Episode description

Dear students, It is my pleasure to introduce you to Viktorija Ivanova, a Lithuanian teacher from Anykščiai, Lithuania. Today, Viktorija and I discussed our experiences working as Lithuanian teachers. We also shared valuable tips on learning and teaching languages, explored the evolving Lithuanian societal and linguistic environment, and covered important cultural topics. If you want to download the episode’s transcript, you can do so on my Contribee. There, you will find all the podcast transcripts, exclusive episodes, and other relevant learning material. 🐝 My Contribee: https://contribee.com/lithuanianwithpaulius For better comprehension, don't forget to turn on the subtitles and install Language Reactor to get a second line of subtitles in your native language. If you enjoyed the episode, follow and subscribe for future content. 📲 Viktorija's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viktorija.kalba?igsh=OW9wcmQwM3k4a3N4 Timeline: 00:00 - Intro 03:01 - Lithuanian Summer Camps 06:05 - Standardized Lithuanian VS Dialects 12:04 - Challenges for English Speakers 15:48 - Why Some People Learn Faster 24:10 - Celebrating Small Victories & Motivation 35:56 - John W. Berry's Acculturation Model 43:25 - Ignorance of Lithuanian Culture & Language 45:51 - Creating a Virtual Learning Environment 49:20 - Useful / Counterproductive Mindsets, Habits & Tools 1:01:13 - The Changing Lithuanian Society Gero klausymo! 🎓