Mrs. Malay
Community Tutor
In Episode 71, we explore the emotional undercurrents that often go unnoticed but heavily impact our ability to learn a language — insecurity, guilt, unworthiness, tension, and those jittery feelings that creep in when we're learning something difficult. Supported by research in neuroscience and psychology, I explain how emotional tension activates the brain’s stress response, impairing memory and disrupting attention. But when we recognize these emotions as valid signals — not flaws — we begin the process of healing and learning at the same time.
Tip 71 - Learning Through Insecurity: How to Turn Self-Doubt into Strength
According to research on stress and brain function, chronic emotional stress has a direct impact on which brain structure associated with language acquisition and memory consolidation,
Hippocampus; impairs recall
Amygdala; boosts attention
Prefrontal cortex; speeds encoding
Corpus callosum; improves logic
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Apr 6, 2025 11:21 AM