Learning Languages Later in Life

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Learning Languages Later in Life

zogger

Fri May 05 19:40:29 -0700 2006

Science.

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A sophisticated "feedback" type language training regimen, called Flic, has been developed to assist adults in rapidly learning another language. They are attempting to recreate the ease by which children can pick up multiple languages.

"A sophisticated new language learning method that uses technology to implement findings from neuroscience aims to be simplicity itself for adult learners."...latlh 'pa

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Beryllium Sphere(r)

Fri May 05 21:51:20 -0700 2006
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I've read about another, less scientific, program for speedy language learning.
It was invented by someone who went through some of the worst dramas of WW2. His family moved from Poland to Germany to get away from anti-Semitism. There's a book about his adventures, including improbable ones like hiding out _inside_ a concentration camp to avoid being put on a train. But then by definition any account from one of the survivors is improbable.
He was the subject of a book in the early 90's or thereabouts.
And I can't remember enough information about him or his methods to put together a Google search that works! Has anyone heard of this guy? He'd be on topic...

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Technocrat.net Editor

Fri May 05 23:10:07 -0700 2006
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Pimsleur?
There is a series of audio discs vended by Simon and Schuster with his name. Some years ago Syber-Vision promted them heavily. They work pretty well.
Bruce

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tert

Mon May 08 05:30:00 -0700 2006
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Sounds like Michel Thomas:
http://www.michelthomas.com

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Beryllium Sphere(r)

Mon May 08 14:13:17 -0700 2006
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Thank you! That's it exactly.
breaks a language down to its component parts and enables learners to reconstruct the language themselves to form their own sentences,
which should be paradise for nerds.
They promise proficient conversational ability in 3-8 days depending on the instructor.