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AEE 2091: Trust Your Brain for Better Language Learning with Steve Kaufmann
Nov 7, 2023
Renowned language learning expert Steve Kaufmann joins the podcast to discuss the importance of trusting our brains in language learning and the significance of connection. They emphasize the futility of pursuing perfection and offer practical advice for progressing from an intermediate to an advanced level. They highlight the importance of learning words in context, relevance, effort, and enjoyment in language learning.
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- Trust your brain and engage with the language for long-term learning.
- Find interesting and authentic materials to overcome language learning challenges.
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Trust Your Brain for Better Language Learning
Steve Kaufman, a well-known polyglot, shares his insights into language learning. He emphasizes the importance of trusting our brains and engaging with the language for the long term. Pursuing perfection is futile, as it doesn't lead to lasting knowledge and skill development. Instead, he encourages connecting with the language through speaking, reading, and listening to meaningful content. Steve advises learners to enjoy the process and have a long-term perspective, understanding that there will always be areas that are challenging or fuzzy. He also highlights the importance of finding interesting and authentic materials to keep pushing oneself forward in language learning.
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