A dialect learner

Clay
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On learning languages, and particular dialects within them. No advice. Just sharing experiences. One dialect learner from Washington, DC, USA joined by guest learners and teachers from around the world. Welcome!

  1. My brother

    1 DE FEV.

    My brother

    Hazing, scolding, muggings, heartbreak, burnout; and opening for Dave Chappelle.

    5h55min
  2. Terminology

    1 DE JAN.

    Terminology

    Some words about terms.

    1h31min
  3. Priorities

    01/12/2025

    Priorities

    How prioritizing my dialect learning has ebbed and flowed over time and, perhaps, how who we are sets our priorities more than any master plan.

    36min
  4. Motivation

    01/11/2025

    Motivation

    Why dialect learning is the one productive thing in life I feel pretty consistent motivation for, and how I wish it would help me get off my butt and exercise more, too.

    1h15min
  5. LLMs

    01/10/2025

    LLMs

    From AI skeptic to avid user of Large Language Models (LLMs) akin to ChatGPT. Pending their takeover.

    1h14min
  6. Lotta

    01/09/2025

    Lotta

    Creator of the YouTube channel "Finnished" and "Comprehensible Input" advocate, Master of Environmental Science and golden-hearted lobbyist, jazz dancer, Italiano Aficionado, and overall overachiever Lotta joins me to discuss her journey from being a minority Finn in Finland, adapting to the Helsinki dialect at university, feeding her study-abroad addiction, controlling her rage over loud music on public transport, and correctly pairing wine and potato chips. https://www.youtube.com/@finnished https://www.learnfinnished.com

    2h31min
  7. One method

    01/08/2025

    One method

    Why I think we're mostly all using the same "method", despite the different sales pitches, which boils down to: 1. Hear or read something new(ish) 2. Figure out what it means 3. Repeat And why this simplistic method nonetheless reveals common flaws in other proffered approaches, while offering the freedom and control to focus on what we enjoy, connect with emotionally, and find satisfaction in learning - i.e. what our brain will consider "important" and ultimately retain.

    1h52min
  8. Krung Thep-ian

    01/07/2025

    Krung Thep-ian

    A personal road to Bangkokian Central Thai.

    1h1min
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On learning languages, and particular dialects within them. No advice. Just sharing experiences. One dialect learner from Washington, DC, USA joined by guest learners and teachers from around the world. Welcome!

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  • Criado por
    Clay
  • Anos de atividade
    2024 - 2026
  • Episódios
    26
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Clay
  • Site do podcast
    A dialect learner