Dr. Anthony Metivier

Reading & Writing: The Underrated Tools of Language Learning and Memory Training

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.

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About this session

This talk explores reading, writing, and deliberate memory training for intermediate language learners. Discover how memory techniques help overcome vocabulary limits and enhance dexterity in your target language.

Key takeaways

  • Embrace reading and writing as powerful, often overlooked tools for language learning and memory training.
  • Deliberately apply memory techniques to improve your recall and retention of new language vocabulary and concepts.
  • Focus on specific memory strategies to navigate the intermediate stage, moving beyond basic fluency to conversational comfort.
  • Develop a solid memory practice to effectively memorize new vocabulary encountered in real-time conversations.

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