Learn Smarter | Real Conversation in English | English Podcast for Intermediate
May 1, 2024
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Join language learning specialist Amy and Curtis as they discuss the effectiveness of language learning activities. They emphasize the importance of active learning over passive methods such as watching TV shows. Discover tips like note-taking while listening to podcasts and watching videos in segments for better retention.
Passive listening provides minimal language improvement, active learning with note-taking is crucial for progress.
Watching videos without engagement offers limited benefits; segment viewing, vocabulary lookup, and summarization enhance learning.
Deep dives
Effective Learning Activities vs. Passive Listening
Many people engage in passive learning activities, such as listening to podcasts or watching TV shows in English, without actively engaging in the learning process. Passive learning, where individuals listen without taking notes or replaying parts they don't understand, provides minimal benefits for language improvement. To enhance the learning experience, it's crucial to move beyond passive listening by actively participating in the content. This can include taking notes, looking up unfamiliar words or phrases, and replaying sections for better comprehension.
Maximizing Learning from Videos
When watching educational videos, it is essential to differentiate between passive entertainment and active learning. Simply watching videos for exposure to the language offers limited benefits. To make the most of video content, viewers should watch in sections, look up unfamiliar words, create flashcards, and summarize the material. Tailoring the depth of the summary to one's language proficiency level ensures effective vocabulary enhancement and overall comprehension.
In this episode of The Real English Conversations podcast, Amy and Curtis delve into the effectiveness of different language learning activities. They challenge the notion that passive activities like watching TV shows or listening to podcasts without engagement can significantly boost language skills. Amy emphasizes the importance of active learning, suggesting techniques like note-taking while listening to podcasts and watching videos in segments to better understand and retain information. Tune in for more insightful tips on optimizing your language learning journey! Get the Special REC Subscriber Lesson Pack! Enjoy a special set of premium lessons we've put together for our podcast followers ($50 value - yours for FREE!) Get this lesson pack here!CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL!! Unlock your fluency with teacher Curtis! Find a lesson time and book your trial lesson now!
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