The Cult of Learning 7: Visualizing Yourself in English



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/CULT/K^LT/A fashionable belief, idea, or attitude that influences people’s lives/The cult of learning encourages people to find and pursue what they are passionate about/

*”The Cult of Learning” are episodes for learners of languages. These episodes will discuss tools and strategies for learning and provide opportunities for effective listening practice. These episodes are also part of the Learn YOUR English Learner Membership Community.

Mike and Leo discuss "visualization" and how it can help you become a better language learner. Visualization or "mental imagery" is  is commonly used by many top performers, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Michael Phelps, and athletes when preparing themselves for a competition, a race, or a match.

How does this apply to learning a language? Mike and Leo talk about:

  • how important the mind is in language performance

  • famous athletes who use this technique 

  • how we visualize all the time even if we don't do it on purpose

  • why it's important to have realistic goals in your language learning

  • strategies you can use to visualize your "future L2 self"

Thank you for listening! If you have a comment or question about today's show, we'd love to hear from you: info@learnyourenglish.com 



Andrew Woodbury

Communications and PD Director, Learn YOUR English. Enjoying books, coffee, and travel (mostly) since ‘87. 

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