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Why Language Classes Don’t Work: How to Cut Classes and Double Your Learning Rate – Timothy Ferris

Timothy Ferris, former content developer at Berlitz, author of the ‘The 4-Hour Work Week’ and self confessed language-addict, became fluent in German in just 10 weeks. He has achieved written and spoken fluency in 6 languages. In the bonus material that comes with this book he explains why language classes don’t work.

In brief:

  • Teachers are viewed as saviors when materials are actually the determining factor.
  • Classes move as slowly as the slowest student.
  • Conversation can be learned but not taught.
  • Teachers are often prescriptive instead of descriptive.
  • To learn a language effectively: Make as many mistakes as possible in uncontrolled environments.

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