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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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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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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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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When I was about 8 years old, I started going to French Club at primary school. I went because my mum signed me up, but I stayed (and asked her to re-enroll me every term) for the croissants. One thing I did outside of French Club was read. A lot. And then I began to read in French. I definitely […]
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