Adventures in Language

For your students, a growth mindset will beat out a fixed mindset, every day of the week. Your language guide Emily (teacher, PhD) will explain what the difference is, why growth mindsets matter, and provide 4 easy tips to foster growth and help your students embrace a more resilient approach to language learning!

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If you’d like the blog article that accompanies this episode, click here: https://blog.mangolanguages.com/what-growth-mindset-has-to-do-with-language-learning-feat.-4-teacher-tips
We also invite you to check out our website at https://mangolanguages.com/ and follow us on social media @MangoLanguages.

Wondering what languages were used in today’s episode?
Polish | Cześć is ‘Hi!’ and Do widzenia - miłego dnia! is ‘Goodbye - have a nice day!’
Italian | Bando alle ciance is ‘without further ado’ (lit. ‘ban the chatter’)
Interested in learning English, Polish, Italian, or one of the other 70+ languages that the Mango app offers? Click here to learn more! https://mangolanguages.com/app

Want to explore more of the research underlying this video?
Lou, N. M., & Noels, K. A. (2019). Promoting growth in foreign and second language education: A research agenda for mindsets in language learning and teaching. System, 86, 102126.
Lou, N. M., & Noels, K. A. (2017). Measuring language mindsets and modeling their relations with goal orientations and emotional and behavioral responses in failure situations. The Modern Language Journal, 101(1), 214-243.
Leith, S. A., Ward, C. L., Giacomin, M., Landau, E. S., Ehrlinger, J., & Wilson, A. E. (2014). Changing theories of change: Strategic shifting in implicit theory endorsement. Journal of personality and social psychology, 107(4), 597.
Dr. Carol Dweck’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiiEeMN7vbQ

Meet your guide Emily! Emily Sabo (PhD, University of Michigan) is a linguist at Mango Languages. A Pittsburgh native, her areas of specialization are the social and cognitive factors that impact bilingual language processing and production. Having studied 7 languages and lived in various countries abroad, she sees multilingualism -- and the cultural diversity that accompanies it -- as the coolest of superpowers. Complementary to her work at Mango, Emily is a Lecturer of Spanish at the University of Tennessee, a Producer of the “We Are What We Speak’ docuseries, and get this...a storytelling standup comedian!

#teachingtips #growthmindset #vsfixedmindset

In this episode of our "In the Wild" mini-series (Part 3 of 3), you’ll learn the basics of dialectal diversity: what is it, how does it work, and what should you know about it when you’re out having conversations out “in the wild?”

Sign up here for more FREE language learning content (like the awesome goal-setting worksheet we mentioned in the podcast): https://info.mangolanguages.com/glc-signup

To learn some helpful tips and tricks to train your ear for dialectal diversity, check out this video! https://youtu.be/DnC-thugDFo

If you’d like the blog article that accompanies this episode, click here: https://blog.mangolanguages.com/why-hearing-your-target-language-in-the-wild-may-be-different-than-how-you-learned-it-part-3-dialectal-diversity
We also invite you to check out our website at: https://mangolanguages.com/ and follow us on social media @MangoLanguages. And remember – language is an adventure. Enjoy the ride!

Wondering what languages were used in today’s episode?
Malay | Helo. Apa khabar? means 'Hello - how are you?' (lit. Hello - what news?) and Selamat tinggal means ‘goodbye’ (lit. safe leaving)
Korean | 시간낭비 하지말고 means ‘without further ado’ (literally translates as ‘without wasting time’)
Interested in learning English, Malay, Korean, or one of the other 70+ languages that the Mango app offers? Click here to learn more!  https://mangolanguages.com/app

Emily Sabo (PhD, University of Michigan) is a linguist at Mango Languages. A Pittsburgh native, her areas of specialization are the social and cognitive factors that impact bilingual language processing. Having studied 7 languages and lived in various countries abroad, she sees multilingualism -- and the cultural diversity that accompanies it -- as the coolest of superpowers. Complementary to her work at Mango, Emily is a Lecturer of Spanish at the University of Tennessee, a Producer of the “We Are What We Speak’ docuseries, and get this...a storytelling standup comedian!

#languagelearning #dialectaldiversity #dialects

In this podcast, your language guide Emily (teacher, PhD) will talk about the power of formative assessments. You’ll learn what formative assessments are, why they matter, and 3 easy ways you can incorporate more of them into your language class!

Looking to download our White Paper or Setting Good Goals PDF we mentioned in this episode? Click here to access: https://info.mangolanguages.com/glc-signup

Watch our video on the Fluency Illusion here: https://youtu.be/sJA6ML7tivs or learn more about Active Learning Strategies here: https://youtu.be/caGsJO-5SmQ

If you’d like the blog article that accompanies this podcast, click here: https://blog.mangolanguages.com/why-formative-assessments-are-a-teachers-biggest-secret-power-3-simple-tips-for-using-them-in-your-language-classroom
We also invite you to check out our website at https://mangolanguages.com/ and follow us on social media @MangoLanguages.

Wondering what languages were used in today’s episode?
Serbian | Zdravo! Kako si? is ‘Hello! How are you?’’ and Važi. Ćao! is ‘Ok. Bye!’
Japanese | 前置きはさておき (maeoki-wa sate oki) means 'without further ado' (literally translates as ‘setting aside introductory remarks’)
Interested in learning English, Serbian, Japanese, or one of the other 70+ languages that the Mango app offers? Click here to learn more! https://mangolanguages.com/app

Want to explore more of the research underlying this episode? 
Check out this case study article: Lantolf, J. P., & Poehner, M. E. (2011). Dynamic assessment in the classroom: Vygotskian praxis for second language development. Language Teaching Research, 15(1), 11–33. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362168810383328
Check out this overview article: Carpenter, S. K. (2012). Testing enhances the transfer of learning. Current directions in psychological science, 21(5), 279-283.
Check out this foundational book: Poehner, M. E. (2008). Dynamic assessment: A Vygotskian approach to understanding and promoting L2 development (Vol. 9). Springer Science & Business Media.

Meet your guide Emily! Emily Sabo (PhD, University of Michigan) is a linguist at Mango Languages. A Pittsburgh native, her areas of specialization are the social and cognitive factors that impact bilingual language processing and production. Having studied 7 languages and lived in various countries abroad, she sees multilingualism -- and the cultural diversity that accompanies it -- as the coolest of superpowers. Complementary to her work at Mango, Emily is a Lecturer of Spanish at the University of Tennessee, a Producer of the “We Are What We Speak’ docuseries, and get this...a storytelling standup comedian!

#teachingtips #assessments #gradeanxiety

In this episode of our "In the Wild" mini-series (Part 2 of 3), you’ll learn everything you need to know about sound blending: what is it, why does it matter, and what should you know about it when you’re out having conversations out “in the wild?”

Sign up here for more FREE language learning content (like the awesome goal-setting worksheet we mentioned in the podcast): https://info.mangolanguages.com/glc-signup

If you’d like the blog article that accompanies this episode, click here: https://blog.mangolanguages.com/why-hearing-your-target-language-in-the-wild-may-be-different-than-how-you-learned-it-part-2-sound-blending
We also invite you to check out our website at: https://mangolanguages.com/ and follow us on social media @MangoLanguages. And remember – language is an adventure. Enjoy the ride!

Wondering what languages were used in today’s episode?
Malay | Helo. Apa khabar? means 'Hello - how are you?' (lit. Hello - what news?) and Selamat tinggal means ‘goodbye’ (lit. safe leaving)
Korean | 시간낭비 하지말고 means ‘without further ado’ (literally translates as ‘without wasting time’)
Interested in learning English, Malay, Korean, or one of the other 70+ languages that the Mango app offers? Click here to learn more!  https://mangolanguages.com/app

Emily Sabo (PhD, University of Michigan) is a linguist at Mango Languages. A Pittsburgh native, her areas of specialization are the social and cognitive factors that impact bilingual language processing. Having studied 7 languages and lived in various countries abroad, she sees multilingualism -- and the cultural diversity that accompanies it -- as the coolest of superpowers. Complementary to her work at Mango, Emily is a Lecturer of Spanish at the University of Tennessee, a Producer of the “We Are What We Speak’ docuseries, and get this...a storytelling standup comedian!

#languagelearning #soundblending #coarticulation

The key to making target language grammar feel effortless for your students is (drum roll please…) intuition building! In this podcast, your guide Emily (educator, PhD) talks more about the importance of implicit learning activities, and shares 4 fun and easy tips for building your students’ intuition for target language grammar.

Looking to download our White Paper or Setting Good Goals PDF we mentioned in this episode? Click here to access: https://info.mangolanguages.com/glc-signup

If you’d like the blog article that accompanies this episode, click here: https://blog.mangolanguages.com/how-can-teachers-help-students-develop-an-intuition-for-target-language-grammar-4-easy-tips-for-acquiring-a-feel-for-grammar
We also invite you to check out our website at https://mangolanguages.com/ and follow us on social media @MangoLanguages.

Wondering what languages were used in today’s episode?
Tagalog | Kamusta kayo? is ‘how are you?’’ and paalam is ‘goodbye’
Brazilian Portuguese | Sem mais demora means ‘without further ado’
Interested in learning English, Tagalog, Brazilian Portuguese, or one of the other 70+ languages that the Mango app offers? Click here to learn more! https://mangolanguages.com/app

Want to explore more of the research underlying this podcast episode? 
Check out Chapter 9 of Benedict Carey's 2016 "How We Learn." (p.175-194). It’s a great read with a nice meta-review of “intuition builders” (A.K.A. Perceptual Learning Modules). For more on the implicit-explicit instruction continuum, consider the following three articles:
Norris, J. M., & Ortega, L. (2000). Effectiveness of L2 Instruction: A Research Synthesis and Quantitative Meta-analysis. Language Learning , 50 (3), 417–528. https://doi.org/10.1111/0023-8333.00136
Hulstijn, J. H. (2005). Theoretical and empirical issues in the study of implicit and explicit second-language learning: Introduction. Studies in Second Language Acquisition , 27 (2), 129–140. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0272263105050084
Hulstijn, J. H. (2007). Psycholinguistic perspectives on language and its acquisition. In J. Cummins & C. Davison (Eds.), International Handbook of English Language Teaching (pp. 783–795).New York: Springer.

Meet your guide Emily! Emily Sabo (PhD, University of Michigan) is a linguist at Mango Languages. A Pittsburgh native, her areas of specialization are the social and cognitive factors that impact bilingual language processing and production. Having studied 7 languages and lived in various countries abroad, she sees multilingualism -- and the cultural diversity that accompanies it -- as the coolest of superpowers. Complementary to her work at Mango, Emily is a Lecturer of Spanish at the University of Tennessee, a Producer of the “We Are What We Speak’ docuseries, and get this...a storytelling standup comedian!

#teachingtips #implicitlearning #grammar

In this "In the Wild" mini-series, your guide Emily (linguist, PhD) breaks down why hearing your target language “in the wild” may be different from how you learned it. It all boils down to 3 main things: (1) idiomatic expressions, (2) sound blending, and (3) dialectal diversity. In this podcast episode (Part 1 of 3), you’ll learn everything you need to know about idiomatic expressions: what they are, why they matter, and what you can do about them to reach your fluency goals.

Sign up here for more FREE language learning content (like the awesome goal-setting worksheet we mentioned in the episode): https://info.mangolanguages.com/glc-signup

If you’d like the blog article that accompanies this episode, click here: https://blog.mangolanguages.com/why-hearing-your-target-language-in-the-wild-may-be-different-than-how-you-learned-it-part-1-idiomatic-expressions
We also invite you to check out our website at: https://mangolanguages.com/ and follow us on social media @MangoLanguages. And remember – language is an adventure. Enjoy the ride!

Wondering what languages were used in today’s episode?
Malay | Apa khabar? means 'Hello - how are you?' (lit. Hello - what news?) and Selamat tinggal means ‘goodbye’ (lit. safe leaving)
Korean | 시간낭비 하지말고 means ‘without further ado’ (literally translates as ‘without wasting time’)
Interested in learning English, Malay, Korean, or one of the other 70+ languages that the Mango app offers? Click here to learn more!  https://mangolanguages.com/app

Emily Sabo (PhD, University of Michigan) is a linguist at Mango Languages. A Pittsburgh native, her areas of specialization are the social and cognitive factors that impact bilingual language processing. Having studied 7 languages and lived in various countries abroad, she sees multilingualism -- and the cultural diversity that accompanies it -- as the coolest of superpowers. Complementary to her work at Mango, Emily is a Lecturer of Spanish at the University of Tennessee, a Producer of the “We Are What We Speak’ docuseries, and get this...a storytelling standup comedian!

#languagelearning #idioms #bestthingsinceslicedbread

Looking forward to more adventures in Second Language Acquisition (SLA), but don’t quite know where to start? Have no fear! In this podcast, your guide Kaitlyn Tagarelli (Linguist, PhD), will walk you through the 9 essential terms that you'll need to take with you on your journey into the world of SLA. Some of these terms might not be new to you, but we suspect that the way linguists use them, might be!

To download our slide deck and printable flashcards we mentioned in this episode, or if you’d like the blog article that accompanies this episode, click here: https://blog.mangolanguages.com/the-9-essential-terms-to-pack-on-your-journey-into-the-world-of-second-language-acquisition

If you liked this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our podcast! We also invite you to check out our website at: https://mangolanguages.com/ and follow us on social media @MangoLanguages. And remember – language is an adventure. Enjoy the ride!

Wondering what languages were used in today’s episode?
Italian | Ciao can mean both “hello” and “goodbye”
Japanese | こんにちは (konnichiwa) and じゃあ、また (jaa, mata) mean “hello” and “see you later”
Interested in learning Italian or Japanese, or one of the other 70+ languages that the Mango app offers? Click here to learn more! https://mangolanguages.com/app

Kaitlyn Tagarelli (PhD, Georgetown University) is a Linguist and the Head of Research at Mango Languages. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Georgetown University, specializing in how the mind and brain learn languages. Aside from geeking out about all things neuroscience and linguistics, she loves hanging out with her family at their Connecticut home, trying to convince them to speak French with her.

#languagelearning #bilingual #SLA

How can you make your class optimally accessible to each student while also avoiding teacher burnout? In this podcast, your guide Emily (educator, PhD) will be sharing key points every teacher should know – from the power of planned flexibility to the idea of “multiple points of entry.”

Looking to download our White Paper or Setting Good Goals PDF we mentioned in this podcast? Click here to access: https://info.mangolanguages.com/glc-signup

Check out our video on Creating a Student-Driven Classroom: https://youtu.be/qxQ6vFWin6Y

If you’d like the blog article that accompanies this episode, click here: https://blog.mangolanguages.com/how-to-make-your-language-classroom-optimally-accessible-for-each-of-your-learners
We also invite you to check out our website at https://mangolanguages.com/ and follow us on social media @MangoLanguages.

Wondering what languages were used in today’s episode?
Azerbaijani | Salam is ‘hello’ and hələlik (hehl-ehl-i) is ‘goodbye’
Finnish | Moi (moy) is ‘hello’ and hei hei (hey hey) is ‘‘goodbye’
Italian | Bando alle ciance (ban-doe al-eh chan-chey) means ‘without further ado’ (lit. ‘ban the chatter’)
Interested in learning English, Azerbaijani, Finnish, Italian, or one of the other 70+ languages that the Mango app offers? Click here to learn more! https://mangolanguages.com/app

Want to explore more about accessibility in the classroom?
Explore the basics of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the law that ensures free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities in the U.S:  https://sites.ed.gov/idea/about-idea/

Meet your guide Emily! Emily Sabo (PhD, University of Michigan) is a linguist at Mango Languages. A Pittsburgh native, her areas of specialization are the social and cognitive factors that impact bilingual language processing and production. Having studied 7 languages and lived in various countries abroad, she sees multilingualism -- and the cultural diversity that accompanies it -- as the coolest of superpowers. Complementary to her work at Mango, Emily is a Lecturer of Spanish at the University of Tennessee, a Producer of the “We Are What We Speak’ docuseries, and get this...a storytelling standup comedian!

#teachingtips #accessibility #withoutburnout

If you’re like most language learners, you probably get a little nervous talking to native speakers, and would like to learn some simple strategies for making those interactions go more smoothly. In this podcast, your guide Emily (linguist, PhD) will cover 5 tips on how to make conversations in your target language less awkward.  By the end of this episode, you’ll be equipped with the tools to speak more confidently – and comfortably – in your target language!

Sign up here for more FREE language learning content (like the awesome goal-setting worksheet we mentioned in the podcast): https://info.mangolanguages.com/glc-signup

If you’d like the blog article that accompanies this episode, click here: https://blog.mangolanguages.com/how-to-have-less-awkward-conversations-in-your-target-language
We also invite you to check out our website at: https://mangolanguages.com/ and follow us on social media @MangoLanguages. And remember – language is an adventure. Enjoy the ride!

Wondering what languages were used in today’s episode?
Armenian | Բարև (ba-REV) and Ցտեսություն (tse-te-soots-YOON) are ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye’
Yiddish | שלום עליכם (SHOlem aLEYkhem) and אַ גוטן טאָג (a GUtn tog) are ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye.’ The former translates literally to ‘peace upon you’  and the latter to ‘a good day.’
Spanish | Pues, sin más preámbulos means ‘Well, without further ado’ (literally translates as ‘Well, without more preamble’)
Interested in learning English, Armenian, Hebrew, Spanish, or one of the other 70+ languages that the Mango app offers? Click here to learn more!  ​https://mangolanguages.com/app

Want to know more about the role of risk-taking in grammar learning?
Check out this paper →  Isnaini, E., & Asib, A. (2014). The Effectiveness of Inquiry Based Teaching to Teach Grammar Viewed from Students’ Risk-Taking. English Language Teaching in Indonesia, 1(5)

Emily Sabo (PhD, University of Michigan) is a linguist at Mango Languages. A Pittsburgh native, her areas of specialization are the social and cognitive factors that impact bilingual language processing. Having studied 7 languages and lived in various countries abroad, she sees multilingualism -- and the cultural diversity that accompanies it -- as the coolest of superpowers. Complementary to her work at Mango, Emily is a Lecturer of Spanish at the University of Tennessee, a Producer of the “We Are What We Speak’ docuseries, and get this...a storytelling standup comedian!

#languagelearning #awkwardconversations #proficiencytips

How do you discern effective learner accommodations from ineffective ones? In this podcast, your guide Emily (educator, PhD) will be sharing key points every teacher should know – from best practices in accessible teaching to misconceptions about what student accommodations are (and aren’t) supposed to accomplish.

Interested in downloading our White Paper or Setting Good Goals PDF we mentioned in this episode? Click here to access: https://info.mangolanguages.com/glc-signup

If you’d like the blog article that accompanies this episode, click here: https://blog.mangolanguages.com/how-to-equitably-accommodate-individual-learner-needs-in-the-language-classroom We also invite you to check out our website at https://mangolanguages.com/ and follow us on social media @MangoLanguages.

Wondering what languages were used in today’s episode?
Hindi | नमस्ते! (numuStay) is both ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye’
Turkish | Merhaba (MEH.ra.bah) and hoşçakalın (hohsh.CHA.kuh.luhn!) are ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye’
Modern Standard Arabic | بدون إطالة (bidoon iTaala) means ‘without further ado’ (literally translates as ‘without long talk’)
Interested in learning English, Hindi, Turkish, Modern Standard Arabic or one of the other 70+ languages that the Mango app offers? Click here to learn more! https://mangolanguages.com/app

Want to explore more about accessibility in the classroom?
Explore the basics of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the law that ensures free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities in the U.S:  https://sites.ed.gov/idea/about-idea/
Watch Lexie Garrity’s TEDx talk on addressing learning disabilities in Higher Ed: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSz_zjiS3E8
Check out Dr. Jan Wilson’s TEDx talk about universal design in education: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtRY_1mZWWg
Learn from Jessica McCabe’s TEDx talk about her experience as a student with ADHD: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiwZQNYlGQI

Meet your guide Emily! Emily Sabo (PhD, University of Michigan) is a linguist at Mango Languages. A Pittsburgh native, her areas of specialization are the social and cognitive factors that impact bilingual language processing and production. Having studied 7 languages and lived in various countries abroad, she sees multilingualism -- and the cultural diversity that accompanies it -- as the coolest of superpowers. Complementary to her work at Mango, Emily is a Lecturer of Spanish at the University of Tennessee, a Producer of the “We Are What We Speak’ docuseries, and get this...a storytelling standup comedian!

#teachingtips #accessibility #learningdisabilities