In today's episode, I take some time to look at factors that people don't usually consider when learning English. I covered aspects like social distance, following Schumann's acculturation model, or the idea that proximity to the culture of the second language will benefit your learning process. Also, I talk about age differences and try to debunk some myths about how younger and older learn a second language. And finally, I cover an area you probably consider very important: aptitude. Why is it that learning English seems to be easy for some people? What is their secret? Are they doing things that you probably aren't?
As always, I have to thank my friends at the MAOFEN group on Facebook. Go and check them out if you're looking for a supportive community of English learners. My contact email is podcast@languageteaching.es and my podcast home website is https://whatyousayinenglish.wordpress.com/, where you'll find all the information to take part in this show. The code for TakeIELTS.net mock exams is WYSE, don't forget you have a 10% discount, on me! Like, share, and subscribe wherever you find my podcast. It'll make me very happy!
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