I'm Learning Mandarin This fluent Mandarin speaker worked for Google training speech recognition systems: Interview with Isaac Myers
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Apr 3, 2024 Isaac Myers, a language teacher and podcast host, shares his incredible journey learning Mandarin while working at Google on speech recognition systems. He discusses the shift from traditional methods to immersive experiences and how engaging with enjoyable content can enhance language acquisition. Isaac also delves into the challenges adults face in overcoming identity barriers while learning a new language. Finally, he highlights the parallels between memorization in language learning and machine learning, providing unique insights for aspiring Mandarin speakers.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Journey Through Mandarin Mastery
02:02 • 17min
From Language Learner to Language Teacher: The Podcast Journey
19:19 • 2min
Overcoming Identity Barriers in Language Learning
21:21 • 2min
Navigating Tones and Intonation in Language Learning
23:21 • 8min
Memorization and Machine Learning in Language Acquisition
31:03 • 2min