StoryLearning Podcast

423: Lessons on Languages, Life & Leadership with Mike Shangkuan (CEO, Lingoda)

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Apr 5, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Mike's Multilingual Teen Years

  • Mike Shangkuan learned French as his favorite subject despite parental expectations for STEM focus.
  • He expanded to learning Spanish, Russian, and Japanese, becoming a polyglot in high school.
INSIGHT

Keys to Childhood Language Interest

  • A positive attitude and an inspiring teacher are key to fostering language interest in children.
  • Exposure through travel radically enhances language learning motivation and experience.
ADVICE

Bridging Exposure Gaps

  • Travel programs and virtual connections can help bridge cultural and language exposure gaps for students.
  • Online platforms can simulate authentic cultural connections to enhance language learning at scale.
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