Shadow English Podcast #59 | Naturally Varied Input: A Simple Language Hack for Fluency

A friend and I developed an app! 

It's called Pera Pera. Currently, it is 3 apps in one, 1)Phrasal Verb Practice, 2)Read Aloud, and 3)SielpHa (which is based on a textbook series used at a university in Japan).

Please check it out and try out the Read Aloud App. It has all of my Shadow English Scripts (from episodes 1-60).

You can also write or copy and paste your own scripts to read aloud.

⁠⁠https://pera-pera.org/apps/desktop/readaloudapp.html⁠

Please leave feedback so that I can improve the app!

Description:

Are you stuck in your language learning journey? In Episode 59 of the Shadow English Podcast, I reveal a powerful technique called Naturally Varied Input (NVI) that could change the way you learn forever. Inspired by Drew Badger from EnglishAnyone.com, this method focuses on exposing yourself to real-world language in diverse contexts—just like native speakers do. Learn how hearing new words like “frustrated” multiple times in different situations helps you internalize vocabulary and grammar naturally, without memorization. 🎧

In this episode, I explain:

• How NVI accelerates fluency through repeated, meaningful exposure

• Why this method is more effective than textbook learning

• Practical tips for students and teachers to incorporate NVI into their studies

• How tools like ChatGPT can provide rich examples to enhance your vocabulary learning

If you’re ready to stop memorizing and start acquiring language intuitively, this episode is for you!

📢 Mentioned in this episode:

• Drew Badger’s YouTube Channel: EnglishAnyone

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Keywords:

language learning tips, naturally varied input, NVI method, English fluency, improve English speaking, real-world vocabulary learning, Drew Badger, EnglishAnyone, ESL, vocabulary practice, spaced repetition, ChatGPT for language learning