He's TRILINGUAL and learning RUSSIAN with Refold // Refold Podcast Ep 63
Oct 27, 2023
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Pandyjack, an Indian-American, shares insights on growing up trilingual and learning Russian with Refold. They discuss challenges of parsing Gujarati, Russian language learning journey, use of Golden Dict in Russian community, language immersion experiences in Russian-speaking regions, and exploring Kazakh culture in Almati. They also talk about adapting to new scripts, considering Russian proficiency exams, and healthy language learning practices.
Growing up trilingual provides diverse linguistic perspectives and connections within language learning community.
Immersion learning in Russian boosts confidence and fosters a relaxed approach to language acquisition post-trip.
Deep dives
Linguistic Background and Language Learning Community Involvement
Growing up trilingual in English, Hindi, and Gujarati, Pandy Jack discusses his involvement with the language learning community, particularly Refold. Going beyond traditional language learning methods, Refold has provided a platform for Jack to connect with other immersion learners, offering a supportive community that was previously lacking.
English-Medium Schools in India
Pandy Jack highlights the prevalence of English-medium schools in India, where most parents opt for this education to provide their children with an edge due to the language's importance in top universities. The shift towards English as a medium of instruction is widespread, reflecting its significance in academic and professional settings.
Differences Between Gujarati, Hindi, and Urdu
Exploring the linguistic differences between Gujarati, Hindi, and Urdu, Jack delves into the lexical and grammatical variations that impact mutual intelligibility. While some words exhibit high lexical similarity, differences in pronunciation and vocabulary usage contribute to challenges in understanding across these languages.
Impact of Immersion Learning and Trip to Central Asia
Following an immersion learning approach with a focus on Russian, Pandy Jack reflects on the impact of a three-week trip to a Russian-speaking region in Central Asia. The experience enhanced his confidence in engaging with the language, leading to a more thoughtful and relaxed approach to language learning post-trip.
Today, Clayton is joined by Pandyjack on the Podcast! He's an Indian-American who grew up trilingual, speaking English, Hindi, and Gujarati. He's been an active member of the Refold Community since it was founded and is a moderator on the Russian Refold server!
Tune in to listen to them chat about what it was like growing up trilingual and his experience learning Russian with Refold!
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