216: Alex Rawlings on How To Speak Any Language Fluently
In this episode, I speak with Alex Rawlings about his new book: How To Speak Any Language Fluently. Episode Summary: Alex's upbringing with languages Did he learn languages quickly because he was a k...
25 Sep 201749min
215: What's the deal with "triangulating" languages?
Neil asks: "Should I use triangulation to learn French?" Episode Summary: On today's podcast: Episode 014: Can you use one language to learn another? Episode 106: How useful is laddering? "Triangulat...
21 Sep 201721min
214: Should I create monolingual flashcards?
Max asks: "What are the benefits of monolingual flashcards?" Episode Summary: Today's podcast: Monolingual flashcards at the beginner / intermediate level Challenge the assumption that you should cre...
19 Sep 201720min
213: Gabriel Wyner on Becoming Fluent Forever
In this episode I chat with Gabriel Wyner about his language learning background and new Kickstarter project. Episode Summary: Gabe's linguistic background His experience on the Middlebury immersion ...
15 Sep 201749min
212: How should I use all my free time?
Olga asks: "How should I use all my free time this summer?" Episode Summary: Managing 3-4 foreign languages Why focusing on one is a good idea How to "live" the languages you already speak well St...
12 Sep 201710min
211: Best practice for vocabulary notebooks
Aral asks: "What's the best way to organise my vocabulary notebook?" Episode Summary: Housekeeping: Upcoming guests New French Book Conversations British Sign Language course Today's podcast: How v...
7 Sep 201716min
210: How was the Montreal Language Festival?
This weekend, I was in Montreal for LangFest 2017. Since then, many friends have been asking me how it was. So, in this episode, I answer that question publicly. Episode Summary: Many people from the...
29 Aug 201714min
208: How can I listen to older podcast episodes?
Michael asks: "How can I listen to older podcast episodes?" Episode Summary: I've recently changed the settings in my podcast feed to display the maximum number of old episodes You can find all previ...
17 Aug 201712min
