DiscoverThe Unconventional Polyglot: A Unique Approach to Learning LanguagesThe Danger of Overconfidence
The Danger of Overconfidence

The Danger of Overconfidence

Update: 2022-04-03
Share

Description

In this episode, I discuss some of the ways that overconfidence, particularly influenced by some apps and level-assessment tests, can arise.  This overconfidence can then easily turn into self-doubt once the reality of how much time and effort remains to reach fluency sinks in.

Comments 
Top Podcasts
The Best New Comedy Podcast Right Now – June 2024The Best News Podcast Right Now – June 2024The Best New Business Podcast Right Now – June 2024The Best New Sports Podcast Right Now – June 2024The Best New True Crime Podcast Right Now – June 2024The Best New Joe Rogan Experience Podcast Right Now – June 20The Best New Dan Bongino Show Podcast Right Now – June 20The Best New Mark Levin Podcast – June 2024
In Channel
Language-learning app review -- Busuu

Language-learning app review -- Busuu

2023-06-1117:21

Is your language study diverse enough? (Mine wasn't)

Is your language study diverse enough? (Mine wasn't)

2023-05-0916:17

Duolingo courses ranked WORST to BEST

Duolingo courses ranked WORST to BEST

2023-03-1625:42

My method for maximizing vocabulary retention while reading

My method for maximizing vocabulary retention while reading

2023-02-2213:59

How can you most effectively retain vocabulary in your target language?

How can you most effectively retain vocabulary in your target language?

2023-01-3012:38

A review of 2022 and preview of my 2023 language study!

A review of 2022 and preview of my 2023 language study!

2023-01-1119:45

How can you tell if you're REALLY fluent in a language?

How can you tell if you're REALLY fluent in a language?

2022-12-0722:16

Is it REALLY a good idea to study several languages at the same time?

Is it REALLY a good idea to study several languages at the same time?

2022-11-1318:14

Overcoming the dreaded 'intermediate plateau'

Overcoming the dreaded 'intermediate plateau'

2022-10-2015:00

Is it okay to study closely related languages at the same time?

Is it okay to study closely related languages at the same time?

2022-09-2216:31

My recommendations of reading materials for learning French

My recommendations of reading materials for learning French

2022-08-2916:54

My recommendations of YouTube channels and podcasts for learning French

My recommendations of YouTube channels and podcasts for learning French

2022-07-1612:57

My recommendations of apps for learning French

My recommendations of apps for learning French

2022-06-0523:42

Can you become fluent in a language using only apps?

Can you become fluent in a language using only apps?

2022-05-1714:52

The Danger of Frustration

The Danger of Frustration

2022-05-0312:43

The Danger of Tunnel-vision

The Danger of Tunnel-vision

2022-04-1914:00

The Danger of Overconfidence

The Danger of Overconfidence

2022-04-0311:17

The Danger of Self-doubt

The Danger of Self-doubt

2022-03-1810:46

The Power of Talking to Yourself

The Power of Talking to Yourself

2022-03-0312:42

The Power of Patience

The Power of Patience

2022-02-1712:14

loading
Google Play
Download from Google Play
Castbox
Download from App Store
usUnited States
00:00
00:00
x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

The Danger of Overconfidence

The Danger of Overconfidence

William