078: When should I stop learning vocabulary?
Steffen asks: "When's the right time to stop focusing on vocabulary?" In this episode: Why you'll always need to grow your vocab The ONE thing that's more important than that Sprints Resources Featu...
21 Jan 201610min
077: How do you learn slang?
Sam asks: "How do you keep up with ever-changing slang in Cantonese?" In this episode: The dangers of slang and idioms When to learn them... and when not! Resources Featured In Today's Episode: Car...
19 Jan 201615min
076: How to run a language exchange
Andrew asks: "What's the best way to run a language exchange?" In this episode: Manage expectations - tell your partner what you want Keep it in the target language Don't let them interrupt with corr...
14 Jan 201615min
075: How to complete specific tasks in another language
Alexia asks: "I can hold a conversation in Polish, but I can't take my patients' medical history. How can I do this?" In this episode: Doctors vs waiters in a restaurant Are your expectations realist...
12 Jan 201610min
074: Confusing Spanish & Portuguese
Steve asks: "I learnt Spanish for two years, and recently I've been learning Portuguese for 8 months. How can I avoid confusing the two?" In this episode: Why you might confuse Spanish and Portuguese...
8 Jan 201612min
073: 8 reasons to read in a foreign language
In this episode, I give you 8 reasons you should be reading in your target language. In this episode: Reading slows down the language It's great for introverts who aren't comfortable speaking You can...
5 Jan 201613min
072: Audacious language goals
In this episode, I discuss my language plans for 2016 and how you can make it the best year of language learning ever! In this episode: 3 ways to succeed in your language learning in 2016: Join a lan...
29 Dec 201512min
071: Beginner Japanese hacks
Nicole asks: "How can I progress beyond the basics in Japanese?" In this episode: Why you should avoid focusing on kanji as a beginner What you should do instead My story in Japan How to improve the ...
18 Dec 201512min
