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Building an app to achieve native-level Chinese reading skills: Interview with Emmanuel Roche

I'm Learning Mandarin

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How to Invert the Classroom

The key insight presented in this excerpt revolves around the concept of 'inverting the classroom' for more efficient language learning. By using tools like the Full Chinese app, learners can prepare themselves before class by understanding new words and text, allowing in-class time to reinforce learning instead of introducing new content. This approach aims to address the challenge of classes using texts that are too advanced for students, suggesting that comprehension should be at a level where learners understand at least 95% of the content. The focus is on optimizing the learning process by efficiently understanding new vocabulary and text contexts, ultimately leading to faster learning and higher motivation through a sense of accomplishment.

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