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The Language Learner

Loïs Talagrand
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  • Language Professor Explains How To Learn Languages | Alexander Arguelles
    My science-based Anki decks: https://ankicoredecks.com/Alexander's academy: https://www.alexanderarguelles.com/Chapters:00:00 - Intro01:27 - Sponsor: Lingq02:43 - Alexander introduces himself03:35 - How many languages can Alexander speak?06:36 - Sponsor: Mochi07:32 - Learning languages from home11:39 - Learning a language in 15 minutes a day16:43 - The Assimil method21:46 - Shadowing for learning languages28:07 - Do not use technology for learning languages34:30 - How to learn a new language in 1 year41:00 - Using textbooks43:57 - Outro
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  • Language Expert: Scientific Methods For Learning Languages | Dr. Joe Barcroft
    Science-based flashcard packages: https://ankicoredecks.com/ Get the takeaways from this interview: https://loistalagrand.com/ Chapters: 00:00 - Importance of vocabulary in language learning 00:43 - Who is Dr. Joe Barcroft? 03:38 - Importance of vocabulary in language acquisition 07:53 - Learning words in isolation and in context 10:49 - Defining incidental vs intentional vocabulary learning 12:51 - Limit knowledge without input 13:27 - Anki Core Decks for learning vocabulary 14:46 - First language vocabulary study advantages and disadvantages 17:15 - Learning word forms with pictures and sentences 18:03 - Discussing intentional vocabulary and grammar study 20:18 - Using mnemonics in language learning (the keyword method) 22:54 - Keyword method benefits and drawbacks 25:49 - Offering mnemonics in flashcard packages 26:37 - Disadvantages of the keyword method 27:41 - Goal-based vocabulary development 28:27 - Linguistic development in English and L2 34:24 - Splits in word forms between English and Spanish 35:42 - Vocabulary nuances 40:41 - Increasing number of talkers increases learning 45:30 - Manipulating input, increasing repetition 45:48 - Linguistic language teaching positive and negative effects 49:33 - Negative effects of writing target words and sentences 52:07 - Increasing vocabulary learning with multiple talkers 54:21 - Acoustic variability to improve learning 57:44 - Retrieval benefits in vocabulary learning 58:44 - Interesting summary of principles for language learning software 59:01 - Learning Japanese with innovative tools 01:01:36 - Isolated lexical items advantages
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  • Polyglot Goluremi Reveals How He Learns Languages | Will John Interview
    Learn a language using Lingq (discount applied): https://www.lingq.com/accounts/new/?next=/accounts/subscription/basic_2024/12//checkout/&referral=the_language_scientist Will John's channel:  @goluremilanguages  Will John's website: https://goluremilanguages.com/ Flashcards mentioned: https://ankicoredecks.com/ Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:25 - Goluremi's Italian accent 00:52 - Goluremi introduces himself 01:12 - Footballer turned language enthusiast 01:52 - Learning languages: Spanish, Italian, French, German, Russian 06:17 - Experiences in Europe and Morocco 06:42 - Football's role in language development 09:22 - Sponsor 10:56 - How would you learn a new language? 12:46 - Learning process: Taking over traditional methods 17:40 - Reading football stories with restricted words 18:47 - Creating artificial immersion for beginners 23:29 - Pimsleur and Assimil 28:54 - Grammar 31:12 - The role of physical fitness in language learning 33:55 - Meditation benefits language learning 34:35 - Personal fitness and training goals 38:07 - Course 39:01 - Exploring different ways of life
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  • Dr. Ron Thomson: How To Improve Your Pronunciation And Become Fluent
    Get the takeaways from all my interviews at https://loistalagrand.com/ My flashcard decks: https://ankicoredecks.com/ Chapters: 00:00 - Pronunciation tips for language learners 00:27 - Ron Thomson explains why people should listen to pronunciation advice 03:59 - Experiments with foreign accents 06:58 - Neuropsychological consensus on intelligibility process vs comprehensibility 09:10 - Interest in pronunciation in Poland 10:45 - Asian people speak English more accented than French 11:22 - English accent coach website developed for nonnative speakers 11:59 - Effective methods for improving pronunciation 16:42 - Discussing the pros and cons of having multiple talkers in training 19:19 - Why do we need multiple talkers? 22:25 - Pronunciation mistakes with short book 22:55 - Pimsleur divides language learning into three categories 26:44 - Phonetic perception bootstrap, isolation, and second language learning 29:33 - Bad pronunciation and lack of understanding early in life 31:57 - Silent period benefits and pronunciation examples 36:05 - Free support for podcast 37:07 - Discussing fluency in conversation 37:34 - Distinguishing between proficiency and fluency 38:14 - Distinguishing speech rate from cognitive fluency 40:09 - Fluency speed, listening, comprehension, strategies 44:25 - Chinese speakers use English more than other languages 46:00 - Effective methods for speaking and listening proficiency 50:17 - Challenging, engaging language learning methods 52:18 - Discussing vocabulary's importance in language learning 53:33 - Vocabulary is correlated with phonological working memory in second language 54:46 - Learning more vocabulary improves working memory 55:36 - Ron's insightful pronunciation and fluency tips for easy learning
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  • Dr. Norbert Schmitt | Mastering Vocabulary: Strategies for Language Learners
    Get the takeaways from all my interviews at https://loistalagrand.com Vocabulary decks mentioned: https://www.ankicoredecks.com/
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