Ask Benny: What Was Your Biggest Mistake During Your Korean Mission?
Jun 26, 2023
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Learn how the hosts overcame the mistake of relying too much on flashcards. They reflect on their biggest mistake in the Korean lesson project and emphasize stepping out of comfort zones and using multiple resources for language learning.
Avoid getting overwhelmed with a single language learning resource and instead have a balanced approach using multiple resources and activities.
Recognize the value of Anki flashcards in reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, but also understand that they should be supplemented with immersion and practice for overall language development.
Deep dives
Overwhelming Focus on One Resource
One of the main insights from this podcast episode is the importance of not getting overwhelmed with one language learning resource. The host shares his personal experience of spending too much time and effort on Anki flashcards during the second month of his Korean language learning project. This excessive focus on a single resource left him with little time for other language learning activities and hindered his progress. He advises language learners to have a balanced approach, incorporating a variety of resources and activities to cover multiple aspects of the language.
The Benefits and Limitations of Flashcards
Another key point discussed in the podcast is the effectiveness of Anki flashcards in language learning. Despite the host's mistake of excessive focus, he still emphasizes the value of flashcards in reinforcing vocabulary and grammar. The use of flashcards helped him build a solid foundation and feel confident in his studies. However, he also acknowledges that flashcards alone cannot lead to fluency and that immersion and practice are essential for language development. This highlights the importance of finding a balance between flashcard usage and other language learning activities.
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Overcoming the Mistake of Overreliance on One Language Learning Resource
In this episode, Benny explains how he got overwhelmed with his use of Anki in the second month of his Korean mission, and what solutions he found to balance his learning back.
PS: Listen to this episode if you want to learn how to fix your learning mistakes even when you’re weeks into your mission.