Do Adults Learn Languages Like Children?

Steve Kaufmann - lingosteve August 17, 2023
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Steve Kaufmann - lingosteve

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I will teach you how to learn a new language. I have learned 20 languages and in my videos I share the techniques and resources I use to help you achieve your language learning goals. My frustration at traditional techniques led me to develop my own system for learning languages effectively - LingQ (https://www.lingq.com). Join for free today and make your dream of fluency in another language a reality. Want to finally learn a language? Check out my FREE language learning secrets: https://www.thelinguist.com/ Business Inquiries and Collaborations: I'm also happy to collaborate with YouTubers, podcasters, and all kinds of creators from all around the world. If you'd like to get in touch, please send an email to: [email protected]

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🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ 👉🏼 https://shorturl.at/bkwS6 CC subtitles available in multiple languages. 👶 Everyone knows that children are better language learners, right? Well, the truth is not so simple... While children do have SOME advantages when it comes to language learning (e.g. pronunciation), we adults run circles around the little ones in other ways! In this video, I detail the similarities and differences between first and second language acquisition and the various linguistic and psychological advantages and disadvantages held by babies and adults. 📺 WATCH NEXT: Should You Start Speaking a Foreign Language Before You’re Ready? https://youtu.be/wXP-dxU8EKc ⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Do adults learn languages like children? 1:01 - How the brain works 2:45 - Babies have unlimited potential, but limited capacity 3:50 - The language learning process is similar for adults and infants 5:06 - Babies have no prior experience or knowledge 6:33 - Adults can read and has a rich vocabulary 7:42 - Adults can seek out learning resources 8:00 - Impulse control, emotional balance, and learning strategies 9:04 - Pros and cons 9:29 - The evolution of attitude 10:40 - Practice makes perfect 12:00 - The importance of rewards & realistic expectations 12:56 - Adults learners should emulate the playful attitude of children 13:51 - The basic function of the brain is the same 🎙️ LISTEN TO MY PODCAST: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3iZsbic Apple: https://apple.co/3z1F1lD Google: https://bit.ly/2W3DYmK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TbcX8ilVmVTi6jdQVHuwK 💡 LEARN MORE: Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com Download my FREE grammar guides: https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/ Join the LingQ Discord server: https://discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN Read my language learning blog on The Linguist: https://bit.ly/2MW83Ab Read the LingQ language learning blog: https://bit.ly/35yvaqK ✅ FOLLOW ME: My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lingosteve_ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingosteve

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