High Intensity Language Training: An introduction to the key principles

by Aran Jones

High Intensity Language Training is a new approach to language acquisition that focuses on working in bursts of intense effort, and taking generous rest intervals.This introduction looks at the key ideas behind the approach, and shows you how you can assess whether or not the approach would be valuable for you.It also introduces the H.I.L.T. materials available from SaySomethingin.com, as well as suggesting alternatives for learners who would like to test a High Intensity approach with material from other providers.Contents1 - What is High Intensity Language Training?2 - How the Act of Speaking Affects Your Synapses3 - The Cumulative Effect of Formulaic Blocks4 - Turning the Sea into the How We Extrapolate5 - The Unexpected Value of Exaggerated Rest Periods6 - How Accelerated Listening Exercises Change Your Brain7 - Putting It All Your Choice of Learning Schedules8 - Getting Preparing Yourself Emotionally and Psychologically9 - Materials You Can Use for High Intensity Language Training10 - H.I.L.T. Spanish Bobsled Run11 - References and links

Genres: Language, Nonfiction

38 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 11, 2014

Reviews

[Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review) · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting concept on how to learn a language - the "do x amount per day" method doesn't seem to work well for me so I am going to give this a go and see if I can actually start to remember some Welsh!

[Jeremy · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book was quite short. I liked the ideas but haven't tried to implement them, so I don't know how good they really are. My main complaint about the book was that there was no information about how to implement the ideas. It seemed more like the book was created to advertise the author's website.

[Gillian · Rating 1 out of 5]

While Jones's system may work, I don't know, this book is effectively just an extended advert for his proprietary content. It doesn't really have any useful application for language learning in general. HILT is not explained in such a way as to allow the reader to create it themselves. I borrowed this book on Kindle. I'd have been annoyed if I'd payed for it.

[vidyuth Kini · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Book

I have been studying different languages and systems of learning for about 15 years now. This book is a refreshing and novel take on language learning echoing similar ideas I had myself. Definitely worth your time. I love the fact the book is short and gets to the point almost straight away.

[George Blake · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think he is onto something

I am working on learning Russia.. I’m interested in learning more languages. I don’t learn very well with small incremental daily efforts. This method allows for longer sessions less often. I’m going to incorporate several ideas from this book to my language learning.

[Bud Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting concept.

I like the concept this book introduces. Now I need to find some resources to test this theory on languages that his website doesn’t cover. I also like his writing style.

[M C N Chan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short read but interesting concept

Short, punchy, straight to the point, just like H.I.L.T. of a read. Just need to take the Spanish Bobsleigh for ride to be sure it works.

[Michael · Rating 2 out of 5]

Plan makes sense, but resources are not developed.

[Neeraj · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the book. Good information in just 30+ pages. Time to learn a new language.