related

• comprehensible_input_vs_immersion
• learning_vs_acquisition - language learning and language acquisition were the same things before diverged.

goal

• get the point

note

• history of language acquisition theory
  • old trad way: repeating set phrases (in school) came from old psychology theory
    • feed only right thing
    • not effective: criticized by noam_chom
  • book-the_natural_approach by Stephen D. Krashen
    • still old theory
  • newer : learning and acquiring is different learning_vs_acquisition
  • comprehensible input
    • https://youtu.be/_Cljg0bs9_o?si=q5FzYGpFSdXj1MoD&t=186
    • with aj.dave http://www.rawitat.com/2014/10/01/1847/
  • immersion
    • isn’t enough
• bill vampen - linguist
• 5.22 cool phrase -
  • language like behavior - memorize isolated words ?
  • illusion of fluency 7.23 - ded when not stick to the script
  • 8.50 another cool phrase - I’m too busy to bother that other ppl learning new language different way.
• 9.15 main point starts at
• exposure with
  • output (e.g. self-talking, journal)
  • feedback
  • know some explicit rules (grammars)
• approach to new language should be based on one’s personal goal
• 12.38 learning new language shouldn’t what you always be tormented
• diff ways to make repeated exposure to reinforce certain words
  • reading or listening normally
  • anki
  • audio flashcard

created on: Mon May 18 2026