Episode Summary

Using Duolingo to learn Spanish? Busuu for French? There’s a little potential side-effect of language learning apps – they can unintentionally undermine your confidence by taking away your decision-making power. In this video, I’m discussing the pros and cons of app streaks, the importance of trusting your own language learning choices, and how to regain control by making intentional decisions.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and question of control in language learning
01:00 How apps and streaks affect trust in decision-making
03:00 Outsourcing confidence beyond apps to teachers and methods
04:00 Building confidence through decision-making, not correctness

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