TED TALK 1 by Mariana Kaori Yamauchi

A) Establish a connection/rapport with the audience

marianakaori2002 — 2024-10-25 23:05:07 UTC

Machová begins her talk with a personal story about her journey into learning multiple languages, a technique that helps to establish maintain a good communication with her public.

Ex: “[...] They always ask me, "How do you do that? What's your secret?" And to be honest, for many years, my answer would be, "I don't know. I simply love learning languages." But people were never happy with that answer. “

B) Persuade viewers of speaker’s message and point of view

marianakaori2002 — 2024-10-25 23:06:28 UTC

She uses examples of different polyglots and references various strategies that successful language learners use, using her friends Benny and Lucas as examples of how polyglots learn with different approaches.

Moreover, she also uses encouraging and inclusive language, reinforcing that anyone can learn a language if they find the right approach, making her point of view feel accessible and empowering.

As a language mentor she helps people learn languages by themselves and see their own progress by combining it with good materials, effective methods and enjoy the process.

C) Convey meaning elaborately and powerfully

marianakaori2002 — 2024-10-25 23:06:59 UTC

Machová employs clear, vivid language to illustrate her points, often breaking down complex ideas into simple steps. For instance, she explains different learning techniques with relatable examples, which makes her concepts understandable.

Ex: “If you don't like writing words down on paper, you can type them in an app. If you don't like listening to textbook material, find interesting content on YouTube or in podcasts. If you're a more introverted person and you can't imagine speaking to native speakers right away, you can apply the method of self-talk”

“You can use apps which are based on this system such as Anki or Memrise, or you can write lists of word in a notebook using the Goldlist method, which is also very popular with many polyglots.”

“ … create a system in your learning. We're all very busy and no one really has time to learn a language today. But we can create that time if we just plan a bit ahead.

D) Signal key aspects effectively

marianakaori2002 — 2024-10-25 23:09:06 UTC

Machová uses emphasis, pauses, and repetition in a strategic way to catch people’s attention to key points.

For example, she emphasizes phrases like “find what works for you” and “enjoy the process,” emphasizing that these ideas are important to her message. She uses visual aids and examples of different methods making it easier for the audience to remember about the shared informations.

Ex:”So this is the whole polyglot secret. Find effective methods which you can use systematically over the period of some time in a way which you enjoy, and this is how polyglots learn languages within months, not years”

E) End lecture on a positive note

marianakaori2002 — 2024-10-25 23:09:43 UTC

At the conclusion, Machová reaffirms that language learning can be an enjoyable journey guiding the audience with and through an optimistic perspective. She ends with a motivational message, encouraging viewers to start their language learning journey with enthusiasm and to find a personalized approach that makes the process enjoyable.

Ex: “So if you've also tried to learn a language and you gave up, thinking it's too difficult or you don't have the language talent, give it another try. Maybe you're also just one enjoyable method away from learning that language fluently. Maybe you're just one method away from

becoming a polyglot. Thank you.”