Metacognition is thinking about one`s thinking process. It is often underestimated, but when you apply it when learning a language, you immediately boost the learning process.

Hey ADHD EFL Student, metacognition is a powerful tool, tune in and use it to your advantage !

References:

Veenman, Marcel V., et al. “Metacognition and Learning: Conceptual and Methodological Considerations.” Metacognition and Learning, vol. 1, no. 1, 2006, pp. 3–14., https://doi.org/10.1007/s11409-006-6893-0.

In this episode, I am talking about the retrieval & Leitner system. Two powerful tools that will help you get unstuck with Your English.

Breaking through the plateau may be difficult, but you can do it with the use of scientific power tools

Let`s dive into today`s episode. I am also attaching a freebie Retrieval & Leitner System workbook ➡️https://polcalanguages.kartra.com/page/qjU34 .

References:

Karpicke, Jeffrey D., and Henry L. Roediger. “The Critical Importance of Retrieval for Learning.” Science, vol. 319, no. 5865, 2008, pp. 966–968., https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1152408.

Spaced practice can be compared to having a filing cabinet. If we do not cram it, it serves its purpose.

In this episode I will be talking about spaced practice and how it can be applied to yield results when we study English and often struggle with the learning plateau.

Reference:

Kelley, Paul, and Terry Whatson. “Making Long-Term Memories in Minutes: A Spaced Learning Pattern from Memory Research in Education.” Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, vol. 7, 2013, https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2013.00589.

This and the upcoming episodes will be shorter but I will be attaching freebies.

Here is the first one - Spaced Repetition Workbook - https://polcalanguages.kartra.com/page/tsU31 .

In this episode, I will talk about evidence-based tips for neurodivergent students.

There is a lot of fluff in the ELT industry. I will share the tips that have been not only tested on students but also all of the methods that have been replicated and thoroughly researched.

I hope you will find this episode informative and useful.

If you struggle with getting Unstuck you can check my https://linktr.ee/polca_languages & get some of my free resources such as:

Ebook: Get Unstuck with Your English , Study Tracker, or Language Planner based on the Leitner method.

As Hypatia once said: "Fables should be taught as fables, myths as myths, and miracles as poetic fancies."

EPISODE 1: Mindset. Why You can`t get Unstuck?

I heard it a zillion times, I can`t do this, this is too hard, I`ve got ADHD. So, take it from me, I am an ADHD person who has an ADHD child and works with neurodiverse folk.

ADHD is an explanation, not an excuse! Yes, it is more challenging, the impostor syndrome does not make it easy for us. We either procrastinate or hyper-focus but there are solutions we can apply to make it more manageable.

In this episode, I will be talking about mindset and what to do to get unstuck.

if you find your English learning journey challenging get my free Ebook: Get Unstuck with Your English.- https://polcalanguages.kartra.com/page/OCJ22

If you are a neurodivergent person who is either struggling with learning languages or is stuck at the "infamous" B2 level I am here to walk you through the plateau and show you that science and language learning intertwine.

I will dismantle ELT myths give you juicy tips on how to learn effectively, and will cut ESL fluff!

In this episode, I will introduce myself and the idea behind my podcast.