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- April 16, 2024
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I’ve been working on an update to the Fluent Forever book for much of 2023 and 2024. It’ll come out in December, and one of the new sections revolves around Listening and Reading comprehension. Specifically, around how to leverage the science of stress to help you learn faster. I’ll explain: there’s an old concept in behavioral psychology known as the Yerkes-Dodson Curve. It maps performance to stress, and basically reveals that there’s actually a good level of stress to have when learning, a level that will boost your retention and keep you engaged. If you get more stressed than that, you’ll start to feel anxious, frustrated, or even totally burnt out. And if you get less stressed, then you’ll get bored and disengage. Here’s what it looks like:
- April 16, 2024
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Best Books to Read for Learning Spanish: A Science-Based Strategy for Beginners and Intermediates
Introduction: The Science of Stress and Language Learning
I’ve been working on an update to the Fluent Forever book for much of 2023 and 2024. It’ll come out in December of 2024, and one of the new sections revolves around Listening and Reading comprehension. Specifically, around how to leverage the science of stress to help you learn faster. I’ll explain: there’s an old concept in behavioral psychology that maps the relationship between performance and stress. It’s known as the Yerkes-Dodson Curve, and it reveals that there’s actually a good level of stress to have when learning, a level that will boost your retention and keep you engaged. If you get more stressed than that, you’ll start to feel anxious, frustrated, or totally burnt out. And if you get less stressed, then you’ll get bored and disengage. Here’s what it looks like:
- March 19, 2024
- Learning Habit Book
How to Make Language Learning a Habit
Fluency. It’s an inspiring goal to think about, but at the same time, it can feel overwhelmingly daunting. I remember when I first tried to learn a language, I spent years chasing fluency and not even reaching competency. But I eventually learned that fluency is achievable, and while much of my writing has to do with efficiency hacks and the neuroscience of learning, I do have to acknowledge that people have become fluent in all sorts of languages long before Fluent Forever ever came out. Many of those people never touched a flash card, never used a frequency list, and never began with ear training. But all of those people built a language learning habit, and so that’s what I want to discuss today.
The Importance of Habit Formation in Reaching Fluency
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- April 25, 2022
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- December 6, 2022
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Can you learn a language just by listening? As it turns out, the answer is largely yes. This article will show you effective strategies and guide you through the process!
Generally, you do have the ability to learn a language just by listening. You can see evidence for this in children: kids start comprehending language even before they speak it. The good news is that you can apply a similar strategy in your own studies.
- October 20, 2022
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Planning to visit Israel or developing an interest in Hebrew? Learn these 63 common Hebrew words and phrases to get a head start on the language and your travel plans!
- October 10, 2022
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How To Learn Dutch: The Ultimate Guide With 7 Effective Tips
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- October 5, 2022
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- September 29, 2022
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Is Dutch Hard To Learn? The 5 Trickiest Bits of This Language
This article will explain the most challenging aspects of this language and how to overcome them. So, is Dutch hard to learn? Read on and find out!
- September 22, 2022
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