Language Researcher: "Do not focus so much on language learning." | Dr. Jeff McQuillan

Get the takeaways of this interview here: https://loistalagrand.com/ The best flashcards for learning languages: https://ankicoredecks.com/ Dr. McQuillan's work here: https://backseatlinguist.com/ Dr. McQuillan's ESL site: https://www.eslpod.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Dr. McQuillan 02:20 - Unconscious language acquisition 03:24 - Child vs. adult language learning 05:41 - Comprehensible input importance 07:50 - Defining comprehensible input 10:10 - Beginner-level comprehensible input 12:14 - Leveraging known language 14:23 - AI-generated language content 17:56 - Comprehensible and interesting material 21:18 - Consistency in language acquisition 24:54 - Technology and language learning 28:52 - Ideal language learning course 32:22 - Hours needed for fluency 36:58 - Visual aids in language learning 39:51 - AI-generated learning materials 45:03 - Format of the course 46:15 - Outro