Blog Listening

How I Use Spotify to Learn a Language (Beyond Music)

Episode Summary Discover how you can use Spotify beyond music to boost language learning with audiobooks, podcasts with transcripts, and sleep-friendly content. Learn tips for accessing language courses, finding transcripts, and relaxing with foreign language podcasts. Timestamps 00:00 Intro01:00 Audiobooks and language audio courses on Spotify06:00 Podcasts with transcripts for better listening09:00 Using Spotify for sleep and relaxation in other […]

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10 Words to Learn to Visit Taiwan

Episode Summary Discover essential words to learn to visit Taiwan. This video covers key phrases, cultural insights like traditional characters, measure words, and unique local terms such as QQ, kuai kuai, and the iconic ga ji dai. Learn how to order bubble tea with ease and get familiar with Taiwan’s compass-inspired place names. Perfect for travellers wanting to connect deeper […]

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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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Language Input vs Output: Why Speaking Doesn’t Catch Up Automatically

Episode Summary Ever feel like you’re getting loads of exposure to a language but your speaking isn’t improving? Let’s talk about language input vs output. Because the truth is that speaking doesn’t just catch up automatically. I’ll share some ideas in this episode to help if you can relate to this. Timestamps 00:00 🎙️ Intro00:01 Importance of balancing input and […]

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Blog Habits & Balance Listening

Is Duolingo Good in 2026? Why I Quit, Like, All The Time (& Why I Restart Again and Again)

Episode Summary Answering the question: is Duolingo good in 2026? Lindsay shares her honest experience with Duolingo in 2026, exploring why she repeatedly quits and restarts the app. She discusses the pros and cons, including the shift from hearts to energy, the app’s role in building habits rather than fluency, and how it fits different learning stages. Lindsay also addresses […]

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AI Language Learning: Why Learn a New Language From Scratch When AI Exists?

Episode Summary Learning a language in the age of AI is still incredibly valuable. But is it worth it when AI language learning exists? In this episode, I’ll discuss why it’s still worth bothering to learn a language when AI exists, and actually how AI could help you. Timestamps 00:00 Intro01:00 Learning languages increases tolerance02:00 Reducing fear of the unknown […]

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Blog Listening Motivation

This One Skill Makes Language Learning Easier Every Time

Have you ever booked a language lesson or bought another textbook, hoping this would be the key to fluency…just to feel stuck again? If you’ve found yourself doubting your choices or chasing quick-fix language plans, you’re not alone. The real breakthrough in language learning often comes from something far simpler and deeper: trusting your language gut. This one skill makes […]

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A Perspective on Passive Learning, Movies & Other Trends with Cara Leopold

Passive learning, movies and more. There’s lots of language trends that come and go. Find out which ones are worth paying attention to in this interview with Cara Leopold. 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 A Perspective […]

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How to Use Disney Plus for Language Learning: Everything You Need To Know

Want to use Disney+ for language learning? In this article I’ll share everything you need to know to make the most of this growing resource. How to Use Disney+ for Language Learning: Everything You Need To Know And now to how to use Disney+ for language learning… Seeing as pretty much all Disney+ content was made in English first, it’s […]

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