crucial for language learning. The concept of brain plasticity tells us that our brains are not static but continually evolving. Learning a new language involves creating new neural pathways that strengthen with use. Conversely, lack of use leads to their decline. Thus, stepping out of your comfort zone and enduring a bit of discomfort is not just beneficial; it&#8217;s necessary for brain growth and language acquisition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Learning-Zone-Model-MPEC-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Learning-Zone-Model-MPEC-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Learning-Zone-Model-MPEC-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Learning-Zone-Model-MPEC-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Learning-Zone-Model-MPEC-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Learning-Zone-Model-MPEC-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Learning-Zone-Model-MPEC.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"background-color:#248e91\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Looking for a Coach? Get in touch with us!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Steps_to_Embrace_Discomfort_in_Language_Learning\"><\/span>Practical Steps to Embrace Discomfort in Language Learning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start small<\/strong>: Take baby steps outside your comfort zone to prevent overwhelming anxiety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Embrace mistakes<\/strong>: View each error as a stepping stone towards mastery rather than a setback.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engage regularly<\/strong>: Practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing in the new language regularly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get curious<\/strong>: Ask questions, delve into the culture behind the language, and connect with native speakers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reflect on your progress<\/strong>: Keep a journal of your language learning journey, noting down small victories and areas for improvement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_We_Say_Goodbye%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Before We Say Goodbye&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, why not view the discomfort of learning a new language as a sign of impending growth rather than a deterrent? Every awkward conversation, every misunderstood word, and even every embarrassment paves the way to becoming not just bilingual but bicultural. As you push through the Fear Zone, thrive in the Learning Zone, and expand in the Growth Zone, remember that each step forward is a step towards a more profound, enriching communication experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone today and see where your new language skills can take you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"945\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8.jpg 945w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8-768x768.jpg 768w, 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