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
070: How to deal with fossilisation
Owain asks: "How can you deal with fossilisation in a language?" In this episode: What is fossilisation? Why does it occur? How can you deal with it? Resources Featured In Today's Episode: The Defo...
16 Dec 201512min
069: Are some language pairings easier than others?
Allen asks: "I want to learn French and Japanese at the same time. What do I need to consider?" In this episode: You can learn two languages at the same time It is easier if the two languages are fro...
10 Dec 201511min
068: Studying for the test or speaking practice?
Halvard asks: "I'm studying for the B1 exam in Russian. Does your advice to speak regularly still stand?" In this episode: My advice on regular speaking is for people who want to speak If you have an...
8 Dec 201514min
067: How to use teachers at different levels
Neil asks: "What's the best way to use a teacher beyond a beginner level?" In this episode: How to work with teachers as a beginner How to work with teachers at a more advanced level A balance of spe...
3 Dec 201513min
066: What does it feel like at different language levels?
Andy asks: "What does it feel like to speak at different levels of a language?" In this episode: What it feels like at different stages of a language: A1: Very basic, self-introductions A2: Greater a...
25 Nov 201513min
