Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann Should we strive to THINK in a foreign language?
Jan 5, 2024
The podcast discusses the concept of thinking in a foreign language and its connection to speaking like a native. It emphasizes the importance of listening and reading in language learning, overcoming psychological resistance, and embracing imperfections while learning.
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Language Learning is a Journey
- Language learning is a continuous journey, rarely reaching perfection.
- Thinking in a target language happens gradually and doesn't guarantee native-like fluency.
Relax and Let it Happen
- Avoid deliberately forcing yourself to think in the target language.
- Relax and let the process happen naturally through consistent learning activities.
Interlanguage Influence
- Native-like pronunciation is rarely achieved, due to the influence of one's native language.
- "Interlanguage" describes how native language influences second language speech.