What's the best way to learn a new language?
3 days ago
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- Language learning involves time and commitment, debunking the myth of fluency in 30 days.
- New methods like 'microlearning' and technologies such as chatbots and VR are transforming language acquisition.
- Cross-situational learning (CSL) is a natural ability to deduce word meanings and grammar through statistical patterns.
- Prior language knowledge can significantly aid in learning new languages, as seen with Portuguese and Mandarin experiments.
- Achieving fluency requires sustained exposure, interaction, and social use over months or years, not just quick methods.
- Human instruction remains crucial for understanding cultural nuances and rare words in language learning.
- Technologies complement but do not replace the depth of learning achieved through human interaction and traditional study.