April 30, 2018

Q&A: How to Re-Learn a Language You’ve Forgotten

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29 minutes

Re-learning sounds like a daunting task, but today's episode will guide you through what you need to think about.

In this episode, you'll

learn about the difference between conscious and unconscious language acquisition.

discover how to learn vocabulary so you always remember it

and the right learning plan for getting that language skills back.

Check out The Vocab Cookbook for more about the vocab method Acquire, Memorize, Review.

Tips For Starting A Re-Learn Plan

If you used to speak the language as a child

Increase your exposure to as much as you possibly can get (films, music, youtube, consider if you can read/write?) - especially if you first learnt as a kid, because your unconscious skill is likely high

Consider whether you need all 4 core skills. If you want to recover language levels as they were when you were 4 years old, chances are you’re thinking of a time when you were pre-writing. So focus on that speaking and listening, and all will be well. If you get there and then discover that you’re missing something, move on from there and consider the new knowledge

Reconnect with the language community, or a language community (community is so important especially if you used to learn, and now you’re feeling like you are on the outside)

Get yourself a grammar resource, but only use it when you need it

If you previously learnt as an adult

Consider what you liked and what worked for you last time, and recreate the conditions for success

Go with the exposure as well, though you may not ‘reactivate’ as much

Do follow a textbook, but skim as much as you can

Speak as soon as you can, with a patient partner on a large range of

Sponsored By:

Smartcards+: Smartcards+ is a smart and user-friendly flashcards app. Download flashcard decks, make your own, and then just review and go while the app tracks your language progress. Check it out for free on any iPhone or iPad.

Links:

Unconscious language learning | University of Cambridge
The Vocab Cookbook
Use It Or Lose It? Study Suggests The Brain Can Remember A 'Forgotten' Language -- ScienceDaily
The 5 Golden Rules of Adult Language Learning by Fluent Language
2 Strategies for Relearning a Dormant Language
First steps toward a usage-based theory of language acquisition : Cognitive Linguistics
Lost In Translation: A Life in a New Language: Amazon.co.uk: Eva Hoffman: 9780099428664: Books — Related book recommended by Shannon (Eurolinguiste)

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April 30, 2018

Q&A: How to Re-Learn a Language You’ve Forgotten

Listen Later

29 minutes

Re-learning sounds like a daunting task, but today's episode will guide you through what you need to think about.

In this episode, you'll

learn about the difference between conscious and unconscious language acquisition.

discover how to learn vocabulary so you always remember it

and the right learning plan for getting that language skills back.

Check out The Vocab Cookbook for more about the vocab method Acquire, Memorize, Review.

Tips For Starting A Re-Learn Plan

If you used to speak the language as a child

Increase your exposure to as much as you possibly can get (films, music, youtube, consider if you can read/write?) - especially if you first learnt as a kid, because your unconscious skill is likely high

Consider whether you need all 4 core skills. If you want to recover language levels as they were when you were 4 years old, chances are you’re thinking of a time when you were pre-writing. So focus on that speaking and listening, and all will be well. If you get there and then discover that you’re missing something, move on from there and consider the new knowledge

Reconnect with the language community, or a language community (community is so important especially if you used to learn, and now you’re feeling like you are on the outside)

Get yourself a grammar resource, but only use it when you need it

If you previously learnt as an adult

Consider what you liked and what worked for you last time, and recreate the conditions for success

Go with the exposure as well, though you may not ‘reactivate’ as much

Do follow a textbook, but skim as much as you can

Speak as soon as you can, with a patient partner on a large range of

Sponsored By:

Smartcards+: Smartcards+ is a smart and user-friendly flashcards app. Download flashcard decks, make your own, and then just review and go while the app tracks your language progress. Check it out for free on any iPhone or iPad.

Links:

Unconscious language learning | University of Cambridge
The Vocab Cookbook
Use It Or Lose It? Study Suggests The Brain Can Remember A 'Forgotten' Language -- ScienceDaily
The 5 Golden Rules of Adult Language Learning by Fluent Language
2 Strategies for Relearning a Dormant Language
First steps toward a usage-based theory of language acquisition : Cognitive Linguistics
Lost In Translation: A Life in a New Language: Amazon.co.uk: Eva Hoffman: 9780099428664: Books — Related book recommended by Shannon (Eurolinguiste)

...more

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