Ep. 08 Challenge: I want to learn a language as an adult. Thoughts from the Short Gal and interview with Latin and German teacher and philologist Bill Yanson
- Author
- Fabiana Lowe
- Published
- Mon 03 Jul 2017
- Episode Link
- https://shortgalshow.libsyn.com/episode-008-challenge-i-want-to-learn-a-language-as-an-adult
- The Short Gal’s background in language teaching [1:46]
- Childhood as the best time to learn a language [2:20]
- Benefits of language learning according to the Business Insider [2:52]
- Swedish study on neuroscience regarding language learning [3:31]
- Benefits of language learning explained by the Short Gal [3:51]
- About, guest Bill Yanson [5:20]
- What is philology [6:19]
- Yanson’s background in languages and philology [8:45]
- Yanson’s fluency in Latin and German [9:22]
- Cultural implications of learning a language [11:22]
- Cultural prejudices of learning a language [12:52]
- Richness of culture in Spanish [18:26]
- Old learning methods [20:15]
- Immersion as a method for learning [24:37]
- The worst time to learn a language [28:43]
- Myths of learning a language as an adult [32:31]
- Online resources available [34:19]
- Yanson’s tips for language learning [39:40]
- The Short Gal’s steps to learn a new language [41:43]
