She came across those that preached other ways. Some said, “Try ‘comprehensible input’. That will solve your problem in a jiffy.” She tried it, and it did seem to work, but there just wasn’t much of it available. Others said, “Foreign content is where it’s at. Watch compelling movies and shows, and study the words used most. Just try it; you’ll see.” Again, it seemed to work, but it had its own challenges. So much was missed, plus wasn’t this spoiling the ending of something she could have enjoyed more fully? She watched them less and less and less. Progress stalled.

Another option revealed itself, but it turned out to be not quite what she was looking for.

“Man, if I could watch something that wasn’t made for children, but was just as understandable and was engaging, I’d be—” She paused with a stunned look. Could she make such a thing?