LangFest Lunch: James Corl
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Speaker: James Corl
James Corl is a language loving, polyglot teenager. Starting with Italian when he was 12, he has since gone on to learn French (B2), Spanish (B2), and Chinese (A2), in addition to his native English. James is a tireless advocate of greater understanding between the international language learning community and academia, believing that both have unique perspectives that can help all learners throughout the world. He became the first (and only) student to present at the New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers’ (NYSAFLT) Annual Conference in 2017, where he gave a presentation titled “Say Goodbye to Shy: A Student’s Perspective in the Classroom”, which outlined his independent language learning alongside his learning in the traditional classroom. He has also written articles for some of the most prestigious blogs in language learning, such as Fluent in 3 Months, I Will Teach You A Language, and more.
Talk description:
Have you ever thought about the science behind language learning? Have you ever seen a journal article, viewed by thousands of academics across the world? Have you ever met a professor behind a study that dives into the minds of monolinguals and polyglots alike? For too long, independent language learners and academics in the field of linguistics and language acquisition have misunderstood one another. So, whether you are a beginner in your foreign language studies or a seasoned polyglot, this interactive seminar is for you! This workshop will discuss several resources within the academic world that can aid independent learners, such as (but not limited to) academic journals, linguistic theory, and more! In addition, skills that are crucial to making the most of this wealth of information will be taught as well.