

Does input REALLY need to be comprehensible? - Refold Podcast Ep 68
Dec 16, 2023
The podcast discusses the importance of comprehension in language learning, exploring the benefits of high comprehension content and the role of comprehensibility. It also explores challenges like gender in language production and translation difficulties, and emphasizes the acquisition of true word knowledge through deeper understanding. The concept of the effective filter and speaker identity are explored, along with the significance of preserving fun and avoiding burnout in language learning.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Importance of Comprehension in Language Learning
02:24 • 13min
Understanding and Acquiring Persistent Puzzles in Language Learning
15:39 • 4min
The Importance of Comprehension and Improving Language Skills
19:40 • 2min
Acquisition of Language and Translation Challenges
21:25 • 16min
The Effective Filter and Speaker Identity
37:30 • 17min
Preserving the Fun and Avoiding Burnout
54:26 • 2min