The Science of Language Learning

The Science of Language Learning with Owen Hawthorne
Welcome to "The Science of Language Learning," the podcast where we break down the fascinating process of learning a new language as an adult! Whether you're just starting out or already on your language journey, our hosts dive into the science behind how we learn, retain, and use new languages— all while keeping the conversation casual, fun, and easy to understand. We’ll cover everything from brain hacks for faster learning to real-world tips on staying motivated. So grab your headphones, get comfortable, and let’s explore the art and science of mastering a new language together! The content of this podcast is based off the research of Dr. Bo Bennett, a social psychologist specializing in critical thinking, human behavior, and cognitive skills.
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Exploring Multisensory Language Learning Techniques

January 17, 2025

Discover how engaging multiple senses in language instruction boosts comprehension, retention, and cognitive flexibility. Learn the science behind it.

Unlocking Language Skills Through Drama Activities

January 16, 2025

Discover how language drama activities can boost fluency, confidence, and cultural understanding in your language learning journey.

How Cognitive Styles Enhance Language Learning

January 15, 2025

Explore how cognitive styles like visual, auditory, and kinesthetic impact second language acquisition and improve language teaching methods.

How VR is Revolutionizing Language Learning

January 14, 2025

Discover how virtual reality is transforming language education by creating immersive environments that enhance engagement, pronunciation, and cultural understanding.

Implicit vs. Explicit: Unlocking Language Learning Secrets

January 13, 2025

Discover the differences between implicit and explicit language learning and how they impact vocabulary, grammar, and language proficiency.

Unlocking Language Learning: Culture's Role in Language Acquisition

January 12, 2025

Explore how cultural understanding enriches language learning, enhancing communication skills and fostering a deeper connection with the language.

How Language Policy Shapes Educational Equity

January 11, 2025

Explore how language policy impacts educational equity, focusing on multilingual education and inclusive language practices for fair learning opportunities.

Understand Dialects to Boost Language Learning

January 10, 2025

Explore how dialects in language curriculum enhance cultural understanding and linguistic competence, enriching the language learning experience.

Enhance Language Memory with Storytelling

January 09, 2025

Discover how storytelling boosts language memory, making vocabulary and grammar more engaging and memorable through emotional connections and context.

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Implicit vs. Explicit: Unlocking Language Learning Secrets • Unlocking Language Learning: Culture's Role in Language Acquisition • Unlocking Language Learning: Culture's Role in Language Acquisition • How Language Policy Shapes Educational Equity • How Language Policy Shapes Educational Equity • Understand Dialects to Boost Language Learning • Understand Dialects to Boost Language Learning • Enhance Language Memory with Storytelling • Enhance Language Memory with Storytelling • Unlocking Fluency: The Power of Language Immersion • Unlocking Fluency: The Power of Language Immersion • Preserving Endangered Languages Through Oral Traditions • Preserving Endangered Languages Through Oral Traditions • Understanding Syntax: A Key to Effective Language Learning • Understanding Syntax: A Key to Effective Language Learning • Enhance Language Fluency with Expert Feedback • Enhance Language Fluency with Expert Feedback • Discover the Brain-Boosting Benefits of Language Learning • Discover the Brain-Boosting Benefits of Language Learning • Exploring Bimodal vs. Unimodal Bilingualism: Insights for Language Learners • Exploring Bimodal vs. Unimodal Bilingualism: Insights for Language Learners • Unlock Mental Agility: The Science of Language Learning • Unlock Mental Agility: The Science of Language Learning • Unveiling Language Learning Strategy Outcomes: Insights for Mastery • Unveiling Language Learning Strategy Outcomes: Insights for Mastery • Unlocking Language Learning: Theories Behind Acquisition • Unlocking Language Learning: Theories Behind Acquisition • Enhance Language Learning with Visuals • Enhance Language Learning with Visuals • Unlocking Language Acquisition: Harnessing Linguistic Transfer • Unlocking Language Acquisition: Harnessing Linguistic Transfer • Connect with Diverse Communities Through Language and Culture • Connect with Diverse Communities Through Language and Culture • The Intuitive Edge in Language Learning • The Intuitive Edge in Language Learning • How Thinking Styles Shape Language Acquisition • How Thinking Styles Shape Language Acquisition • Discover the Revolution in Language Learning: Online Courses Unveiled • Discover the Revolution in Language Learning: Online Courses Unveiled • Embracing Technology and Culture: The Future of Language Learning • Embracing Technology and Culture: The Future of Language Learning • The Neurocognitive Secrets of Language Learning • The Neurocognitive Secrets of Language Learning • Unlock Language Learning with Metalinguistic Awareness • Unlock Language Learning with Metalinguistic Awareness • Phonology: Key to Better Language Learning • Phonology: Key to Better Language Learning • Unlock Language Fluency: The Power of Language Clubs • Unlock Language Fluency: The Power of Language Clubs • Unlock Language Skills with Digital Storytelling • Unlock Language Skills with Digital Storytelling • How Phonological Training Boosts Language Learning • How Phonological Training Boosts Language Learning • Unlocking Language Mastery: The Science Behind Learning with Others • Unlocking Language Mastery: The Science Behind Learning with Others • How Repetition Boosts Language Memory and Fluency • How Repetition Boosts Language Memory and Fluency • The Role of Gestures in Language Learning for Infants • The Role of Gestures in Language Learning for Infants • Enhance Language Learning with Storytelling: Engaging Emotions and Memory • Enhance Language Learning with Storytelling: Engaging Emotions and Memory • Unlocking Global Opportunities Through Language Learning • Unlocking Global Opportunities Through Language Learning • Harnessing Semantic Mapping to Boost Language Learning • Harnessing Semantic Mapping to Boost Language Learning • Language Learning: The Key to Unlocking Globalization Potential • Language Learning: The Key to Unlocking Globalization Potential • Bridging the Wealth Gap in Language Learning • Bridging the Wealth Gap in Language Learning • Implicit vs. Explicit Language Strategies: A Guide to Effective Language Learning • Implicit vs. Explicit Language Strategies: A Guide to Effective Language Learning • Enhance Your Language Skills with Emotional Intelligence • Enhance Your Language Skills with Emotional Intelligence • Personalized Language Learning Apps: Unlocking Your Path to Fluency • Personalized Language Learning Apps: Unlocking Your Path to Fluency • Overcoming Translation Challenges in Language Learning • Overcoming Translation Challenges in Language Learning • The Future of Learning: Mobile Language Revolution • The Future of Learning: Mobile Language Revolution • The Neuroscience of Multilingualism: Unlock Cognitive Benefits • The Neuroscience of Multilingualism: Unlock Cognitive Benefits • Unlocking Empathy Through Language Exchange • Unlocking Empathy Through Language Exchange • Unlocking Community Growth Through Language Workshops • Unlocking Community Growth Through Language Workshops • The Science of Language Learning: Emotional Intelligence in Bilingual Education • The Science of Language Learning: Emotional Intelligence in Bilingual Education • The Science of Language Learning: How Dialects Impact Your Progress • The Science of Language Learning: How Dialects Impact Your Progress • Unlock Professional Growth with the Science of Language Learning • Unlock Professional Growth with the Science of Language Learning • Unlocking Language Learning: The Science of Multilingual Classrooms • Unlocking Language Learning: The Science of Multilingual Classrooms • The Science of Language Learning and Literacy • The Science of Language Learning and Literacy • Virtual Reality: A Game Changer for Adult Language Learning • Virtual Reality: A Game Changer for Adult Language Learning • Unlock the Science of Language Learning: Dialects and Strategies Explained • Unlock the Science of Language Learning: Dialects and Strategies Explained • The Science of Language Learning: Unlocking Multilingual Potential • The Science of Language Learning: Unlocking Multilingual Potential • The Best Way to Learn a Language: Laugh Your Way to Fluency • The Best Way to Learn a Language: Laugh Your Way to Fluency • Discover the Best Way to Learn a Language: Mindfulness and Meditation Techniques • Discover the Best Way to Learn a Language: Mindfulness and Meditation Techniques • Unlock the Best Way to Learn a Language with Interlanguage • Unlock the Best Way to Learn a Language with Interlanguage • The Best Way to Learn a Language: Music's Power • The Best Way to Learn a Language: Music's Power • Discover the Best Way to Learn a Language with Technology • Discover the Best Way to Learn a Language with Technology • Unleashing the Power of Social Interaction for Language Learning • Unleashing the Power of Social Interaction for Language Learning • Best Way to Learn a Language: Conquer Language Anxiety • Best Way to Learn a Language: Conquer Language Anxiety • Discover the Best Way to Learn a Language: Emotions and Science • Discover the Best Way to Learn a Language: Emotions and Science • The Best Way to Learn a Language: Unlocking the Power of Sleep • The Best Way to Learn a Language: Unlocking the Power of Sleep • The Best Way to Learn a Language: Memory Techniques • The Best Way to Learn a Language: Memory Techniques • The Neuroscience of Bilingualism: Cognitive Benefits Unveiled • The Neuroscience of Bilingualism: Cognitive Benefits Unveiled • Cognitive Flexibility in Language Learning • Cognitive Flexibility in Language Learning • Unlocking Adult Language Learning: Strategies and Insights • Embrace Culture for Language Breakthroughs • Unlocking Adult Language Learning: Strategies and Insights • The Importance of Mastering Alphabet Pronunciation in Language Learning • The Invisible Progress of Language Learning: Trusting the Process • Jumpstarting Your Language Learning: The Power of Learning the Top 1,000 Words • Embrace Culture for Language Breakthroughs • Sound Foundations: Why Mastering Alphabet Pronunciation is Key to Language Success • Understanding the Challenges of Learning a Language: Reading, Writing, Listening •