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How to Learn a New Language From Scratch – Fast

Episode Summary   Learn a new language from scratch – fast with my proven tips: habit stacking, the Language Loop, and the 3 Fs for fun, flexible, functional learning. What You’ll Learn in This Episode   Timestamps   00:00 Introduction and Overview00:39 Ultimate Language Resource List01:15 Integrating Language Learning into Daily Life05:30 The Language Loop: A Balanced Approach09:08 Solo Speaking Habit: Practice Makes […]

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Stop Comparing & Start Thriving: How to Enjoy Your Language Learning Journey

Episode Summary   Comparison is the thief of joy, right? So how can we stop comparing yourself to other language learners?! In this episode, I go deep exploring comparison and how we can turn it into something more positive. What You’ll Learn in This Episode   Timestamps   00:00 🎙️- Intro 00:55 🔍 – Overcoming Comparison in Language Learning 05:50 💪 – Self-Reliance […]

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How We Track Progress in Language Life (& Why It Matters.)

Episode Summary   I’ve recently made some amazing upgrades to Language Life that I just HAVE to tell you about! The way we track your progress just got way better. In this episode, I share the core ways we track progress in Language Life, and why it matters. What You’ll Learn in This Episode   Timestamps   00:00 🎙️ Intro 00:55 📝 Intake […]

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Why You’re Bored, Frustrated, or Stuck With Your Language Learning

Episode Summary   Feeling stuck with language learning? Struggling to stay focused? In this episode of How to Learn a Language, I explore the 4 Attention States and how understanding them can help you feel more engaged and motivated when you study. This one’s for you if you’re bored, frustrated, or stuck in your language journey. What You’ll Learn in This […]

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The Best Languages to Learn for the Future

What are the best languages to learn for the future? If you’re looking for a one language answer, this will disappoint. Find your best languages to learn here. Before we begin… Choose how you want to enjoy this episode – video with subtitles, podcast on the go, or read the blog version below. The Video The Podcast The Best Languages […]

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How to Handle Unsolicited Advice in Language Learning (& How Not to Give It)

Unsolicited advice in language learning is never fun. So why does it still happen? What can we do in response? Here’s how to handle it & how not to give it. Before we begin… Choose how you want to enjoy this episode – video with subtitles, podcast on the go, or read the blog version below. The Video The Podcast […]

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Speedy Gains & Steady Growth: What Successful Language Learning Looks Like

Successful language learning isn’t always about speed. The best learners know how to combine speedy gains and steady growth. Here’s how. Speedy Gains & Steady Growth: What Successful Language Learning Looks Like Before we get started, you can enjoy this episode in the way you prefer. We’ve got a video version and the podcast below. So pick your place and […]

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Why is Self-Compassion So Hard? (A Happy Language Learner’s Perspective)

Why is self-compassion so hard? Here’s 9 reasons why self-compassion is hard and why moving past them can have a happy impact on your language learning. Why is Self-Compassion So Hard? (A Happy Language Learner’s Perspective) Before we get started, you can enjoy this episode in the way you prefer. We’ve got a video version and the podcast below. So […]

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The Best Way to Learn a Language for Successful Results

What’s the best way to learn a language? There’s so many ways to learn a language that it can be overwhelming knowing what you actually need, what’s nice to have, and what you can forget and scrap from your plans. In this article, we’ll compare three core methods you might be considering: language specific courses, free apps, and my program […]

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How Do You Know When You’re Fluent in a Language?: Fluency vs Fluidity vs Accuracy

How do you know when you’re fluent in a language? Fluency is a tricky concept that can feel like the be all and end all. Is this really true? The word has been used in different contexts, with different meanings and by different people. As a result, it’s hard to define what fluency really means. Is it the ability to […]

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