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Ep123. The Silent Period: Embracing Natural Language Development
In this eye-opening episode of the Languages Pedagogy Podcast, we dive into one of the most misunderstood phases of language acquisition: the Silent Period. Often mistaken for a lack of progress or interest, this quiet phase is actually a powerful and necessary stage of natural language development—especially for young learners and beginners.
Join me as we explore the neuroscience, pedagogical theory, and emotional realities behind the silent period. Why do some learners go quiet when immersed in a new language? What’s really happening in their brains during that time? And most importantly…
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