Learning by Eye vs. Learning by Ear: Which is better?

In almost every language-learning program out there, you start by learning to read and write.

Then, you learn new vocabulary by focusing on visual symbols like letters or characters.

This is the traditional “learn-by-eye approach.”

But our program doesn’t start with reading and writing. Instead, we start with hearing and pronunciation.

With this approach, you learn new vocabulary by focusing on sounds (not on symbols).

We call this “Learning by Ear.”

Check out this video where I discuss the difference between the two approaches and how “Learning by Ear” helps you learn faster, understand more, and speak with a better accent.

Video Chapters: 

1:22 – The Streetlight Effect

3:33 – Define “Learn by Eye” vs. “Learn by Ear”

9:54 – The Traditional “Learn by Eye” Approach

16:36 – The “Learn by Ear” Approach

18:54 – How to Train Accent Before Spelling

21:47 – How to Learn Sounds of Speech

27:35 – The Path to Knowing

 

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