Can you learn a language by yourself?

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How to get your confidence back 41:05

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When negative feedback shakes your confidence, it can be difficult to get back to feeling like yourself at work. In this episode, Anne and Frances help a struggling listener who has spent years toning herself down in the workplace after being told that she was too assertive — now, she feels that her modest approach is holding her back. Together, they use Anne and Frances’s “trust triangle” framework to explore how empathy, authenticity, and logic can help you rebuild confidence and trust with your colleagues, and share helpful confidence hacks for getting comfy with discomfort. What problems are you dealing with at work? Text or call 234-FIXABLE or email fixable@ted.com to be featured on the show. For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/fixable-transcripts Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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You unlock this episode with the key of curiosity. Beyond the door is a journey into the realm of self-directed language learning. "Can you learn a language by yourself?" is not just a question, but a portal, where sociocultural theory and Vygotsky's insights await. Brace yourself, for you are entering—the Zone of Proximal Development!
Bonus: if drinking games are your thing, take a drink every time we say the word “zone.”

New episodes every month! Transcripts available at howtolanguagepod.com. To stay in the loop, follow us on Instagram @howtolang

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#Science #Podcasting Education #Social Sciences #Marina Bydalek & Jeremiah Baxter #Jeremiah Baxter #Marina Bydalek

Can you learn a language by yourself?

How to Language

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New episodes every month! Transcripts available at howtolanguagepod.com. To stay in the loop, follow us on Instagram @howtolang

17 פרקים

#Science #Podcasting Education #Social Sciences #Marina Bydalek & Jeremiah Baxter #Jeremiah Baxter #Marina Bydalek

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Why are we afraid of having "bad grammar?" 42:30

לפני 6 weeks42:30

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In this episode, we’re asking why so many of us treat grammar mistakes like moral failures instead of what they actually are: a totally normal part of learning. We’ll dig into the shame spiral that comes with making errors, how it holds us back, and why grammar isn't as cut and dry as you might think. New episodes every month! Transcripts available at howtolanguagepod.com . To stay in the loop, follow us on Instagram @howtolang…

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Can AI help you learn a language? 37:55

לפני 12 weeks37:55

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It feels like everyone is talking about artificial intelligence and how it's taking over almost every industry. But what about language learning? Join Marina and Jeremiah as they discuss the benefits, shortfalls, and techniques when it comes to using this powerful tool to help you learn a language. Sources: Schmidt, T. & Strassner, T. (2022). Artificial Intelligence in Foreign Language Learning and Teaching. Link Son, J., Ružić, N. & Philpott, A. (2023). Artificial intelligence technologies and applications for language learning and teaching. Link Woo, L. & Choi, H. (2021). Systematic Review for AI-based Language Learning Tools. Link New episodes every month! Transcripts available at howtolanguagepod.com . To stay in the loop, follow us on Instagram @howtolang…

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Do you ever really forget a language? 50:25

לפני 16 weeks50:25

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You took Spanish in high school, forgot everything except “¿Dónde está la biblioteca?,” and now you want to relearn the language after a long break. How easy is it to pick up that language again? Join us as we break down the struggle (and triumphs) of language comebacks! Sources: Bardovi-Harlig, K., & Stringer, D. (2010). Variables in Second Language Attrition: Advancing the State of the Art. Link Tracy-Ventura, N., Huensch, A., Katz, J. and Mitchell, R. (2025), Is Second Language Attrition Inevitable After Instruction Ends? An Exploratory Longitudinal Study of Advanced Instructed Second Language Users. Link New episodes every month! Transcripts available at howtolanguagepod.com . To stay in the loop, follow us on Instagram @howtolang…

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Why are TikTokers learning Chinese? 33:55

לפני 20 weeks33:55

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TikTok is on thin ice in the United States, and millions of Americans are flocking to the Chinese app RedNOTE. The only problem: the whole app is in Chinese. In our Season 2 premiere, we take a look at the TikTok refugee crisis, why and how new RedNOTE users are learning Mandarin, and how we can leverage social media to learn a new language. New episodes every month! Transcripts available at howtolanguagepod.com . To stay in the loop, follow us on Instagram @howtolang…

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How did people learn languages in the past? 42:21

לפני 1 year42:21

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We can all agree that learning another language is a challenge. Now imagine doing it with no textbooks, no recordings, and no Duolingo. In the Season 1 finale, travel back in time with Jeremiah and Marina to examine how people learned languages in the past, along with what modern-day language learners can learn from them. New episodes every month! Transcripts available at howtolanguagepod.com . To stay in the loop, follow us on Instagram @howtolang…

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What is the problem with accent reduction? 34:35

לפני 1 year34:35

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The accent reduction industry promises big things: reducing your accent and making you sound more like a native speaker. But as Marina and Jeremiah will discuss, it may be far more insidious than you might think. New episodes every month! Transcripts available at howtolanguagepod.com . To stay in the loop, follow us on Instagram @howtolang…

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What are the four language skills? 43:26

לפני 1 year43:26

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This week, we're going back to basics and talking about the four language skills. We’ll talk about the key differences between them, how to improve each of those skills in isolation, and why you shouldn’t practice those skills in isolation. New episodes every month! Transcripts available at howtolanguagepod.com . To stay in the loop, follow us on Instagram @howtolang…

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How do you learn a new writing system? 32:31

לפני 1 year32:31

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Learning a new writing system can be intimidating, especially if it’s completely different from the ones you’re used to. But is it impossible? Of course not! Join Marina and Jeremiah to learn about the history of writing systems, different types and their characteristics, and how to approach the task of (re)learning how to read and write in your target language. Sources: Rastle, K. et al. (2021). The Dramatic Impact of Explicit Instruction on Learning to Read in a New Writing System. Link Wang, M. et al. (2009). The Implicit and Explicit Learning of Orthographic Structure and Function of a New Writing System. Link New episodes every month! Transcripts available at howtolanguagepod.com . To stay in the loop, follow us on Instagram @howtolang…

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Can video games help you learn a language? 39:25

לפני 2 years39:25

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Textbooks, Animal Crossing, language exchanges, Stardew Valley, flashcards, and Ace Attorney. What do all these things have in common? They can help you learn a language! Join Marina and Jeremiah for practical tips on how to use your favorite video games to get rich, immersive, contextual input in your target language. We'll be taking a break for the holiday season, so this is our last episode of the year, but we'll be back to our normal schedule in January. New episodes every month! Transcripts available at howtolanguagepod.com . To stay in the loop, follow us on Instagram @howtolang…

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What is synesthesia? 46:10

לפני 2 years46:10

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When you read, hear, or say a word, do you see colors? If you do, you might have synesthesia. Luckily for us, Marina happens to have synesthesia. Join us to hear about how Marina uses this strange phenomenon to help her learn languages, and how you can apply those ideas to your own learning, even if you don't have synesthesia. Sources: Hung, Wan-Yu. (2013). "Synesthesia in Non-Alphabetic Languages." Link Watson, M. et al. (2014). "Synesthesia and learning: a critical review and novel theory." Link New episodes every month! Transcripts available at howtolanguagepod.com . To stay in the loop, follow us on Instagram @howtolang…

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How do you make the most of a language class? 55:27

לפני 2 years55:27

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“I took four years of (language) in high school and I learned nothing!” Well, there might be a reason for that. Like any method, taking a language class is an active process. Luckily, Marina and Jeremiah are here to help with evidence-based strategies to optimize your time both in and out of class. Sources: Lai, C., Zhu, W. and Gong, G. (2015), Understanding the Quality of Out-of-Class English Learning. Link New episodes every month! Transcripts available at howtolanguagepod.com . To stay in the loop, follow us on Instagram @howtolang…

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Can you learn a language by yourself? 33:14

לפני 2 years33:14

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You unlock this episode with the key of curiosity. Beyond the door is a journey into the realm of self-directed language learning. "Can you learn a language by yourself?" is not just a question, but a portal, where sociocultural theory and Vygotsky's insights await. Brace yourself, for you are entering—the Zone of Proximal Development! Bonus: if drinking games are your thing, take a drink every time we say the word “zone.” New episodes every month! Transcripts available at howtolanguagepod.com . To stay in the loop, follow us on Instagram @howtolang…

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Is immersion really the best method? 40:24

לפני 2 years40:24

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It’s touted as the holy grail of language learning: move abroad, live the language, and see your language skills skyrocket in no time. Is it too good to be true? Join Marina and Jeremiah as they tackle the immersion method, a powerful tool that’s a lot more complicated—and even damaging—than you might think. New episodes every month! Transcripts available at howtolanguagepod.com . To stay in the loop, follow us on Instagram @howtolang…

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What is the intermediate plateau? 56:19

לפני 2 years56:19

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In their inaugural episode, Marina and Jeremiah explore the elusive and dreaded intermediate plateau. Through personal experience, scholarship, and reflection on the subject, beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners alike can find solace in this deep dive that asks the question: is the intermediate plateau really such a bad thing? Sources: Mirzaei, M., Zoghi, M., & Davatgari Asl, H. (2017). Understanding the Language Learning Plateau: A Grounded-Theory Study. Link Murphy, L. J. (2017). Why some ESL students experience a language learning plateau while others do not. Link Richards, J.C. Moving Beyond the Plateau: From Intermediate to Advanced Levels in Language Learning. Link New episodes every month! Transcripts available at howtolanguagepod.com . To stay in the loop, follow us on Instagram @howtolang…

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Do native speakers really exist? 37:22

לפני 2 years37:22

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What makes a native speaker a native speaker? Why do we strive to be like them? Do native speakers even exist? The answers to these questions are a lot more complicated than you might think. Jeremiah and Marina drop some truth bombs in this essential How to Language episode. Sources: Canagarajah, S. (1999). Interrogating the 'Native Speaker Fallacy': Non-Linguistic Roots, Non-Pedagogical Results. Link Cook, V. (2016). Where Is the Native Speaker Now? Link New episodes every month! Transcripts available at howtolanguagepod.com . To stay in the loop, follow us on Instagram @howtolang…

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Who is your ideal multilingual self? 39:21

לפני 2 years39:21

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Who is your ideal self? Do they have a million dollars? Do they travel the world? Are they…multilingual? Join Marina and Jeremiah as they explore the theory of the ideal multilingual self and how it can boost your motivation when learning another language. Sources: Dörnyei, Z. (2009). 18. Motivation, Language Identities and the L2 Self: Future Research Directions. Link Henry, A. (2017). L2 Motivation and Multilingual Identities. Link Kuyper, H. (2023). Multilingual Motivation: The Case of North Korean Language Learners (Presentation). Link Nakamura, T. (2019). Understanding motivation for learning languages other than English: Life domains of L2 self. Link Thompson, A. (2020). My many selves are still me: Motivation and multilingualism. Link New episodes every month! Transcripts available at howtolanguagepod.com . To stay in the loop, follow us on Instagram @howtolang…

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Introduction: What's the best way to learn a language? 5:06

לפני 2 years5:06

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Welcome to How to Language! Join us on October 4th for our three-episode premiere to learn more about the science behind language acquisition. For now, learn more about your hosts, Marina and Jeremiah, and why this topic is so important to them. New episodes every month! Transcripts available at howtolanguagepod.com . To stay in the loop, follow us on Instagram @howtolang…

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