StoryLearning Podcast14 Touko 2015

014: Can you use one language to learn another?

Linda asks: "What do you think of using the Laddering technique to use one second language to learn another?"

In this episode:

The laddering technique
When does it make sense to use one language to learn another?
Similar languages, such as Macedonian and Albanian
Crafty ways to meet native speakers of one language... using another language!

Resources featured in this episode:

Richard Simcott is today's special guest, and runs the following sites:

Speaking Fluently blog - Richard's language blog
Speaking Fluently Facebook page - a vibrant Facebook community where you can connect with Richard and other language learners

Today's featured resource:

Polyglot Workshops - Richard runs workshops for aspiring language learners all over the world, together with fellow polyglot Alex Rawlings, who was featured in Episode 7.
Upcoming workshops will be held in:
- Budapest
- London
- Belo Horizonte

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