New Podcast Episode: How to Learn a Foreign Language—ScientificallyTired of random language tips thatdon’t work? In this episode, we explore what science really says abouteffective language learning. From input and interaction to noticing andmemory—learn how to tailor your approach based on proven psychological andlinguistic theories.Whether you're a beginner oradvanced learner, this episode is packed with insights to help you learnsmarter.Listen now and upgrade your languagegame! Recommended reading Ellis, N. C. (2006). Selective attention and transfer phenomena in SLA:Contingency, cue competition, salience, interference, overshadowing, blocking,and perceptual learning. Applied Linguistics,27(2), 164–194. https://doi.org/10.1093/applin/aml015Krashen, S. D. (1982). Principles andpractice in second language acquisition. Pergamon Press.Mackey, A., & Goo, J. (2007). Interactionresearch in SLA: A meta‐analysis and research synthesis. In Z. Han (Ed.), Understanding second language process (pp.165–180). Saito, K., & Lyster, R. (2012). Effects ofform-focused instruction and corrective feedback on L2 pronunciationdevelopment: A meta-analysis. LanguageLearning, 62(2), 909–933. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9922.2012.00695.Swain, M. (2005). The output hypothesis: Theory and research. In E. Hinkel(Ed.), Handbook of research in secondlanguage teaching and learning (pp. 471–483). Lawrence Erlbaum.

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