In this episode of the StoryLearning podcast I chat to my good friend and fellow language enthusiast John Fotheringham, creator of Anywhere Immersion.
John has been blogging and podcasting about language learning since 2009 and his podcast (formerly the Language Mastery Podcast) was the first one I ever went on!
Now he's returning the favour by coming on this refreshed video version of my podcast to talk about language immersion, how he's using AI to learn languages and more.
John Fotheringham is a linguist, teacher, and author of Master Japanese and Master Mandarin.
Want to learn a language without moving abroad? His Anywhere Immersion Method (A.I.M.) teaches you how to create a full language immersion environment right where you live. From beginner basics to advanced fluency, he provides the roadmap you need to master a new language right at home.
Download his free Quickstart Immersion Guide at AnywhereImmersion.com to learn how to immerse yourself in any language, anywhere, anytime.
00:00 Introduction and welcome 01:53 John Fotheringham's background and journey 02:48 The concept of Anywhere Immersion 09:40 Choosing the right language resources 14:38 Balancing immersion and deliberate practice 18:59 Starting a new language vs. advanced learning 20:17 The importance of deliberate language learning 21:20 The role of textbooks 22:48 Choosing the right teacher or tutor 24:36 AI in language learning 25:33 Practical applications of AI 29:09 Advanced AI tools and their benefits 32:14 The future of AI in language learning 37:00 Conclusion and final thoughts
