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Introverted Italian Learner Finally Reaches “The Shift”

March 15, 2017 By User Test 3 Comments

This is the latest update in a language learning case study. Introvert Michael Gaeta is using the Mimic Method to learn Italian by Ear. In this episode, Idahosa checks in on Mike and his progress learning Italian with The Mimic Method. Mike now feels comfortable with spontaneous conversation in Italian and has recorded some of his most recent moments with his Italian tutor.

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full episode list

  • Ep. 0 | Introducing Mike
    https://www.mimicmethod.com/learn-italian-mission/
  • Ep. 1 | Week 1 – Singing Practice
    https://www.mimicmethod.com/italian-progress-day-7/
  • Ep. 2 | Week 2 – Faking Accent
    https://www.mimicmethod.com/italian-in-2-months-day-14
  • Ep. 3 | Week 3 – Chatting w/ Strangers
    https://www.mimicmethod.com/italian-in-2-months-day-21
  • Ep. 4 | Week 4 – Script Building
    https://www.mimicmethod.com/italian-in-2-months-day-28/
  • Ep. 5 | Week 5 – Blending w/ Locals
    https://www.mimicmethod.com/italian-in-2-months-day-35/
  • Ep. 6 | Week 6 – Immersing in Italy
    https://www.mimicmethod.com/italian-in-2-months-day-40/
  • Ep. 7 | Week 7 – Hacking Shyness
    https://www.mimicmethod.com/italian-in-2-months-day-49
  • Ep. 8 | Holiday Update
    https://www.mimicmethod.com/italian-in-2-months-january-update/
  • Ep. 9 | Spontaneous Conversation
    https://www.mimicmethod.com/italian-case-study-final-update/

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  • 2:50 – Recap of The Shift
  • 3:48 – 4 Stages of language learning
  • 4:40 – Stage 1 – Hearing
  • 5:50 – Stage 2 – Pronunciation
  • 7:15 – Stage 3 – Understanding
  • 9:00 – Stage 4 – Expression
  • 9:27 – Latest Conversation Examples (captions)

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  1. Levi Flint says

    March 21, 2017 at 1:19 pm

    Michael, very impressive, man. I’ve been following your progress from the beginning. I am a firm believer in the Pronunciation –> Pimsleur structure —> Dive in Language w/ Scripts approach. Bravo!

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  2. Linda Wood says

    March 22, 2017 at 12:56 am

    I am also an introvert and have followed your progress with interest. I’m leaving Sydney for Rio in 4 weeks and am feeling quite nervous but you give me a little hope! Thanks.

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  3. Ronald says

    March 22, 2017 at 4:58 pm

    Loved the case study but waiting for the course italian!!! Is there a date yet?

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