Beginner book Dutch A1-A2

Chapter 7 Page 2 - Tandem

In this episode we will look at the comparisons between learning a language and creating art. We look at the threshold between learning and creating in the privacy of our own mind and sharing our work with the public and how that relates to moving from static learning to active conversation.

Philosophical Friday

Philosophical Friday with a quote from Stephen King

This chapter introduces me and my work situation before getting into teaching.
Many people find themselves in unpleasant work situations and struggle with the question of waiting it out to see if it improves or changing jobs or even careers.
I hope you enjoy it.

Expect the Unexpected

Ch 1 Out of Stock

Hello, hello 👋 This is an episode recorded only in Spanish, at an intermediate level. You will hear vocabulary that I find really useful but most people don't use (you will find this vocabulary in the quiz questions).
Hoy hablamos de la relación que tenemos con el cerebro aprendiendo idiomas. 
Vamos a hablar de  las razones más comunes del cerebro para evitar que alcancemos nuestros objetivos:
-Miedo al fracaso 😟
- Zona de confort  😌
-Síndrome del impostor 🤥
-Sesgo de negatividad 😰 
Gracias por estar aquí, nos escuchamos la próxima semana 🎧🫶




Easy Peasy Spanish 👩‍🏫

Mi cerebro🧠vs Mis objetivos 📈 Why do we give up on learning? A2-B1

¿Estás aprendiendo español? ¿Inglés? ¿Alemán? ¿Coreano?

Bueno yo aprendo inglés y otra lengua. Aquí te hablo un poco de eso... 


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Hablar por hablar (Listening)

Aprendiendo 

In part two, Teacher Smith discusses how our brains learn best. They explain that traditional English lessons often struggle to help us remember words, especially when we try to translate them. Teacher Smith suggests that emotional connections help us remember words better, similar to how we know song lyrics by heart.

They introduce mnemonics as memory tricks, like acronyms or phrases, to aid in remembering information. However, while helpful for tests, mnemonics can be slow to recall and aren't ideal for speaking fluently.

Teacher Smith then introduces "Word Webs," which are interconnected networks of words that help with memory retention. They compare word webs to spider webs, emphasizing their resilience even if some connections are lost.

The episode reveals the "Billion-Dollar Memory Secret," explaining how leading companies secure top-of-mind awareness. They highlight the challenge for new companies to establish themselves in consumers' minds and draw parallels to remembering new words automatically.

Finally, Teacher Smith discusses the challenge of replacing memories in the brain, especially when learning a new language. They explain how thinking in one's native language can hinder the recall of English words and suggest creating new mental categories to bridge the gap.

In the next episode, Teacher Smith promises to explore solutions to this problem.

LEARN BY LISTENING

HOW TO Remember ANY ENGLISH Word- Part 2

Listening for Mongolian learners

Mongolian alphabet "Цагаан толгой" 

In this episode I talk about my recent experience with a hard drive failure. 
I talk a little about making back ups of data and what I learned from this painful experience.