Episode Archive
121 episodes of The Fluent Show since the first episode, which aired on October 11th, 2013.
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What Is Fluency, What Is Mastery...And How Do You Get There?
June 4th, 2018 | 1 hr 10 mins
fluency, mastery
Some words are in heavy rotation for us language learners: What is fluency? What is mastery? And how do we get there?
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Q&A: How To Prepare For Language Lessons on Skype
May 28th, 2018 | 29 mins 24 secs
language tutors, speaking, tutoring
Listener David is asking:
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Top Tools for Summer 2018
May 21st, 2018 | 1 hr 2 mins
apps, recommendations, top tools
Top tools is back and Lindsay is back too! Catch up and learn what we're recommending for your summer
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Q&A: Should I Give Flashcards Another Chance?
May 14th, 2018 | 29 mins 42 secs
flashcards, vocabulary
Exploring How My Vocabulary Learning Routine Evolved Over Time
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Learning and Speaking 20+ Languages in New York City
May 7th, 2018 | 1 hr 15 mins
ellen jovin, interview, self-study
Ellen Jovin, author of Words and Worlds of New York, talks about languages, book addictions, and how you learn best when you do what you love
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Q&A: How to Re-Learn a Language You’ve Forgotten
April 30th, 2018 | 29 mins 42 secs
re-learning, vocabulary
Activate Your Memory: Tips for recovering a language that you used to speak, but have forgotten
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Welsh Is Not English!
April 23rd, 2018 | 24 mins 39 secs
activism, interviews, language story, welsh
Discover the story of how the Welsh language fought its way back from near extinction to the goal of a million speakers
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How To Get Native Speakers To Speak Your Target Language
April 16th, 2018 | 27 mins 48 secs
exchanges, native speakers, q&a, speaking
You're fired up and excited to practice your target language with new people, but they keep switching to your native language. That's no fun! In today's show: What you can do to turn things around.
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Making a Story-Based German Course with Olly Richards
April 9th, 2018 | 48 mins 32 secs
german, online courses, teaching
Every single learner who fell in love with language did so because of exposure. So we set out to make a course that leads with exposure. And it works!
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Q&A: What's a Reasonable Weekly Schedule for Language Learning?
April 2nd, 2018 | 27 mins 48 secs
goals, language habit, planning
Rebecca asked me for tips on what a reasonable schedule looks like.
In this show, you'll hear about weekly planning, goals, managing your energy, analysing your calendar, and matching your activity to your strengths. -
What's The Secret To The Greatest Language Exchange Ever?
March 26th, 2018 | 1 hr 13 mins
language exchanges, respect, speaking practice, tutors
In this show, Lindsay and I brought on language exchange expert Jonathan Huggins, who runs several community challenges and groups for language learners.
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Q&A: Should You Get a Masters Degree in Languages?
March 19th, 2018 | 30 mins 14 secs
degrees, languages, masters, study, university
Tips on what and how to study languages in postgraduate settings in the UK
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In Language, Are Apps All Amazing? Are All Apps Amazing?
March 12th, 2018 | 1 hr 2 mins
apps
Listen in to learn how to make good use of language learning apps like Duolingo, Speechling, Memrise, and more
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Q&A: How Can You Train Your Listening Skills?
March 5th, 2018 | 30 mins 21 secs
core skills, languages, listening, q&a, questions, training
How to improve your listening skills and use your time efficiently
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"It's Hard Work But It's So Worth It": Everything You Need To Know For Raising Bilingual Children
February 26th, 2018 | 1 hr 12 mins
bilingualism, children, education, family
Marianna du Bosq, bilingual mother in a bilingual family and host of the Bilingual Avenue podcast, talks about how to raise bilingual children
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Q&A: Getting Off the Intermediate Plateau
February 19th, 2018 | 29 mins 35 secs
advanced levels, bilingual, goal setting, language, language learning, motivation, plateau
Why you are stuck at the intermediate level, and how to get your mojo back