question_answer ANECDOTE Cheating to Fluency ios_share
Gabriel Wyner cheated on a French placement test, placing into the intermediate level despite being a beginner.
Using monolingual flashcards and spaced repetition, he reached a conversational level in three months.
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insights INSIGHT Language Learning Myth ios_share
Adults are not inherently worse at language learning than children.
Adults often have less time and struggle more with memory, making efficient memory management crucial.
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volunteer_activism ADVICE Building Vocabulary ios_share
Start by mastering pronunciation and spelling, as unfamiliar sounds hinder memory.
Build strong associations with words by connecting them to personal experiences, stories, and images.
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Get the app In this episode I chat with Gabriel Wyner about his language learning background and new Kickstarter project.
Episode Summary: Gabe's linguistic background His experience on the Middlebury immersion programmes How the book Fluent Forever came about What’s the link between his previous language learning, and his method with flashcards What languages is he working on right now? The new Kickstarter project To read Gabe's interesting blog post response to my episode (188) on monolingual flashcards click here:
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