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/
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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
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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
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