Stuck at Level 3 (Professional Level Proficiency): Narrative Authority
You can tell a story. You have the vocabulary, the grammar, the sequencing. You can describe what happened, who was there, and how it ended. But does your story land ? 📖 Narrative Authority Is More Than Fluency At Level 3, your storytelling is clear—but often flat. You recount events, but the emotional arc may feel off. The pacing may be too fast, too slow, too linear. The punchline may miss its cue. The moral may feel imposed, not earned. Narrative authority is the ability to shape stories that fit the cultural genre. It’s knowing when to linger, when to leap, when to let silence do the work. It’s not just telling what happened—it’s knowing how to tell it so your listener leans in. 🎠Every Culture Has Its Narrative Grammar Some cultures favor circular storytelling—returning to the beginning with layered meaning. Others prefer linear progression with a clear climax. Some reward understatement, others embrace embellishment. Some expect the speaker to disappear behind th...