#053- Repetition as a means to learn foreign languages.

#053- In this episode Gabi talks about the importance of repetition in language learning.

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Welcome to the language society where it's all about the fascinating world of language let's rock. 

Hi everyone and welcome back to learning languages in society with gaby today's episode will be about repetition as a tool to learn foreign languages.  So let's talk about repetition in language learning one of the most misunderstood  ideas in language learning is the role of repetition less be honest when you hear repetition do you imagine endlessly drilling words until your brain feels like mush. 

A lot of Educators do they assume it's just about pairing a stimulus like a word without response like memorizing its meaning or grammatical structure pero here's the thing there's way more to than that  some teachers are that repetition is Handy because so much of everyday language rely set phrases on formula like expressions think about it how are you.

Wheres the bathroom this predictable exchanges seem to support the idea that repetition is just about  repeating fix traces but this view misses a critical point it that language is t thing and pas  without doing any active mental work here's where things get interesting a Fresh approach called you semiotics. 

Idea on its head u semiotics  a feel introduced by Marsha danesi in Twenty ten connect semiotics the study of Science and symbols with learning theories. Instead of treating learning as the transfer of and changing facts it reframes it as the interpretations of Science in this view learners  don't just just absorb information they actively construct meaning by engaging with their experiences context the world around them  this approach is groundbreaking because it shifts the focus of education it's not about. 

Ing vocabulary list instead it's about understanding the process of learning.  And here's the kicker it's not just about raw brain power or how much you can CRA into your Memory learning in this framework also involves intuition creativity and insights en other words repetition is in a dual drill.

Part of a dynamic engaging process that's  as much about interpretation as it is about practice if it sounds intriguing stick around this episode will open your eyes to have repetition  when don't right can transform  how you learn a language you won want mrs.  U semiotics offers a Fresh Perspective on language education moving away from traditional linguistics which  is words and structures as having fixed meanings instead of views words as  signs whose meanings are interpreted through  interactions with teachers  classmates teaching Materials.

And the environment unlike conventional approaches world learners progress step by step through vocabulary and grammar u semiotics recognizes that learners immediately confront a new Science system the don just learn right o wrong Answers. They adapt to a new way of make meaning transitioning from their prior metric system to a new one  this process of adaptation is ambiguous and uncertain  logical reasoning alone is an enough for learners to fully grasp the new system they must gradually  fine tu their understanding of the new languages meanings and structures through ongoing interpretation.

Traditional linguistic models often assume me fixed a relationship between the form of a word and its meaning that is why some teachers believe that repeating linguistic forms only reforce is the same meanings.  De ese día. Emphas that  interconnected and situated on a continuum of meaning it repetition of a word o structure can c it meaning in a new context  historically repetition has been Associated with behaviorism  a theory rooted in the work of  love  bf Skinner and John Watson. 

Behaviorism views repetition as a way to form habits through stimulus and response early language instruction methods  like the audio lingual approach reli heavily in repetition requiring learners to repeatedly produce correct forms in language labs  the assumption was that learners would eventually internalize these forums and use them spontaneously. 

Behaviorism is grounded in the idea phenomena including language learning are based on observable behaviors  it treats repetition as a tool for creating  predictable and similar outcomes en contras Modern semiotics as developed by Charles Pearce. That the world is Filled with signs and the repetition of signs  fosters Growth and meaning through interpretation  this semiotic Perspective sees repetition not a simple reinforcement but as a way to deepen understanding and create new meanings. 

With the late nineteen fifties behaviorism Faced significant challenges especially after nam chomsky introduced his theory of universal grammar  chomsky argu  with an in disposition for language fundamentally opposing the behaviorist model this le to rise of.  Cogni which emphasizes mental processes like thinking and attention as the basis for learning while universal grammar specifically  addresses first language acquisition  the shift away from behaviorism also  influenced second language education  repetition 11 central to language learning lost its prominence under this new framework  both Behavior cog.

Cogni broad valuable insights to language education however they share common limitation are rooted in car dualism which separates mental states from Physical behaviors semiotics on the other hand integrates these elements treating Behavior and thought interconnected processes recognizing something as a sign inher involves using it blending action with interpretation. 

Educational strategist like repetition are often tie to theories that inspire them when a theory Falls out favor it Associated methods are also dismissed regardless of their practical value this is exactly what happened with repetition in language education. Most s to distinguish between different types of repetition for example while linguistic  refers to morphological repetition linguistic repetition encompasses broader uses including synex and discourse.

U semiotic  however redfins repetition as a tool for Growth and Transformation  if use learning as a process of interpreting and acting on Science from this Perspective repetition is not a rigid strategy pre dynamic way to Foster meaning making and exploration.  The twentie  Russian neurophysiologist nichola Bernstein introduced the concept of repetition without repetition to describe motor learning  he observed that no Physical movement is ever identical because the body position changes slightly with each action this means learning isn't about.

Perfect replication continues refinement through practice the same principle applies to language each time we repeat a word or phrase we're not simple reinforcing its meaning we're expanding our understanding of it in new context  for example. When a  repeated they refine their concept of what a cat is and isn't similarly second language learners use repetition to build their understanding of meanings sounds and grammatic structures. 

Repetition in first language acquisition so research highlights a role of repetition in learning a first language parents often repeat phrases to their children but repetition starts even earlier with parents using repetitive speech patterns with proverbial. Prove infants this repetition is unl to copying words it also includes sin tactical and prosodic patterns por ejemplo, parents often use simple sentence structures like words daddy  o hears  the kitty.

Learn these patterns through repetition which helps them  construct their own responses and interactions  although repetition has falling outta favor informal education many language learners still use it in self study observational status also reveal that teachers brutally use repetition. Even if they don't consciously recognize it repetition occurs at multiple levels from phonetics and pronunciation to syntax and discourse for example  teachers use activities like matching Tasks storytelling and games that incorporate repetition to rainforest learning.

Repetition  connect words to broader networks of meaning it's not just about memorization it's about creating new links between concepts  and expanding understanding over time. Traditionally it's assumed that concepts develop in a hierarchical tree like structure branching out from specific items to general categories this model suggests that Growth is linear and addit however  challenges this view and introduces the idea of re Growth. 

Grows in multiple directions with single route or point of  origin  its progression is non linear multidirectional and no in this model new concepts. Oranges hybrids of preexisting fors instead they your rise through multiplicity  process for new structures emerge independently of previous unites this new structures d.

Degree and Perspective  en mainstream linguistics language forums  are often treated as p.  Can connected addit through syntex in a structured tree like fashion  u semiotics often.  Offer a d. Per  rela. Other Science not through  this relationship driven Growth is inherently  as it depends on the connections between words than the words themselves. 

As Science interact with each other through likeness a concept type to abductive reasoning linguistic repetition and red help learners  speculate about the meanings and functions of words in grammar repetition doesn't just reinforce understanding  it creates connections to new ideas and structures por ejemplo, an English learner might discover that words like. 

And commence share similar meanings at the same time they'll notice that the verb take can have vastly different meanings depending on its context such as to choose to eat to write down or to accept this process of expansion doesn't really.  Rely solely on deductive or inductive reasoning  instead it involves forming hypothesis a reasoning process called abduction new language learners face uncertainties  wordings cro functions and  pronunciation the más re on educated guesses and tolerate ambi withy.

A quality of link to successful language learning repetition plays a crucial role in this process helping learners move from map abstract understanding to practical use  it repeated word or structure connects to prior knowledge and generates new meanings through interpretation this dynamic process  without formal  by recognizing patterns through repeated exposure.

As Baton and Baton observed grammars in just about defining non suburbs but about understanding relationships between different parts of it sentence repetition fosters this relational understanding helping learners grap how words connect in meaningful ways  repetition creates opportunities for reinterpretation.

A process called transduction transduction allows a single sign to carry different meanings  depending on the context while multiple signs can converge to form a single meaning for example English teachers in indonesia have been shown to use multiple modalities such as written verbal and gest forms. 

To teach concept  lining meanwhile students interpret different gestures like being hand day marker as prompts for specific actions for second language learners repetition often involves mimicking native speakers a process described as.  Imagine a native speaker might express something that attempt replicated however attempt is Unique because repetition occurs in different contextes creating subtle differences in meaning and expressions repetition therefore generates variety rather than sameness allowing learners to Intuit grasp new meanings and concepts. 

Another overlooked aspect of repetition is its emotional and effective dimension mainstream learning theories particularly cog cogni  treat repetition as a mechanical process  like programing a computer emotions are often considered secondary or motivational 

a.  Involving per concepts Effects repetition transforms habits into new experiences y process  called becoming when we learn we don't just acquire knowledge we change emotionally un  intellectually like traditional linguistics. Which priors prescriptive grammar del emphasized the creative potential of everyday speech repetition isn't redundancy it's a tool for shaping emotional responses  and influencing in audience for example repetition in poetry music or storytelling creates rhythm and Harmony making language more memorable and impactful. 

Cultural practices frequently use repetition for its aesthetic and emotional Effects lbi  nursery rimes chance and hi  rely on repetitive patterns to convey tradition and meaning y native american narratives linguistic repetition is so prominent that et  often as.  In education repetition effective quality helps make language learning immediate and relevant for example language teachers often use clapping syllable breakdowns or songs to teach words and structures even spontaneous classroom Conversations involve repetition as teachers use synonyms similar sounding words and  to. 

So repetition in this context isn't just about logic it appeals to the Census making language learning more engaging and connected to real life experiences  u semiotics  departs from traditional theories that separate the Physical and mental aspects of learning instead it emphasizes the process of theis  where meaning is created through relationships between signs.

Repetition prompts new interpretations and connections every time assign is used for example when a teacher  repeats a sentence to a class each student may interpret it slightly different depending on their background and Perspective this individual shows that meaning doesn't reside in the words themselves  connect and interpret repetition encourages learners  to identify patterns rather than just memorize.

Content it promotes deeper understanding  by fostering relationships between ideas making  it as much an emotional and artistic process as a logical one  u semiotics views learning as a process that integrates thought Emotion and Sensation repetition is not about redundancy or roads memorization it's about Growth and Transformation.

By embrace repetition learners in cover patterns explore relationships  and create meaningful connections in ways that are both intellectual and emotional rather than dismissing repetition is outdated o ineffective  Educators should focus en how it enables learners to interpret and engage with language in dá creative ways so repetition is a tool not just for remembering but for discovering.

Making it a Cornerstone of meaningful language learners  anyway Guys thank you very much for listening to this episode i hope you subscribe and see you next time goodbye.