145: Staying safe in language exchanges
Ashley asks: "How do you stay safe when doing language exchanges?" In this episode: Making connections is the real joy of language learning My perspective as a man It's undeniable that some people ar...
1 Nov 201610min
144: Learning Japanese Kanji with Star Wars
In this episode, I speak with Kevin about his fascinating journey to learn to read and write Japanese. Find Kevin's blog here. In this episode: How Kevin got started with Japanese Struggles in learni...
28 Okt 201635min
143: Master Your Memory Part 3
This is a 3-part series where you'll learn to master your memory and learn new vocabulary faster. If you haven't heard Parts 1&2 yet, please do that first: Part 1 Part 2 In this episode: The "T" in...
20 Okt 201620min
142: Master Your Memory Part 2
This is a 3-part series where you'll learn to master your memory and learn new vocabulary faster. If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, click here to listen to it first! In this episode: The "R" in the A....
14 Okt 201619min
141: Master Your Memory Part 1
This is a 3-part series where you'll learn to master your memory and learn new vocabulary faster. In this episode: Is your memory as bad as you think it is? My A.R.T. formula for memorising new words...
11 Okt 201619min
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
