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How to learn any language in six months | Chris Lonsdale | TEDxLingnanUniversity

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What it is

Chris Lonsdale presents a TEDx talk on how adults can learn a language in about six months, centering on immersion, comprehensible input and a practical learning methodology.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN recommends it as an efficient, practical approach to adult language learning, with one commenter saying it changed their life.

  • 5 people recommended it
  • 5 different months
  • 1 strong recommendations
  • first 2014, last 2019

What HN commenters said

  1. “this talk which actually changed my life”

    Changed commenter's approach to language learning

    getsat, 2015-05 · Strong recommendation · in “The Sound of TED: A Case for Distaste”

  2. “Chris Lonsdale teaches a methodology for quick acquisition of spoken language that he presents in this TEDx talk”

    Lonsdale's methodology for quick spoken language acquisition

    m0llusk, 2014-06 · Recommendation · in “Ask HN: What is the best way to learn a language?”

  3. “If you really want to learn a language efficiently, I'd recommend this ted talk”

    Efficient language learning approach

    readme, 2014-12 · Recommendation · in “Ways to learn a language as an adult?”

  4. “Learning a language requires next to no effort (compared to 30 words per day) and can be done at any age within six months.”

    Easier way to learn a language than memorizing words

    Kaiyou, 2019-04 · Recommendation · in “It’s Hard to Learn French in Middle Age”

  5. “This talk by Chris Lonsdale gives some practical advice on learning new languages fast.”

    Practical advice on learning languages fast with a language parent

    HerrMonnezza, 2019-08 · Recommendation · in “Unusual, evidence-based ways to get better at a new language”

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Topics: language acquisition, ted talk, immersion, adult learning, fluency

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