web01.fireside.fm Wed, 13 May 2026 10:10:39 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Fluent Show - Episodes Tagged with “Languages” https://www.fluent.show/tags/languages Mon, 19 Mar 2018 06:45:00 +0000 Learn a Language...Or Maybe Three! The Fluent Show is on a mission to help you get excited about language learning. We learn languages every day in our lives, and have learnt over 15 different languages between us. We share stories, news, tips, and ideas that will make you fluent...eventually. Subscribe to the show today to get your regular dose of Fluent love. It is worth clarifying that we actively want to support anti-racism and will highlight and advocate for the equality of all. Language learning means committing to tolerance of other world views, and this open mind is a core value for me. This topic deserves well considered words so here are the best Kerstin managed to put together. (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 Q&A: Should You Get a Masters Degree in Languages? https://www.fluent.show/80 9e3c16ef-23cf-47a6-8ec4-68ee6b8e0e6b Mon, 19 Mar 2018 06:45:00 +0000 Kerstin Cable full Kerstin Cable Tips on what and how to study languages in postgraduate settings in the UK 30:14 no <p>Today on the show, I'll share a few tips and considerations about studying languages at university. Plus: My own story of doing Translation Studies at the University of Manchester.</p> <p>Chenelle asks:</p> <p>&gt; I wanted to know did you only get your bachelors degree or did you actually go and get a masters degree and languages?</p> <p>Listen to get the full details of my tips.</p> <p>At postgrad level, you tend to go either into research or applied mode. Most specialised ones</p> <ul> <li>Applied Linguistics / Linguistics</li> <li>Intercultural Communication</li> <li>Translation and Interpreting</li> <li>Teaching</li> </ul> <p>And then it specialises more and more</p> <p>Tips for Choosing a Masters</p> <ul> <li>Consider practical experience vs research</li> <li>Consider options of FT, PT, distance</li> <li>Ensure the qualification allows you to pursue the career you want</li> <li>Consider fees and scholarships, visas, cost of living</li> <li>Consider your university's reputation, but remember a bad result from a great university can be worse than an amazing result from a less famous university</li> <li>Rankings: Ensure the ranking reflects what you care about</li> </ul> Today on the show, I'll share a few tips and considerations about studying languages at university. Plus: My own story of doing Translation Studies at the University of Manchester.

Chenelle asks:

I wanted to know did you only get your bachelors degree or did you actually go and get a masters degree and languages?

Listen to get the full details of my tips.

At postgrad level, you tend to go either into research or applied mode. Most specialised ones

  • Applied Linguistics / Linguistics
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Translation and Interpreting
  • Teaching

And then it specialises more and more

Tips for Choosing a Masters

  • Consider practical experience vs research
  • Consider options of FT, PT, distance
  • Ensure the qualification allows you to pursue the career you want
  • Consider fees and scholarships, visas, cost of living
  • Consider your university's reputation, but remember a bad result from a great university can be worse than an amazing result from a less famous university
  • Rankings: Ensure the ranking reflects what you care about

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]]> Today on the show, I'll share a few tips and considerations about studying languages at university. Plus: My own story of doing Translation Studies at the University of Manchester.

Chenelle asks:

I wanted to know did you only get your bachelors degree or did you actually go and get a masters degree and languages?

Listen to get the full details of my tips.

At postgrad level, you tend to go either into research or applied mode. Most specialised ones

  • Applied Linguistics / Linguistics
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Translation and Interpreting
  • Teaching

And then it specialises more and more

Tips for Choosing a Masters

  • Consider practical experience vs research
  • Consider options of FT, PT, distance
  • Ensure the qualification allows you to pursue the career you want
  • Consider fees and scholarships, visas, cost of living
  • Consider your university's reputation, but remember a bad result from a great university can be worse than an amazing result from a less famous university
  • Rankings: Ensure the ranking reflects what you care about

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> Q&A: How Can You Train Your Listening Skills? https://www.fluent.show/78 1c1d9c56-8ca4-4789-a746-e7e4d5ea9459 Mon, 05 Mar 2018 10:00:00 +0000 Kerstin Cable full Kerstin Cable How to improve your listening skills and use your time efficiently 30:21 no <p>Elisabeth asks: </p> <p>&gt; “How do you fit hearing comprehension into your daily routine? I find myself daydreaming a lot during my hearing comprehension time.”</p> <h3>What are you training, exactly?</h3> <p>Listening comprehension will aid you in understanding spoken language. For most independent language learners, listening comprehension is what starts bridging the gap between reading a textbook and moving on to confident and independent language use.</p> <p>For Elisabeth as a French learner in particular, there’s a lot to unpack. French has a lot of silent letters, liaisons, weird silent bits that you cannot know from listening.</p> <h3>The Speak &amp; Spell Connection</h3> <p>It’s important to train the four core skills - all of them: listening, speaking, reading and writing.</p> <p>About That Daydreaming Problem</p> <p>Is it really a problem to be daydreaming during your listening sessions? There are different levels of listening.</p> <p>What you don’t want to do is set yourself up for failure or disappointment, so before you switch that input on it’s worth focusing on whether you are here</p> <ul> <li>for pleasure</li> <li>to get the gist</li> <li>to study</li> </ul> <p>If you’re too tired for study, don’t worry about that aspect and set your expectations differently. </p> <p>Paying lots of attention, extracting 100% of meaning and nuance, listening in detail</p> <ul> <li>Podcasts often require attention and demand a lot of attention</li> <li>When you’re listening for study, you will want a transcript! </li> </ul> <p>Listening for the gist, being happy understanding most </p> <ul> <li>TV can be a good practice element for this, where there’s a narrative to follow - films too. Decide if you want scripted or spontaneous dialogue.</li> <li>Subtitles are absolutely ok, and there are strategies for weaning yourself off them </li> </ul> <p>Understanding very little, “immersion listening” at an early point</p> <ul> <li>I always remember Ron Gullekson’s quote about making himself uncomfortable as early as possible</li> <li>This is great for exposure, but beware - if it’s just a wall of sound, you’re not doing much good. You need to be able to distinguish where a word starts and ends.</li> </ul> <h2>Listening for Training — How To Go About It</h2> <ol> <li>Know your target language’s pronunciation rules</li> <li>Determine what your audio is about, make sure you have some structures and vocab ready to go</li> <li>Listen without reading, just see what you can get, make your notes, stop and start, vary the speeds</li> <li>Repeat</li> <li>Enlist the help of a transcript if available - ideally you do want that transcript there but you can also transcribe the text yourself or summarize it to read it back to a tutor</li> <li>Discuss with a tutor, get them to ask you questions…or if you’ve got no one on hand, read a translation of the text</li> </ol> <p>PAY ATTENTION to what you got wrong. In my experience, it’s easy to overestimate your skills.</p> <h2>Where can you go to find good listening material?</h2> <p>During selection of materials, consider:</p> <ul> <li>Level right for you?</li> <li>Language register (formal/informal) right for you?</li> <li>Topic interesting?</li> <li>Affordable and accessible for you?</li> <li>What do you need to understand, what do you want to understand?</li> </ul> <p>Remember: “A polyglot cannot survive on audio alone”. Combining with text, visual and even speaking is very crucial for a balanced approach. </p> Elisabeth asks:

“How do you fit hearing comprehension into your daily routine? I find myself daydreaming a lot during my hearing comprehension time.”

What are you training, exactly?

Listening comprehension will aid you in understanding spoken language. For most independent language learners, listening comprehension is what starts bridging the gap between reading a textbook and moving on to confident and independent language use.

For Elisabeth as a French learner in particular, there’s a lot to unpack. French has a lot of silent letters, liaisons, weird silent bits that you cannot know from listening.

The Speak & Spell Connection

It’s important to train the four core skills - all of them: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

About That Daydreaming Problem

Is it really a problem to be daydreaming during your listening sessions? There are different levels of listening.

What you don’t want to do is set yourself up for failure or disappointment, so before you switch that input on it’s worth focusing on whether you are here

  • for pleasure
  • to get the gist
  • to study

If you’re too tired for study, don’t worry about that aspect and set your expectations differently.

Paying lots of attention, extracting 100% of meaning and nuance, listening in detail

  • Podcasts often require attention and demand a lot of attention
  • When you’re listening for study, you will want a transcript!

Listening for the gist, being happy understanding most

  • TV can be a good practice element for this, where there’s a narrative to follow - films too. Decide if you want scripted or spontaneous dialogue.
  • Subtitles are absolutely ok, and there are strategies for weaning yourself off them

Understanding very little, “immersion listening” at an early point

  • I always remember Ron Gullekson’s quote about making himself uncomfortable as early as possible
  • This is great for exposure, but beware - if it’s just a wall of sound, you’re not doing much good. You need to be able to distinguish where a word starts and ends.

Listening for Training — How To Go About It

  1. Know your target language’s pronunciation rules
  2. Determine what your audio is about, make sure you have some structures and vocab ready to go
  3. Listen without reading, just see what you can get, make your notes, stop and start, vary the speeds
  4. Repeat
  5. Enlist the help of a transcript if available - ideally you do want that transcript there but you can also transcribe the text yourself or summarize it to read it back to a tutor
  6. Discuss with a tutor, get them to ask you questions…or if you’ve got no one on hand, read a translation of the text

PAY ATTENTION to what you got wrong. In my experience, it’s easy to overestimate your skills.

Where can you go to find good listening material?

During selection of materials, consider:

  • Level right for you?
  • Language register (formal/informal) right for you?
  • Topic interesting?
  • Affordable and accessible for you?
  • What do you need to understand, what do you want to understand?

Remember: “A polyglot cannot survive on audio alone”. Combining with text, visual and even speaking is very crucial for a balanced approach.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> Elisabeth asks:

“How do you fit hearing comprehension into your daily routine? I find myself daydreaming a lot during my hearing comprehension time.”

What are you training, exactly?

Listening comprehension will aid you in understanding spoken language. For most independent language learners, listening comprehension is what starts bridging the gap between reading a textbook and moving on to confident and independent language use.

For Elisabeth as a French learner in particular, there’s a lot to unpack. French has a lot of silent letters, liaisons, weird silent bits that you cannot know from listening.

The Speak & Spell Connection

It’s important to train the four core skills - all of them: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

About That Daydreaming Problem

Is it really a problem to be daydreaming during your listening sessions? There are different levels of listening.

What you don’t want to do is set yourself up for failure or disappointment, so before you switch that input on it’s worth focusing on whether you are here

  • for pleasure
  • to get the gist
  • to study

If you’re too tired for study, don’t worry about that aspect and set your expectations differently.

Paying lots of attention, extracting 100% of meaning and nuance, listening in detail

  • Podcasts often require attention and demand a lot of attention
  • When you’re listening for study, you will want a transcript!

Listening for the gist, being happy understanding most

  • TV can be a good practice element for this, where there’s a narrative to follow - films too. Decide if you want scripted or spontaneous dialogue.
  • Subtitles are absolutely ok, and there are strategies for weaning yourself off them

Understanding very little, “immersion listening” at an early point

  • I always remember Ron Gullekson’s quote about making himself uncomfortable as early as possible
  • This is great for exposure, but beware - if it’s just a wall of sound, you’re not doing much good. You need to be able to distinguish where a word starts and ends.

Listening for Training — How To Go About It

  1. Know your target language’s pronunciation rules
  2. Determine what your audio is about, make sure you have some structures and vocab ready to go
  3. Listen without reading, just see what you can get, make your notes, stop and start, vary the speeds
  4. Repeat
  5. Enlist the help of a transcript if available - ideally you do want that transcript there but you can also transcribe the text yourself or summarize it to read it back to a tutor
  6. Discuss with a tutor, get them to ask you questions…or if you’ve got no one on hand, read a translation of the text

PAY ATTENTION to what you got wrong. In my experience, it’s easy to overestimate your skills.

Where can you go to find good listening material?

During selection of materials, consider:

  • Level right for you?
  • Language register (formal/informal) right for you?
  • Topic interesting?
  • Affordable and accessible for you?
  • What do you need to understand, what do you want to understand?

Remember: “A polyglot cannot survive on audio alone”. Combining with text, visual and even speaking is very crucial for a balanced approach.

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:

]]> "For the Love of Humanity": Using Languages for Good https://www.fluent.show/66 aa75a3ad-0c45-40ca-b466-e7bcf0c2f54a Mon, 09 Oct 2017 10:30:00 +0100 Kerstin Cable full Kerstin Cable Do you ever dream of using your language passion to help people? In this episode, I interview two women who are doing just that. 1:03:38 no <p>In this episode, I'm presenting two interviews with women who are working to change people's lives through the power of language.</p> <h2>Madeline, Interpreter for Survivors of Torture and Trauma</h2> <p>Community Interpreter Madeline Vadkerty gives me an overview of what it is like to interpret for survivors of torture and trauma. This interview was an incredible chance to learn more about interpreting from her, and to hear why <strong>helping refugees and toture survivors get their stories heard matters so much</strong>. </p> <p>The people Madeline works with were caught in situations that we take for granted in many other countries: running for political office, being a homosexual, or expressing different opinions to the mainstream.</p> <p>She says got into her field "for the love of humanity", and shares what you need to know if interpreting intrigues you.</p> <h2>Marianne, Religious education teacher...turned teacher for refugees</h2> <p>When Germany accepted a large number of refugees back in 2015, many communities sprang into action. In this interview, I'm learning more from Marianne Manz, a school teacher who decided to put together a motivated group of volunteers to offer language classes in German.</p> <p>Marianne works with a range of untrained language teachers - there are some pitfalls for sure and the group needed to find unusual techniques for teaching.</p> <h2>Special Guests: Madeline Vadkerty and Marianne Manz.</h2> In this episode, I'm presenting two interviews with women who are working to change people's lives through the power of language.

Madeline, Interpreter for Survivors of Torture and Trauma

Community Interpreter Madeline Vadkerty gives me an overview of what it is like to interpret for survivors of torture and trauma. This interview was an incredible chance to learn more about interpreting from her, and to hear why helping refugees and toture survivors get their stories heard matters so much.

The people Madeline works with were caught in situations that we take for granted in many other countries: running for political office, being a homosexual, or expressing different opinions to the mainstream.

She says got into her field "for the love of humanity", and shares what you need to know if interpreting intrigues you.

Marianne, Religious education teacher...turned teacher for refugees

When Germany accepted a large number of refugees back in 2015, many communities sprang into action. In this interview, I'm learning more from Marianne Manz, a school teacher who decided to put together a motivated group of volunteers to offer language classes in German.

Marianne works with a range of untrained language teachers - there are some pitfalls for sure and the group needed to find unusual techniques for teaching.

Special Guests: Madeline Vadkerty and Marianne Manz.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> In this episode, I'm presenting two interviews with women who are working to change people's lives through the power of language.

Madeline, Interpreter for Survivors of Torture and Trauma

Community Interpreter Madeline Vadkerty gives me an overview of what it is like to interpret for survivors of torture and trauma. This interview was an incredible chance to learn more about interpreting from her, and to hear why helping refugees and toture survivors get their stories heard matters so much.

The people Madeline works with were caught in situations that we take for granted in many other countries: running for political office, being a homosexual, or expressing different opinions to the mainstream.

She says got into her field "for the love of humanity", and shares what you need to know if interpreting intrigues you.

Marianne, Religious education teacher...turned teacher for refugees

When Germany accepted a large number of refugees back in 2015, many communities sprang into action. In this interview, I'm learning more from Marianne Manz, a school teacher who decided to put together a motivated group of volunteers to offer language classes in German.

Marianne works with a range of untrained language teachers - there are some pitfalls for sure and the group needed to find unusual techniques for teaching.

Special Guests: Madeline Vadkerty and Marianne Manz.

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]]> "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.

]]> 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.

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  • 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?

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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.

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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?

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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.

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