TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - How would the way Matt studies Japanese changed if he lived in Japan?
3:35 - When learning a language entirely through listening, how would one approach learning vocab?
6:37 - Is it a good idea to take monolingual definitions, translate them into your NL with DeepL, and use that in place or regular bilingual definitions?
13:15 - Could NL subtitles actually be a useful way to provide your brain with additional context while immersing?
18:53 - Is it possible to develop bad habits while taking a listening-only approach?
21:51 - What is Matt's current opinion of RTK?
27:49 - Should I worry about not subconsciously translating things into English in the early stages of learning?
29:29 - Does kanji fluency in Japanese carry over to Chinese?
30:25 - How should I approach learning Japanese grammar IN Japanese?
40:02 - Is it a good idea to pause and rewind when you don't understand something while immersing?
41:26 - I'm going to study abroad in Japan for a year; how can I avoid making bad habits while I'm there?
43:22 - Is the technique of "laddering" actually helpful when learning a 3rd language?
49:21 - When should you start focusing on watching content instead of reading?
50:16 - Do you think music has the potential to be a super effective language learning tool?
53:14 - If you natively speak a tonal/pitch accent language, how much of an advantage will you have when learning Japanese?
Japanese grammar website: https://www.kokugobunpou.com/
ゆる言語学ラジオ: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmpkIzF3xFzhPez7gXOyhVg