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Ep01 The Art of Learning a New Language as an Adult (Solo)
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The Art of Learning a New Language as an Adult | From Where to Here Podcast 🎙️
Learning a new language as an adult can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode of From Where to Here, I dive into the myths, challenges, and strategies behind language learning as an adult. From personal experiences to research-backed insights, you’ll walk away with a new perspective on how to make language learning work for you.
🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ The biggest myths about learning a language as an adult (and why they’re wrong!)
✔️ How long it really takes to achieve conversational fluency
✔️ The power of immersion and cultural context in language learning
✔️ Why making mistakes is the key to success
✔️ Actionable strategies to help you learn faster and stay motivated
💡 Whether you’re just starting or struggling to stay consistent, this episode will give you the confidence and tools to move forward!
If this episode resonated with you, like, comment, and share with a fellow language learner! 🌍💬
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📍 Recommended Resources from This Episode:
- CSA The Spanish Academy: https://learncsa.com/
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Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Learning a New Language as an Adult VS a Child (00:01:38)
3. Myth #1: Adults Can't Learn Languages as well as Children (00:04:23)
4. Debunking Language Learning Myths (00:04:39)
5. Myth #2: It Takes Too Long to Master a Language (00:05:25)
6. Quick Tangent (00:07:25)
7. Myth #2 continues (00:08:33)
8. Myth #3: You Need to Live Abroad to Become Fluent (00:12:47)
9. Myth #4: It's Embarrassing to Make Mistakes as an Adult (00:13:35)
10. It's Never Too Late to Start Learning a Language (00:15:23)
11. Strategies for Learning a Language Effectively (00:16:20)
12. Immersive Techniques - Tip #1: Full Immersion (00:16:22)
13. Tip #2: Language Exchange Partners (00:17:24)
14. Tip #3: Online Communities and Learning Apps (00:19:18)
15. Tip #4: Talking to Yourself Out Loud (00:20:52)
16. Tip #5: Set Realistic Goals (00:21:27)
17. Tip #6: Leveraging Cultural Context to Learn Faster (00:23:59)
18. Tip #7: Understanding Expressions and Slang (00:25:27)
19. Tip #8: Exploring Cultural Aspects Tied to the Language (00:27:51)
20. My First Language Learning Experience (00:29:49)
21. My Last Language Learning Experience (00:30:57)
22. My Best Language Learning Experience (00:32:58)
23. My Worst Language Learning Experience (00:34:00)
24. My Weirdest Language Learning Experience (00:34:52)
25. Final Thoughts (00:35:40)
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