024: How can I stay motivated as a beginner?

024: How can I stay motivated as a beginner?

Cecilia asks: "How do you stay motivated when you don't speak much of the language and it's such a long way ahead"

In this episode:
  • The importance of identifying your core reasons for learning a language
  • Knowing your "why" helps you concentrate on activities that fulfil you
  • How motivation can actually come from hard work
Today's featured resource:
  • The Add 1 Challenge - a fantastic support community where language learners from around the world come together to motivate themselves over 90 days
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232: Why you shouldn't listen to "slow audio"

232: Why you shouldn't listen to "slow audio"

In this solo episode, Olly discusses whether listening to "slow audio" is useful. Episode Summary: News in Slow Spanish-type sites are becoming increasing popular With Yabla you can slow down the aud...

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231: Should I be concerned about my accent?

231: Should I be concerned about my accent?

Raffy asks: "Should I be concerned about my accent?" Episode Summary: Accents are a highly personal topic I inhabit a world in London where virtually everyone I meet has an accent Your accent is like...

12 Des 201712min

230: My strategy for learning a language from scratch

230: My strategy for learning a language from scratch

Mark asks: "How should I start learning Mongolian from scratch?" Episode Summary: Get a strong foundation in the basics first Work your way through a textbook Listen to the audio Don't get distracted...

8 Des 201721min

229: Does alcohol make you more fluent in a foreign language?

229: Does alcohol make you more fluent in a foreign language?

Dave and Anja ask: "Does alcohol help you become more fluent?" Episode Summary: You often drink alcohol in social situations Social situations are best possible environment for improving your speakin...

1 Des 201714min

228: In what ways do polyglots become better language learners?

228: In what ways do polyglots become better language learners?

Tom asks: "How does learning multiple languages make you a better language learner? Episode Summary: I discuss three ways in which you improve as a language learner through learning multiple languages...

29 Nov 201716min

227: Personal reflections on Conversations

227: Personal reflections on Conversations

In this episode, I give some thoughts about the reaction to Conversations. Episode Summary: Reaction from you guys to Conversations How this reaction has impacted my plans Will we do an English versi...

25 Nov 201722min

226: Introducing Conversations

226: Introducing Conversations

In this episode, I introduce my new Conversations product, in a conversation with IWTYAL team-member James. Episode Summary: In this episode you'll learn: What is Conversations? The planning, prepara...

17 Nov 201733min

225: Listening Skills 3 - Real Conversations Are Nothing Like My Textbook!

225: Listening Skills 3 - Real Conversations Are Nothing Like My Textbook!

This is part 3 of a new series about improving your listening skills! Episode Summary: In this episode you'll learn: The difficult of jumping from "textbook" language to "real" language Why bridging ...

14 Nov 201722min

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