How to Language
Marina and Jeremiah − language teachers, learners, and scholars − take a deep dive into the theory and practice of language acquisition that's backed by the latest research in the field. So whether you're learning your second language or tenth language, you're sure to learn something new.
Episodes
16 episodes
Can AI help you learn a language?
It feels like everyone is talking about artificial intelligence and how it's taking over almost every industry. But what about language learning? Join Marina and Jeremiah as they discuss the benefits, shortfalls, and techniques when it comes to...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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37:55
Do you ever really forget a language?
You took Spanish in high school, forgot everything except “¿Dónde está la biblioteca?,” and now you want to relearn the language after a long break. How easy is it to pick up that language again? Join us as we break down the struggle (and trium...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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50:25
Why are TikTokers learning Chinese?
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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33:55
How did people learn languages in the past?
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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42:21
What is the problem with accent reduction?
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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34:35
What are the four language skills?
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.&nbs...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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43:26
How do you learn a new writing system?
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 type...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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32:31
Can video games help you learn a language?
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 v...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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39:25
What is synesthesia?
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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46:10
How do you make the most of a language class?
“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 str...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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55:27
Can you learn a language by yourself?
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 Vygo...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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33:14
Is immersion really the best method?
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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40:24
Who is your ideal multilingual self?
Who is your ideal self? Do they have a million dollars? Do they travel the world? Are they…multilingual? Join Marina and Jeremiah as they explore the theory of the ideal multilingual self and how it can boost your motivation when learning anoth...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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39:21
Do native speakers really exist?
What makes a native speaker a native speaker? Why do we strive to be like them? Do native speakers even exist? The answers to these questions are a lot more complicated than you might think. Jeremiah and Marina drop some truth bombs in th...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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37:22
What is the intermediate plateau?
In their inaugural episode, Marina and Jeremiah explore the elusive and dreaded intermediate plateau. Through personal experience, scholarship, and reflection on the subject, beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners alike can find solace i...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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56:19
Introduction: What's the best way to learn a language?
Welcome to How to Language! Join us on October 4th for our three-episode premiere to learn more about the science behind language acquisition. For now, learn more about your hosts, Marina and Jeremiah, and why this topic is so important to them...
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Season 1
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Episode 0
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5:06