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How to Learn a Language

How to Learn a Language

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How to Learn a Language

What if there was a secret ingredient for language learning success? For years, I searched for it. Was it motivation, talent or something else entirely? What I discovered changed my entire approach to language and language teaching. In this episode, I share what I found and how it might transform your approach to language learning.

Self-Determination Theory

Ryan, R. M. and Deci, E. L. (2000). Intrinsic and extrinsic motivations: Classic definitions and new directions, Contemporary Educational Psychology [online] 25:54-67. Available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1006/ceps.1999.1020


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