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Summary:
In this conversation, Dustin Crowther, an expert in language acquisition, discusses various aspects of language learning, focusing on pronunciation, intelligibility, and the role of technology in enhancing language skills. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the nuances of sounding like a native speaker and the distinction between intelligibility and comprehensibility. The conversation also explores tailored approaches to pronunciation training and the impact of technology on language learning. In this conversation, Dustin Crowther discusses the importance of perceptual training in language learning, emphasizing the need for substantial exposure to phonetic contrasts. He explains the gradual process from perception to production, highlighting that immediate results are not typical. The discussion also covers the significance of intelligibility over native-like speech, the definition of fluency, and techniques to enhance fluency through repetition and formulaic sequences. Crowther stresses the role of feedback and practice in achieving language learning goals, advocating for a structured approach to pronunciation and fluency development.
Chapters:
00:00 Interview introduction
01:17 Sponsor: LingoPie
02:42 Who is Dr. Dustin Crowther?
03:59 Is it possible to sound like a native speaker?
07:40 The difference between comprehensibility and intelligibility
09:40 How can one become more comprehensible?
13:14 The most common pronunciation issues
19:30 Do you need to perceive before being able to pronounce?
22:21 How can you improve your perception of sounds?
26:25 How can you improve your production of sounds?
32:34 People who never improve their pronunciation
36:26 Defining "fluency"
41:20 Cognitive fitness and fluency
43:20 Tasks for speaking fluency