140: I'm in the wrong class!
Denise asks: "My class in the local English school isn't right for me. Help!" In this episode: Self-taught learners and language schools don't always mix It's important to be in the right level of cl...
6 Okt 20169min
139: I'm overwhelmed with study options
Class asks: "How can I put together a study plan that works for me in Italian?" In this episode: Too much advice can lead to paralysis by analysis Stress is the enemy of learning It's important to st...
4 Okt 201617min
138: Making the most of iTalki lessons
Kento asks: "How can I make the most out of iTalki lessons?" In this episode: Decide what you're looking for in a teacher Avoid the trap of "just talking" Come to the lesson with a specific task to d...
29 Sep 201613min
137: Love and language learning
Joy asks: "My boyfriend wants me to speak German, what should I do?" In this episode: Language and emotions are inextricably linked Friendships that begin in one language rarely switch to another You...
27 Sep 201614min
136: Learning English grammar with Shayna
In this episode, I'm joined by Shayna from Espresso English to talk about learning English grammar! In this episode: Does grammar matter? Why do students struggle to learn English grammar? Does learn...
23 Sep 201626min
135: What inspired you to learn so many languages?
Anna asks: "What inspired you to learn so many languages?" In this episode: How I started learning languages My inspiration for learning more than one Why I felt encouraged and motivated by my succes...
21 Sep 201612min
134: Dealing with frustration in Chinese
Nicolas asks: "I'm getting frustrated with my Chinese. What should I do?" In this episode: Chinese is a difficult language that takes time and patience You can't compare it with learning French Tips...
15 Sep 201613min
133: Advanced English without speaking more
Angel asks: "How can I improve my advanced English even more?" In this episode: At the advanced level, you have so many options for studying Even native speakers face the same dilemma I recommend spe...
13 Sep 201613min
