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
065: My CRAZY 5am language routine - Part 2
In this episode I give you a run-down of my latest language learning routine, and what you can learn from it! In this episode: This is a continuation from episode 64. 3 key questions to ask yourself w...
19 Nov 201514min
064: My CRAZY 5am language routine - Part 1
In this episode I give you a run-down of my latest language learning routine, and what you can learn from it! In this episode: Why wake up at 5am? What your core study time should be How to use dead ...
18 Nov 201515min
063: Can texting improve spoken fluency?
Andy asks: "I've found that texting really helps fluency in my target language...but does it work for everyone?" In this episode: The benefits of text chat in a foreign language Common expressions Na...
13 Nov 201510min
