All Ears English Podcast AEE 1657: The Illusion of Fluency and Scientific Learning with Jeffrey Puccini
Oct 7, 2021
Join Jeffrey Puccini, an ESL expert and executive director at Interlink International Institutes, as he tackles the common misconceptions around fluency. He shares three scientific principles to enhance language acquisition, including the power of spaced repetition and retrieval practice. Learn how collaboration can supercharge your learning journey, plus practical tips on integrating language study into daily life. Discover how motivation and a growth mindset are key to overcoming communication barriers and achieving confidence in English.
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Jeff's Spanish Fluency
- Jeff, the guest, learned Spanish while living abroad.
- While not using it daily, he considers himself fluent.
Learning Thai
- Jeff is now learning Thai, inspired by living there and his Thai wife.
- He finds the large alphabet challenging.
Spaced Repetition
- Break up study time into smaller chunks, using spaced repetition.
- This is more effective than studying in one block, especially for limited time.