043: A career in languages
Chiara asks: "Is it still worth doing a degree in languages? Is there still a role for language teachers in a rapidly changing world? In this episode: Why a language degree is a great thing to do My ...
25 Aug 201516min
042: Which language should I learn?
Wendel asks: "I need to learn a 3rd European language, but none appeals to me. What should I do?" In this episode: What's a good reason to learn a new language? The dangers of learning a language you...
20 Aug 201511min
041: Introverts and language learning
In this episode, I discuss how introverts deal with learning foreign languages. In this episode: I am an introvert by nature, despite what you may guess from my public persona! How I suffer from shyn...
18 Aug 201514min
040: What kind of books should I read?
One reader asks: "I want to try my hand at reading a book and wondered what you would recommend?" In this episode: The problem with children's books... Intended for children Low-frequency vocabulary ...
13 Aug 201512min
039: How to find materials for minority languages
Alex asks: "How should one go about gathering together language learning materials when there are none?" In this episode: Here are my suggestions for finding materials for minority languages: Reach o...
11 Aug 20159min
038: Living with native speakers
Ben asks: "I'm currently on a work placement in France. How can I make the most of living with native speakers?" In this episode: The huge opportunity of living with native speakers Create a no-Engli...
6 Aug 201514min
037: People keep replying in English
Melissa asks: "I'm learning Spanish, but people keep replying to me in English. How can I solve this?" In this episode: The difficulties of finding native speakers to practise with How social pressur...
4 Aug 201511min
036: Fluency vs Proficiency
ManchesterAul asks (in an iTunes review): "What's the difference btw fluency and proficienncy? Do i consider myself fluent or proficient in my languages?" In this episode: Why I dislike the discussio...
30 Jul 201514min
