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The Steven Sirski Podcast
SSP29 - Qian Wang
Sep 27, 2022
Interpreter, translator, and teacher Qian Wang discusses her experiences in learning and teaching languages, challenges of improving listening comprehension, the fulfillment of being an interpreter, difficulties in learning technical vocabulary, and comparing Spanish and English television. She also shares her language learning goals and contact information for teaching and interpretation services.
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- Interactive teaching is crucial for effective language learning, focusing on practical vocabulary and real-life situations rather than just textbooks and grammar exercises.
- Learning a new language can be challenging, requiring perseverance and the guidance of a teacher to overcome difficulties in conjugating verbs, mastering grammar rules, and expanding vocabulary.
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The Importance of Interactive Teaching
The podcast episode explores the importance of interactive teaching in language learning. The guest, who is an interpreter, translator, and teacher, emphasizes the need for students to have ample opportunities to speak and express themselves. Instead of solely relying on textbooks and grammar exercises, the focus should be on practical vocabulary and real-life situations. This interactive approach helps students develop their language skills and allows them to apply what they learn in meaningful ways.
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