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    <description>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)
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    <itunes:summary>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)
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  <description>"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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    <![CDATA[<p><strong>&quot;How Can I Get Off The Intermediate Plateau?&quot;</strong></p>

<p>If you&#39;re stuck somewhere in the language weeds, this show will help you untangle them and get those wheels turning again.</p>

<p>You&#39;ll learn</p>

<ul>
<li>Why you&#39;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><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.speechling.com">Speechling</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.speechling.com">Visit our sponsor Speechling, the outstanding speaking platform in over 6 languages, and use the promo code FLUENT for a 10% lifetime discount</a> Promo Code: FLUENT</li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Mastery and Advanced Level Language Learning (Podcast Episode 46) by Fluent Language" rel="nofollow" href="http://fluentlanguage.co.uk/blog/podcast-advanced-language">Mastery and Advanced Level Language Learning (Podcast Episode 46) by Fluent Language</a></li><li><a title="3 Reasons why you&#39;re still an intermediate level language learner - The Polyglot Dream" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thepolyglotdream.com/why-youre-still-an-intermediate-language-learner/">3 Reasons why you're still an intermediate level language learner - The Polyglot Dream</a></li><li><a title="The Language Habit Toolkit" rel="nofollow" href="http://fluentlanguage.co.uk/the-language-habit-toolkit">The Language Habit Toolkit</a></li><li><a title="How the IELTS English Test is Scored" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ielts.org/about-the-test/how-ielts-is-scored">How the IELTS English Test is Scored</a></li><li><a title="Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Wikipedia" rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_European_Framework_of_Reference_for_Languages">Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a title="How To Learn A New Language With Smart And Useful Goals by Fluent Language" rel="nofollow" href="http://fluentlanguage.co.uk/blog/language-learning-goals?rq=path%20goals">How To Learn A New Language With Smart And Useful Goals by Fluent Language</a></li><li><a title="Kerstin Cable on Instagram: “Spotlight on Language Goals! This month, I printed off my worksheet from the #languagehabittoolkit and put up my goals on the wall where I…”" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BcpNRbij_kY/?taken-by=kerstin_fluent">Kerstin Cable on Instagram: “Spotlight on Language Goals! This month, I printed off my worksheet from the #languagehabittoolkit and put up my goals on the wall where I…”</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p><strong>&quot;How Can I Get Off The Intermediate Plateau?&quot;</strong></p>

<p>If you&#39;re stuck somewhere in the language weeds, this show will help you untangle them and get those wheels turning again.</p>

<p>You&#39;ll learn</p>

<ul>
<li>Why you&#39;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><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.speechling.com">Speechling</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.speechling.com">Visit our sponsor Speechling, the outstanding speaking platform in over 6 languages, and use the promo code FLUENT for a 10% lifetime discount</a> Promo Code: FLUENT</li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Mastery and Advanced Level Language Learning (Podcast Episode 46) by Fluent Language" rel="nofollow" href="http://fluentlanguage.co.uk/blog/podcast-advanced-language">Mastery and Advanced Level Language Learning (Podcast Episode 46) by Fluent Language</a></li><li><a title="3 Reasons why you&#39;re still an intermediate level language learner - The Polyglot Dream" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thepolyglotdream.com/why-youre-still-an-intermediate-language-learner/">3 Reasons why you're still an intermediate level language learner - The Polyglot Dream</a></li><li><a title="The Language Habit Toolkit" rel="nofollow" href="http://fluentlanguage.co.uk/the-language-habit-toolkit">The Language Habit Toolkit</a></li><li><a title="How the IELTS English Test is Scored" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ielts.org/about-the-test/how-ielts-is-scored">How the IELTS English Test is Scored</a></li><li><a title="Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Wikipedia" rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_European_Framework_of_Reference_for_Languages">Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a title="How To Learn A New Language With Smart And Useful Goals by Fluent Language" rel="nofollow" href="http://fluentlanguage.co.uk/blog/language-learning-goals?rq=path%20goals">How To Learn A New Language With Smart And Useful Goals by Fluent Language</a></li><li><a title="Kerstin Cable on Instagram: “Spotlight on Language Goals! This month, I printed off my worksheet from the #languagehabittoolkit and put up my goals on the wall where I…”" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BcpNRbij_kY/?taken-by=kerstin_fluent">Kerstin Cable on Instagram: “Spotlight on Language Goals! This month, I printed off my worksheet from the #languagehabittoolkit and put up my goals on the wall where I…”</a></li></ul>]]>
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