Lindsay Does Languages

How to Listen Better in Any Foreign Language (Without Tons of Extra Effort)

Episode Summary Active listening is key to improving your foreign language skills beyond passive background listening. Here’s how to make it easy so you can listen better in any foreign language – develop an effective listening process, integrate other skills, and choose engaging content you love. Timestamps 00:00 Intro01:00 What is active listening?02:00 Listening process04:00 Bringing in other skills: speaking, […]

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Why Taking Breaks Can Help You Learn More Effectively

Episode Summary Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, stressed with your languages? Taking a break may well be the answer. In this episode, I debunk the myth that pausing means failure and explains how breaks help the brain process and retain new information. We’ll dig into a bit of research including the concept of desirable difficulty, showing how forgetting a little during breaks […]

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5 Easy Ways to Read More in a Foreign Language

Episode Summary Discover five easy ways to read more in a foreign language. You can read more in any language without needing to set aside hours each time. Here’s how to fit it in! Timestamps 00:00 Intro01:00 Wikipedia app – a powerful reading tool03:00 Make reading flexible04:00 Use Google Maps for real-life reading practice06:00 Read what you enjoy07:00 Make reading […]

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Why I Love Learning Uncommon Languages (No, It’s Not For Clout!)

Episode Summary “Woah! You speak that language I’ve never heard of that only 10 people speak?!” 🙄 For me, learning uncommon languages is rewarding beyond clout or showing off. In this episode I explain why I love learning lesser studied languages & include personal stories from studying languages like Guarani and Sinhala, highlighting how even small efforts in lesser-known languages […]

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Why You’re Not Improving in Korean (& How to Fix It)

Episode Summary Feel stuck and not improving with your Korean? I’ve got 3 key reasons why your progress may be slow and how to fix them using the 3 Fs of language learning. Timestamps 00:00 Intro01:00 The 1st F!03:00 The 2nd F of Language Learning05:00 And the 3rd F! Watch & subscribe on YouTube Mentioned in This Episode 🎁 Free […]

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What Is Fossilisation in Language Learning and How to Avoid It

Episode Summary Ever wondered why you always make the same mistakes? The answer could be fossilisation. This episode explores fossilization in language learning, a phenomenon where certain language mistakes become fixed and difficult to correct over time. You’ll learn how fossilization occurs, especially during the interlanguage stage. Plus, I’ll share practical strategies to avoid or overcome fossilization. Timestamps 00:00 🎙️ […]

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Learning German: What It’s Really Like

Episode Summary I never really talk about German, but it’s a language I know reasonably well! So I figured it was well overdue to share my journey learning German. How I started learning German, what’s difficult about it, what’s easy, and how I feel about German. If you’d like more videos like this for other languages, let me know! Timestamps […]

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Language Learning Burnout: Why Stopping is the Smartest Way Forward

Episode Summary If you’re languages have you feeling burnt out, this episode is for you. It explores language learning burnout and the importance of intentional pauses. I share why stopping is not quitting but a strategic reset to regain motivation and clarity. You’ll also get some practical questions to help learners reflect on their habits and learn about the free […]

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Language Reset: What to Do When You Hit Language Learning Burnout

Episode Summary Feeling stuck with your languages? Join me for Language Reset! A brand new (free!) video series happening 30th March to 3rd April 2026. Discover how a Language Reset can bring clarity, calm, and confidence to your language learning journey. Watch this video to learn who this free 5-day event is for, what it is not, and why it’s […]

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Confidence in Speaking a Foreign Language: Why Knowing More Isn’t Enough

Episode Summary Perhaps you’ve told yourself that confidence speaking a foreign language will automatically come from knowing more vocabulary or grammar? You’re not alone buuuut…it’s also not quite the truth! In this episode, I explain the common misconception that confidence is a reward unlocked by competence. Instead, confidence builds gradually through experience. I talk about the importance of practicing speaking […]

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