Kerstin Cable
Co-Host of The Fluent Show
Hey, I'm Kerstin! I am the creator and host of the Fluent Show, and I blog, talk, and share language tips at www.fluentlanguage.co.uk.
I'm a native German speaker from the beautiful Moselle valley. I studied 6 languages in Germany and then packed them up and moved England, where I added my most recent language crush, Welsh. At university, I studied Modern Languages and did an MA in Translation Studies.
I teach German to a few private online students, and run language learning retreats to Germany.
I love to speak and deliver workshops to help more people discover their own language learning path, and have presented at many respected events and institutions, including the Polyglot Gathering, Polyglot Conference, Langfest, Coleg Gwent, and Lancaster University.
Kerstin Cable has hosted 121 Episodes.
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Q&A: Should You Learn the Dialect of a Language?
June 11th, 2018 | 26 mins 43 secs
dialects, speaking
It can be confusing to learn a language when you worry that the different dialects people speak are impossible to understand. What to do?
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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