web02.fireside.fm Sun, 03 May 2026 19:55:56 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Fluent Show - Episodes Tagged with “Language Learning” https://www.fluent.show/tags/language%20learning Mon, 15 Apr 2019 07:00:00 +0100 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. (https://www.fluent.show/blacklivesmatter) 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. (https://www.fluent.show/blacklivesmatter) no languages, language learning, education, polyglot, multilingual, language class, fluent, duolingo, fluency Kerstin Cable kerstin@fluentlanguage.co.uk What Can You Gain From a Language Retreat? https://www.fluent.show/132 81a7e006-1660-4716-9a7d-8ed3788a347d Mon, 15 Apr 2019 07:00:00 +0100 Kerstin Cable full Kerstin Cable Three retreat participants tell all 51:15 no <p>In today's episode, my retreat group from the summer retreat in Munich</p> <ul> <li>What happens when you only speak your target language for a week?</li> <li>How do you prepare for a language retreat?</li> <li>What is the most important mindset you can have while doing language immersion?</li> <li>What happens after the retreat?</li> </ul> <h3>Are you eager to experience a language retreat for yourself?</h3> <p>Head to <a href="https://www.fluentlanguage.co.uk/retreats" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.fluentlanguage.co.uk/retreats</a> to discover the upcoming retreats - in Hamburg (June 2019) and the Loire Valley (June 2019).</p> <p>My guests also share tips on creating an immersion environment no matter where you live.</p> <p><img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/9/9103f3da-a263-4bfe-b5a3-58649ff9b5f7/gddl7kPs.jpg" alt="Fluent German Retreat in München, August 2018"> Special Guests: Anne Semmler and Renato and Catarina.</p> language learning, polyglot, language course, education, languages, immersion, bilingualism, linguistics In today's episode, my retreat group from the summer retreat in Munich

  • What happens when you only speak your target language for a week?
  • How do you prepare for a language retreat?
  • What is the most important mindset you can have while doing language immersion?
  • What happens after the retreat?

Are you eager to experience a language retreat for yourself?

Head to www.fluentlanguage.co.uk/retreats to discover the upcoming retreats - in Hamburg (June 2019) and the Loire Valley (June 2019).

My guests also share tips on creating an immersion environment no matter where you live.

Fluent German Retreat in München, August 2018

Special Guests: Anne Semmler and Renato and Catarina.

Links:

]]> In today's episode, my retreat group from the summer retreat in Munich

  • What happens when you only speak your target language for a week?
  • How do you prepare for a language retreat?
  • What is the most important mindset you can have while doing language immersion?
  • What happens after the retreat?

Are you eager to experience a language retreat for yourself?

Head to www.fluentlanguage.co.uk/retreats to discover the upcoming retreats - in Hamburg (June 2019) and the Loire Valley (June 2019).

My guests also share tips on creating an immersion environment no matter where you live.

Fluent German Retreat in München, August 2018

Special Guests: Anne Semmler and Renato and Catarina.

Links:

]]> Q&A: Getting Off the Intermediate Plateau https://www.fluent.show/76 52a02adb-e9cc-4d13-8b75-5f6768fe7a5e Mon, 19 Feb 2018 07:00:00 +0000 Kerstin Cable full Kerstin Cable Why you are stuck at the intermediate level, and how to get your mojo back 29:35 no <p><strong>"How Can I Get Off The Intermediate Plateau?"</strong></p> <p>If you're stuck somewhere in the language weeds, this show will help you untangle them and get those wheels turning again.</p> <p>You'll learn</p> <ul> <li>Why you're feeling stuck</li> <li>How to start feeling like the wheels are turning again</li> <li>How to re-think your feeling of being stuck for an instant mood boost</li> <li>Why rewards make all the difference</li> <li>How to figure out the next step</li> </ul> "How Can I Get Off The Intermediate Plateau?"

If you're stuck somewhere in the language weeds, this show will help you untangle them and get those wheels turning again.

You'll learn

  • Why you're feeling stuck
  • How to start feeling like the wheels are turning again
  • How to re-think your feeling of being stuck for an instant mood boost
  • Why rewards make all the difference
  • How to figure out the next step

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]]> "How Can I Get Off The Intermediate Plateau?"

If you're stuck somewhere in the language weeds, this show will help you untangle them and get those wheels turning again.

You'll learn

  • Why you're feeling stuck
  • How to start feeling like the wheels are turning again
  • How to re-think your feeling of being stuck for an instant mood boost
  • Why rewards make all the difference
  • How to figure out the next step

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> Robo-Tutors and Translating Megaphones: It's the Future of Language Learning https://www.fluent.show/74 6f1c6a2b-3947-4431-be73-6ac10d7cc116 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 06:00:00 +0000 Kerstin Cable full Kerstin Cable Power up your Oculus Rift - It's the Future! 58:46 no <p><a href="http://www.fluentlanguage.co.uk/blog/podcast-episode-74" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click or tap here to read the full show notes</a></p> <p>In the News...</p> <p>Kazakhstan is going to change the official script of its language from the Cyrillic to the Latin alphabet by 2025 - we admire their SMART goal setting skills and discuss what could motivate a country to make such a big change.</p> <h2>Main Topic: The Future of Language Learning</h2> <p>What does the future hold for language learners? </p> <p>When a device translates what you say directly into another language, is there even a need to learn languages anymore?</p> <p>We discuss</p> <ul> <li>Gadgets and stuff that translates our language into other languages</li> <li>How AI has made language learning apps a lot more useful</li> <li>Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality as learning aids</li> <li>The good and bad sides of tech</li> </ul> Click or tap here to read the full show notes

In the News...

Kazakhstan is going to change the official script of its language from the Cyrillic to the Latin alphabet by 2025 - we admire their SMART goal setting skills and discuss what could motivate a country to make such a big change.

Main Topic: The Future of Language Learning

What does the future hold for language learners?

When a device translates what you say directly into another language, is there even a need to learn languages anymore?

We discuss

  • Gadgets and stuff that translates our language into other languages
  • How AI has made language learning apps a lot more useful
  • Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality as learning aids
  • The good and bad sides of tech

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> Click or tap here to read the full show notes

In the News...

Kazakhstan is going to change the official script of its language from the Cyrillic to the Latin alphabet by 2025 - we admire their SMART goal setting skills and discuss what could motivate a country to make such a big change.

Main Topic: The Future of Language Learning

What does the future hold for language learners?

When a device translates what you say directly into another language, is there even a need to learn languages anymore?

We discuss

  • Gadgets and stuff that translates our language into other languages
  • How AI has made language learning apps a lot more useful
  • Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality as learning aids
  • The good and bad sides of tech

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> "Ultramarathon for the Brain" (Bilingual Podcast with Judith Meyer) https://www.fluent.show/73 57ffa6a5-051f-4db7-a51a-a62a29ba91a7 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 09:15:00 +0000 Kerstin Cable full Kerstin Cable In this interview with passionate polyglot Judith Meyer, she shares how she learnt over 14 languages, how you can get over the intermediate plateau, and why learning any other language than English takes a little passion. 56:45 no <p><a href="http://www.fluentlanguage.co.uk/blog/podcast-episode-73" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click or tap here to read the full show notes</a></p> <p><strong>German Learners</strong>: <a href="https://fluentlanguage.activehosted.com/f/41" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click this link to download a full transcript (bilingual) of our conversation, so you can listen and read along at the same time.</a></p> <p>Judith Meyer is well-known in the language learning world for co-founding the Polyglot Gathering event and writing several language books and courses. She's consulted by many and freely shares her own tips and experiences from learning over 14 languages.</p> <p>We covered a lot of ground and as a language learner you will be delighted to hear her excellent advice.</p> <h2>One Thing You Need to Know About This Episode</h2> <p>This is a bilingual podcast.</p> <p>Judith and I are both Germans who speak a lot of English in our daily lives and even in our off-mic conversations we regularly switch between German and English.</p> <p><strong>If you are not an experienced German learner,</strong> there will be some parts of the podcast that you don’t understand. But like all language learners, you’re not alone in that feeling. Try to stay with us, trust that we will come back to English again and again, and challenge yourself to become comfortable with not understanding everything. Special Guest: Judith Meyer.</p> Click or tap here to read the full show notes

German Learners: Click this link to download a full transcript (bilingual) of our conversation, so you can listen and read along at the same time.

Judith Meyer is well-known in the language learning world for co-founding the Polyglot Gathering event and writing several language books and courses. She's consulted by many and freely shares her own tips and experiences from learning over 14 languages.

We covered a lot of ground and as a language learner you will be delighted to hear her excellent advice.

One Thing You Need to Know About This Episode

This is a bilingual podcast.

Judith and I are both Germans who speak a lot of English in our daily lives and even in our off-mic conversations we regularly switch between German and English.

If you are not an experienced German learner, there will be some parts of the podcast that you don’t understand. But like all language learners, you’re not alone in that feeling. Try to stay with us, trust that we will come back to English again and again, and challenge yourself to become comfortable with not understanding everything.

Special Guest: Judith Meyer.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> Click or tap here to read the full show notes

German Learners: Click this link to download a full transcript (bilingual) of our conversation, so you can listen and read along at the same time.

Judith Meyer is well-known in the language learning world for co-founding the Polyglot Gathering event and writing several language books and courses. She's consulted by many and freely shares her own tips and experiences from learning over 14 languages.

We covered a lot of ground and as a language learner you will be delighted to hear her excellent advice.

One Thing You Need to Know About This Episode

This is a bilingual podcast.

Judith and I are both Germans who speak a lot of English in our daily lives and even in our off-mic conversations we regularly switch between German and English.

If you are not an experienced German learner, there will be some parts of the podcast that you don’t understand. But like all language learners, you’re not alone in that feeling. Try to stay with us, trust that we will come back to English again and again, and challenge yourself to become comfortable with not understanding everything.

Special Guest: Judith Meyer.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> What is it that you want to achieve? https://www.fluent.show/72 8b208410-1b34-4c94-97aa-8dd981c7c8b1 Mon, 01 Jan 2018 10:45:00 +0000 Kerstin Cable full Kerstin Cable Happy new year! Today I’m leading you through a solo show of highlights and lessons of the year 27:12 no <p>Hello from Kerstin and happy new year! In today's show, I've got notes for you on what really mattered for language learning in 2017, and how you can make the most out of these for your own path to fluency.</p> <p>Lessons from 2017:</p> <ul> <li>Best practices aren’t going anywhere <ul> <li>Ask yourself what you want to achieve</li> <li>Get out of the house and use what you know</li> <li>Contribute to your community</li> </ul> </li> <li>Getting organised is the key to actually using those best practices: Plan - Track - Review</li> <li>Setting goals helps me get out of my comfort zone - I’ve never self-studied a language to this level and I can totally do it</li> </ul> <h3>The Year in Language Learning Events</h3> <ul> <li>Polyglot Gathering in Bratislava <ul> <li>It was warm, busy, and great to visit this Slovak city</li> <li>The organisation was outstanding and there was a real sense of interest in almost every talk</li> <li>A lot of people enjoyed the no-English zone</li> <li>I gave a talk on how to talk to people and the feedback was very interesting (no it was NOT about chatting up girls)</li> <li>Already bought my ticket for 2018</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p>Langfest in Montreal</p> <ul> <li>It was warm again, a slightly smaller event, and with so many great volunteers and organisers</li> <li>Langfest stood out in how media-savvy it was, there was live streaming, lots of web coverage, even a little podcasting room</li> <li>Montréal is an amazing city for any polyglot </li> </ul> </li> <li> <p>Languages of London</p> <ul> <li>A smaller meet-up, great for connecting</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The podcast came back this year!! Thank you all so much for listening and supporting us.</p> <ul> <li>Thank you to my wonderful guests this year: Madeline Vadkerty and Marianne Manz, Gabriel Wyner, Chuck Smith, Kris Broholm, Shannon Kennedy</li> <li>Thank you to our sponsor Clozemaster, and the future sponsors who have shown interest in supporting the Creative Language Learning Podcast</li> <li>A special thank you to my co-host Lindsay Williams</li> <li>Please review!! </li> </ul> Hello from Kerstin and happy new year! In today's show, I've got notes for you on what really mattered for language learning in 2017, and how you can make the most out of these for your own path to fluency.

Lessons from 2017:

  • Best practices aren’t going anywhere
    • Ask yourself what you want to achieve
    • Get out of the house and use what you know
    • Contribute to your community
  • Getting organised is the key to actually using those best practices: Plan - Track - Review
  • Setting goals helps me get out of my comfort zone - I’ve never self-studied a language to this level and I can totally do it

The Year in Language Learning Events

  • Polyglot Gathering in Bratislava
    • It was warm, busy, and great to visit this Slovak city
    • The organisation was outstanding and there was a real sense of interest in almost every talk
    • A lot of people enjoyed the no-English zone
    • I gave a talk on how to talk to people and the feedback was very interesting (no it was NOT about chatting up girls)
    • Already bought my ticket for 2018

  • Langfest in Montreal

    • It was warm again, a slightly smaller event, and with so many great volunteers and organisers
    • Langfest stood out in how media-savvy it was, there was live streaming, lots of web coverage, even a little podcasting room
    • Montréal is an amazing city for any polyglot

  • Languages of London

    • A smaller meet-up, great for connecting

The podcast came back this year!! Thank you all so much for listening and supporting us.

  • Thank you to my wonderful guests this year: Madeline Vadkerty and Marianne Manz, Gabriel Wyner, Chuck Smith, Kris Broholm, Shannon Kennedy
  • Thank you to our sponsor Clozemaster, and the future sponsors who have shown interest in supporting the Creative Language Learning Podcast
  • A special thank you to my co-host Lindsay Williams
  • Please review!!

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> Hello from Kerstin and happy new year! In today's show, I've got notes for you on what really mattered for language learning in 2017, and how you can make the most out of these for your own path to fluency.

Lessons from 2017:

  • Best practices aren’t going anywhere
    • Ask yourself what you want to achieve
    • Get out of the house and use what you know
    • Contribute to your community
  • Getting organised is the key to actually using those best practices: Plan - Track - Review
  • Setting goals helps me get out of my comfort zone - I’ve never self-studied a language to this level and I can totally do it

The Year in Language Learning Events

  • Polyglot Gathering in Bratislava
    • It was warm, busy, and great to visit this Slovak city
    • The organisation was outstanding and there was a real sense of interest in almost every talk
    • A lot of people enjoyed the no-English zone
    • I gave a talk on how to talk to people and the feedback was very interesting (no it was NOT about chatting up girls)
    • Already bought my ticket for 2018

  • Langfest in Montreal

    • It was warm again, a slightly smaller event, and with so many great volunteers and organisers
    • Langfest stood out in how media-savvy it was, there was live streaming, lots of web coverage, even a little podcasting room
    • Montréal is an amazing city for any polyglot

  • Languages of London

    • A smaller meet-up, great for connecting

The podcast came back this year!! Thank you all so much for listening and supporting us.

  • Thank you to my wonderful guests this year: Madeline Vadkerty and Marianne Manz, Gabriel Wyner, Chuck Smith, Kris Broholm, Shannon Kennedy
  • Thank you to our sponsor Clozemaster, and the future sponsors who have shown interest in supporting the Creative Language Learning Podcast
  • A special thank you to my co-host Lindsay Williams
  • Please review!!

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> "If It Plugs Your Gap, It'll Proper Plug Your Gap": Top Tools for Winter 2018 https://www.fluent.show/71 0f79801c-bd96-4d71-b624-20502e48880e Mon, 18 Dec 2017 06:00:00 +0000 Kerstin Cable full Kerstin Cable The Best Language Learning Tools for Winter 2017/18 1:07:29 no <p><a href="http://fluentlanguage.co.uk/blog/language-tools-winter" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click or tap here to read the full shownotes.</a></p> <h2>Follow up on a topic: Pop Music</h2> <p>Bilingual lyrics, Spanglish and Justin Bieber of all people winning a Latin grammy. Lindsay brings up the <strong>Despacito Effect</strong> and we discuss if that's a thing. </p> <p>If you love music, check out our <a href="http://podcast.fluentlanguage.co.uk/62" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">pop music episode</a>.</p> <h2>Top Tools for Winter 2018</h2> <p>Here are the nominees - listen to the show to find out how they can help you learn languages.</p> <p>Kerstin:</p> <p><strong>1. Clairefontaine Vocab Notebook</strong> (on <a href="http://amzn.to/2jLiIfB" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Amazon UK</a>, and here's a comparable one on <a href="http://amzn.to/2kpwi82" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Amazon.com</a>)</p> <p>This is a classic notebook for learning and testing yourself on vocabulary. Write down your words, and use the handy cover tabs for testing yourself. Perfect for one of my favourite vocabulary learning techniques of all time, Write-Look-Cover-Repeat.</p> <p><strong>2. <a href="https://meet.libbyapp.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Libby</a></strong><br> Libby is a library app designed to give you access to ebooks and audiobooks in your local library's catalogue. So that means you can borrow hundreds of books and even language courses right now, for free, on your phone or tablet. Available for iOS, Android, and Windows 10.</p> <p><strong>3. <a href="http://www.fluentlanguage.co.uk/lingq" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lingq</a></strong> (referral link)<br> After hearing so much high praise for Lingq from Shannon Kennedy on episode 65 of the show, Lingq got a well-deserved new mention. This app is designed to help you read any text in another language, and it remembers the words you study. Check it out as it might plug your gap.</p> <p>Lindsay<br> <strong>1. <a href="http://leaknows.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Léa Knows App</a></strong><br> This app takes words that you've looked up on google translate and automatically creates flashcards of them. It's out for Android and iOS, and will "proper plug the gap" if you're stuck on how to study all those new words you've looked up, for example during and after speaking practice.</p> <p><strong>2. Museum leaflets and other "bumf" from tourist attractions near you</strong><br> Discover a museum near you and check out their leaflets in other languages. Perhaps there's even a walking tour so you can get reading and listening practice at the same time, and play around with the available languages.</p> <p><strong>3. <a href="https://getflowlingo.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">FlowLingo</a></strong><br> This app is for Spanish users, and gives you access to a huge library of online videos from cartoons to TED talks. You will be able to listen to the video and see the subtitles, and it even pairs with Duolingo. Great for Spanish learners who want to add more video to their routine. This app is out for Android and iOS</p> Click or tap here to read the full shownotes.

Follow up on a topic: Pop Music

Bilingual lyrics, Spanglish and Justin Bieber of all people winning a Latin grammy. Lindsay brings up the Despacito Effect and we discuss if that's a thing.

If you love music, check out our pop music episode.

Top Tools for Winter 2018

Here are the nominees - listen to the show to find out how they can help you learn languages.

Kerstin:

1. Clairefontaine Vocab Notebook (on Amazon UK, and here's a comparable one on Amazon.com)

This is a classic notebook for learning and testing yourself on vocabulary. Write down your words, and use the handy cover tabs for testing yourself. Perfect for one of my favourite vocabulary learning techniques of all time, Write-Look-Cover-Repeat.

2. Libby
Libby is a library app designed to give you access to ebooks and audiobooks in your local library's catalogue. So that means you can borrow hundreds of books and even language courses right now, for free, on your phone or tablet. Available for iOS, Android, and Windows 10.

3. Lingq (referral link)
After hearing so much high praise for Lingq from Shannon Kennedy on episode 65 of the show, Lingq got a well-deserved new mention. This app is designed to help you read any text in another language, and it remembers the words you study. Check it out as it might plug your gap.

Lindsay
1. Léa Knows App
This app takes words that you've looked up on google translate and automatically creates flashcards of them. It's out for Android and iOS, and will "proper plug the gap" if you're stuck on how to study all those new words you've looked up, for example during and after speaking practice.

2. Museum leaflets and other "bumf" from tourist attractions near you
Discover a museum near you and check out their leaflets in other languages. Perhaps there's even a walking tour so you can get reading and listening practice at the same time, and play around with the available languages.

3. FlowLingo
This app is for Spanish users, and gives you access to a huge library of online videos from cartoons to TED talks. You will be able to listen to the video and see the subtitles, and it even pairs with Duolingo. Great for Spanish learners who want to add more video to their routine. This app is out for Android and iOS

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> Click or tap here to read the full shownotes.

Follow up on a topic: Pop Music

Bilingual lyrics, Spanglish and Justin Bieber of all people winning a Latin grammy. Lindsay brings up the Despacito Effect and we discuss if that's a thing.

If you love music, check out our pop music episode.

Top Tools for Winter 2018

Here are the nominees - listen to the show to find out how they can help you learn languages.

Kerstin:

1. Clairefontaine Vocab Notebook (on Amazon UK, and here's a comparable one on Amazon.com)

This is a classic notebook for learning and testing yourself on vocabulary. Write down your words, and use the handy cover tabs for testing yourself. Perfect for one of my favourite vocabulary learning techniques of all time, Write-Look-Cover-Repeat.

2. Libby
Libby is a library app designed to give you access to ebooks and audiobooks in your local library's catalogue. So that means you can borrow hundreds of books and even language courses right now, for free, on your phone or tablet. Available for iOS, Android, and Windows 10.

3. Lingq (referral link)
After hearing so much high praise for Lingq from Shannon Kennedy on episode 65 of the show, Lingq got a well-deserved new mention. This app is designed to help you read any text in another language, and it remembers the words you study. Check it out as it might plug your gap.

Lindsay
1. Léa Knows App
This app takes words that you've looked up on google translate and automatically creates flashcards of them. It's out for Android and iOS, and will "proper plug the gap" if you're stuck on how to study all those new words you've looked up, for example during and after speaking practice.

2. Museum leaflets and other "bumf" from tourist attractions near you
Discover a museum near you and check out their leaflets in other languages. Perhaps there's even a walking tour so you can get reading and listening practice at the same time, and play around with the available languages.

3. FlowLingo
This app is for Spanish users, and gives you access to a huge library of online videos from cartoons to TED talks. You will be able to listen to the video and see the subtitles, and it even pairs with Duolingo. Great for Spanish learners who want to add more video to their routine. This app is out for Android and iOS

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> Finding friends who love languages (with Chuck Smith) https://www.fluent.show/70 6cec8556-083d-48f7-b3b9-e07b928f2c21 Mon, 04 Dec 2017 14:00:00 +0000 Kerstin Cable full Kerstin Cable An Interview with Chuck Smith, creator of an app connecting people speaking 7000+ languages, Duolingo course author, co-founder of the Polyglot Gathering. 1:00:39 no <p>These days, the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8BR59zKgBzeWPxFtmHSwA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Polyglot Gathering</a> pulls in hundreds of language learners who share and enjoy community in the heart of Europe. A lot of this is thanks to Chuck's contributions, along with the wonderful Polyglot Gathering team. </p> <p>This year, Chuck published his first language learning app, <a href="https://amikumu.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Amikumu</a>.</p> <h2>What is Amikumu?</h2> <p>Want to text another person and ask them to meet up and practice a language...without looking creepy?</p> <p>Amikumu will help you find people near you who love languages. The purpose of the app is to help you find people nearby to chat and meet up, and it supports the world's 7,000+ languages (including 100+ sign languages).</p> <p>The idea for Amikumu came out of Chuck's love for the planned language Esperanto. It’s not a natural language choice, it’s a minority language. Why would anyone bother to learn?</p> <h2>Language Learning Apps</h2> <p>In recent episodes, we've covered language learning apps on a regular basis. If you have a smartphone and you live in the 21st century, they are an essential component of language learning. More and more developers are working on apps for language learning, and Chuck's experience stands out from the crowd: he is the creator of Duolingo's Esperanto course. </p> <p>In our interview, Chuck explained how he came to work on Duolingo and why he loves gamified learning, how we can bring more soul into language learning apps...and why you could probably learn a language if you have three apps.</p> <p>Check out Chuck's app recommendations in our link list below. Special Guest: Chuck Smith.</p> These days, the Polyglot Gathering pulls in hundreds of language learners who share and enjoy community in the heart of Europe. A lot of this is thanks to Chuck's contributions, along with the wonderful Polyglot Gathering team.

This year, Chuck published his first language learning app, Amikumu.

What is Amikumu?

Want to text another person and ask them to meet up and practice a language...without looking creepy?

Amikumu will help you find people near you who love languages. The purpose of the app is to help you find people nearby to chat and meet up, and it supports the world's 7,000+ languages (including 100+ sign languages).

The idea for Amikumu came out of Chuck's love for the planned language Esperanto. It’s not a natural language choice, it’s a minority language. Why would anyone bother to learn?

Language Learning Apps

In recent episodes, we've covered language learning apps on a regular basis. If you have a smartphone and you live in the 21st century, they are an essential component of language learning. More and more developers are working on apps for language learning, and Chuck's experience stands out from the crowd: he is the creator of Duolingo's Esperanto course.

In our interview, Chuck explained how he came to work on Duolingo and why he loves gamified learning, how we can bring more soul into language learning apps...and why you could probably learn a language if you have three apps.

Check out Chuck's app recommendations in our link list below.

Special Guest: Chuck Smith.

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]]> These days, the Polyglot Gathering pulls in hundreds of language learners who share and enjoy community in the heart of Europe. A lot of this is thanks to Chuck's contributions, along with the wonderful Polyglot Gathering team.

This year, Chuck published his first language learning app, Amikumu.

What is Amikumu?

Want to text another person and ask them to meet up and practice a language...without looking creepy?

Amikumu will help you find people near you who love languages. The purpose of the app is to help you find people nearby to chat and meet up, and it supports the world's 7,000+ languages (including 100+ sign languages).

The idea for Amikumu came out of Chuck's love for the planned language Esperanto. It’s not a natural language choice, it’s a minority language. Why would anyone bother to learn?

Language Learning Apps

In recent episodes, we've covered language learning apps on a regular basis. If you have a smartphone and you live in the 21st century, they are an essential component of language learning. More and more developers are working on apps for language learning, and Chuck's experience stands out from the crowd: he is the creator of Duolingo's Esperanto course.

In our interview, Chuck explained how he came to work on Duolingo and why he loves gamified learning, how we can bring more soul into language learning apps...and why you could probably learn a language if you have three apps.

Check out Chuck's app recommendations in our link list below.

Special Guest: Chuck Smith.

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]]> Climbing Mount Language from Basecamp to Summit https://www.fluent.show/69 18463819-bdf2-49bf-9ee2-903ee2ca606f Mon, 20 Nov 2017 05:00:00 +0000 Kerstin Cable full Kerstin Cable Kerstin learns new English slang, Lindsay shares her thoughts on delicious rewards, and we take apart the worst language learning misconceptions. 1:13:11 yes <p>Beware listeners: This episode contains a discussion of a few English swearwords, so if you are listening with kids please skip the first 20 minutes.</p> <p>And on to what's in this show:</p> <p><strong>Language Stories</strong>: Lindsay has a new podcast, reporting back from her adventures around the language landscapes of cities like Montréal, New York, and more.</p> <p><strong>Even after 20 years of English</strong>, I still don't know all the words. We discuss an English slang word that was news to me.</p> <p><strong>Tip</strong>: The Psychology of Rewards</p> <p>We discussed why and how you can reward yourself when you reach those study goals.</p> <p><strong>Language Learning Misconceptions</strong></p> <p>Here's the list we discussed on the show:</p> <ul> <li>Children learn their first language effortlessly</li> <li>Younger learners learn languages more easily than older learners</li> <li>Intelligent people are better at learning languages</li> <li>Immersion is the best way to learn a language</li> <li>Grammar study is detrimental to second-language acquisition</li> <li>Learning a second language hinders the development of the first language</li> <li>Once a child can speak a language, the language-learning process is complete</li> </ul> <p>Consider: All these ideas and beliefs are widespread, but none of them are true when taken at face value! </p> Beware listeners: This episode contains a discussion of a few English swearwords, so if you are listening with kids please skip the first 20 minutes.

And on to what's in this show:

Language Stories: Lindsay has a new podcast, reporting back from her adventures around the language landscapes of cities like Montréal, New York, and more.

Even after 20 years of English, I still don't know all the words. We discuss an English slang word that was news to me.

Tip: The Psychology of Rewards

We discussed why and how you can reward yourself when you reach those study goals.

Language Learning Misconceptions

Here's the list we discussed on the show:

  • Children learn their first language effortlessly
  • Younger learners learn languages more easily than older learners
  • Intelligent people are better at learning languages
  • Immersion is the best way to learn a language
  • Grammar study is detrimental to second-language acquisition
  • Learning a second language hinders the development of the first language
  • Once a child can speak a language, the language-learning process is complete

Consider: All these ideas and beliefs are widespread, but none of them are true when taken at face value!

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Links:

]]> Beware listeners: This episode contains a discussion of a few English swearwords, so if you are listening with kids please skip the first 20 minutes.

And on to what's in this show:

Language Stories: Lindsay has a new podcast, reporting back from her adventures around the language landscapes of cities like Montréal, New York, and more.

Even after 20 years of English, I still don't know all the words. We discuss an English slang word that was news to me.

Tip: The Psychology of Rewards

We discussed why and how you can reward yourself when you reach those study goals.

Language Learning Misconceptions

Here's the list we discussed on the show:

  • Children learn their first language effortlessly
  • Younger learners learn languages more easily than older learners
  • Intelligent people are better at learning languages
  • Immersion is the best way to learn a language
  • Grammar study is detrimental to second-language acquisition
  • Learning a second language hinders the development of the first language
  • Once a child can speak a language, the language-learning process is complete

Consider: All these ideas and beliefs are widespread, but none of them are true when taken at face value!

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> Gabriel Wyner is NOT a Robot (with Fluent Forever author Gabriel Wyner) https://www.fluent.show/68 d83d953d-b23c-4294-adfd-6a77f3ef9455 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 07:00:00 +0000 Kerstin Cable full Kerstin Cable In this interview with Gabriel Wyner, you will get to know the story of "Fluent Forever", the approach he takes to language learning, and a little bit about what makes him tick as a person. 57:38 no <p>On this show, I spoke to <a href="http://fluent-forever.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Gabriel (Gabe) Wyner</a>, a well known name to many language learners thanks to his bestselling book "Fluent Forever". </p> <p>In this interview, you will get to know the story of "Fluent Forever", the approach he takes to language learning, and a little bit about what makes him tick as a person.</p> <p>The theme I saw come through in Gabe's approach was that of engineering language learning to be as efficient and productive as it can possibly be. He's an engineer by trade and it shows in how he approaches language learning: find the problem, find a way to solve it, set, and go.</p> <p>It made me curious about his human side, so we also discussed where he finds the joy in learning. Beyond the app, I also took the opportunity to ask Gabe about the inner monologue of self-doubt, and courage in creation and in language learning.<br> But that is not all we talked about...we also discussed what this app is all about</p> <p>In our interview touched on..</p> <pre><code>how Gabe's own experience of creating over 45,000 (!) flash cards in Anki is going to make language learning so much more efficient what it's like to have created a book that more than 120,000 people have read why the Fluent Forever method started with pronunciation training...then progressed via word lists...and is now ready to take app-based learning to a new level the big, obvious, annoying problem of using ready-made flashcards (this is why you won't remember words) the place for apps in everyday language learning -- is immersion better than apps? is an app better than immersion? Do language learners have to do everything at the same time? how the Fluent Forever has standing based on actual science (and a research book tip if you want to find out more) what to do when you're too scared to start speaking to someone in your target language a Q&amp;amp;A on learning two languages at the same time, where the Fluent Forever app is headed after its HUGE Kickstarter success, and what rewards there are for you when you pledge to support its big Crowdfunding campaign </code></pre> <p>Special Guest: Gabriel Wyner.</p> On this show, I spoke to Gabriel (Gabe) Wyner, a well known name to many language learners thanks to his bestselling book "Fluent Forever".

In this interview, you will get to know the story of "Fluent Forever", the approach he takes to language learning, and a little bit about what makes him tick as a person.

The theme I saw come through in Gabe's approach was that of engineering language learning to be as efficient and productive as it can possibly be. He's an engineer by trade and it shows in how he approaches language learning: find the problem, find a way to solve it, set, and go.

It made me curious about his human side, so we also discussed where he finds the joy in learning. Beyond the app, I also took the opportunity to ask Gabe about the inner monologue of self-doubt, and courage in creation and in language learning.
But that is not all we talked about...we also discussed what this app is all about

In our interview touched on..

how Gabe's own experience of creating over 45,000 (!) flash cards in Anki is going to make language learning so much more efficient
what it's like to have created a book that more than 120,000 people have read
why the Fluent Forever method started with pronunciation training...then progressed via word lists...and is now ready to take app-based learning to a new level
the big, obvious, annoying problem of using ready-made flashcards (this is why you won't remember words)
the place for apps in everyday language learning -- is immersion better than apps? is an app better than immersion? Do language learners have to do everything at the same time?
how the Fluent Forever has standing based on actual science (and a research book tip if you want to find out more)
what to do when you're too scared to start speaking to someone in your target language
a Q&A on learning two languages at the same time, where the Fluent Forever app is headed after its HUGE Kickstarter success, and what rewards there are for you when you pledge to support its big Crowdfunding campaign

Special Guest: Gabriel Wyner.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> On this show, I spoke to Gabriel (Gabe) Wyner, a well known name to many language learners thanks to his bestselling book "Fluent Forever".

In this interview, you will get to know the story of "Fluent Forever", the approach he takes to language learning, and a little bit about what makes him tick as a person.

The theme I saw come through in Gabe's approach was that of engineering language learning to be as efficient and productive as it can possibly be. He's an engineer by trade and it shows in how he approaches language learning: find the problem, find a way to solve it, set, and go.

It made me curious about his human side, so we also discussed where he finds the joy in learning. Beyond the app, I also took the opportunity to ask Gabe about the inner monologue of self-doubt, and courage in creation and in language learning.
But that is not all we talked about...we also discussed what this app is all about

In our interview touched on..

how Gabe's own experience of creating over 45,000 (!) flash cards in Anki is going to make language learning so much more efficient
what it's like to have created a book that more than 120,000 people have read
why the Fluent Forever method started with pronunciation training...then progressed via word lists...and is now ready to take app-based learning to a new level
the big, obvious, annoying problem of using ready-made flashcards (this is why you won't remember words)
the place for apps in everyday language learning -- is immersion better than apps? is an app better than immersion? Do language learners have to do everything at the same time?
how the Fluent Forever has standing based on actual science (and a research book tip if you want to find out more)
what to do when you're too scared to start speaking to someone in your target language
a Q&A on learning two languages at the same time, where the Fluent Forever app is headed after its HUGE Kickstarter success, and what rewards there are for you when you pledge to support its big Crowdfunding campaign

Special Guest: Gabriel Wyner.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> Equality, Tea, and Spicing up your Language Learning https://www.fluent.show/67 1b5e9ef6-6488-4ccd-9eb7-3bd9fad5c7ca Sun, 22 Oct 2017 16:00:00 +0100 Kerstin Cable full Kerstin Cable How to stay motivated when you're learning a language by yourself this fall...plus some crazy English words in the wild 1:19:26 no <h2>Words in the Wild: Equality and Tea</h2> <p>I've been out in the wild, seeing and discussing words in the English language, and in this episode I presented the best of them to Lindsay to discuss what they can reveal about us and about society.</p> <p>First, we discussed social justice words. What really IS mansplaining? Is it just a word to describe any occasion when a man explains something to a woman? Or is there more to it?</p> <p>What do you think of the social justice words like <em>hepeating</em>, <em>mansplaining</em>, <em>manel</em>, and the responding #notallmen and <em>broflakes</em>?</p> <p>And our second word in the wild was <em>tea</em> - short and sweet, but is this even translateable?</p> <h2>Motivation Tips</h2> <p>Even though this is not Lindsay's average October of falling leaves and dropping temperatures, we took a deep dive into the season to discuss how you can <strong>get motivated for learning a language in autumn/fall</strong>.</p> <p>Plus, we've got some absolute evergreen tips mixed in for you to help anyone learning a language by themselves. Learning a language by yourself is not always easy, and motivation is a huge challenge. There are so many interesting and exciting ways to get going, so here are some of our best:</p> <p>You can read our full list of motivation tips in detail at <a href="http://www.fluentlanguage.co.uk/blog/podcast-episode-67" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.fluentlanguage.co.uk/blog/podcast-episode-67</a></p> <p>Little tip: Try our sponsor <a href="http://www.clozemaster.com/cllp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Clozemaster</a> as your new app addiction. Get it done in the morning, and you'll be set for the day.</p> Words in the Wild: Equality and Tea

I've been out in the wild, seeing and discussing words in the English language, and in this episode I presented the best of them to Lindsay to discuss what they can reveal about us and about society.

First, we discussed social justice words. What really IS mansplaining? Is it just a word to describe any occasion when a man explains something to a woman? Or is there more to it?

What do you think of the social justice words like hepeating, mansplaining, manel, and the responding #notallmen and broflakes?

And our second word in the wild was tea - short and sweet, but is this even translateable?

Motivation Tips

Even though this is not Lindsay's average October of falling leaves and dropping temperatures, we took a deep dive into the season to discuss how you can get motivated for learning a language in autumn/fall.

Plus, we've got some absolute evergreen tips mixed in for you to help anyone learning a language by themselves. Learning a language by yourself is not always easy, and motivation is a huge challenge. There are so many interesting and exciting ways to get going, so here are some of our best:

You can read our full list of motivation tips in detail at www.fluentlanguage.co.uk/blog/podcast-episode-67

Little tip: Try our sponsor Clozemaster as your new app addiction. Get it done in the morning, and you'll be set for the day.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> Words in the Wild: Equality and Tea

I've been out in the wild, seeing and discussing words in the English language, and in this episode I presented the best of them to Lindsay to discuss what they can reveal about us and about society.

First, we discussed social justice words. What really IS mansplaining? Is it just a word to describe any occasion when a man explains something to a woman? Or is there more to it?

What do you think of the social justice words like hepeating, mansplaining, manel, and the responding #notallmen and broflakes?

And our second word in the wild was tea - short and sweet, but is this even translateable?

Motivation Tips

Even though this is not Lindsay's average October of falling leaves and dropping temperatures, we took a deep dive into the season to discuss how you can get motivated for learning a language in autumn/fall.

Plus, we've got some absolute evergreen tips mixed in for you to help anyone learning a language by themselves. Learning a language by yourself is not always easy, and motivation is a huge challenge. There are so many interesting and exciting ways to get going, so here are some of our best:

You can read our full list of motivation tips in detail at www.fluentlanguage.co.uk/blog/podcast-episode-67

Little tip: Try our sponsor Clozemaster as your new app addiction. Get it done in the morning, and you'll be set for the day.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> "You assume they don't have chick lit in Polish" https://www.fluent.show/65 e50b9955-2e66-48cb-b670-68a475ef2416 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 07:30:00 +0100 Kerstin Cable full Kerstin Cable 6 ways you can get more out of reading for pleasure in another language, with Shannon Kennedy from Eurolinguiste 1:03:17 no <p>In this episode, polyglot expert Shannon fills in for Lindsay - we catch up on our language learning and Duolingo, and then discuss why and how reading makes you fluent and smart and cultured.</p> <p><strong>Remember:</strong> If you visit our sponsor Clozemaster at <a href="http://www.clozemaster.com/cllp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.clozemaster.com/cllp</a>, you'll be supporting the Creative Language Learning Podcast for free!</p> <p>Listen to find out..</p> <h2>Why did Duolingo wait so long to release Korean?</h2> <p>K-Pop and Kimchi lovers, look out for Duolingo's latest offering.<br> We catch up on news with the world's (probably) biggest language learning app, looking at its course offers and money-earning developments. They have a Pro membership now, but we're not mad at them!</p> <h2>How early should you read?</h2> <p>Reading from day 1 is what it's all about, and we discuss why it can boost fluency and memory when you start by reading right away. Think connecting what you <em>see</em> with what you <em>hear</em> to avoid stumbling blocks like bad spelling, dodgy pronunciation, and all-round low confidence.</p> <h2>What about difficult scripts?</h2> <p>While I've "elegantly" avoided learning complex writing systems such as Hiragana or Arabic for my languages, Shannon was on hand to advise on what it's like to learn another script.</p> <h2>How to find input for your level</h2> <p>It's hard to get over these two problems:</p> <ul> <li>Coursebooks are obvious, but they're so limited and dull.</li> <li>Books for learners are great, but they take <strong>for actual ever</strong> to read.</li> </ul> <p>In this show, we share a few tips for reading in your target language and in a way that is actually interesting! Shannon reads with her son and loves the Lingq app, and I am a big fan of magazines.</p> <h2>Revelation about the Lingq app</h2> <p>I have tried reading-focused app Lingq before, but didn't quite get it...while Shannon is their biggest fan! What gives? Shannon shares tips and insights from what it's actually like to use this app.</p> <h2>Why you shouldn't just read Harry Potter in another language</h2> <p>Translated literature opens up linguistic worlds to you, but you could be missing a trick. There is nothing like reading the words that came from a country, and I make the case that it is always <strong>worth it</strong> to spend the extra time and effort on finding texts that are originally written in another language.</p> <h2>The Language Reading Challenge</h2> <p>For more inspiration and a look at what Shannon and other polyglots are reading right now, head to Goodreads to join the Reading Challenge hosted by Shannon.</p> <p>What do you think? What do you read in your target language? And have you tried Shannon's challenge? Special Guest: Shannon Kennedy.</p> In this episode, polyglot expert Shannon fills in for Lindsay - we catch up on our language learning and Duolingo, and then discuss why and how reading makes you fluent and smart and cultured.

Remember: If you visit our sponsor Clozemaster at www.clozemaster.com/cllp, you'll be supporting the Creative Language Learning Podcast for free!

Listen to find out..

Why did Duolingo wait so long to release Korean?

K-Pop and Kimchi lovers, look out for Duolingo's latest offering.
We catch up on news with the world's (probably) biggest language learning app, looking at its course offers and money-earning developments. They have a Pro membership now, but we're not mad at them!

How early should you read?

Reading from day 1 is what it's all about, and we discuss why it can boost fluency and memory when you start by reading right away. Think connecting what you see with what you hear to avoid stumbling blocks like bad spelling, dodgy pronunciation, and all-round low confidence.

What about difficult scripts?

While I've "elegantly" avoided learning complex writing systems such as Hiragana or Arabic for my languages, Shannon was on hand to advise on what it's like to learn another script.

How to find input for your level

It's hard to get over these two problems:

  • Coursebooks are obvious, but they're so limited and dull.
  • Books for learners are great, but they take for actual ever to read.

In this show, we share a few tips for reading in your target language and in a way that is actually interesting! Shannon reads with her son and loves the Lingq app, and I am a big fan of magazines.

Revelation about the Lingq app

I have tried reading-focused app Lingq before, but didn't quite get it...while Shannon is their biggest fan! What gives? Shannon shares tips and insights from what it's actually like to use this app.

Why you shouldn't just read Harry Potter in another language

Translated literature opens up linguistic worlds to you, but you could be missing a trick. There is nothing like reading the words that came from a country, and I make the case that it is always worth it to spend the extra time and effort on finding texts that are originally written in another language.

The Language Reading Challenge

For more inspiration and a look at what Shannon and other polyglots are reading right now, head to Goodreads to join the Reading Challenge hosted by Shannon.

What do you think? What do you read in your target language? And have you tried Shannon's challenge?

Special Guest: Shannon Kennedy.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> In this episode, polyglot expert Shannon fills in for Lindsay - we catch up on our language learning and Duolingo, and then discuss why and how reading makes you fluent and smart and cultured.

Remember: If you visit our sponsor Clozemaster at www.clozemaster.com/cllp, you'll be supporting the Creative Language Learning Podcast for free!

Listen to find out..

Why did Duolingo wait so long to release Korean?

K-Pop and Kimchi lovers, look out for Duolingo's latest offering.
We catch up on news with the world's (probably) biggest language learning app, looking at its course offers and money-earning developments. They have a Pro membership now, but we're not mad at them!

How early should you read?

Reading from day 1 is what it's all about, and we discuss why it can boost fluency and memory when you start by reading right away. Think connecting what you see with what you hear to avoid stumbling blocks like bad spelling, dodgy pronunciation, and all-round low confidence.

What about difficult scripts?

While I've "elegantly" avoided learning complex writing systems such as Hiragana or Arabic for my languages, Shannon was on hand to advise on what it's like to learn another script.

How to find input for your level

It's hard to get over these two problems:

  • Coursebooks are obvious, but they're so limited and dull.
  • Books for learners are great, but they take for actual ever to read.

In this show, we share a few tips for reading in your target language and in a way that is actually interesting! Shannon reads with her son and loves the Lingq app, and I am a big fan of magazines.

Revelation about the Lingq app

I have tried reading-focused app Lingq before, but didn't quite get it...while Shannon is their biggest fan! What gives? Shannon shares tips and insights from what it's actually like to use this app.

Why you shouldn't just read Harry Potter in another language

Translated literature opens up linguistic worlds to you, but you could be missing a trick. There is nothing like reading the words that came from a country, and I make the case that it is always worth it to spend the extra time and effort on finding texts that are originally written in another language.

The Language Reading Challenge

For more inspiration and a look at what Shannon and other polyglots are reading right now, head to Goodreads to join the Reading Challenge hosted by Shannon.

What do you think? What do you read in your target language? And have you tried Shannon's challenge?

Special Guest: Shannon Kennedy.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> How to Speak Your Target Language Today, Not Tomorrow https://www.fluent.show/63 ffb1debc-1184-472a-bdc3-7b0a8a466575 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 11:30:00 +0100 Kerstin Cable full Kerstin Cable A solo episode with Kerstin featuring tips for getting out there and speaking today 18:45 no <p>Speaking your new language for the first time can be so nerve-wracking! Will they switch to English? Are you good enough? Will you even get the words out? In today's episode, join me to start beating those gremlin questions. </p> Speaking your new language for the first time can be so nerve-wracking! Will they switch to English? Are you good enough? Will you even get the words out? In today's episode, join me to start beating those gremlin questions.

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]]> Speaking your new language for the first time can be so nerve-wracking! Will they switch to English? Are you good enough? Will you even get the words out? In today's episode, join me to start beating those gremlin questions.

Links:

]]> Polyglot Gathering Preview (Mini Episode) https://www.fluent.show/42 500fab79c4aa83ca4b6cacae:52a9bc16e4b0b12d3bd61e02:5720e726d51cd455398d8a13 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 11:00:00 +0100 Kerstin Cable full Kerstin Cable We're getting excited about the Polyglot Gathering in Berlin! 23:16 no <p>We're getting excited about the Polyglot Gathering in Berlin! Here is a preview of the talks we are not going to miss.</p><p>Look out for the very special "live from the floor" reports in episode 40.</p> <p></p><p><em>Episode 38 is brought to you with friendly support from <a href="http://www.fluentlanguage.co.uk/italki" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">italki</a>. Do visit their site and check out the awesome Buy 1 Get 1 Free offer to learn from native speakers today.</em></p><h2>We Want To Meet You At The Gathering!</h2><p>Are you a podcast listener on the way to the Polyglot Gathering?</p><p>Then don't hesitate and come to see Lindsay and me! We'll be reporting from the conference floor for episode 40 so your voice could even be on the show.</p><p>Send us a message on Twitter! We are @ldlanguages for Lindsay and @kerstinhammes for Kerstin, and on the hashtag #cllp</p><h2>Links From This Episode:</h2><ul> <br> <li><a href="http://www.polyglotberlin.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Polyglot Gathering</a></li> <br> <li><a href="https://www.docdroid.net/0uwkU3K/conferencebooklet2016-preeventonlineversion.pdf.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Full Programme Booklet of the Gathering</a></li> <br> <li><a href="http://napolyglot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">North American Polyglot Symposium</a></li> <br> <li><a href="http://polyglotconference.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Polyglot Conference</a></li> <br> <li><a href="http://fluentlanguage.co.uk/blog/language-polyglot-events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">8 Life-Changing Language Learning Events Around the Globe</a></li> <br> </ul> We're getting excited about the Polyglot Gathering in Berlin! Here is a preview of the talks we are not going to miss.

Look out for the very special "live from the floor" reports in episode 40.

Episode 38 is brought to you with friendly support from italki. Do visit their site and check out the awesome Buy 1 Get 1 Free offer to learn from native speakers today.

We Want To Meet You At The Gathering!

Are you a podcast listener on the way to the Polyglot Gathering?

Then don't hesitate and come to see Lindsay and me! We'll be reporting from the conference floor for episode 40 so your voice could even be on the show.

Send us a message on Twitter! We are @ldlanguages for Lindsay and @kerstinhammes for Kerstin, and on the hashtag #cllp

Links From This Episode:

]]> We're getting excited about the Polyglot Gathering in Berlin! Here is a preview of the talks we are not going to miss.

Look out for the very special "live from the floor" reports in episode 40.

Episode 38 is brought to you with friendly support from italki. Do visit their site and check out the awesome Buy 1 Get 1 Free offer to learn from native speakers today.

We Want To Meet You At The Gathering!

Are you a podcast listener on the way to the Polyglot Gathering?

Then don't hesitate and come to see Lindsay and me! We'll be reporting from the conference floor for episode 40 so your voice could even be on the show.

Send us a message on Twitter! We are @ldlanguages for Lindsay and @kerstinhammes for Kerstin, and on the hashtag #cllp

Links From This Episode:

]]> But WHY!!!! Are You Learning A Language? https://www.fluent.show/39 500fab79c4aa83ca4b6cacae:52a9bc16e4b0b12d3bd61e02:56e67753ab48de1dc3c846a5 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 08:00:00 +0100 Kerstin Cable full Kerstin Cable But WHY!!!! Are You Learning A Language? 59:22 no <p>A feedback question from James led us to discussing why we chose the languages we are learning right now.</p><p>We don't need them for our working lives, or our everyday lives. </p><p>We don't have Welsh or Korean family. </p><p>We're not travelling there. </p><p>There isn't even a big Welsh or Korean community in our towns. </p> <p>So..what gives?</p> <p>A lot of you guys might be experiencing the same thing when you're learning a language. It's not the kind of activity that everyone gets up to every morning, so friends and family get curious. We get into the dangers of the "why" question.</p> <p>We also strayed into discussing the identity of what is "British", and how Britain interacts with language learning. You'll also find out how polyglots are made.</p> <h2>Takeaway from This Episode</h2> <p>Should you be asked why you are learning a foreign language (or two...or three), you are not obliged to go looking for a reason that satisfies the other person.</p> <h2>Links from this Episode</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.howtostudykorean.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">How to Study Korean Website</a></li> </ul> <p>Dear Listener, if you would like to send us a question to discuss on the show, you can simply do so by tweeting with the hashtag #cllp</p> A feedback question from James led us to discussing why we chose the languages we are learning right now.

We don't need them for our working lives, or our everyday lives.

We don't have Welsh or Korean family.

We're not travelling there.

There isn't even a big Welsh or Korean community in our towns.

So..what gives?

A lot of you guys might be experiencing the same thing when you're learning a language. It's not the kind of activity that everyone gets up to every morning, so friends and family get curious. We get into the dangers of the "why" question.

We also strayed into discussing the identity of what is "British", and how Britain interacts with language learning. You'll also find out how polyglots are made.

Takeaway from This Episode

Should you be asked why you are learning a foreign language (or two...or three), you are not obliged to go looking for a reason that satisfies the other person.

Dear Listener, if you would like to send us a question to discuss on the show, you can simply do so by tweeting with the hashtag #cllp

]]> A feedback question from James led us to discussing why we chose the languages we are learning right now.

We don't need them for our working lives, or our everyday lives.

We don't have Welsh or Korean family.

We're not travelling there.

There isn't even a big Welsh or Korean community in our towns.

So..what gives?

A lot of you guys might be experiencing the same thing when you're learning a language. It's not the kind of activity that everyone gets up to every morning, so friends and family get curious. We get into the dangers of the "why" question.

We also strayed into discussing the identity of what is "British", and how Britain interacts with language learning. You'll also find out how polyglots are made.

Takeaway from This Episode

Should you be asked why you are learning a foreign language (or two...or three), you are not obliged to go looking for a reason that satisfies the other person.

Dear Listener, if you would like to send us a question to discuss on the show, you can simply do so by tweeting with the hashtag #cllp

]]> Polyglot Club Certificates Available Now https://www.fluent.show/38 500fab79c4aa83ca4b6cacae:52a9bc16e4b0b12d3bd61e02:56d99d428a65e23e25651368 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 08:00:00 +0000 Kerstin Cable full Kerstin Cable Polyglot Club Certificates with Alex Rawlings 1:16:39 no <p><em>Episode 35 of the Creative Language Learning Podcast is brought to you with support from <a href="http://www.fluentlanguage.co.uk/hellotalk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HelloTalk</a>. Go visit them now, because you're totally missing out.</em></p><p>Do you remember when you first heard the word "polyglot"?</p><p>And what does this word mean to you?</p> <p>##Show Topic: What Is a "Polyglot" and Should You Be One?</p><p>In this episode, Lindsay and I went deeper into what's changed in the emerging community of internet polyglots. A few years ago, the YouTube landscape in particular was a nasty place. But things are looking up!</p><p>What does the word mean, and is being polyglot desirable?</p><p>Far from being entirely opposed to polyglots as a barrage of braggards and internet trolls, we are able to bring you many positive thoughts and perspectives.</p><p>##Polyglot Guest: Alex Rawlings</p><p>In this episode, we have a special guest who is a famous fancy polyglot and known for winning the prestigious Harper-Collins award of being [Britain's Most Multilingual Student]. It's Alex Rawlings, co-founder of the [Polyglot Conference] and "full-time language guru dude". </p><blockquote> <p>Polyglots have existed a lot longer than YouTube.</p> <p></p> </blockquote><p>Alex did an amazing job of describing how the polyglot community has changed and also why it wasn't a great place to start out in. It's fascinating how much YouTube comes up in this discussion. He shares the story of bringing a bit of offline magic into the online world, and we agree that <strong>the internet is now a nicer place for language learners</strong>, and thank God for that.</p><p>##Takeaway of the Week</p><blockquote> <p>"It is what you make it."</p> <p></p> </blockquote><p>There is still a personal challenge to readers, but also a real sense of permission to make the word mean what it means to you. Polyglots might be online, offline, nice, nasty, multilingual or just really curious.</p><p>For me, the biggest update to the polyglot label was the idea of it being <em>all about the intention</em> of learning languages, and the interest, and the passion. I love that! </p><p>##Links and Tips from This Episode</p><ul> <br> <li><a href="http://www.rawlangs.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Alex Rawlings writes at Rawlangs</a></li> <br> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-JbdXEXSrg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lindsay on Youtube: What's a Polyglot?</a></li> <br> <li> <br> <a href="https://youtu.be/q0lGjqwVhyE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kerstin speaks (reads!!!!) 25 European languages</a> - the best part of making this video was finding native speakers of 25 languages in one week. I even rang the Icelandic and Luxembourgish tourist offices. <sup>__<sup></sup></sup> </li> <br> <li>My <a href="http://fluentlanguage.co.uk/blog/languagelearner-vs-polyglot" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Blog Article from May 2014</a>, summing up all the polyglot negatives</li> <br> <li> <br> <a href="http://fluentlanguage.co.uk/blog/language-polyglot-events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Polyglot Conference - this year in Greece</a> and the <a href="http://polyglotworkshops.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Polyglot Workshops</a> or just search for any of these things on Facebook</li> <br> <li><a href="http://www.polyglotberlin.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Polyglot Gathering in Berlin</a></li> <br> <li><a href="http://www.fluentlanguage.co.uk/hellotalk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HelloTalk</a></li> <br> </ul><p>Are you going to claim the polyglot title this year? Or still not convinced?</p> Special Guest: Alex Rawlings. Episode 35 of the Creative Language Learning Podcast is brought to you with support from HelloTalk. Go visit them now, because you're totally missing out.

Do you remember when you first heard the word "polyglot"?

And what does this word mean to you?

##Show Topic: What Is a "Polyglot" and Should You Be One?

In this episode, Lindsay and I went deeper into what's changed in the emerging community of internet polyglots. A few years ago, the YouTube landscape in particular was a nasty place. But things are looking up!

What does the word mean, and is being polyglot desirable?

Far from being entirely opposed to polyglots as a barrage of braggards and internet trolls, we are able to bring you many positive thoughts and perspectives.

##Polyglot Guest: Alex Rawlings

In this episode, we have a special guest who is a famous fancy polyglot and known for winning the prestigious Harper-Collins award of being [Britain's Most Multilingual Student]. It's Alex Rawlings, co-founder of the [Polyglot Conference] and "full-time language guru dude".

Polyglots have existed a lot longer than YouTube.

Alex did an amazing job of describing how the polyglot community has changed and also why it wasn't a great place to start out in. It's fascinating how much YouTube comes up in this discussion. He shares the story of bringing a bit of offline magic into the online world, and we agree that the internet is now a nicer place for language learners, and thank God for that.

##Takeaway of the Week

"It is what you make it."

There is still a personal challenge to readers, but also a real sense of permission to make the word mean what it means to you. Polyglots might be online, offline, nice, nasty, multilingual or just really curious.

For me, the biggest update to the polyglot label was the idea of it being all about the intention of learning languages, and the interest, and the passion. I love that!

##Links and Tips from This Episode

Are you going to claim the polyglot title this year? Or still not convinced?

Special Guest: Alex Rawlings.

]]> Episode 35 of the Creative Language Learning Podcast is brought to you with support from HelloTalk. Go visit them now, because you're totally missing out.

Do you remember when you first heard the word "polyglot"?

And what does this word mean to you?

##Show Topic: What Is a "Polyglot" and Should You Be One?

In this episode, Lindsay and I went deeper into what's changed in the emerging community of internet polyglots. A few years ago, the YouTube landscape in particular was a nasty place. But things are looking up!

What does the word mean, and is being polyglot desirable?

Far from being entirely opposed to polyglots as a barrage of braggards and internet trolls, we are able to bring you many positive thoughts and perspectives.

##Polyglot Guest: Alex Rawlings

In this episode, we have a special guest who is a famous fancy polyglot and known for winning the prestigious Harper-Collins award of being [Britain's Most Multilingual Student]. It's Alex Rawlings, co-founder of the [Polyglot Conference] and "full-time language guru dude".

Polyglots have existed a lot longer than YouTube.

Alex did an amazing job of describing how the polyglot community has changed and also why it wasn't a great place to start out in. It's fascinating how much YouTube comes up in this discussion. He shares the story of bringing a bit of offline magic into the online world, and we agree that the internet is now a nicer place for language learners, and thank God for that.

##Takeaway of the Week

"It is what you make it."

There is still a personal challenge to readers, but also a real sense of permission to make the word mean what it means to you. Polyglots might be online, offline, nice, nasty, multilingual or just really curious.

For me, the biggest update to the polyglot label was the idea of it being all about the intention of learning languages, and the interest, and the passion. I love that!

##Links and Tips from This Episode

Are you going to claim the polyglot title this year? Or still not convinced?

Special Guest: Alex Rawlings.

]]> Future You is The Best You, with Guest Benny Lewis https://www.fluent.show/36 500fab79c4aa83ca4b6cacae:52a9bc16e4b0b12d3bd61e02:56c07e5af699bbeaf22072e3 Sun, 14 Feb 2016 20:00:00 +0000 Kerstin Cable full Kerstin Cable Future You is The Best You 1:19:19 no <pre><code> &lt;img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/500fab79c4aa83ca4b6cacae/t/56c07ebb9f72667c95922725/1455455962326/" data-image-dimensions="735x1102" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="56c07ebb9f72667c95922725" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/500fab79c4aa83ca4b6cacae/t/56c07ebb9f72667c95922725/1455455962326/?format=1000w"&gt; </code></pre> <p>This episode is all about being inspired by other people and their achievements. We decided to invite a guest, well-known language learning hero Benny Lewis from <a href="http://www.fluentin3months.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fluent in 3 Months</a>.</p><p>Benny has done a lot for the promotion of language learning, and these days he gets hundreds of emails from his fans.</p> <p></p><p>In our interview, you'll find out:</p><ul> <br> <li>How does it feel to be the big language author and influencer man?</li> <br> <li>Who is the mystery man that got Benny excited about language learning?</li> <br> <li>Does "Benny the Irish Polyglot" want people to say that he is impressive?</li> <br> <li>How can we share the love of language and stop people from asking us how many languages we speak?</li> <br> <li>What is the most important difference Benny thinks he's made in the lives of language learners?</li> <br> <li>Which polyglots and community members have made an impact to Benny?</li> <br> <li>What did Barbie, Shakira and Beyoncé do to get us where we are today?</li> <br> </ul><p>You also get to find out a lot about how Benny is keen to be promoting many others in the community, and how even a speaker of over 10 languages can be thrown when they're "hit with another language".</p><blockquote><p>"The people around us are the ones that can inspire us even more than those YouTube superstars."</p></blockquote><p>And what about being someone who runs their own business and travels the whole world learning languages? Benny is a pioneer, but knowing the real situation is a different story.</p><p>We hope you enjoy this awesome interview with Benny. Tell us what you think as well! Hashtag #cllp on Twitter, or simply comment below and let's chat about our heroes!</p><h2>GREAT LANGUAGE-LOVING PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS SHOW</h2><p>Why not see them all at once in the fun <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HZbBLl4FA0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Skype Me Maybe</a> video!</p><ul> <br> <li><a href="http://speakingfluently.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Richard Simcott</a></li> <br> <li><a href="http://www.thepolyglotdream.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Luca Lampariello</a></li> <br> <li><a href="http://flrmethod.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Moses McCormick</a></li> <br> <li><a href="http://createyourworldbook.com/author-bio/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Susanna Zaraysky</a></li> <br> <li><a href="http://ellenjovin.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ellen Jovin</a></li> <br> <li><a href="http://www.learnlangs.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Judith Meyer</a></li> <br> <li><a href="http://www.actualfluency.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kris Broholm</a></li> <br> </ul><h2>TOP LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE</h2><ul> <br> <li><a href="http://actualfluency.com/afp-s3e14-lindsay-dow-beyond-tutoring/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lindsay cheats on Creative Language Learning Podcast with the Actual Fluency Podcast</a></li> <br> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_Just_Don%27t_Understand" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">You Just Don't Understand: Women and Men in Conversation</a></li> <br> <li><a href="http://www.carlsagan.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Carl Sagan, passionate astronomer</a></li> <br> <li><a href="http://fluentlanguage.co.uk/teaching-blog/eyes-on-your-own-paper" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Notes on "Turn that envy into inspiration" from Lindsay and Kerstin</a></li> <br> <li><a href="http://leanin.org/book/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg</a></li> <br> </ul> Special Guest: Benny Lewis. <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/500fab79c4aa83ca4b6cacae/t/56c07ebb9f72667c95922725/1455455962326/" data-image-dimensions="735x1102" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="56c07ebb9f72667c95922725" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/500fab79c4aa83ca4b6cacae/t/56c07ebb9f72667c95922725/1455455962326/?format=1000w" />

This episode is all about being inspired by other people and their achievements. We decided to invite a guest, well-known language learning hero Benny Lewis from Fluent in 3 Months.

Benny has done a lot for the promotion of language learning, and these days he gets hundreds of emails from his fans.

In our interview, you'll find out:

  • How does it feel to be the big language author and influencer man?
  • Who is the mystery man that got Benny excited about language learning?
  • Does "Benny the Irish Polyglot" want people to say that he is impressive?
  • How can we share the love of language and stop people from asking us how many languages we speak?
  • What is the most important difference Benny thinks he's made in the lives of language learners?
  • Which polyglots and community members have made an impact to Benny?
  • What did Barbie, Shakira and Beyoncé do to get us where we are today?

You also get to find out a lot about how Benny is keen to be promoting many others in the community, and how even a speaker of over 10 languages can be thrown when they're "hit with another language".

"The people around us are the ones that can inspire us even more than those YouTube superstars."

And what about being someone who runs their own business and travels the whole world learning languages? Benny is a pioneer, but knowing the real situation is a different story.

We hope you enjoy this awesome interview with Benny. Tell us what you think as well! Hashtag #cllp on Twitter, or simply comment below and let's chat about our heroes!

GREAT LANGUAGE-LOVING PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS SHOW

Why not see them all at once in the fun Skype Me Maybe video!

TOP LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE

Special Guest: Benny Lewis.

]]> <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/500fab79c4aa83ca4b6cacae/t/56c07ebb9f72667c95922725/1455455962326/" data-image-dimensions="735x1102" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="56c07ebb9f72667c95922725" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/500fab79c4aa83ca4b6cacae/t/56c07ebb9f72667c95922725/1455455962326/?format=1000w" />

This episode is all about being inspired by other people and their achievements. We decided to invite a guest, well-known language learning hero Benny Lewis from Fluent in 3 Months.

Benny has done a lot for the promotion of language learning, and these days he gets hundreds of emails from his fans.

In our interview, you'll find out:

  • How does it feel to be the big language author and influencer man?
  • Who is the mystery man that got Benny excited about language learning?
  • Does "Benny the Irish Polyglot" want people to say that he is impressive?
  • How can we share the love of language and stop people from asking us how many languages we speak?
  • What is the most important difference Benny thinks he's made in the lives of language learners?
  • Which polyglots and community members have made an impact to Benny?
  • What did Barbie, Shakira and Beyoncé do to get us where we are today?

You also get to find out a lot about how Benny is keen to be promoting many others in the community, and how even a speaker of over 10 languages can be thrown when they're "hit with another language".

"The people around us are the ones that can inspire us even more than those YouTube superstars."

And what about being someone who runs their own business and travels the whole world learning languages? Benny is a pioneer, but knowing the real situation is a different story.

We hope you enjoy this awesome interview with Benny. Tell us what you think as well! Hashtag #cllp on Twitter, or simply comment below and let's chat about our heroes!

GREAT LANGUAGE-LOVING PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS SHOW

Why not see them all at once in the fun Skype Me Maybe video!

TOP LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE

Special Guest: Benny Lewis.

]]> The Guide to Knowing Your Language Learning Style https://www.fluent.show/35 500fab79c4aa83ca4b6cacae:52a9bc16e4b0b12d3bd61e02:56aa0b8bc21b862fcfda27be Sun, 31 Jan 2016 23:00:00 +0000 Kerstin Cable full Kerstin Cable The Guide to Knowing Your Language Learning Style - Gretchen Rubin's 4 Tendencies and Language Learning 1:00:53 no <p>This episode is about habits and how we build and create them. Listen to find out what our tendencies are and how we use them to make our language routines.</p> <p></p><ul> <br> <li>What motivates us to do things?</li> <br> <li>What motivates us to keep going?</li> <br> <li>Do you set yourself goals and always meet them?</li> <br> <li>Or do you hate goals?</li> <br> <li>Are you likely to spend weeks just looking for the perfect textbook before you start?</li> <br> <li>Or are goals only meaningful when others set them for you?</li> <br> <li>Or do you only set them when they make sense?</li> <br> </ul><h2>Do This:</h2><p>In the episode, we dove deep into the Four Tendencies Framework developed by Gretchen Rubin, which is all about how you motivate yourself to keep going and to do things.</p><p><strong>Take this <a href="http://bit.ly/HabitsQuiz" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">quiz</a></strong> before or during the show to get the most out of it. Can't wait to read about your results!</p><p>We answer a bunch of intriguing questions in this episode such as:</p><ul> <br> <li>How can you use your tendency for language learning?</li> <br> <li>What is the best ever way of researching language learning methods?</li> <br> <li>Which tendency is perfect for the ultimate self-guided language learner?</li> <br> <li>Do some tendencies profit more from classes and masterminds than others?</li> <br> </ul><h2>Links and Resources from This Show</h2><ul> <p></p> <li><a href="http://gretchenrubin.com/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Happier Podcast</a></li> <br> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/HabitsQuiz" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">QUIZ: What's Your Tendency?</a></li> <br> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oED66TPbb4c" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kris Broholm getting up at stupid o'clock in the morning</a></li> <br> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Test_Card_F#/media/File:Testcard_F.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Terrifying Little Girl with a Clown</a></li> <br> <li><a href="http://fluentlanguage.co.uk/blog/language-learning-with-tv-podcast" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Big TV Show Library from Episode 31</a></li> <br> <li><a href="http://www.parkrun.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Parkrun</a></li> <br> </ul><h2>Takeaway Of The Week</h2><p>Try and be aware of the four tendencies and look for how they influence you, but also people around you.</p>We Want To Hear From You!!<p>Please comment or tweet us (#cllp, and we're @<a href="http://www.twitter.com/kerstinhammes" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">kerstinhammes</a> and @<a href="http://www.twitter.com/ldlanguages" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ldlanguages</a>) and tell us what your tendencies are. </p><p>Do you think your tendency influences how you learn a language?</p><p>Do you have ideas for how you can work with the tendency?</p> <p>Brought to you by Lindsay's course <a href="http://www.fluentlanguage.co.uk/selfstudycourse" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Successful Self Study</a> - save $20 with offer code FLUENT.</p><p>This episode is about habits and how we build and create them. Listen to find out what our tendencies are and how we use them to make our language routines.</p> <p>Brought to you by Lindsay's course <a href="http://www.fluentlanguage.co.uk/selfstudycourse" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Successful Self Study</a>.</p> This episode is about habits and how we build and create them. Listen to find out what our tendencies are and how we use them to make our language routines.


  • What motivates us to do things?

  • What motivates us to keep going?

  • Do you set yourself goals and always meet them?

  • Or do you hate goals?

  • Are you likely to spend weeks just looking for the perfect textbook before you start?

  • Or are goals only meaningful when others set them for you?

  • Or do you only set them when they make sense?

Do This:

In the episode, we dove deep into the Four Tendencies Framework developed by Gretchen Rubin, which is all about how you motivate yourself to keep going and to do things.

Take this quiz before or during the show to get the most out of it. Can't wait to read about your results!

We answer a bunch of intriguing questions in this episode such as:


  • How can you use your tendency for language learning?

  • What is the best ever way of researching language learning methods?

  • Which tendency is perfect for the ultimate self-guided language learner?

  • Do some tendencies profit more from classes and masterminds than others?

Links and Resources from This Show

Takeaway Of The Week

Try and be aware of the four tendencies and look for how they influence you, but also people around you.

We Want To Hear From You!!

Please comment or tweet us (#cllp, and we're @kerstinhammes and @ldlanguages) and tell us what your tendencies are.

Do you think your tendency influences how you learn a language?

Do you have ideas for how you can work with the tendency?

Brought to you by Lindsay's course Successful Self Study - save $20 with offer code FLUENT.

This episode is about habits and how we build and create them. Listen to find out what our tendencies are and how we use them to make our language routines.

Brought to you by Lindsay's course Successful Self Study.

Links:

]]> This episode is about habits and how we build and create them. Listen to find out what our tendencies are and how we use them to make our language routines.


  • What motivates us to do things?

  • What motivates us to keep going?

  • Do you set yourself goals and always meet them?

  • Or do you hate goals?

  • Are you likely to spend weeks just looking for the perfect textbook before you start?

  • Or are goals only meaningful when others set them for you?

  • Or do you only set them when they make sense?

Do This:

In the episode, we dove deep into the Four Tendencies Framework developed by Gretchen Rubin, which is all about how you motivate yourself to keep going and to do things.

Take this quiz before or during the show to get the most out of it. Can't wait to read about your results!

We answer a bunch of intriguing questions in this episode such as:


  • How can you use your tendency for language learning?

  • What is the best ever way of researching language learning methods?

  • Which tendency is perfect for the ultimate self-guided language learner?

  • Do some tendencies profit more from classes and masterminds than others?

Links and Resources from This Show

Takeaway Of The Week

Try and be aware of the four tendencies and look for how they influence you, but also people around you.

We Want To Hear From You!!

Please comment or tweet us (#cllp, and we're @kerstinhammes and @ldlanguages) and tell us what your tendencies are.

Do you think your tendency influences how you learn a language?

Do you have ideas for how you can work with the tendency?

Brought to you by Lindsay's course Successful Self Study - save $20 with offer code FLUENT.

This episode is about habits and how we build and create them. Listen to find out what our tendencies are and how we use them to make our language routines.

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]]> What You Are is What You Say (Language and Identity) https://www.fluent.show/31 500fab79c4aa83ca4b6cacae:52a9bc16e4b0b12d3bd61e02:565c446de4b0acafe1288f25 Mon, 30 Nov 2015 12:00:00 +0000 Kerstin Cable full Kerstin Cable What You Are is What You Say 1:15:53 no <p>Welcome to Episode 28, a fun collection of language learning news. Lindsay and I shared our progress in Japanese and Welsh, read out wonderful listener feedback, and finally moved on to 3 big news items.</p> <h2>What's it like when your language changes to express who you are?</h2> <p>The episode features an interview with J from <a href="http://compassionatelanguage.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Compassionate Language Learner</a> who identifies as gender-neutral and has some fabulous things to say about the topic.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/03/27/395785965/he-she-or-hen-sweden-s-new-gender-neutral-pronoun" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Swedish introduces "hen" pronoun</a></li> <li><a href="www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/gender-neutral-honorific-mx-to-be-included-in-the-oxford-english-dictionary-alongside-mr-ms-and-mrs-10222287.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Oxford Dictionary introduces "Mx" as a new honorific</a></li> <li><a href="http://fluentlanguage.co.uk/blog/guide-to-language-blogging" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fluent's Quick Guide to Language Blogging for Beginners</a></li> </ul> <h2>See The World in a New Way with Emoji</h2> <p>An emoji is ‘word of the year’, but is it even a word? Is this good? * <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/nov/17/oxford-dictionary-emoji-word-of-the-year-crying-face" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Emoji word of the year</a></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKYNL6deJws" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lindsay’s Video: Is Emoji a Language?</a></li> </ul> <h2>African Languages Aren’t English</h2> <p>The East African Council has just switched its lead language from English to Kiswahili.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://allafrica.com/stories/201510061049.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Could Kiswahili become an African lingua franca?</a></li> </ul> <p>We love hearing from you!</p> <h2>Tips of the Week</h2> <p>Lindsay’s tip is using the Interlinear books method of learning a language.</p> <p>Only two tips in this episode: 1) Make weekly commitment meet-ups such as going to exercise classes with a language buddy 2) Discover Binaural songs and Interlinear Books </p> <h2>And Even More Interesting Links!</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_placeholder_names_by_language" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">List of Placeholder Expressions by Language</a></li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/1IkhM4W" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close</a></li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/1IkhT0s" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness</a></li> </ul> Welcome to Episode 28, a fun collection of language learning news. Lindsay and I shared our progress in Japanese and Welsh, read out wonderful listener feedback, and finally moved on to 3 big news items.

What's it like when your language changes to express who you are?

The episode features an interview with J from Compassionate Language Learner who identifies as gender-neutral and has some fabulous things to say about the topic.

See The World in a New Way with Emoji

An emoji is ‘word of the year’, but is it even a word? Is this good? * Emoji word of the year

African Languages Aren’t English

The East African Council has just switched its lead language from English to Kiswahili.

We love hearing from you!

Tips of the Week

Lindsay’s tip is using the Interlinear books method of learning a language.

Only two tips in this episode: 1) Make weekly commitment meet-ups such as going to exercise classes with a language buddy 2) Discover Binaural songs and Interlinear Books

]]> Welcome to Episode 28, a fun collection of language learning news. Lindsay and I shared our progress in Japanese and Welsh, read out wonderful listener feedback, and finally moved on to 3 big news items.

What's it like when your language changes to express who you are?

The episode features an interview with J from Compassionate Language Learner who identifies as gender-neutral and has some fabulous things to say about the topic.

See The World in a New Way with Emoji

An emoji is ‘word of the year’, but is it even a word? Is this good? * Emoji word of the year

African Languages Aren’t English

The East African Council has just switched its lead language from English to Kiswahili.

We love hearing from you!

Tips of the Week

Lindsay’s tip is using the Interlinear books method of learning a language.

Only two tips in this episode: 1) Make weekly commitment meet-ups such as going to exercise classes with a language buddy 2) Discover Binaural songs and Interlinear Books

]]> Chilled out Success with Language Surfer Ron Gullekson https://www.fluent.show/22 500fab79c4aa83ca4b6cacae:52a9bc16e4b0b12d3bd61e02:55744e7ce4b05ed81f0d0ba9 Sun, 05 Jul 2015 15:00:00 +0100 Kerstin Cable full Kerstin Cable Chilled out Success with Language Surfer 51:27 no <p>“Languages are ultimately designed to bring people together.”</p> <p>Welcome to an inspiring interview with one of my favourite language bloggers: Ron Gullekson from <a href="http://languagesurfer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Language Surfer</a>. His relaxed language learning attitude will make you so comfortable. </p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p><ul> <br> <li>Why Ron's blog is called Language Surfer</li> <br> <li>How formal language learners all know what "drawing a line down the middle" means :)</li> <br> <li>How Ron structures his on curriculum for language learning</li> <br> <li>Which level of language learning you might be at if you studied Arabic for 8 hours a day..for 64 weeks!</li> <br> <li>Free listening, and how soon you can start doing this in your own study routine</li> <br> <li>How to create your organic SRS system</li> <br> </ul><blockquote>"I want to get used to the idea of being lost as soon as possible."</blockquote><h2>Article of the week</h2><h2>Tips of the Week</h2><p>I had secretly expected Ron to choose tip 3 as a music fan, but his own choice was tip 1: Get out and talk to people.</p><p><span>1) Meet up in conversation groups <strong>offline</strong> </span></p><p><span>2) Find local podcasts by switching itunes to the country's store </span></p><p><span>3) Learn with music on <a href="http://www.spotify.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Spotify</a></span></p><p><br></p><h2>Tips and Links from this Podcast</h2> <p></p><ul> <br> <li> <br> <a href="http://www.languagesurfer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">L</a><a href="http://www.languagesurfer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">anguage Surfer</a><br> </li> <br> <li>Language Master Key: How to Unlock your Brain's Ability to Learn any Language on <a href="http://amzn.to/1Gt1fzD" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Amazon UK</a> or <a href="http://amzn.to/1dn8dZQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Amazon US</a><br> </li> <br> <li> <br> <a href="http://www.forvo.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Forvo</a>, a website helping you learn new pronunciations</li> <br> <li> <br> <a href="http://readlang.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Readlang</a>, to help you analyze texts and create Flashcards based on what you learn</li> <br> <li><a href="http://fluentlanguage.co.uk/blog/language-learning-apps-fluents-kiwiprofessor-from-colombia-reviews-readlang?rq=readlang" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Readlang review from Fluent's guest writer Ricky Rutledge</a></li> <br> </ul><p> </p> “Languages are ultimately designed to bring people together.”

Welcome to an inspiring interview with one of my favourite language bloggers: Ron Gullekson from Language Surfer. His relaxed language learning attitude will make you so comfortable. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why Ron's blog is called Language Surfer
  • How formal language learners all know what "drawing a line down the middle" means :)
  • How Ron structures his on curriculum for language learning
  • Which level of language learning you might be at if you studied Arabic for 8 hours a day..for 64 weeks!
  • Free listening, and how soon you can start doing this in your own study routine
  • How to create your organic SRS system
"I want to get used to the idea of being lost as soon as possible."

Article of the week

Tips of the Week

I had secretly expected Ron to choose tip 3 as a music fan, but his own choice was tip 1: Get out and talk to people.

1) Meet up in conversation groups offline

2) Find local podcasts by switching itunes to the country's store

3) Learn with music on Spotify


Tips and Links from this Podcast

 

]]> “Languages are ultimately designed to bring people together.”

Welcome to an inspiring interview with one of my favourite language bloggers: Ron Gullekson from Language Surfer. His relaxed language learning attitude will make you so comfortable. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why Ron's blog is called Language Surfer
  • How formal language learners all know what "drawing a line down the middle" means :)
  • How Ron structures his on curriculum for language learning
  • Which level of language learning you might be at if you studied Arabic for 8 hours a day..for 64 weeks!
  • Free listening, and how soon you can start doing this in your own study routine
  • How to create your organic SRS system
"I want to get used to the idea of being lost as soon as possible."

Article of the week

Tips of the Week

I had secretly expected Ron to choose tip 3 as a music fan, but his own choice was tip 1: Get out and talk to people.

1) Meet up in conversation groups offline

2) Find local podcasts by switching itunes to the country's store

3) Learn with music on Spotify


Tips and Links from this Podcast

 

]]> Kris Broholm from Actual Fluency on Challenges, Information Overload and Book Club https://www.fluent.show/15 500fab79c4aa83ca4b6cacae:52a9bc16e4b0b12d3bd61e02:54c22a45e4b0688a881786b1 Fri, 23 Jan 2015 11:00:00 +0000 Kerstin Cable full Kerstin Cable Chris Broholm from Actual Fluency 1:04:13 no <p>In Episode 12 of the Creative Language Learning Podcast, I interviewed a fellow podcaster! Chris Broholm is a language learner with a big mission: <strong>10 Languages in 10 Years!</strong></p><blockquote>“As long as you’re doing something, you’re doing it right.”</blockquote><p>— Chris on Language Learning Methods</p> <p></p><h2><strong>Article of the Week</strong></h2><p><a href="http://fairlanguages.com/duolingo-is-getting-more-serious/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Duolingo is Getting More Serious</a> by Kay Alexander on Fair Languages</p><h2><strong>Tips of the Week</strong></h2><p>Chris chose Tip 1 as his favourite, because goal setting is still WAY undervalued in learning a new language.</p><ul> <br> <li><p>Tip 1: set your chosen Fluency level (travel fluent, job fluent?)</p></li> <br> <li> <p>Tip 2: Be a historical linguist</p> <ul> <li><p>Word origins and vocab divergence can help with remembering words</p></li> <li><p>Look up "etymology"</p></li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li><p>Tip 3: Sprint with the Language Challenge</p></li> <br> </ul><h2><strong>Tips and Links from this Podcast</strong></h2><p><a href="http://www.patreon.com/fluentlanguage" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Support the Creative Language Learning Podcast through Patreon - from just $1!</a><br><br><a href="http://igg.me/at/afpodcast" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Actual Fluency Indiegogo Campaign</a></p><p><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.italki.com%2Flanguagechallenge%3Fref%3D1037055%26utm_source%3Dfluentlanguage%26utm_medium%3Dpartner%26utm_campaign%3Dlanguage_challenge%26utm_content%3D2015_01" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The italki New Year Challenge: Study 20 Lessons and Win</a></p><p><a href="http://actualfluency.com/afp-32-kerstin-hammes-become-better-teacher/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Actual Fluency Episode 32 with me</a> talking about how to be an independent online teacher</p><p><a href="http://amzn.to/15x3BMN" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Handbook of Russian Affixes</a></p><p><a href="http://amzn.to/1CsUAS5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Russian in 10 Minutes a Day by Kristine Kershul</a></p> Special Guest: Kris Broholm. In Episode 12 of the Creative Language Learning Podcast, I interviewed a fellow podcaster! Chris Broholm is a language learner with a big mission: 10 Languages in 10 Years!

“As long as you’re doing something, you’re doing it right.”

— Chris on Language Learning Methods

Article of the Week

Duolingo is Getting More Serious by Kay Alexander on Fair Languages

Tips of the Week

Chris chose Tip 1 as his favourite, because goal setting is still WAY undervalued in learning a new language.

  • Tip 1: set your chosen Fluency level (travel fluent, job fluent?)

  • Tip 2: Be a historical linguist

    • Word origins and vocab divergence can help with remembering words

    • Look up "etymology"

  • Tip 3: Sprint with the Language Challenge

Tips and Links from this Podcast

Support the Creative Language Learning Podcast through Patreon - from just $1!

Actual Fluency Indiegogo Campaign

The italki New Year Challenge: Study 20 Lessons and Win

Actual Fluency Episode 32 with me talking about how to be an independent online teacher

Handbook of Russian Affixes

Russian in 10 Minutes a Day by Kristine Kershul

Special Guest: Kris Broholm.

]]> In Episode 12 of the Creative Language Learning Podcast, I interviewed a fellow podcaster! Chris Broholm is a language learner with a big mission: 10 Languages in 10 Years!

“As long as you’re doing something, you’re doing it right.”

— Chris on Language Learning Methods

Article of the Week

Duolingo is Getting More Serious by Kay Alexander on Fair Languages

Tips of the Week

Chris chose Tip 1 as his favourite, because goal setting is still WAY undervalued in learning a new language.

  • Tip 1: set your chosen Fluency level (travel fluent, job fluent?)

  • Tip 2: Be a historical linguist

    • Word origins and vocab divergence can help with remembering words

    • Look up "etymology"

  • Tip 3: Sprint with the Language Challenge

Tips and Links from this Podcast

Support the Creative Language Learning Podcast through Patreon - from just $1!

Actual Fluency Indiegogo Campaign

The italki New Year Challenge: Study 20 Lessons and Win

Actual Fluency Episode 32 with me talking about how to be an independent online teacher

Handbook of Russian Affixes

Russian in 10 Minutes a Day by Kristine Kershul

Special Guest: Kris Broholm.

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