10Things.tv - Micro-learning is here
A while back I blogged about micro-learning which I think is going to be an increasingly strong trend in the world of education. In short, micro-learning is breaking up learning modules into bite-sized chunks that can consumed in isolation or in series. It’s respecting the fact that people are busier than ever and that the population is becoming more ADD-ish in its media consumption habits.
To that extent, we’ve recently launched a side project called 10Things.tv. It’s a series of short instructional videos for learning languages. The initial videos teach Spanish but eventually we’ll be adding other languages. It’s a great way to pick up a bit of Spanish before you head off on a trip or to whet your appetite to learn more. Take a look at videos below and if you like them visit 10Things.tv for more.
October 12th, 2007 at 11:22 am
Dude, this is awesome. Love the focus on ‘10 things’ and the simplicity. Brilliant.
October 12th, 2007 at 12:21 pm
This is a great idea. Also, you might consider offering an iPod video version so I can download it and watch it when on the go.
October 15th, 2007 at 2:44 pm
I’d like to suggest a text download of the 10 things I’ve learned. While the video is perfect for learning the correct pronuciation and intonation a 10 things printable list would be even handier on the go.
October 15th, 2007 at 4:49 pm
thanks CJ! we’ve got the text translations over at the site… for example, here are 10 things to say at an airport:
http://www.10things.tv/2007/09/at-the-airport-in-spanish/
October 18th, 2007 at 11:34 am
this 10things idea is brilliant, well done guys!
October 27th, 2007 at 6:15 pm
The idea is great. However, there are some things that are not right. The Spanish they use is a literal translation from the English, as if it had been taken from an online translator, and this is a mistake you can’t afford to miss. I am a native Spanish speaker, and I can see that if someone learns most of those wrong structured phrases, they won’t be understood. For example, the phrase “are there any special deals today?” is translated as “?Hay repartados especiales hoy?”…it should be “Hay alguna oferta especial hoy?”.
The pronunciation is good, though. All the best in your projects. And if you need help, hire me, hehe.
October 29th, 2007 at 1:50 pm
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November 10th, 2007 at 10:02 pm
The idea is great. But the lady who is translating the phrases is making mistakes, especially with the entonation, and sometimes she is not reading well in spanish. Maybe you have to correct it.
December 3rd, 2007 at 7:33 pm
You should learn spanish grammar, its incredible you are wasting your money.
Saludos desde Barcelona, España.