web02.fireside.fm Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:14:18 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Fluent Show - Episodes Tagged with “Grammar” https://www.fluent.show/tags/grammar Mon, 12 Nov 2018 07:00:00 +0000 Learn a Language...Or Maybe Three! The Fluent Show is on a mission to help you get excited about language learning. We learn languages every day in our lives, and have learnt over 15 different languages between us. We share stories, news, tips, and ideas that will make you fluent...eventually. Subscribe to the show today to get your regular dose of Fluent love. It is worth clarifying that we actively want to support anti-racism and will highlight and advocate for the equality of all. Language learning means committing to tolerance of other world views, and this open mind is a core value for me. This topic deserves well considered words so here are the best Kerstin managed to put together. en-gb episodic A Podcast About Loving, Living and Learning Languages Kerstin Cable Learn a Language...Or Maybe Three! The Fluent Show is on a mission to help you get excited about language learning. We learn languages every day in our lives, and have learnt over 15 different languages between us. We share stories, news, tips, and ideas that will make you fluent...eventually. Subscribe to the show today to get your regular dose of Fluent love. It is worth clarifying that we actively want to support anti-racism and will highlight and advocate for the equality of all. Language learning means committing to tolerance of other world views, and this open mind is a core value for me. This topic deserves well considered words so here are the best Kerstin managed to put together. no languages, language learning, education, polyglot, multilingual, language class, fluent, duolingo, fluency Kerstin Cable kerstin@fluentlanguage.co.uk New York Language Stories At Ellen Jovin's Grammar Table https://www.fluent.show/112 c9e08ce2-288f-431f-af5a-db044eb7092e Mon, 12 Nov 2018 07:00:00 +0000 Kerstin Cable full Kerstin Cable A woman buys a table on the internet and sets it up in the middle of New York City. Her mission? Spread the love of language! 1:09:50 no <p>Can you imagine how fun it would be to speak to a fellow language lover who's encouraging you to share ALL your language questions, from comma conundrums to relative clause regrets? </p> <p>And how great would it be to have all this language joy just outside your front door?</p> <p>With excitement about <em>any</em> language?</p> <p>Let me tell you, this utopia exists in New York City. In today's episode, I brought back Ellen Jovin, one of the most inspiring language lovers I know. And Ellen has a brand new project to share - in fact, an <strong>inspiring message of encouraging conversation about language .</strong> </p> <p>Ellen's new project is called Grammar Table, and it's free for all of us.</p> <p>As ever, Ellen comes armed with a thousand hilarious stories and quotable sentences. Here are a few quotes - listen to our interview to hear these quotes and topics:</p> <ul> <li>What is Grammar Table, and where can you find it?</li> </ul> <blockquote> <p>"Some people stay away from grammar table, it’s like I have toxic grammar syndrome or something"</p> </blockquote> <p><img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/9/9103f3da-a263-4bfe-b5a3-58649ff9b5f7/RPwyzFsq.jpg" alt="Ellen Jovin Grammar Table New York halloween"></p> <ul> <li>Why Ellen believes that the more we talk to people in person, the better</li> </ul> <blockquote> <p>"Grammar humility is an important principle to me."</p> </blockquote> <ul> <li>How the table encourages looking beyond just google for finding an answer to any question</li> </ul> <blockquote> <p>"Grammar table enables me to have conversations with strangers about a topic I love. And it’s got drama!"</p> </blockquote> <p><img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/9/9103f3da-a263-4bfe-b5a3-58649ff9b5f7/i9YG4Gwy.jpg" alt="Ellen Jovin Grammar Table New York"></p> <p><em>There is one swearword in this episode which we announce way ahead of time with a warning. Language can be like that.</em> Special Guest: Ellen Jovin.</p> grammar table, polyglot, ellen jovin, new york city, languages, language learning, activism Can you imagine how fun it would be to speak to a fellow language lover who's encouraging you to share ALL your language questions, from comma conundrums to relative clause regrets?

And how great would it be to have all this language joy just outside your front door?

With excitement about any language?

Let me tell you, this utopia exists in New York City. In today's episode, I brought back Ellen Jovin, one of the most inspiring language lovers I know. And Ellen has a brand new project to share - in fact, an inspiring message of encouraging conversation about language .

Ellen's new project is called Grammar Table, and it's free for all of us.

As ever, Ellen comes armed with a thousand hilarious stories and quotable sentences. Here are a few quotes - listen to our interview to hear these quotes and topics:

  • What is Grammar Table, and where can you find it?

"Some people stay away from grammar table, it’s like I have toxic grammar syndrome or something"

Ellen Jovin Grammar Table New York halloween

  • Why Ellen believes that the more we talk to people in person, the better

"Grammar humility is an important principle to me."

  • How the table encourages looking beyond just google for finding an answer to any question

"Grammar table enables me to have conversations with strangers about a topic I love. And it’s got drama!"

Ellen Jovin Grammar Table New York

There is one swearword in this episode which we announce way ahead of time with a warning. Language can be like that.

Special Guest: Ellen Jovin.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> Can you imagine how fun it would be to speak to a fellow language lover who's encouraging you to share ALL your language questions, from comma conundrums to relative clause regrets?

And how great would it be to have all this language joy just outside your front door?

With excitement about any language?

Let me tell you, this utopia exists in New York City. In today's episode, I brought back Ellen Jovin, one of the most inspiring language lovers I know. And Ellen has a brand new project to share - in fact, an inspiring message of encouraging conversation about language .

Ellen's new project is called Grammar Table, and it's free for all of us.

As ever, Ellen comes armed with a thousand hilarious stories and quotable sentences. Here are a few quotes - listen to our interview to hear these quotes and topics:

  • What is Grammar Table, and where can you find it?

"Some people stay away from grammar table, it’s like I have toxic grammar syndrome or something"

Ellen Jovin Grammar Table New York halloween

  • Why Ellen believes that the more we talk to people in person, the better

"Grammar humility is an important principle to me."

  • How the table encourages looking beyond just google for finding an answer to any question

"Grammar table enables me to have conversations with strangers about a topic I love. And it’s got drama!"

Ellen Jovin Grammar Table New York

There is one swearword in this episode which we announce way ahead of time with a warning. Language can be like that.

Special Guest: Ellen Jovin.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> 3 Useful Rules For Remembering Grammar https://www.fluent.show/108 d40450be-26fa-43e3-bb13-06bab510d7cf Mon, 15 Oct 2018 07:00:00 +0100 Kerstin Cable full Kerstin Cable A new Q&A Episode about building your best memory for language learning 25:02 no <p>In today's episode I discuss the question of how to have the best memory possible for learning a langauge. There are a bunch of rules of thumb to help you work out if memorizing can help you progress from where you are right now.</p> <p>Speaking requires quick recall, agile thinking. Writing requires attention to detail.</p> <p><strong>Rule of Thumb:</strong> Understand the concept, learn details on a need-to-know basis.</p> <p><strong>Rule of Memorizing:</strong> Know the difference between cramming and acquiring.</p> <p><strong>Rule of Thumb for Learning a Language:</strong> Aim to make mistakes and be understood, not to be perfect and silent.</p> <p>Press play and have a listen to the show for more detailed advice about memorizing, plus my personal declaration of love for post-it notes. </p> <p><em>Thank you to Owain for this episode introduction.</em> </p> learning, fluency, language learning, language lessons, memory, memorizing, grammar, language courses, coaching, self-teaching In today's episode I discuss the question of how to have the best memory possible for learning a langauge. There are a bunch of rules of thumb to help you work out if memorizing can help you progress from where you are right now.

Speaking requires quick recall, agile thinking. Writing requires attention to detail.

Rule of Thumb: Understand the concept, learn details on a need-to-know basis.

Rule of Memorizing: Know the difference between cramming and acquiring.

Rule of Thumb for Learning a Language: Aim to make mistakes and be understood, not to be perfect and silent.

Press play and have a listen to the show for more detailed advice about memorizing, plus my personal declaration of love for post-it notes.

Thank you to Owain for this episode introduction.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> In today's episode I discuss the question of how to have the best memory possible for learning a langauge. There are a bunch of rules of thumb to help you work out if memorizing can help you progress from where you are right now.

Speaking requires quick recall, agile thinking. Writing requires attention to detail.

Rule of Thumb: Understand the concept, learn details on a need-to-know basis.

Rule of Memorizing: Know the difference between cramming and acquiring.

Rule of Thumb for Learning a Language: Aim to make mistakes and be understood, not to be perfect and silent.

Press play and have a listen to the show for more detailed advice about memorizing, plus my personal declaration of love for post-it notes.

Thank you to Owain for this episode introduction.

Sponsored By:

Links:

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