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Episode Summary Failure. The thought of it being a possibility can stop us from even starting to learn a language. So what we we reframe the idea of failure? How can we do that for language learning? That’s what we’ll talk about in this episode. Timestamps 00:00 🎙️ Intro01:00 Reframing failure in language learning04:00 Why mistakes are a better benchmark06:00 […]
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The Most Common Language Learning Obstacles (& How We Beat Them) Episode Summary This episode of How to Learn a Language explores the three most common language learning obstacles: picking resources, speaking practice, and plateaus. I’ll share practical strategies to overcome these challenges and what we do to move past them when we work together. Timestamps 00:00 🎙️ Intro01:00 Common […]
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Episode Summary Is writing worth it when speaking is your focus? Here’s how writing supports speaking, listening, and reading by providing a slower, permanent way to practice and prepare language output. Timestamps 00:00 🎙️ Intro 00:01:00 Is writing worth it? 00:04:00 Differences between writing and speaking 00:05:00 How writing supports speaking practice 00:07:00 Writing routines: big and small Listen & […]
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Episode Summary Want to use Duolingo better to learn a language? Learn how to use Duolingo to improve your writing skills beyond simple recognition. Here’s 3 practical methods to turn Duolingo lessons into real writing practice. Timestamps 00:00 Intro01:00 Duolingo’s strengths and limitations for writing03:00 Three ways to use Duolingo as a writing springboard06:00 Mindset shift: building your own writing […]
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Episode Summary Writing for language learning doesn’t have to mean complicated new routines. Here’s the simplest writing routine to boost your language learning. Timestamps 00:00 🎙️ Intro00:01:00 The simplest writing routine explained00:02:00 Why it works00:03:00 Using the notes app00:04:00 Self-review tips00:05:00 Rewarding yourself Listen & subscribe on the Podcast Mentioned in This Episode 🎁 Free Class – How to Finally […]
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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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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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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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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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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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