Episode Summary

Ever wondered why you always make the same mistakes? The answer could be fossilisation. This episode explores fossilization in language learning, a phenomenon where certain language mistakes become fixed and difficult to correct over time. You’ll learn how fossilization occurs, especially during the interlanguage stage. Plus, I’ll share practical strategies to avoid or overcome fossilization.

Timestamps

00:00 🎙️ Intro
00:01:00 What is fossilization?
00:05:00 Factors influencing fossilization
00:07:00 How to avoid fossilization
00:08:00 Self-review techniques

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