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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009: How can I avoid confusing two languages?

009: How can I avoid confusing two languages?

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008: How can I make sure I don't forget a word?

008: How can I make sure I don't forget a word?

Today's episode features a question from John: "I recently learnt the word for Heathrow in Chinese. How can I make sure I don't forget it?" In this episode: How can I learn a word that I've learnt re...

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007: How can I learn the Russian cases?

007: How can I learn the Russian cases?

Today's episode features a question from Tom: "I'm not getting anywhere with Russian cases. Can you help me make progress with this?" With special guest: Alex Rawlings. In this episode: What are Russ...

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006: Which is better - intensive or extensive reading?

006: Which is better - intensive or extensive reading?

Today's episode features a question from Marcelo: "Now that I'm at an intermediate level of English, which is better - intensive or extensive reading?"  In this episode: What are extensive/intensive ...

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005: How can I learn vocab from songs?

005: How can I learn vocab from songs?

Today's episode features a question from Kevin: "How can I take vocabulary from songs and use it in my conversations?"  In this episode: The benefits of learning languages through songs How to re-art...

14 Apr 201514min

004: Can you learn 3 languages at the same time?

004: Can you learn 3 languages at the same time?

In today’s episode we feature a question from Terry: “Is it a good idea for me to learn three languages at the same time, or should I just focus on one?” In this episode: Is it possible to study thre...

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003: How can I stay motivated in my language learning?

003: How can I stay motivated in my language learning?

In today’s episode we feature a question from Adam: “How can I get back on the horse and keep myself motivated after a bad week of learning?” In this episode: What does it mean to “fall behind” in yo...

6 Apr 201511min

002: The story of my 8 languages

002: The story of my 8 languages

In this episode I tell you a bunch of stories about how I went about learning the 7 languages I speak (8 if you include English!). These are: French – in Paris Italian – in Italy Spanish – in London ...

6 Apr 201521min

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