Language Expert: Scientific Methods For Learning Languages | Dr. Joe Barcroft

Science-based flashcard packages: https://ankicoredecks.com/ Get the takeaways from this interview: https://loistalagrand.com/ Chapters: 00:00 - Importance of vocabulary in language learning 00:43 - Who is Dr. Joe Barcroft? 03:38 - Importance of vocabulary in language acquisition 07:53 - Learning words in isolation and in context 10:49 - Defining incidental vs intentional vocabulary learning 12:51 - Limit knowledge without input 13:27 - Anki Core Decks for learning vocabulary 14:46 - First language vocabulary study advantages and disadvantages 17:15 - Learning word forms with pictures and sentences 18:03 - Discussing intentional vocabulary and grammar study 20:18 - Using mnemonics in language learning (the keyword method) 22:54 - Keyword method benefits and drawbacks 25:49 - Offering mnemonics in flashcard packages 26:37 - Disadvantages of the keyword method 27:41 - Goal-based vocabulary development 28:27 - Linguistic development in English and L2 34:24 - Splits in word forms between English and Spanish 35:42 - Vocabulary nuances 40:41 - Increasing number of talkers increases learning 45:30 - Manipulating input, increasing repetition 45:48 - Linguistic language teaching positive and negative effects 49:33 - Negative effects of writing target words and sentences 52:07 - Increasing vocabulary learning with multiple talkers 54:21 - Acoustic variability to improve learning 57:44 - Retrieval benefits in vocabulary learning 58:44 - Interesting summary of principles for language learning software 59:01 - Learning Japanese with innovative tools 01:01:36 - Isolated lexical items advantages