How to Learn a Language
By Lindsay Dow
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Description
How to Learn a Language is the podcast with the very self-explanatory name!
We’ll cover all aspects of language learning, especially focusing on learning how to learn languages better. From time to time guests might pop by to share how they learn languages, but mostly it’ll be me and you hanging out so hey, get comfy and let's learn how to learn a language.
Follow for more at https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/podcast
Got a question? A topic you'd like covered or a guest you'd like to hear from? Email me at lindsay[at]doeslanguages[dot]com.
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How Language Life Supports Different Learning Styles
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May 08, 2026 |
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How to Listen Better in Any Foreign Language (Without Tons of Extra Effort)
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May 04, 2026 |
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Why Taking Breaks Can Help You Learn More Effectively
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May 01, 2026 |
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5 Easy Ways to Read More in a Foreign Language
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Why I Love Learning Uncommon Languages (No, It's Not For Clout!)
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Why You're Not Improving in Korean (& How to Fix It)
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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What Is Fossilisation in Language Learning? (& How to Avoid It)
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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My Journey Learning German: From Beginner to Confident Speaker
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Language Life FAQ: How much time will Language Life take? 🤔
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Language Life FAQ: How does Language Life work for any language? 🤔
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Language Life FAQ: What's included in Language Life? 🤔
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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Language Life FAQ: Is Language Life for me if I'm advanced? 🤔
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Apr 05, 2026 |
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Language Life FAQ: Is Language Life for me if I'm a beginner? 🤔
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Apr 04, 2026 |
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Language Learning Burnout: Why Stopping is the Smartest Way Forward
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Mar 29, 2026 |
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Language Reset: What to Do When You Hit Language Learning Burnout
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Confidence in Speaking a Foreign Language: Why Knowing More Isn’t Enough
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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How to Reset Your Language Learning Goals (Because You've Probably Outgrown Them)
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Language Learning Anxiety: When Self-Judgement Takes Over
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Mar 22, 2026 |
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Stop Using Language Apps?! Who's REALLY in Charge of Your Language Learning.
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Language Input vs Output: Why Speaking Doesn’t Catch Up Automatically
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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You Aren't Failing: Why Your Language Learning Progress Has Stalled
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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Want to Quit Learning a Language? Do This First
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Beyond Courses and Streaks: How We Do Things Differently in Language Life
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Why I Quit Duolingo, Like, All The Time (& Why I Restart Again and Again)
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Why Korean is Hard to Learn for Every English Speaker
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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What Is Code-Switching? Why Do We Do It? (& How Is It Helpful for Language Learning?)
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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The Essentials Every New Korean Learner Should Know
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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How to Be Consistent For Language Learning
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Why Most Language Learners Fail: 4 Essential Questions
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Dec 26, 2025 |
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Why Some Languages are Harder to Learn (and How to Make it Easier)
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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The Quickest and Easiest Language to Learn (for English Speakers)
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Get $50 Credit to spend on anything (Your Promptly Black Friday Bonus!)
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Nov 28, 2025 |
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Fancy unlimited 1:1 support in December? (Your Speak 28x28 Challenge Black Friday Bonus!)
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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Get your 1:1 New Year Planning Session! (Your Language Life Black Friday Bonus!)
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Your Black Friday Bonus Deals!
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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3 Simple Mindset Shifts for Language Learners (to Make it More Enjoyable)
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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How to Learn Chilean Spanish: 10 Essential Words
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Why Learn a New Language From Scratch When AI Exists?
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Is English Enough to Travel The World?
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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“What if I don’t do it the ‘right’ way?”
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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3 Real Benefits of Learning a Language (Beyond, You Know, Speaking It.)
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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“I don’t have time for this right now.”
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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“I’ve already tried everything. Nothing works for me.”
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Oct 11, 2025 |
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“I don’t know what fluency even means for me anymore.”
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Oct 05, 2025 |
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“I’m not sure I’ll actually speak the language.”
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Oct 04, 2025 |
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How I Design Language Life to Beat Common Learning Pitfalls
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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Grace & Space is for...Anyone Overwhelmed by All the “Rules” and Resources
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Sep 14, 2025 |
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Grace & Space is for...Perfectionists Who Feel They Must Get It Right
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Sep 13, 2025 |
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Grace & Space is for...Busy Learners Who Struggle to Stay Motivated
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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Grace & Space is for...People Who Compare Themselves Too Much
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Grace & Space is for...Those Stuck on the Plateau
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Grace & Space is for…Learners Struggling With Anxiety or Fear of Mistakes
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Grace & Space is for...Anyone Frustrated With Their Progress
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Think You’re Too Old to Learn a Language? Nope!
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Speak 28x28 Challenge: Why Now? Why You?
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Aug 17, 2025 |
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Speak 28x28 Challenge: What If You've Never Stuck With Anything Before?
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Aug 16, 2025 |
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Speak 28x28 Challenge: 3 People This Challenge Is For
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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Speak 28x28 Challenge: Think You're "Not The Type"?
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Speak 28x28 Challenge: How to Show Up Fully Without Burnout
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Speak 28x28 Challenge: Speaking Confidently Despite Fear
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Speak 28x28 Challenge: Why This Challenge Actually Works
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Speak 28x28 Challenge: Speak More Confidently in 5 Minutes a Day
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Aug 10, 2025 |
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Speak 28x28 Challenge: What You'll Walk Away With
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Aug 09, 2025 |
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Speak 28x28 Challenge: My Speaking Confidence Journey
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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How to Learn a New Language From Scratch - Fast
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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How to Learn Languages Your Way
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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How I Use Promptly for Indonesian Practice
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Intentional Immersion and Cosy Italian Retreats with Elfin Waters
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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This One Skill Makes Language Learning Easier Every Time
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Stop Comparing & Start Thriving: How to Enjoy Your Language Learning Journey
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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How We Track Progress in Language Life (And Why It Matters)
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Eye-Opening Lessons Travelling in India Taught Me About Language Learning
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Why You’re Bored, Frustrated, or Stuck With Your Language Learning
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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How to Use Clozemaster (& Get The Most From It)
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Mar 16, 2025 |
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10 Guaraní Words Every Traveller Needs for Paraguay
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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9 Must-Watch Films for Spanish Learners
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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9 Signs Your Vocab Routine Isn't Working (& How to Fix It)
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Feb 16, 2025 |
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Portuguese Pronunciation 101: Everything You Need to Know to Speak Better (with Portuguesepedia)
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Feb 02, 2025 |
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How to Really Learn Languages with VR
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Changing Your Mind About How to Learn Languages with Álvaro of Natural Languages
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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How To Speak Any Language Confidently With Flow
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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How to Learn a New Language Script
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Nov 03, 2024 |
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How to Keep Learning Vocabulary When You're Intermediate and Advanced
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Oct 06, 2024 |
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Fun Lithuanian Words To Make Travel To Lithuania Easy
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Sep 29, 2024 |
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How to Use Language Learning Prompts
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Sep 22, 2024 |
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Guarani Music You'll Love: 10 of the Best
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Sep 15, 2024 |
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How to Make Language Life Worth It
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Is Now the Right Time to Join Language Life?
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Sep 01, 2024 |
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What You Need Before Language Life (& Don't Need!)
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Aug 25, 2024 |
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Why Language Learners Fail (& How To Avoid It)
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Aug 18, 2024 |
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What You Need to Know About Procrastination & Fluency
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Aug 04, 2024 |
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7 Powerful Ways Shame Shows Up To Stop Language Learners
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Jul 28, 2024 |
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How to Get Fluent No Matter How Busy Life Is (The Best Approach)
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Jul 21, 2024 |
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Why You Deserve Better Than Other People's Language Expectations
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Jul 14, 2024 |
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How to Get Over Embarrassment & Feel Language Confident
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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How to Learn Any Language Better Than In School
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Microlearning How to Make Anything Feel As Easy as Duolingo
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Double the Value of Your Language Practice
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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How to Learn Languages with Games with Matthew Boyle
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May 13, 2024 |
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How to Learn English Living Abroad with Fabio Cerpelloni
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May 06, 2024 |
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How Does Language Life Work?
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Why Learn Languages When It's Not Urgent?
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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How I Teach Languages I Can't Actually Speak
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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Rewards Or Threats? How to Find & Maintain Your Unique Motivation
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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Language Learning Audit: Everything You Need To Know
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Language Evening Classes Don’t Work (You Need To Do This Proven Process Instead)
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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How to Speak Better In Another Language
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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How Language Dabbling Helps You Become Fluent Faster
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Feb 09, 2024 |
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How To Learn More Than One Language At The Same Time
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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Self-Compassion & Identity in Language Learning with Emily Harris
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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4 Step Process to Learn Any Language with Angel Pretot
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Language Learning Intensity: How to Learn Fast without Losing Self-Compassion
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Perfectionism & Immersion Myths That Need Debunking with Heidi Lovejoy
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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The Best Languages to Learn for the Future
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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How to Handle Unsolicited Advice in Language Learning (& How Not to Give It)
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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A Perspective on Passive Learning, Movies & Other Trends with Cara Leopold
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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How to Learn a Language with Duolingo (& Actually Remember It)
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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Intercultural Communication: How to Communicate More Effectively with Shahidah Foster
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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A New Perspective on Writing for Better Language Results
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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How Different is Learning English to Other Languages? - In Conversation with Kerstin Cable
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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Speedy Gains & Steady Growth: What Successful Language Learning Looks Like
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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The Best Language Challenges for All Learners at Any Level
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Now Open! Everything You Need to Know About Language Life
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May 19, 2023 |
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Why is Self-Compassion So Hard? (A Happy Language Learner's Perspective)
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May 12, 2023 |
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What's Your Language Learning Personality? (& Surprise - It's Not Fixed!)
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May 04, 2023 |
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The Best Way to Learn a Language for Successful Results
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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The Best Language Learning Advice You'll Ever Need to Know
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Apr 07, 2023 |
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5 Reasons All Polyglots Need to Understand Applied Linguistics
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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How to Learn Vocabulary & Remember it in Any Language
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Why Lindsay Does Languages? - 3 Things We Do Differently
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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An Interview with Joel Zárate of the Conversations in Spanish Podcast
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Feb 10, 2023 |
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How to Manage Daily Habits for Multiple Languages
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Jan 27, 2023 |
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Online Language Courses: What Should I Look For When Picking One?
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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Welcome to How to Learn a Language!
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Jan 18, 2023 |
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Kristang: A Tale of Two Cities
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Mar 15, 2019 |
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Hands for Vietnam
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Mar 01, 2019 |
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Make Hokkien Cool Again
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Feb 01, 2019 |
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Discovering Hmong
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Jan 04, 2019 |
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Teaching English in Laos
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Dec 14, 2018 |
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Singapore Takes The Floor
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Nov 30, 2018 |
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Learning Vietnamese
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Nov 09, 2018 |
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POLYGLOT UNDUBBED EDITION: Guarani In The Heart of South America
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Oct 26, 2018 |
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POLYGLOT UNDUBBED EDITION: Nicaraguan Sign Language
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Oct 19, 2018 |
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POLYGLOT UNDUBBED EDITION: Keeping K'iche'
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Oct 12, 2018 |
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POLYGLOT UNDUBBED EDITION: Maya Isn't Dead
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Oct 05, 2018 |
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BONUS MINI: Aymara + Language Families
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Sep 28, 2018 |
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BONUS MINI: Quechua + Language vs Dialect
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Sep 21, 2018 |
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BONUS MINI: The Galápagos + The Evolution of Language
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Sep 14, 2018 |
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BONUS MINI: Costa Rica + Is Immersion Everything?
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Sep 07, 2018 |
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BONUS MINI: Pipil + Language Nests
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Aug 31, 2018 |
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BONUS MINI: Garifuna + Gender Differences
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Aug 24, 2018 |
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BONUS MINI: Cuba + Is Cuban Spanish Hard?
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Aug 17, 2018 |
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BONUS: Dalriada Gaelic - Back From The Brink
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Jun 08, 2018 |
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Guarani in the Heart of South America
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May 25, 2018 |
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Nicaraguan Sign Language
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Apr 27, 2018 |
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MINI: The Panama Canal
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Apr 14, 2018 |
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Keeping K'iche'
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Mar 30, 2018 |
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MINI: All About You
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Mar 16, 2018 |
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Unbelizeable!
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Mar 02, 2018 |
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MINI: You Know a Word in Nahuatl
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Jan 12, 2018 |
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Maya Isn't Dead
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Dec 29, 2017 |
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MINI: Star Wars: A Language Story
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Dec 15, 2017 |
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Montreal: Beyond Bilingual
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Dec 01, 2017 |
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MINI: Chinatown in Havana
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Nov 17, 2017 |
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New York and the 7 Line
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Nov 10, 2017 |
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Episode 0: Preview: Language Stories coming November 10th!
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Oct 31, 2017 |