Почему мы проще запоминаем что-то необычное, и как это использовать при обучении иностранным языкам
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Why do we remember unusual things more easily, and how can this help in learning foreign languages?

Speak Russian Creatively

Учимся через удивление: о силе креативного запоминания // Learning Through Wonder: The Power of Creative Memory

When we feel we have had a "setback" in our language learning - we often tell ourselves stories that keep us stuck. In this podcast episode, I will offer some ideas for how we can prevent that from happening, and when it does, how we can start to move forward again.

In summary, what I say is that first we need to assess what has REALLY happened. And we need to look at the STORY we are telling ourselves - about what happened. (We can do this by writing or talking to a coach or a friend or to ourselves using the questions below). 

If we can question the stories we have told ourselves about this setback - it becomes easier to take action to get ourselves moving again. Byron Katie is an author who created 4 questions that are helpful in changing our beliefs. The questions are: 1. Is it true? 2. Can I absolutely know that it’s true? 3. How do I react when I believe that thought? 4. Who would I be without that thought? 

Turning the setback into an opportunity to take action - any action - can help us get moving again. Getting support is also very helpful. 

Writing or speaking exercise (talk into your phone!) -- take 7-10 minutes and see what you discover!:

1. Think of a time when you were trying something new (learning to play a musical instrument, starting a new routine, exercise or diet) - and you had a "perceived setback" - or when you felt you hit a wall/were blocked/"failed." What did you tell yourself at that time? Was that "story" really true? What happened after that? Did you continue doing the thing? 

2. Now think of a skill you have mastered. Maybe it's cooking something or riding a bike or being a professional or an entrepreneur. Did you ever have any "setbacks" along the way? (I am sure you did!) What steps did you take to keep going forward? Did you get support to move past these obstacles - or how did you help yourself to continue? What happened next? 

If you want - save your words and share them with me! I would love to hear what you think!  


Hear and There

3. "Setbacks," the stories we tell ourselves, and getting unstuck

Ben老师很荣幸采访到在西班牙生活的汉语老师Siyu, 谈论Siyu老师眼中的西班牙是怎么样的，我们还谈到了跨国恋情的话题。同学们可以通过我们的对话练习与提高听力水平。

Chinese with Ben

采访住在西班牙的汉语老师Siyu

¿Estás triste? Yo también aquí te dejó para que practiques cómo expresar tus emociones en español

Are you sad? I'm leaving you here too so you can practice expressing your emotions in Spanish

Podcast en español para principiantes - Vocabulary (Podcast in Spanish for beginners)

Tristeza (Sadness)

Part two of Thumbelina by Author Hans Christian Andersen.
Complete the short quiz afterwards to check your understanding.


Teacher Michelle's Learn English with Story

Thumbelina Part 2 – LEARN ENGLISH WITH STORY (with quiz)

“戳到笑点”
What will make you burst into laughter?
Let's learn a few internet catchwords about laugh, cuz who doesn't like laughing?

Shay的中文小课堂

Idioms and Slangs Episode2

Этот выпуск для тех, кто еще пока не ответил на вопрос: "Почему?"
This podcast is for those who have not yet answered the question: "Why?"

Russian-Rushka

Почему?

Today's episode is the audio to the Guide to the TOEFL - Listening presentation. In it, you'll learn what the listening section of the Test of English as a Foreign Language requires, as well as hear some sample questions and answers. Download the transcript here: https://lovelangwri.com/2022/06/07/guide-to-the-toefl-listening/