378 - 8 things every introvert needs to know about language learning

Lanae asks: "I'm learning Japanese, but all the vocabulary I've learnt from books has been on restaurant vocabulary etc. How can I start speaking when I don't know enough to talk?" In this episode: You know you need to start speaking, but how? Why you can't rely on textbooks Why it's ok to skip large parts of your textbook Seeing speaking as the "end result" Speaking to learn vs. Learning to speak Holding your first conversations Resources mentioned in todays episode: My review of JapanesePod101.com The Polyglot Conference - New York 10-11 October Polyglot Workshops - New York Where to find speaking partners: iTalki Verbling conversation exchange.com Today's featured resource: 60 Second Fluency Test Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online to connect with affordable and effective native speakers teachers and tutors. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, simply visit:http://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/italkishownotes Do you have a question? Ask me your language learning questions by clicking here, and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show! Also, please subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thanks so much for listening to this episode of the podcast! If you’ve got any comments about the show then please leave them in the “comments” section below! If you’d like to help me out, then I’d love it if you could… Share the episode using the social media buttons around you Leave an honest review and rating of the podcast on iTunes (click here to do that) iTunes reviews in particular really help the rankings of the podcast and help me to reach other aspiring language learners out there! See you in the next episode of the I Will Teach You A Language podcast!

6 Okt 201513min

In this episode, myself and Luca Lampariello discuss the question: "Can technology help you learn a language?" This is a conversation in two parts. For the first half of the discussion, see episode 51. In this episode: What Luca's friends told him about their technology habits Can Duolingo and other language apps help? Gamification can help get people started in language learning, but is this a good thing? Can you focus on learning when technology is involved? What was language learning like before the internet? The difficulty of finding language resources before the internet came along Resources mentioned in todays episode: Luca's blog: The Polyglot Dream Luca's Yo

1 Okt 201514min

In this episode, myself and Luca Lampariello discuss the question: "Can technology help you learn a language?" This is a conversation in two parts. For the second half of the discussion, see episode 52. In this episode: What Luca's friends told him about their technology habits Can Duolingo and other language apps help? Gamification can help get people started in language learning, but is this a good thing? Can you focus on learning when technology is involved? What was language learning like before the internet? The difficulty of finding language resources before the internet came along   Resources mentioned in todays episode: Luca's blog: The Polyglot Dream Luca's YouTube channel Free eBook: 10 Essential Tech Resources for Smart Language Learners Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online to connect with affordable and effective native speakers teachers and tutors. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, simply visit:http://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/italkishownotes Do you have a question? Ask me your language learning questions by clicking here, and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show! Also, please subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thanks so much for listening to this episode of the podcast! If you’ve got any comments about the show then please leave them in the “comments” section below! If you’d like to help me out, then I’d love it if you could… Share the episode using the social media buttons around you Leave an honest review and rating of the podcast on iTunes (click here to do that) iTunes reviews in particular really help the rankings of the podcast and help me to reach other aspiring language learners out there! See you in the next episode of the I Will Teach You A Language podcast!

29 Sep 201516min

In the last of a three-part series, I answer the question: "I'm simply too busy to learn languages. How can I find the time?" In this episode: The power of tiny How I learnt Cantonese during an extremely busy period in my life Why "1 hour" will put you off, whilst "30 seconds" will get you started! How to create micro habits so you can effortlessly get up and study any time and fill your day with language learning Resources mentioned in todays episode: Time Control - a brand new training course where I walk you step by step through the process of becoming an ultra-efficient language learner, however busy your schedule! Visit this link to find out more: http://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/moretime Start speaking today I’d like to thank <a hre

24 Sep 201511min

In the second of a three-part episode, I answer the question: "I'm simply too busy to learn languages. How can I find the time?" In this episode: How to use the power of the "One Thing" to make massive progress towards your goals The importance of saying "no" How to focus on your goals like a laser Resources mentioned in todays episode: Time Control - a brand new training course where I walk you step by step through the process of becoming an ultra-efficient language learner, however busy your schedule! Visit this link to find out more: http://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/moretime Start speaking today Start Speaking Today I’d like to thank iTalki</a

22 Sep 20159min

In the first of a three-part episode, I answer the question: "I'm simply too busy to learn languages. How can I find the time?" In this episode: Why goal setting is often overlooked, but is the key to everything How people set unachievable goals What a sensible goal looks like Defining your next-step goal Resources mentioned in todays episode: Time Control - a brand new training course where I walk you step by step through the process of becoming an ultra-efficient language learner, however busy your schedule! Visit this link to find out more: http://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/moretime Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online to connect with affordable and effective native speakers teachers and tutors. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, simply visit:http://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/italkishownotes Do you have a question? Ask me your language learning questions by clicking here, and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show! Also, please subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thanks so much for listening to this episode of the podcast! If you’ve got any comments about the show then please leave them in the “comments” section below! If you’d like to help me out, then I’d love it if you could… Share the episode using the social media buttons around you Leave an honest review and rating of the podcast on iTunes (click here to do that) iTunes reviews in particular really help the rankings of the podcast and help me to reach other aspiring language learners out there! See you in the next episode of the I Will Teach You A Language podcast!

17 Sep 201516min

Hugo asks in an iTunes review: "How do you maintain a good level in all your languages?" In this episode: Polyglots do not speak all their languages "perfectly" Level in a language is a fluctuating thing Why learning a language to a high level is the key How your need to use a language will influence your long-term success with it To maintain languages, doing small things little and often is the key Resources mentioned in todays episode: Gooddrama.net iTalki.com HelloTalk FluentU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_9Yhmsq_x0 Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online to connect with affordable and effective native speakers teachers and tutors. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, simply visit:http://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/italkishownotes Do you have a question? Ask me your language learning questions by clicking here, and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show! Also, please subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thanks so much for listening to this episode of the podcast! If you’ve got any comments about the show then please leave them in the “comments” section below! If you’d like to help me out, then I’d love it if you could… Share the episode using the social media buttons around you Leave an honest review and rating of the podcast on iTunes (click here to do that) iTunes reviews in particular really help the rankings of the podcast and help me to reach other aspiring language learners out there! See you in the next episode of the I Will Teach You A Language podcast!

8 Sep 201512min

Nathan asks in an iTunes review: "I have several native Afrikaner friends, however none of them are trained teachers. What is the best way I can help them to help me learn their language." In this episode: How I learnt Arabic with few resources and native speakers With friends, you need to set clear boundaries for language learning Begin with learning to talk about yourself and familiar things Simply ask your friend how to say the things you want to be able to say Resources mentioned in todays episode: Colloquial Afrikaans - a recommended textbook Two websites for learning Afrikaans: http://w

3 Sep 201512min