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80/20 rule: learn any language with the Pareto principle

80/20 rule: learn any language with the Pareto principle

Update: 2024-09-12
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In this video, I discuss the 80/20 rule and how it applies to language learning. I'll explain why I don’t worry about high-frequency words and how balancing big-picture input with focused study has been helping me make progress in Turkish.
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80/20 rule: learn any language with the Pareto principle

80/20 rule: learn any language with the Pareto principle

Steve Kaufmann