How to Love Learning Languages - Open Lecture Series @ Edinburgh University

How to Love Learning Languages - Open Lecture Series @ Edinburgh University. Lecture by Dr Thomas Bak. FREE. 4th Dec, 18:00-19:15.

Remember to reserve your free spot on the website!

Who is this for?

• People who are actively learning a new language or is interested in doing so.

Who is organising this event

• The Centre for Open Learning at the University of Edinburgh.

Who is delivering this lecture?

• Dr Thomas Bak of Edinburgh University (unaffiliated with this Meetup group).

Where is this event?

• Godfrey Thomson Hall, Thomson's Land, The University of Edinburgh Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8FF.

Is this event free?

• Yes - Please reserve you spot via the Eventbrite website.
• https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-lecture-series-how-to-love-learning-languages-tickets-726682566117?aff=oddtdtcreator

From the website:

Dr Thomas Bak, University of Edinburgh, School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences
Monday 4 December 2023 (18:00-19:15)| Free | Venue: Godfrey Thompson Hall

What’s the point of learning languages in the age of automatic translation? Doesn’t everybody speak English anyway? And, if we really have to learn a language, what’s the best method, leading quickly to perfect mastery, with as little effort as possible?
Drawing on Thomas' experience as a cognitive neurologist, as well as an avid language learner, this lecture will question the implicit assumptions made about language learning. Are languages really just about communication? Is learning them always a burden? Should we make everything as easy as possible or can effort be a good thing? And can you fall in love with a grammar?!