E230
Ep230. ft. Victoria Radomiljac - Think in English? AI? Daily Habits? The Truth About Breaking the Intermediate Plateau (Part 2)
From Languages Pedagogy Podcast · Hosted by Mike Llerena
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In this episode of Languages Pedagogy Podcast: What if fluency isn't about studying more—but about studying differently? Most language learners never escape the intermediate plateau because they're searching for shortcuts instead of changing how they interact with the language. In Part 2 of this fascinating conversation, Mike welcomes back Victoria Radomiljac to explore what truly separates learners who remain stuck from those who finally achieve confident communication.
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What if fluency isn't about studying more—but about studying differently? Most language learners never escape the intermediate plateau because they're searching for shortcuts instead of changing how they interact with the language. In Part 2 of this fascinating conversation, Mike welcomes back Victoria Radomiljac to explore what truly separates learners who remain stuck from those who finally achieve confident communication. Together, they challenge some of the biggest myths in language learning. Should you really "think in English"? Can artificial intelligence actually make you fluent? Why do so many learners consume hours of Netflix, podcasts, and YouTube videos but still struggle to express themselves? Victoria shares practical classroom strategies developed through years of experience, showing why exploration, reflection, meaningful repetition, and daily habits consistently outperform passive exposure. Inside this episode you'll discover: • Why AI should support—not replace—your thinking • How to use movies, podcasts, and TV series as active learning tools • The myth of "thinking in English" • Why communication matters far more than sounding native • How teachers can develop...