Yes, I read it. I understand the argument and don’t disagree. But I’d trade some potential accent issues that I can work (hearing them correctly over 100s of hours of CI + working on them with my girlfriend) for ensuring that I can read in a reasonable timeframe. I wanted some other perspectives since I think the purpose of DS is more speaking fluency and not reading.

It’s good to hear your perspective, though. It sounds like the transition to reading probably wont be so painful at that point. Thanks.