New Year, New Language Summit 2023
Intermediate: Getting Past the Plateaus
The second edition tackled why progress stalls after the beginner phase and how to push through it with motivation and the right techniques.
About this session
The Gold List Method is a writing-based language learning technique for organizing study material. It involves distilling 25 items (words/phrases) in a notebook over several two-week intervals to improve retention.
Key takeaways
- ✓ The Gold List Method is a technique for organizing your language learning work, not a full language course.
- ✓ Practice the Gold List Method primarily with a pen or pencil in a physical notebook, rather than on a computer or app.
- ✓ Start by writing 25 items, which can be words or phrases, from your source material into your notebook.
- ✓ Distill your list by removing well-remembered items, combining similar ones, or summarizing, ensuring at least two weeks pass between each distillation.
- ✓ Progress through a series of notebooks, moving from a 'bronze' book to a 'silver' book, and ultimately aiming for a 'gold' book as your material becomes highly condensed.
Full Replay
Watch the complete session
- ✓ Lifetime replay access
- ✓ All 5 editions (2022–2026)
- ✓ Downloadable materials
Full Replay
Watch the complete session
- ✓ Lifetime replay access
- ✓ All 5 editions (2022–2026)