The Language Learner

Loïs Talagrand
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A show about language learning.

  1. 16 JUN

    Professor Reveals Language Learning Misconceptions | Dr. Atsushi Mizumoto

    🚀 The most comprehensive flashcard decks on the internet - https://ankicoredecks.com/📺 My webinar "How To Become Fluent In Any Language: 7 Scientific Principles From 17 Professors" - https://loistalagrand.com/📱 Ranking 30 Language Learning Apps (Ultimate Tier List) - https://youtu.be/TiPlEz3XNJESUBSCRIBE OR YOU'LL NEVER BE FLUENT╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗║╚╣║║║╚╣╚╣╔╣╔╣║╚╣═╣╠╗║╚╝║║╠╗║╚╣║║║║║═╣╚═╩══╩═╩═╩═╩╝╚╩═╩═╝📩 For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to lois.talagrand@gmail.com

    21 min

  2. 29 MAY

    Professor Reveals Scientific Language Learning Techniques | Dr. Irina Elgort

    The Language Learner

    50 min

  3. 17 MAR

    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

    46 min

  4. 24/12/2024

    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

    1h 2m

  5. 16/12/2024

    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

    38 min

  6. 03/12/2024

    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

    56 min

  7. 17/11/2024

    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/

    35 min

  8. 15/10/2024

    Dr. Barry Lee Reynolds: "input is not enough"

    Get the takeaways of this video here: https://loistalagrand.com/ Flashcard decks mentioned: https://www.ankicoredecks.com/ Chapters: 00:00 - Trailer 01:42 - Who is Dr. Barry Lee Reynolds 02:47 - Japanese and Chinese as hardest languages 03:23 - There are two types of academics on either side of the debate 04:08 - Debate about language use 05:07 - Language learners need balanced course, not just input 07:50 - Importance of vocabulary in language learning 08:14 - Strategies for faster vocabulary learning 10:34 - Using language for fun, engaging activities is critical 13:33 - Importance of vocabulary in language learning 15:41 - Focus on word families for effective language learning 17:05 - People benefit from intentional language learning 19:29 - Accent and pronunciation tips for nonnative speakers 22:16 - Invest time in other activities, not native pronunciation 24:41 - Choosing a language for lifelong learning 27:49 - Productive retrieval of German words 28:29 - Learn high frequency words effectively using apps and multimodal input

    30 min
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A show about language learning.

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  • Creator
    Loïs Talagrand
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Loïs Talagrand
  • Show Website
    The Language Learner

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