Shadowing, the technique of repeating and mimicking a native speaker, helps learners develop
muscle memory for proper pronunciation, leading to more natural-sounding speech and increased
fluency. It can also improve listening skills by training the ears to recognize and process the
sounds of the target language.
Use Hearken with songs
Learning languages through songs has powerful benefits from a neuroscience perspective.
Memories formed during emotional experiences tend to stick longer, and music has the ability to
elicit such emotions. It can make the process more enjoyable, effective, and memorable.
What is Hearken?
Hearken is a platform for learning languages using youtube videos. You can choose any video that
has subtitles in your target language, to be challenged to understand each sentence. Then, you will
be prompted to speak or type what has been said.
