017: How much time should I spend on pronunciation?

017: How much time should I spend on pronunciation?

Jenny asks: "My English teacher used to say that it's important to speak with a native-like accent. Do you think it's important to spend a lot of time on pronunciation as a beginner?"

In this episode:
  • The difference between pronunciation and accent
  • Why pronunciation is important
  • Why you need to get it right as a beginner
  • But why you shouldn't let it stop you speaking
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217: Listening comprehension in a bilingual country

217: Listening comprehension in a bilingual country

In this episode, Episode Summary: Living in bilingual areas Relationships with heritage languages How to take your listening and speaking skills from 80% to 100%  Resources Mentioned In Today's Epis...

9 Loka 201716min

216: Alex Rawlings on How To Speak Any Language Fluently

216: Alex Rawlings on How To Speak Any Language Fluently

In this episode, I speak with Alex Rawlings about his new book: How To Speak Any Language Fluently. Episode Summary: Alex's upbringing with languages Did he learn languages quickly because he was a k...

25 Syys 201749min

215: What's the deal with "triangulating" languages?

215: What's the deal with "triangulating" languages?

Neil asks: "Should I use triangulation to learn French?" Episode Summary: On today's podcast: Episode 014: Can you use one language to learn another? Episode 106: How useful is laddering? "Triangulat...

21 Syys 201721min

214: Should I create monolingual flashcards?

214: Should I create monolingual flashcards?

Max asks: "What are the benefits of monolingual flashcards?" Episode Summary: Today's podcast: Monolingual flashcards at the beginner / intermediate level Challenge the assumption that you should cre...

19 Syys 201720min

213: Gabriel Wyner on Becoming Fluent Forever

213: Gabriel Wyner on Becoming Fluent Forever

In this episode I chat with Gabriel Wyner about his language learning background and new Kickstarter project. Episode Summary: Gabe's linguistic background His experience on the Middlebury immersion ...

15 Syys 201749min

212: How should I use all my free time?

212: How should I use all my free time?

Olga asks: "How should I use all my free time this summer?" Episode Summary: Managing 3-4 foreign languages Why focusing on one is a good idea How to "live" the languages you already speak well   St...

12 Syys 201710min

211: Best practice for vocabulary notebooks

211: Best practice for vocabulary notebooks

Aral asks: "What's the best way to organise my vocabulary notebook?" Episode Summary: Housekeeping: Upcoming guests New French Book Conversations British Sign Language course Today's podcast: How v...

7 Syys 201716min

210: How was the Montreal Language Festival?

210: How was the Montreal Language Festival?

This weekend, I was in Montreal for LangFest 2017. Since then, many friends have been asking me how it was. So, in this episode, I answer that question publicly. Episode Summary: Many people from the...

29 Elo 201714min

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