The Neuroscience of Language Personas - Erin Joel Moore | PGO 2025

Описание: Language learning isn’t just about memorizing vocabulary—it’s about living the language. In this interactive workshop, discover how stepping into a new identity through role-playing can transform your fluency. By adopting a “language persona,” you'll access parts of your brain responsible for emotional and social processing, making language use more natural and less intimidating.
Backed by neuroscience, we’ll explore how the brain's neuroplasticity and memory systems thrive when we engage in role-play, making it easier to retain new vocabulary and grammar. Learn how switching between identities activates the brain's predictive functions, enhancing your speaking confidence and retention. You’ll leave with the tools to create a personalized language persona, practice in real-world scenarios, and embrace the power of playful, effective learning.
Join us and unlock your inner language performer! Whether you're a beginner or advanced, role-playing will bring your learning to life, reduce the fear of mistakes, and accelerate your fluency.

Erin Joel Moore is a language learner and educator focused on empowering learners through metacognition—understanding what you don’t know is essential in language acquisition. Her teaching philosophy combines clear communication with creating interactive environments where students can connect with the material in meaningful ways. With over a decade of self-studying twelve spoken and two signed languages, Erin Joel has helped thousands rethink their approach to language learning as a former global ambassador for Duolingo. She believes speaking is the key to progress and encourage playful, brave language use. Recently accepted into a prestigious theatre company, Erin Joel champions creativity in learning.

This video was recorded at the Polyglot Gathering Online 2025 (https://www.polyglotgathering.com).