#69 Sara Maria Hasbun on the Psychology of Language Learning

Sara Maria Hasbun, founder of Meridian Linguistics, shares about psycholinguistics, working in the language industry, and “extreme” language learning. Featured ResourcesMeridian LanguagesGlossika Mentioned in this EpisodeMeridian LanguagesGlossikaTempo App on iOSTempo App on AndroidSara’s WebsiteSara on InstagramSara on Twitter Episode Overview Some of the topics brought up during the interview are:Choosing which language to learnLearning languages in diverse language familiesStudying psycholinguisticsDialect and accent in sign languagesLiving in different countries and learning the languagesDifferences between a polyglot and a linguistLearning a language with few resourcesWhy fluency doesn’t need to be the end goal for learning a languageDeciding when to learn a new language and when to focus on past languagesTechnology and languageBalancing entrepreneurship in languages with language learningUsing accountability systems for motivationRote learning and its benefitsCombatting the boring aspects of language learning with tricks and bribesLessons from living abroad“Extreme” language learning Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy Join Our Patreon Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.