How does Mango Languages work? | Mango Methodologies

Did you know that every feature of the Mango app aligns with best practices from research in Second Language Acquisition and Learning Science? In this video, Kaitlyn Tagarelli (Linguist, PhD) breaks down how some of Mango’s main features work and why they help you learn.

Here’s some of the research we consulted and/or mentioned, and suggestions for further reading:
Cheng, Y. L. (2018). Unfamiliar accented English negatively affects EFL listening comprehension: It helps to be a more able accent mimic. Journal of Psycholinguistic Research, 47(4), 899–911.
Lee, S. K., & Huang, H. T. (2008). Visual input enhancement and grammar learning: A meta-analytic review. Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 30, 307–331.
Olson, D. (2014) Benefits of visual feedback on segmental production in the L2 classroom. Language Learning and Technology, 18, 173–192.
Spada, N., & Tomita, Y. (2010). Interactions between type of instruction and type of language feature: A meta-analysis. Language Learning, 60(2), 263–308.
Stone, C. (1983). A meta-analysis of advanced organizer studies. The Journal of Experimental Education, 51(4), 194-199.

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Kaitlyn Tagarelli (Ph.D., Georgetown University) is a linguist and the Head of Research at Mango Languages. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Georgetown University, specializing in how the mind and brain learn languages. Aside from geeking out about all things neuroscience and linguistics, she loves hanging out with her family at their Connecticut home, trying to convince them to speak French with her.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to Mango
0:42 Mango Homepage
2:13 Intuitive Language Construction
3:29 Colorful Words or Semantic Color Mapping
3:59 Pronunciation Tools
5:05 Reading & Listening
5:45 Long-term Review System
6:45 Conclusion

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