In this episode, we talk to US memory champion Nelson Dellis about learning a heritage language, teaching his kids new languages, and memory hacks used by the champions.

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Some of the topics brought up during the interview are:

Going from memory champion to language learner
Learning Flemish to get closer to his family
Memory champion techniques to learning languages
Using images to remember words
Breaking down words for easier recall
Enhancing your memory in a short space of time
The power of speaking and language exposure
Multigenerational learning: learning with his mom and teaching his son
Fixing fossilized errors
Using Drops to learn words when starting a language
Balancing revision vs learning

Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

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#31 Nelson Dellis on Building Memory Superpowers

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#31 Nelson Dellis on Building Memory Superpowers