{"id":14874,"date":"2025-08-20T09:10:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T09:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sla-basel.ch\/?p=14874"},"modified":"2025-08-20T09:10:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T09:10:07","slug":"from-rote-learning-to-immersion-new-learning-techniques-compared","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sla-basel.ch\/en\/vom-vokabelpauken-zur-immersion-neue-lerntechniken-im-vergleich\/","title":{"rendered":"From rote learning to immersion: A comparison of new learning techniques"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why new learning techniques are necessary<\/b><\/h3>\n

Learning foreign languages has changed fundamentally in recent years. In a globalised world, this is naturally an excellent thing. We observe that traditional learning techniques such as vocabulary lists and grammar workbooks are increasingly being replaced by digital tools, immersive approaches and personalised learning strategies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In our day and age, it is more important than ever to learn languages efficiently and sustainably. Be it for work, travel or everyday life. Let us take a closer look at these different learning techniques:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Traditional vocabulary learning: useful or outdated?<\/b><\/h3>\n

\"flashcards\"<\/p>\n

Many associate learning a foreign language with endless vocabulary lists and the mindless repetition of individual words. While this method may work in the short term, it rarely leads to a true feel for the language. Millions of people have already had this experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That is simply because, without context, there is a lack of understanding regarding application and nuances. Nevertheless, targeted cramming can be useful for exams or as a supplement to other methods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Spaced Repetition: Systematic Learning<\/b><\/h3>\n

A modern classic in foreign language learning is the spaced repetition method. This learning method is based on the principle of temporally spaced repetition. Today it is often supported by flashcard apps like Anki or Memrise. This keeps vocabulary in the short-term memory, but migrates them into the long-term memory in the long run. This learning method is particularly effective for targeted vocabulary training.<\/span><\/p>\n

Immersion: Diving into the language with music<\/b><\/h3>\n

\"music\"<\/p>\n

Immersion means diving as deeply as possible into the target language. There are various ways to achieve this. This can happen through travel, language study trips, series, books or podcasts. Anyone who wants to learn foreign languages like a native speaker benefits enormously from the immersive approach. Language is thus not just learned, but lived.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The great advantage of such learning techniques is the following: you automatically learn sentence structure, idioms and pronunciation. Singing clearly belongs to the immersive approach when learning a foreign language. Immersive learning requires us to involve as many senses and contexts as possible. This allows us to experience the language naturally and holistically. Singing is a particularly effective element in this regard.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let us take a closer look at how it combines rhythm, sound and emotion, thereby strengthening the intuitive feel for the language in a completely natural way.<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits of singing in immersive language learning:<\/b><\/h3>\n