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02/16/2021

Our mission is to become someone that can communicate twice as far. Join our language learning tactic zoom Meeting Wed @ 7pm

01/28/2021

The Michel Thomas method of language learning seems like the lazy language learner's dream: they tell you not to try to remember what's being taught, it's the teacher's job to make things simple and help you remember. But after listening to this sample lesson, I am sold!
I recently found an audiobook at the library (read: free!) that follows this methodology, and I am feeling like I've struck gold!

Desta Haile of Languages Through Music and Dr Popkins of How To Get Fluent learn their first words of Korean with Michel Thomas Method teachers and authors, ...

01/21/2021

How to use repetitive listening... for any language. Short, sweet, simple, and effective. I think he says in another video that for beginners, rather than a 3-20 minute piece of audio, use just a phrase.

- Repetitive listening will help learners of any language at any level. Many people say "listening to something I don't understand at al...

01/20/2021

You will be more effective in the world with another language

01/19/2021

Trying to remember words in a new language... requires creating *memories* using those words. After listening to this TEDtalk, I was fascinated to learn in a neuropsychiatry textbook that a large portion of our brain is dedicated to *associative memory*. So it's important to build those associations with these words. If this isn't making sense, watch the video (even if it is, watch the video ;) This time it's only a 16-minute video!

The only barrier to learning a language is memory. - The process of language learning is the process of forming memories. Nothing more, nothing less. If you ...

01/13/2021

We are everyday people that believe anyone can learn any language with the right tools and effort. Zoom Meeting tonight PST
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01/13/2021

We believe that when you have a community of shared belief and interest, it feeds your drive to accomplish your goals. Join our community where we believe we can learn any language with the right tools!

01/03/2021

This time of year always gets me thinking about how far I've come and what I want to accomplish in the new year. This coming year will be intensive for me at my program, so I'm taking a step back. I'm not giving up language learning--or this group--but I'm only going to include the parts of language learning that are fun for me. It's going to be my break from studying. I have a few YouTube channels who post content I'm interested in--in the languages I'm practicing. I have workouts in the languages I'm practicing. I have shows I enjoy in one language. And that's going to be all I do for this year. No obligations, no guilt trips.

And I hope that's what this group is for you--something fun to add to your life. I hope it's not a reason for a guilt trip and I hope it's not overwhelming. I don't think it's even a commitment. If language-learning is fun for you, I hope you enjoy the content. If you have questions or frustrations, join the meetups (coming soon) and see if we can't use the power of the group together to help you. That's what this group is for.

That's one thing I love about Lydia Machova. Her rule is that whatever method she uses should be fun.
She also teaches people how to learn languages by themselves. In this video she talks about getting clear about what you want to do in the language so that you can focus on the skills that will be useful for you. You don't have to work on reading *and* writing *and* listening *and* speaking simultaneously. You may eventually get to all of them, but you don't have to tackle them all at once.

Here to cheer you on,
Elise

The traditional way of teaching languages usually makes us develop all the main skills of a language at the same time: reading, listening, writing, speaking,...

12/18/2020

This talk is so entertaining! Also, he explains why you should learn your vocabulary in *phrases*, not in isolated words.

Anthony Lauder talks about being a PolyNot and how they are different to Polyglots. So how does a PolyNot become a Polyglot? Czech out his channel: youtube...

12/18/2020

Reminder: Meeting tonight on Zoom! This will be fun. Come join us @ 5pm PST

12/12/2020

If you only watch one video about language learning, watch this one!

A summary: polyglots use many methods. You will find your own.
Benny Lewis: speak from day one
Steve Kaufman: lots of input; doesn't speak for months
Lucas Bighetti: Learn 500 most frequent words with example sentences
Gabriel Wyner: spaced repetition flashcards with pronunciation trainers and example sentences and pictures--no translation
Luca Lampariello: bidirectional translation technique
Robin McPherson: "dissection method" with flashcards
David James: Goldlist method

1. Polyglots don't have a special talent! They know they don't need it
"Whether you think you can, or you cannot, you are right."
2. Every polyglot has their own method
Experiment and find what works for you
3. Polyglots learn languages mostly by themselves
"Languages cannot be taught; they can only be learned."
4. Polyglots create their own language material
Create own flashcards, use a variety or resources
5. Polyglots learn one language at a time
6. Polyglots spend much more time listening and speaking
7. Polyglots are not afraid to make mistakes
8. Polyglots have mastered the art of simplification
speak "Tarzan"
9. Polyglots learn in small chunks
Frequent, small doses
10. Polyglots enjoy learning languages
Make it fun!

There seems to be a gap between the way polyglots learn languages and the way they are taught in most language courses. Why is that? And what exactly makes p...