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Tips 004: An Introduction To The 7 Principles Of Conversation Hacking

Author
Andrew Barr: Spanish Student, Teacher & Blogger
Published
Sat 07 Jun 2014
Episode Link
https://www.realfastspanish.com/podcast/tips-004-an-introduction-to-the-7-principles-of-conversation-hacking

In this episode of the Real Fast Spanish Tips Podcast I introduce the 7 principles of conversation hacking.


Conversation hacking is one of the best techniques I know to get to a conversational level in Spanish as fast as possible. If you are learning Spanish and haven’t reached a conversational level yet then it is worth reviewing the principles of the conversation hacking method.


Quote from the podcast episode:


“Love without conversation is impossible.” – Mortimer Adler (1902 – 2001)


In This Tip, You Will Hear About:



  • 2 Approaches you can take to learn a language – read more here

  • The 7 Principles Of Conversation Hacking:



  1. Fluency is not the goal

  2. Not all words are created equally – spanish frequency study

  3. Not all grammar rules are created equally – see grammar hacking rules

  4. Total vocabulary and total grammar does not equal effective usable vocabulary and grammar

  5. Listening comprehension is improved by active listening and context – active listening course

  6. Spanish pronunciation requires focus on a few distinct sounds

  7. Conversational skills in general need to be developed


Conversation exchange websites:


http://www.italki.com/


https://www.verbling.com/


http://www.conversationexchange.com/


If you want to learn more check out the conversation hacking guide here.


The guide includes:



  • Top 1000 words for conversation hacking spanish

  • 13 Spanish grammar hacking sentences

  • Sounds to focus on for pronunciation

  • Conversational skills questions and tips

  • Language learning mindset tips


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