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TikTok is on thin ice in the United States, and millions of Americans are flocking to the Chinese app RedNOTE. The only problem: the whole app is in Chinese. In our Season 2 premiere, we take a look at the TikTok refugee crisis, why and how new RedNOTE users are learning Mandarin, and how we can leverage social media to learn a new language.New episodes every month! Transcripts ava

We can all agree that learning another language is a challenge. Now imagine doing it with no textbooks, no recordings, and no Duolingo. In the Season 1 finale, travel back in time with Jeremiah and Marina to examine how people learned languages in the past, along with what modern-day language learners can learn from them.New episodes every month! Transcripts available at howtolangu

The accent reduction industry promises big things: reducing your accent and making you sound more like a native speaker. But as Marina and Jeremiah will discuss, it may be far more insidious than you might think.New episodes every month! Transcripts available at howtolanguagepod.com. To stay in the loop, follow us on Instagram @howtolang

This week, we're going back to basics and talking about the four language skills. We’ll talk about the key differences between them, how to improve each of those skills in isolation, and why you shouldn’t practice those skills in isolation. New episodes every month! Transcripts available at howtolanguagepod.com. To stay in the loop, follow us on Instagram @howtolang

Learning a new writing system can be intimidating, especially if it’s completely different from the ones you’re used to. But is it impossible? Of course not! Join Marina and Jeremiah to learn about the history of writing systems, different types and their characteristics, and how to approach the task of (re)learning how to read and write in your target language. Sources: Rastle

Textbooks, Animal Crossing, language exchanges, Stardew Valley, flashcards, and Ace Attorney. What do all these things have in common? They can help you learn a language! Join Marina and Jeremiah for practical tips on how to use your favorite video games to get rich, immersive, contextual input in your target language.We'll be taking a break for the holiday season, so this is our l

When you read, hear, or say a word, do you see colors? If you do, you might have synesthesia. Luckily for us, Marina happens to have synesthesia. Join us to hear about how Marina uses this strange phenomenon to help her learn languages, and how you can apply those ideas to your own learning, even if you don't have synesthesia.Sources:Hung, Wan-Yu. (2013). "Synesthesia in Non-Alphab

“I took four years of (language) in high school and I learned nothing!” Well, there might be a reason for that. Like any method, taking a language class is an active process. Luckily, Marina and Jeremiah are here to help with evidence-based strategies to optimize your time both in and out of class. Sources:Lai, C., Zhu, W. and Gong, G. (2015), Understanding the Quality of Out-o

You unlock this episode with the key of curiosity. Beyond the door is a journey into the realm of self-directed language learning. "Can you learn a language by yourself?" is not just a question, but a portal, where sociocultural theory and Vygotsky's insights await. Brace yourself, for you are entering—the Zone of Proximal Development! Bonus: if drinking games are your thing, tak

It’s touted as the holy grail of language learning: move abroad, live the language, and see your language skills skyrocket in no time. Is it too good to be true? Join Marina and Jeremiah as they tackle the immersion method, a powerful tool that’s a lot more complicated—and even damaging—than you might think. New episodes every month! Transcripts available at howtolanguagepo