How to learn any language in six months | Chris Lonsdale | TEDxLingnanUniversity

Chris Lonsdale discusses his lifelong question of how to speed up learning, particularly language learning. He debunks myths about talent and immersion, asserting that anyone can become fluent in a new language within six months by applying five key principles: focusing on relevant content, using the language as a tool from day one, understanding the message to acquire the language unconsciously, physiological training, and maintaining a positive psychophysiological state. He outlines seven actions to achieve this, including extensive listening, prioritizing meaning over words, mixing and matching language elements, concentrating on core vocabulary, finding a supportive "language parent," mimicking native speakers' facial movements, and directly connecting new sounds to internal representations.