206: How I designed my new Spanish course
In this solo episode I discuss the design and creation of my new Spanish course for beginners. Episode Summary: Why I created a Spanish Beginner course The main aims of the course The concept I lande...
31 Jul 201722min
205: Should I learn Mandarin or Cantonese?
Daco asks: "Should I learn Mandarin or Cantonese?" Episode Summary: Mandarin is the main international Chinese language, with around 1bn speakers Cantonese is a related language/dialect of Mandarin, ...
27 Jul 201711min
204: Experimenting with subtitles in English movies
Crystal asks: "What do you think about watching English movies with foreign language subtitles" Episode Summary: If studying in a way that's helping, keep doing it! With movies, it's worth experiment...
24 Jul 201711min
203: Where to find audio with transcripts
Myles asks: "Where can I find audio with transcripts?" Episode Summary: Why listening is important, and why transcripts matter Considerations for beginners, intermediate and advanced The trouble find...
20 Jul 201715min
202: Barbara Oakley on Learning How To Learn
In this episode, I chat with Dr Barbara Oakley about her fascinating career in languages and learning. Episode Summary: For the full notes accompanying this episode, please see this post. Start Sp...
13 Jul 201754min
201: What are some good careers with languages?
Kyle asks: "What are some good careers using languages?" Episode Summary: My experience using languages abroad Careers where you're likely to have opportunities to use your languages The reality of "...
7 Jul 201715min
200: A Fireside Chat With Three Language Podcasters
Welcome to episode 200 of the podcast! For this landmark episode, I decided to invite two of my favourite language podcasters to come together for a cosy fireside chat: Kris from the Actual Fluency ...
4 Jul 20171h 15min
199: Interview with Michel Thomas Publisher Sue Hart
In this exciting episode, I speak with Sue Hart, the publisher who persuaded Michel Thomas to release his famous language courses to the world. Episode Summary: Note: The full summary notes for this ...
29 Jun 201740min
