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Circassian Language Activist & Accidental Polyglot Jonty Yamisha on How to Master a Language Through “Guided Immersion”
Jonty Yamisha is a language activist, an “accidental polyglot” in his own words, a “third-generation Circassian refugee,” and the founder of OptiLingo, an audio-based language app that uses “guided immersion” to help people reach fluency in foreign languages more quickly. We discuss the Circassian language and cultural history, how he’s raising his children bilingually, and how he “steals back” time for language learning amid his busy professional and family life.
TED Talk: Why I keep speaking up, even when people mock my accent
Many TED Talks make you think, but this one gave me so many FEELS! I absolutely love Safwat’s story and how he overcame fear and resistance to be himself, own his voice (Pakistani accent, stuttering, and all), and continue creating his unique flavor of animation.
FAQ: What is the Easiest Language to Learn? What is the Hardest?
One of the most common questions I get asked is, “What is the easiest language to learn? What is the hardest?” My answer is rarely what the individual expects, nor is it usually the neat, tidy, TV-friendly answer they hope for…