Chapter
Tips for Effecively Learning a New Language
1:20:45 - 1:29:22 (08:36)
The key to effectively learning a new language is to listen to movies in the target language, however, limiting your sessions to 20-30 minutes a day, at least five days a week, has shown to be the most successful strategy based on available data.
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Acquisition prices consist of an upfront payment and a stay bonus given over time to prevent key members from leaving, and the percentage of the total payout is subject to negotiation.
1:20:45 - 1:23:10 (02:25)
Summary
Acquisition prices consist of an upfront payment and a stay bonus given over time to prevent key members from leaving, and the percentage of the total payout is subject to negotiation.
ChapterTips for Effecively Learning a New Language
Episode#135: Luis Von Ahn on Learning Languages, Building Companies, and Changing the World
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This transcript features a discussion about working on developing Duolingo by a Ph.D. student at the time, Severin Hacker and interviewing him about the early stages of the project.
1:23:10 - 1:24:48 (01:37)
Summary
This transcript features a discussion about working on developing Duolingo by a Ph.D. student at the time, Severin Hacker and interviewing him about the early stages of the project.
ChapterTips for Effecively Learning a New Language
Episode#135: Luis Von Ahn on Learning Languages, Building Companies, and Changing the World
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Language learning through watching movies in the target language is effective, but short daily practice is the most successful method according to data.
1:24:48 - 1:29:22 (04:33)
Summary
Language learning through watching movies in the target language is effective, but short daily practice is the most successful method according to data. Some learners also use flashcards as a tool, either through digital apps or physical cards.