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What does it mean to be a motivated language learner? In our latest video, Kaitlyn Tagarelli (Linguist, PhD) discusses the role of motivation in second language learning, and the different ways people motivate themselves during their language learning journeys. If you want to learn more about the scientific research consulted for this video, and how Mango guides learners, take a look at our blog post that accompanies this episode:
blog.mangolanguages.com/what-motivates-you-to-learn-a-second-language
Check out the other Mango content mentioned in this episode here:
How to Set Good Language Learning Goals: youtu.be/HmA1jeNG1q4
How to Add Family Members to Mango Languages: youtu.be/oPjeCix2qFE
If you liked this video, please let us know by hitting that like button, and join the Mango Languages fam by subscribing to our channel! We also invite you to check out our website at: mangolanguages.com and follow us on social media @MangoLanguages. And remember – language is an adventure. Enjoy the ride!
Wondering what languages were used in today’s video?
English | Recording language
Iraqi Arabic | أهلا (AHlen) and مع السلامة (MA'a AsaLAMA) mean “Hello” and “Goodbye”
Danish | Hej (Hai) and Farvel (fahVEL) mean “Hi” and “Goodbye”
Interested in learning Iraqi Arabic, Danish, or one of the other 70+ languages that the Mango app offers? Click here to start learning! mangolanguages.com/app
Want to know more about the scientific research underlying this episode? Here’s some of the research we consulted and/or mentioned:
Al-Hoorie, A. H. (2018). The L2 motivational self system: A meta-analysis. Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 8(4), 721–754.
Alrabai, F. (2016). The effects of teachers’ in-class motivational intervention on learners’ EFL achievement. Applied Linguistics, 37(3), 307–333.
Masgoret, A. M., & Gardner, R. C. (2003). Attitudes, motivation, and second language learning: A meta-analysis of studies conducted by Gardner and associates. Language Learning, 53(1), 123–163.
Dornyei, Z. & Shoaib, A. (2005). Affect in lifelong learning: Exploring L2 motivation as a dynamic process. In D. Nunan & P. Benson (Eds.), Learners’ stories: Difference and diversity in language learning. (pp. 22-41). Cambridge University Press.
Kaitlyn Tagarelli (Ph.D., Georgetown University) is a linguist and the Head of Research at Mango Languages. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Georgetown University, specializing in how the mind and brain learn languages. Aside from geeking out about all things neuroscience and linguistics, she loves hanging out with her family at their Connecticut home, trying to convince them to speak French with her.
George Smith (Ph.D., University of Hawai‛i at Mānoa) is a Linguistics Content Writer at Mango Languages. He holds a Ph.D. in Second Language Studies from the University of Hawai‛i at Mānoa, and conducts research on second language listening, speaking, and vocabulary learning. He is a lifelong teacher and learner who enjoys gabbing about language with his family and friends.
#languageteaching #languageEd #worldlanguageEd #languagelearning
What does it mean to be a motivated language learner? In our latest video, Kaitlyn Tagarelli (Linguist, PhD) discusses the role of motivation in second language learning, and the different ways people motivate themselves during their language learning journeys. If you want to learn more about the scientific research consulted for this video, and how Mango guides learners, take a look at our blog post that accompanies this episode:
blog.mangolanguages.com/what-motivates-you-to-learn-a-second-language
Check out the other Mango content mentioned in this episode here:
How to Set Good Language Learning Goals: youtu.be/HmA1jeNG1q4
How to Add Family Members to Mango Languages: youtu.be/oPjeCix2qFE
If you liked this video, please let us know by hitting that like button, and join the Mango Languages fam by subscribing to our channel! We also invite you to check out our website at: mangolanguages.com and follow us on social media @MangoLanguages. And remember – language is an adventure. Enjoy the ride!
Wondering what languages were used in today’s video?
English | Recording language
Iraqi Arabic | أهلا (AHlen) and مع السلامة (MA'a AsaLAMA) mean “Hello” and “Goodbye”
Danish | Hej (Hai) and Farvel (fahVEL) mean “Hi” and “Goodbye”
Interested in learning Iraqi Arabic, Danish, or one of the other 70+ languages that the Mango app offers? Click here to start learning! mangolanguages.com/app
Want to know more about the scientific research underlying this episode? Here’s some of the research we consulted and/or mentioned:
Al-Hoorie, A. H. (2018). The L2 motivational self system: A meta-analysis. Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 8(4), 721–754.
Alrabai, F. (2016). The effects of teachers’ in-class motivational intervention on learners’ EFL achievement. Applied Linguistics, 37(3), 307–333.
Masgoret, A. M., & Gardner, R. C. (2003). Attitudes, motivation, and second language learning: A meta-analysis of studies conducted by Gardner and associates. Language Learning, 53(1), 123–163.
Dornyei, Z. & Shoaib, A. (2005). Affect in lifelong learning: Exploring L2 motivation as a dynamic process. In D. Nunan & P. Benson (Eds.), Learners’ stories: Difference and diversity in language learning. (pp. 22-41). Cambridge University Press.
Kaitlyn Tagarelli (Ph.D., Georgetown University) is a linguist and the Head of Research at Mango Languages. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Georgetown University, specializing in how the mind and brain learn languages. Aside from geeking out about all things neuroscience and linguistics, she loves hanging out with her family at their Connecticut home, trying to convince them to speak French with her.
George Smith (Ph.D., University of Hawai‛i at Mānoa) is a Linguistics Content Writer at Mango Languages. He holds a Ph.D. in Second Language Studies from the University of Hawai‛i at Mānoa, and conducts research on second language listening, speaking, and vocabulary learning. He is a lifelong teacher and learner who enjoys gabbing about language with his family and friends.
#languageteaching #languageEd #worldlanguageEd #languagelearning
