How to Master Multiple Languages (한글 자막) SNU Researcher & Polyglot Fluency Secrets | Evolve Podcast

🗣️🌐 Da Eun Lee, researcher at Seoul National University and National University of Singapore reveals her inspiring story of mastering Mandarin, English and Korean! In this informative interview, Da Eun shares how she became multilingual through unconventional methods, from watching Chinese historical dramas to immersing herself in Taiwanese culture. Learn her tips for mastering pronunciation, embracing immersion, and overcoming the fear of speaking. If you're passionate about language learning or seeking inspiration, this is a must-watch!

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro
0:33 Curiosity through TV dramas
1:43 Speaking through imitation
2:02 Studying in Korean school
3:08 Motivation to study
3:23 Repetitive imitation
3:42 Etymology and comparing grammatical structures
4:41 Comparing European/Asian sentence structures
5:32 Personal pronouns across languages
6:06 Living in Taiwan as an exchange student
7:14 Language exchange with locals and immersion
7:49 Taiwanese "cute" accent
8:41 Learning Chinese at university in Taiwan
9:28 Overcoming nerves of leaving home
10:02 Advice to former self
10:21 Importance of immersion
11:55 Gaining confidence in English
12:59 Understanding British English
13:28 Passive learning through podcasts
14:53 British vs American English in Korea
15:30 Learning through YouTube
16:34 Struggles with understanding different accents
17:21 Assimilating with Thai
18:01 Outro

Da Eun's IG: @daeunomad

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