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In this episode, Jared and John dive into the concept of "narrow reading"—a strategy that involves focusing your language learning on a specific topic or genre to accelerate progress. They explore how this targeted approach deepens vocabulary and comprehension through repeated exposure to related content, making language acquisition more efficient. By honing in on subjects you're passionate about, learning Chinese becomes not only more enjoyable but also significantly more effective. Tune in to discover how narrowing your focus can supercharge your language learning journey!
Links from the episode:
“The Case for Narrow Reading” | Stephen Krashen
How Your Personality Changes in Another Language | interview with Taha Shlibek
Mandarin Companion graded readers
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In this episode, Jared and John dive into the concept of "narrow reading"—a strategy that involves focusing your language learning on a specific topic or genre to accelerate progress. They explore how this targeted approach deepens vocabulary and comprehension through repeated exposure to related content, making language acquisition more efficient. By honing in on subjects you're passionate about, learning Chinese becomes not only more enjoyable but also significantly more effective. Tune in to discover how narrowing your focus can supercharge your language learning journey!
Links from the episode:
“The Case for Narrow Reading” | Stephen Krashen
How Your Personality Changes in Another Language | interview with Taha Shlibek
Mandarin Companion graded readers

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