123: How can we change language education in schools?

123: How can we change language education in schools?

Kevin asks: "School put me off languages. How can we make sure that doesn't happen to other kids?"

In this episode:
  • I'm joined by special guest Lindsay Dow!
  • How languages are taught in school
  • What motivates kids to learn languages
  • How teachers can influence their students' experience
  • Tips for teachers
Resources mentioned in this episode: Start speaking today

I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online to connect with affordable and effective native speakers teachers and tutors. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, simply visit:

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282: How important is it to review notes after lessons?

282: How important is it to review notes after lessons?

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281: October Update from Olly

281: October Update from Olly

In this solo episode, Olly gives you some updates on what's been going on. In Today's Episode: Update on the Short Story Book launch, worldwide and in US & Canada How to claim your book launch bonuse...

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280: Interview with Olly from the Reaching for Words podcast

280: Interview with Olly from the Reaching for Words podcast

In this episode, you're going to hear an interview I did on another podcast, the newly-released Reaching for Words show. The reason I wanted to share this episode on this show was that I thought the i...

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279: Learning a new language as a couple

279: Learning a new language as a couple

Austin asks: "Any tips for learning French together with my wife?" In Today's Episode: Learning your partner's language can be fraught with problems Learning a new language with your partner sounds l...

27 Sep 201811min

278: How to make revision effective & fun

278: How to make revision effective & fun

Maria asks: How can I integrate revision into my schedule? In Today's Episode: Revision needs to be meaningful and you need to know it works It's possible to waste a lot of time with revision, time t...

25 Sep 201821min

277: How to supplement university language courses

277: How to supplement university language courses

Ellen asks: How should I supplement my university language course? In Today's Episode: It's good to think about how you want your language skills to develop post-uni, not just how to pass your exams!...

21 Sep 201816min

276: I'm losing my motivation to keep learning

276: I'm losing my motivation to keep learning

Terry asks: What should I do when I lose my motivation? In Today's Episode: Motivation to learn makes or breaks your learning project Sunk cost fallacy - the more time you've put into something the h...

19 Sep 201815min

275: The big announcement!

275: The big announcement!

In this episode, I finally reveal the "big news" I've been teasing you with for over 2 years! In Today's Episode: For complete information on today's episode, please visit the main blog post at: Star...

7 Sep 201825min

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