Simplified Speech #243 – How we learn our second languages
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What personal experiences do Andrew and Indiana share about language learning?
Hello, everyone, and welcome to Simplified Speech, the QLIPP series, which features clear, natural, and easy-to-understand conversations between native speakers. And joining me today to talk about language learning is my co-host, Indiana. Hey there, Indiana. How's it going?
I am good, Andrew. It's quite late my time here. I've had a long day, but I'm excited to talk about one of my favorite topics, language learning, with you, somebody I know also really appreciates this topic. So I can't wait to get started.
Yeah, it's going to be a fun one. This is one of my favorite topics to talk about. And for listeners out there who don't know, of course, we are English teachers, Indiana, but we are also passionate language learners. So just like you guys, you guys are learning English. Indiana and I are learning our own different second languages. And we're going to talk about what we do to study and to improve our language skills in this episode together. And maybe you guys can learn something, maybe a new way to approach learning English. Or maybe you can share your English learning tips with Indiana and with me on our Discord community as well. And we can sort of exchange knowledge with each other. And yeah, hopefully at the end of the day, we can all take home something that we can apply to our own language learning situation so that we can improve our skills faster and better than ever.
What languages have Andrew and Indiana studied, and why?
Now, Indiana, speaking of improving your skills faster and better than ever, guys, we have a helpful study guide and an interactive transcript available for this episode. In the study guide, you will find detailed vocabulary explanations and examples. There's example conversations that you can study with. There are speaking practice questions, writing practice questions, and even a quiz. And if you would like to get that interactive transcript and study guide, you have to become a QLips member. But don't worry, you can sign up and become a QLips member for an affordable price on our website, which is QLips.com, or you can just follow the link in the description for this episode. And when you are a QLips member, you'll also get access to lots of other benefits and bonuses that we have designed to help you improve your English fluency.
Maybe the best one is our weekly speaking classes. We hold three speaking classes each and every week for members. One of them is taught by me. One of them is taught by Indiana. And one of them is taught by our other awesome English teacher here at QLips, Alina. And yeah, it's a great way to connect with other QLips listeners who are highly motivated English learners just like you and to practice your speaking skills. Visit the website qlibs.com and sign up and become a member today. And of course, a huge thank you to all of the members out there for your support. Guys, we really, really do appreciate you. Okay. And with that announcement out of the way, Indiana, let's get into our main topic for today, which is studying second languages and how we approach studying second languages.
And I think listeners will be pretty familiar with my second language situation as a Korean learner. I've talked about it many times on QLips before, but I don't think we've talked about your situation too much. So let's start with you. And could you give us just a brief background and explainer about your experience learning different languages?
Absolutely. So if we're going all the way back to school, most Americans have to take French or Spanish during middle school or high school. And I took Spanish during that time. And I think I've lost most of it now. But I really loved learning it in school. I would soak up the words like a sponge. I was so into it. I really loved Spanish. And at that time, I also got really interested in Japanese. Not even really for any good reason, but I just like fell in love with the way the language sounded. And I was so fascinated by the kanji, the Chinese characters and that whole writing system. So I got really into Japanese and I ended up studying it at university.
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Chapters
6 chapters
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What personal experiences do Andrew and Indiana share about language learning?
0:00–1:31
2
What languages have Andrew and Indiana studied, and why?
1:31–7:05
3
What study methods do they recommend for language learners?
7:05–8:45
4
How important is daily practice in language learning?
8:45–16:30
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What are some unusual tips for practicing speaking without embarrassment?
16:30–40:55
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How do Andrew and Indiana use flashcards in their language learning?
40:55–43:30