Nicolas Luna: How to Learn and Master a Language | Episode 86

In this episode, our guest is Nicolas Luna, a language and communication coach. We dive into the secrets of learning and mastering any language, regardless of whether you're a beginner or at an upper-intermediate level.Key Topics Covered: Overcoming barriers: Uncover and overcome your fears, increase your confidence, abandon your ego, and let go of limiting identities and habits.Stealthy Techniques: Play, stories, music, games, improv, journaling, mindfulness, social media, mentors, and more.Personal Growth: Embrace discomfort, work hard, identify and pursue your goals, tap into your needs, do what you love, follow your gut instincts, enter flow, and keep the process fun.Teaching Tips: Learn strategies to make language learning more enjoyable and effective for both teachers and students, regardless of class size or age.RESOURCESBOOKS- Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy- The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienCHARACTERS- Chewbacca- Obi-Wan Kenobi- YodaMOVIES- TransformersPEOPLE- Benjamin Lee Whorf- Daniele Scuteri- Edward Sapir- Michael Bungay Stanier- Noam ChomskyPLACES- Chiang Mai- Museum of Insects and Natural Wonders- UC BerkeleyVOCABULARY- Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)- Education Abroad Program (EAP)- flow- mentalese- oxytocin - Pareto principle (80/20 rule)- Prussian education system - Quechua- Sapir-Wharf hypothesis- Seven Factors of Awakening**Connect or Learn More**website: nicolaslunafleck.comInstagram: @nicolaslunafleckitalki: italki.com/en/teacher/4815496LinkedIn: /nicolas-luna-a0bb5820podcast: The Language Journey