Listening Comprehension

1. Which method did Lucas from Brazil use to learn Russian?

• Attending language classes

• Having videocalls with Russian speakers on Skype

• Adding random Russian speakers on Skype

• Reading Russian books

Complete the statement: "If I asked a hundred different polyglots, I heard a hundred different (a)   to learning languages"

According to the speaker, what do all polyglots have in common?

What did the speaker do to learn Spanish effectively?

• Read traditional textbooks

• Watched her favourite sitcom “Friends”.
  

• Read "Harry Potter" in Spanish

• Took private lessons.

What are the two suggested strategies to practice a language when you are introverted?

What is the suggested approach for revising vocabulary for long-term retention?

• Repeating the same list daily

• Using spaced repetition methods
  
  

• Writing it down once

• Ignoring it after the first day

. According to the speaker, what is an effective way to integrate language learning into a busy schedule?

• Setting aside a whole day for learning

• Listening to podcasts

• Creating a system and planning small practice sessions

• Studying on weekends.

Why does the speaker talk about Benny and Lucas at the end of the talk?

What is the overall message the speaker wants to convey about language learning?

• Learning a language requires talent and intelligence

• You should only learn one language at a time

• To learn a language we should find personal and enjoyable methods

• Language learning occurs through a structured method.