Hey Jozen Bo,
Since learning a language using a spiral map isn't as personal as learning the patterns of one's own life, couldn't anyone who participates in this experiment share what systems they have found to be most effective for them? I have been meaning to learn Spanish (I've taken courses in highschool and I've studied it off and on in my free time) and I am interested in giving this idea a try. By the way, I've begun tracking my life using a code I made and it's been just about two weeks into it. I have been more productive. I haven't spun it yet. I can't yet cross out the possibility that I was expecting more productivity and so that's what happened. I'm sure I'll find out soon enough.
Have you already created maps that are strictly for digesting information? If so what kind of system are you going to use for learning a language and what components have you found most helpful? (I don't want to re-invent something you may have already discovered.)
Congrats on beginning the code and finding that it provides a tool for your mind to increase both focus and productivity! You will find that the discoveries keep coming as your tracks gather, as well as your productivity, focus, and awareness!
That is the beauty of the language programs, that they are not personal and can easily be replicated and shared...via copying the digits of the design (that is, burning copies one way or another). So to answer your question, YES, anyone can share what systems they have gathered and assembled with anyone who so desires to have them shared.
I am currently finalizing the list of 1000 essential words, the grounding words of any language, using a standard textbook that teaches German to English speakers. Considering that all the material is already in the book, I will probably make 3 English/German maps as well, and share them with anyone participating in the experiment. I don't need them myself, though my German could be improved and this might help.
I am starting with a Finnish/English map, once the words are prepared I will scribe them into the map. I spent much time considering how to prepare the material for the eyes and brain, and I have resolved to begin with 3 maps as follows:
Map #1---introduces the Alphabet in the middle ring (roughly 1 ring used up here). The 12 outer rings from there on in each unit there are words, under in English and over in Finnish (for example). The words are grouped (verbs, greeting words, nouns, classroom words, numbers, body parts, time, etc), and borders help the mind to distinguish where the groups are on the map. As the units get longer, two words or three words are placed into the, using as much space as possible without comprising ease of view. There is no attempt to explain the rules in this map. None of the words are presented in past or future. Simply the alphabet and roughly 1000 to 2000 words (depending on how I format).
Map #2---more words are introduced, only this time with graphs containing the rules of past, and future, definitive and infinitive, possessive, etc. These graphs are allowed to take up blocks within the map, giving bold borders to stand out, and combined and blended into something easy for the eyes. Towards the end of the rings, some new words are mixed with previous used words to begin forming sentence structures. I don't know yet how many new words can be introduced here, as getting a lock on the grammar rules is crucial for any success, and these will take up as much space as they need.
Map #3---more words, more rules, more sentences. The map will have the most sentence structures available of the three. I am curious to find out how far three maps can go, that is, how much information can fit into them.
Maps #4+ ----all maps beyond the third will focus on either refinement of knowledge, finalizing structures, and then expanding vocabulary by adding more and more new words, sentences, and expressions.
Considering how even in the English language there are sub-languages, such as a whole group of words used by doctors, scientists, architects, etc; these maps can be used to gain focus in those areas one chooses.
Within a few days the list will be complete, and I can e-mail it to you along with the idea behind how the 1st map can be assembled. If you choose to put Spanish together, we can swap...my Finnish maps for your Spanish ones...all in digital space...thus we simply give each other copies and keep the originals.
Then, with my father assembling (French?), myself assembling Finnish, Reiku assembling (don't know yet), and yourself assembling Spanish, should we share the total amongst ourselves we are all saving time to gather these languages. If, within a relatively short amount of time we are all speaking these languages (and one cannot expect perfection over night...kids learn by mispronunciation in effort to say correctly- there will be a progression of development), we can go to new places on the internet and spark new happenings, as people ask themselves...how is it that these people are speaking so many languages?
There is great power in words, who can deny this?
Also, I feel it would be very important to keep track of how much time goes into the language gathering process, how much time goes into what procedures combined. Otherwise a lazy-but can compromise the data. So, unless one keeps track of the input time, we can not accurately review the output results.
You are more then welcome to become a part of this experiment, though it would require that you focus on a language not already used, which would be Spanish, and in order to save precious time, you would not need as much time to get the maps for the languages we develop, nor we for the one you develop, as this information would be shared.
I am not there yet...but how does that look on a portfolio?...Speaks 5, 6, 7, or more languages? I know I would be impressed. If this experiment is a success, your earning power will increase, your ability to influence the world will increase...and the proof will without a question spur many, many people to look into this thing.
So you are both welcome and invited!