017: How much time should I spend on pronunciation?

017: How much time should I spend on pronunciation?

Jenny asks: "My English teacher used to say that it's important to speak with a native-like accent. Do you think it's important to spend a lot of time on pronunciation as a beginner?"

In this episode:
  • The difference between pronunciation and accent
  • Why pronunciation is important
  • Why you need to get it right as a beginner
  • But why you shouldn't let it stop you speaking
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201: What are some good careers with languages?

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 Juli 201715min

200: A Fireside Chat With Three Language Podcasters

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 Juli 20171h 15min

199: Interview with Michel Thomas Publisher Sue Hart

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 Juni 201740min

198: The Truth About Language Immersion Abroad

198: The Truth About Language Immersion Abroad

In today's episode, Olly and Jan discuss the naked truth about traveling abroad for language immersion. Episode Summary: Why it's important to travel to the right place Speaking a foreign language am...

23 Juni 201722min

197: How to make great travel videos

197: How to make great travel videos

In today's episode, Olly and Jan discuss how we make our travel videos. Use these tips to improve your own holiday films! Episode Summary: The importance of story What do you talk about? The "start o...

19 Juni 201723min

196: Hello from Mexico!

196: Hello from Mexico!

Today's episode comes from Playa del Carmen in Mexico! Episode Summary: We chat about our mission to Mexico and what we're up to Follow along the adventure with daily videos on YouTube and Instagram ...

15 Juni 201711min

194: How do you remember the gender of nouns?

194: How do you remember the gender of nouns?

Ali asks: "How do you remember the gender of nouns?" Episode Summary: Unfortunately, noun genders just have to be remembered At first it seems like an impossible task, but keep going, and you will st...

2 Juni 201710min

195: I study too much!

195: I study too much!

Joe asks: "I study so much, I worry that I'm being inefficient." Episode Summary: It's important to make a distinction between "study" and "practice" What do you spend your time doing? There's a risk...

31 Maj 201716min

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