We discuss proven methods to make learning a new language easier and why it’s good for you.
Show Notes
- 4:36— March describes an interaction he had attempting to communicate with a farmer in the Czech Republic.
- 6:46— We learn about how Ian is learning some new languages from his new fiancee who is fluent in English, Arabic and French.
- 10:28— Darren talks about the value of learning Latin for his college entrance exams and discusses why he thinks it’s a huge advantage from a business perspective to learn Spanish and Mandarin.
- 12:35— March quizzes Ian and Darren on facts about languages around the world.
- 18:12— Why we speak so many different languages.
- 21:11— Why should one learn a language when we have smartphones that can translate
- 23:19— How learning a new language is good for your brain.
- 32:05— March’s top 5 secrets to learning a new language. 💡 Tips 💡
- 39:00— Spaced repetition and the “forgetting curve”.
- 43:13— March quizzes Ian and Darren on their knowledge of some recently created words and phrases in the English language (and it gets embarrassing).
Mentions
- 💻Website: Base word list
- 📱 App: Flash card tool
- 💻Website: Supermemo
- 💻Website: TinyCards by Duolingo
- 💻Website: Official list of Sniglets
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