Hi Javier,

Thanks for the warm welcome, and that great explanation. Now I understand the crutches a bit better, and how the first 12 prepare you for crutch 13.

So far the crutch I find easiest to use is number 8, modulation, since that one has nothing to do with words; you’re purely focused on the register or level of your voice. Some of the other crutches, like C2-using alternate words/synonyms are harder for me personally to use since they still involve thinking about words. Is there anything wrong relying predominately on certain crutches instead of all of them?

I will definitely come to some of the SAM meetings and crutch practice sessions, see you there!