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
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!
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
224: Listening Skills 2: I Can't Tell Words Apart!
This is part 2 of a new series about improving your listening skills! Episode Summary: In this episode you'll learn: Why 5 words can all appear as 1 in speech What to do about "jumbles of words" What...
12 Nov 201720min
223: Listening Skills 1 - People talk too fast!
This is part 1 of a new series about improving your listening skills! Episode Summary: In this episode you'll learn: Why speed is NOT the reason you struggle with listening The “invisible shield” tha...
9 Nov 201723min
222: How can I integrate grammar & writing into my routine?
Nicolás asks: "How can I integrate grammar and writing skills into my routine?" Episode Summary: Its common for speaking to outpace other skills Many people find that writing is rarely necessary in a...
7 Nov 201712min
221: How can I help my child learn a language?
Holly asks: How can I best help my child with language learning? Episode Summary: Language learning for children is a very different process than for adults The big advantage children have is time Fo...
3 Nov 201717min
220: Interview with Stephen Krashen
In this episode, I speak with Stephen Krashen about language learning and the polyglot community. For the full show notes, please click here. Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for suppo...
26 Okt 201742min
