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.