web02.fireside.fm Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:31:14 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Fluent Show - Episodes Tagged with “University” https://www.fluent.show/tags/university 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 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 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:

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