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Intermediate Plateau

Intermediate language learners often face a plateau where progress seems slow and resources are scarce. Jordan Harbinger highlights this issue, noting the abundance of beginner materials and the scarcity of intermediate resources. He suggests that lessons should start with small talk and gradually progress to more complex reading materials like young adult novels and comics 1.

You should be conversing as much as possible with your teacher and then you can do a reading later.

--- Jordan Harbinger

Harbinger also recommends filling in English words during conversations and having teachers provide the Spanish equivalents, which helps reinforce vocabulary over time.

   

Effective Techniques

Effective techniques are crucial for overcoming language learning hurdles. Jordan Harbinger advocates for the use of flashcards, particularly those employing spaced repetition systems (SRS) like Anki, to enhance vocabulary retention 2. He emphasizes the importance of consistent practice, recommending even short daily sessions to build a robust vocabulary.

You don't need a lot of tricks and tips with languages. You just need SRS flashcards, someone to talk to that can correct you when you're wrong, and something to read.

--- Jordan Harbinger

Additionally, Harbinger suggests using children's books and other simple reading materials to gradually increase reading difficulty and support conversational skills.