RFW6: Language learning and technology, with Jo Sayers
Rob chats with old friend Jo Sayers – a language learner, teacher, and technologist:
- Traits of good language learners (from a teacher’s perspective)
- Technology: does it help us or hinder us?
- Pros and cons of language learning apps, and where they best fit in for a language learner
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Thanks for setting up the interview with Luca. He gave some really useful advice. (I particularly like the ideas of preparing a conversation to practise speaking with yourself and of reviewing what you say as soon as convenient.) I think it’s an excellent start to the series.
Thanks Mick!
Great podcast, what was the website or link to the site that he mentioned. I think it was called like cursier or something?
Also, how or what app do people use to allow them to record their conversations? I don’t think WhatsApp has the ability to record. Just curious how one might record their conversations. Thanks again, great thoughts!
It was Coursera – Learning how to learn. I’ve added a link to the resources section.
Regarding recording your conversation, there are lots of apps which enable this, many of which are already built into your phone. You could try SoundCloud for longer conversations, but if it’s just for 20 seconds or so Whatsapp allows you to record too.
Thanks for stopping by!
Great interview – thanks Rob and Luca, really useful tips and practical information. Looking forward to the next one already.
Thanks Simon! Check back next Monday 🙂
Hi Rob
Have I read there is a list of conversation phrases or fillers we can use when we are struggling to continue a conversation?
Hi Brenda, I can suggest this reading: https://spanishobsessed.com/spanish-fillers/
Thank you, Lis