

423: Lessons on Languages, Life & Leadership with Mike Shangkuan (CEO, Lingoda)
4 snips Apr 5, 2022
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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.
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.
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.