Best Fluent in 3 Months Podcasts (2025)

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501: The real reason I wrote my language story books 19:27

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I've sold over 1.5 million copies of my short story books for language learners. But why did I write them all those years ago at my parent's kitchen table? Get the unfiltered, untold story of my books, including details of new languages coming soon. Grab your FREE StoryLearning Blueprint and find out how easy it can really be to learn a language 👉🏼…

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500: Meet the viral brain scan guy who speaks 26 languages 48:06

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Vaughn Smith is a 26-language polyglot who had his brain scanned at MIT. Discover the man behind the scan and the surprisingly simple ways he learned so many languages. Grab your FREE StoryLearning Blueprint and find out how easy it can really be to learn a language 👉🏼 https://storylearning.com/freefluencyblueprint Got a question you want Olly to a…

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#14 Talking about your Job and study in French 5:26

3M ago5:26

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In this episode of 'Fluent in French', we explore how to discuss your job and studies in the French language. We speak slowly and clearly to ensure understanding. Don't forget to follow, like, or subscribe for more language tips and engaging discussions!By Insightful Media

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#13 French Shopping Vocabulary 4:38

3M ago4:38

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In this episode of Fluent in French, you'll learn essential shopping vocabulary, including common phrases, clothing items, and colors in French. This episode is designed for beginners, providing clear examples and practice dialogues to boost your confidence while shopping in France. Tune in and enhance your French speaking skills today!…

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#11 Mastering Time: How to Tell the Hour in French 4:52

3M ago4:52

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In this episode of Fluent in French, we delve into the essentials of telling the time in French. Learn the simple structure 'Il est' plus hour number, and discover how to articulate the hours from 1 to 12. Join us for a practical session to master the basics of French time expressions!By Insightful Media

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#12 Navigating French Cities: Essential Phrases for Asking Directions 5:25

3M ago5:25

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In this episode of Fluent in French, join as we explore key phrases and vocabulary for asking directions in French. From identifying locations like the bank and train station to understanding directional commands, this episode provides the essential tools to navigate French-speaking environments confidently. Tune in for practical examples and a sho…

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#10 Describing Your Family in French: Vocabulary and Phrases 7:23

4M ago7:23

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In this episode of Fluent in French, join us as we delve into the essential vocabulary and phrases needed to describe your family in French. We'll cover key family member terms, sentence structures, and sample descriptions that will empower you to confidently speak about your loved ones. Perfect for learners at any level, this episode encourages in…

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#9 Mastering French Numbers: 1 to 10 4:43

4M ago4:43

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In this episode of 'Fluent in French', we delve into the basics of French numbers. Join us as we learn to count from one to fifteen, with clear pronunciation tips and engaging examples to enhance your understanding of the French language. Here are the numbers in French from 1 to 10 so you can read/write and practice. 1 – un 2 – deux 3 – trois 4 – q…

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#8 Mastering Café Conversations: Ordering Like a Local in French 4:15

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In this episode of 'Fluent in French', we guide English speakers through the delightful experience of ordering food and drinks at a French café. Learn essential vocabulary, pronunciation tips, and cultural nuances to enhance your confidence in everyday French conversation. Whether you're craving a 'croissant' or need the 'addition', join us for a q…

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#3 Learning the Days of the Week in French 5:22

4M ago5:22

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In this episode of Fluent in French, we focus on mastering the days of the week in French. Join us as we go through each day, practice pronunciation, and learn useful phrases for everyday conversations. Whether you're starting your French journey or brushing up on your skills, this lesson will help you gain confidence in using the days of the week …

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#4 Learning the Months of the Year in French 6:42

4M ago6:42

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In this episode of 'Fluent in French', we explore the twelve months of the year in French, with clear pronunciation and practical examples. Join us as we delve into basic sentences and cultural insights to enhance your learning experience. Perfect for beginners aiming to build confidence in their French language skills!…

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#5 Mastering Weather Vocabulary in French 5:27

4M ago5:27

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In this episode of Fluent in French, we explore essential weather vocabulary and phrases to enhance your conversational skills. From discussing temperatures to asking about the weather, you’ll learn how to confidently engage in small talk about this everyday topic. Join us as we guide you through key expressions and practice to help you become flue…

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#6 Talking About Daily Routines in French 4:36

4M ago4:36

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In this episode of Fluent in French, we guide you through the essential phrases to describe your daily routine from morning till night. Learn how to express what you do throughout the day, from waking up to going to bed, with practical examples and a fun dialogue. Join us to enrich your French vocabulary and speak about your own routine confidently…

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#7 How to Talk About Yourself in French (Name, Age, Nationality) 5:01

4M ago5:01

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In this episode of Fluent in French, we guide you through the essential phrases needed to introduce yourself confidently in French. Learn how to say your name, age, and nationality, and practice key expressions to start conversations and make friends. Join us as we break down these fundamental components of self-introduction for effective communica…

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#2 French Greetings and Introductions for Beginners 4:30

4M ago4:30

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In this episode of Fluent in French, we warmly welcome absolute beginners to the world of French conversation. Learn the significance of greetings in French culture and discover how to confidently use essential phrases for everyday interactions. From 'Bonjour' to 'Enchanté(e)', this episode will guide you through the basics of polite communication …

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#1 Mastering the French Alphabet A to Z 16:39

4M ago16:39

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In this episode of 'Fluent in French', we warmly welcome English-speaking beginners to explore the French alphabet from A to Z. Join us as we pronounce each letter clearly, spell them for you, and provide simple example words to help you master pronunciation. You'll be encouraged to repeat after us, making this a fun and interactive learning experi…

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AFP 193 - Comprehensible Input and Toki Pona with Joel ( jan Telakoman) 46:48

10M ago46:48

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In this episode I'm joined by Toki Pona speaker Joel, also known as jan Telakoman. During the call we discuss comprehensible input as one of the strongest ways to learn a new language, and we both share our experiences learning toki pona - a tiny, constructed language of only ~150 words. Joel's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@jantelakoman …

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AFP 192: Virtual Reality Language Learning with Katie Pascoe 1:17:23

11M ago1:17:23

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Katie from Dynamic Languages comes on the podcast to share what the future of virtual reality might look like. During the conversation we also cover topics like learning whilst travelling, language learning in schools, and much more. About Dynamic Languages: App on the Meta Store: https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/dynamic-languages/48900533910…

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AFP 191 - Benny Lewis: Recovery from bad times, Korean Mission, and the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp 54:39

2+ y ago54:39

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In this episode we catch up with Fluent in 3 Months founder Benny Lewis about his latest language learning mission (Korean), the new and improved Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp, and a very open discussion on how he recovered from a few horrible years of depression, divorce, debt, and weight gain. Benny's Website where you can find everything including…

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AFP 190 - Luca Lampariello: The Impact of Mindset on Language Learning 47:54

2+ y ago47:54

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In this episode, Kris and Luca Lampariello discuss the importance of building confidence and identity in a language to overcome perfectionism and fear of making mistakes. They also touch on the impact of mindset on language learning, the benefits of speaking a language even imperfectly, and the challenge of maintaining multiple languages. Lampariel…

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AFP 189 - Emily Harris: Language Learning, Culture, and Perfectionism as a Transracial Adoptee 58:16

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In this podcast episode, language learner and transracial adoptee Emily Harris discusses her own experiences as an adoptee when it comes to learning her heritage language, and her experiences with perfectionism and finding balance in language learning. She also talks about her language learning journey, including her initial attraction to German an…

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AFP 188: Cara Leopold - Expat Experiences, Listening Skills, and Movie Club 1:13:50

2+ y ago1:13:50

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In this podcast episode, I'm joined by Cara Leopold, an English listening specialist, and founder of Leo Listening to talk about her experience learning French, moving to France, and eventually integrating in the local community as an expat. We also discuss English listening skills, and her new project: The Movie Club, which helps English speakers …

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AFP 187 - Heidi Lovejoy: Perfectionism and Language Learning 2:07:13

2+ y ago2:07:13

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In this episode of the Actual Fluency Podcast, host Kris Broholm interviews Heidi Lovejoy, the creator and host of The Love, Joy and Languages Podcast. They discuss the topic of perfectionism and its effects on language learning, mental health, and imposter syndrome. Lovejoy shares her struggles with perfectionism while learning Italian, how it aff…

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426: Which language should I think in? 11:52

3y ago11:52

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In this episode, Juan asks: “I’m learning Portuguese. Which language should I think in - English or Spanish?“ Find a 5* language tutor!We're proud to recommend LanguaTalk as the best place to take language lessons online with a real teacher. StoryLearning is now part-owner of LanguaTalk, and that's because we're committed to building the best possi…

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425: The anatomy of a language learning "masterplan" 42:49

3y ago42:49

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In today's episode, Olly speaks with Sam Hendry, who lives in Dubai, about his amazing journey learning Spanish in one year. Here's where you can watch the video of Sam surprising his girlfriend in Spanish: Watch on Facebook Watch on Instagram Find a 5* language tutor! We're proud to recommend LanguaTalk as the best place to take language lessons o…

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June 2022 Update - Post Pandemic Stress Disorder, Moving Countries, Podcast 16:16

3+ y ago16:16

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Kris comes back with a quick update to announce the return of the Actual Fluency podcast.

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424 - Behind the scenes at the StoryLearning team retreat in Turkey 13:23

3+ y ago13:23

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In this episode you’ll drop in on the StoryLearning team retreat in Bodrum, Turkey. 14 of us descended on a hilltop villa for an entire week to spend some quality time together and plan for the future.

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Announcement: New intermediate StoryLearning courses! 5:50

3+ y ago5:50

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We're about to release a special new range of intermediate StoryLearning programmes, and I'm sooo excited! And as a loyal listener, I'd like to offer you early access and a very special offer to celebrate the launch. (It's something I always like to do whenever we release something new!) To get on the notification list, click: https://storylearning…

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423: Lessons on Languages, Life & Leadership with Mike Shangkuan (CEO, Lingoda) 53:11

3+ y ago53:11

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In this episode, Olly speaks with Mike Shangkuan, CEO of Lingoda. In a wide-ranging discussion, you'll hear about: Growing up as a Chinese-American with a passion for languages How Mike pivoted his career from banking to language tech The challenges of building a tutoring business Adapting language teaching for the online world Do You Have A Langua…

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422 - I'mmmm back! 17:20

3+ y ago17:20

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In this episode, you'll hear from Olly about plans for StoryLearning in 2022! Do You Have A Question? This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting: https://storylearning.com/ask ...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show! Leave a Review If you'd like to support the show, the best way to do th…

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AFP 186: Rosemary Salomone - The Rise of English 45:37

4y ago45:37

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In this episode I'm joined by Rosemary Salomone to discuss the role of English on a global academic level, and some of the challenges faced by minorities and non-english native speaking students and countries in the world. Rosemary is the Kenneth Wang Professor of Law at St. John's University in Queens, New York. Prior to joining the legal academy,…

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421 - Are Most YouTube Polyglots Lying? 19:33

4y ago19:33

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🤥 From people claiming to learn a language in 24 hours to those shouting that "all YouTube polyglots are FAKE!", the online language learning world is fraught with controversy and vitriol. So what's the truth? And can a so-called "YouTube polyglot" (man, I hate that term) comment on YouTube polyglots lying? Well, I’m going try... 🦃 BLACK FRIDAY SAL…

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AFP 185: Sadelle Wiltshire - Learning at Different Ages and Minority Languages 48:34

4y ago48:34

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In this podcast episode I'm joined by Sadelle Wiltshire, who shares her story of learning languages at different ages, including her passion for Irish and the community of learners she's found for the language. Sadelle's website: https://www.sadellewiltshire.com/ The Fluent in 3 Months Challenge: https://actf.lu/fi3m-challenge…

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420 - JJsays (雪莲说) on How to Learn Chinese, Conquer Insecurities & Figure Out What Methods Work For You 1:04:30

4y ago1:04:30

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Julian (a.k.a. "JJ") is the woman behind two popular YouTube channels: 1) JJsays - 雪莲说 (where she shares Chinese language learning tips and videos), and 2) JJsings (where you can hear her singing in Mandarin together with her mother). JJ is an extremely passionate language learner, and I really enjoyed digging into her methods and philosophy. We di…

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419 - Shocking your best friend with AMAZING language skills 47:34

4y ago47:34

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Today I’m speaking with Jannah Hossain, who learned to speak Japanese in 6 months to surprise her best friend. Here’s her original video: https://youtu.be/W6Lnaf7Um2c To find out more about the course she used, Japanese Uncovered, visit: http://japaneseuncovered.com Do You Have A Question? This show exists to answer your language learning questions…

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AFP 184: Rick Dearman - Using Forums in Language Learning 41:41

4y ago41:41

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In this episode Kris is joined by Rick Dearman to talk about using forums to help support you in your language learning, language conferences, and much more. Special thanks to OPTILINGO for sponsoring the podcast. You can check out this innovative language learning app, designed to make you SPEAK a language by going to https://optilingo.com To find…

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AFP 183 - Jennifer Degenhardt: Better School Learning and Creating Inclusive Materials 1:08:29

4y ago1:08:29

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In the episode I'm joined by Spanish Teacher and Educational Author, Jennifer Degenhardt. We go over why school language learning is in such a bad state in many schools, and what innovative and energetic teachers like Jennifer can do to improve the results the kids get from the classroom. We also talk about her diverse and inclusive range of educat…

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I'm releasing 3 new Uncovered courses! 7:14

4y ago7:14

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I'm thrilled to be released three new StoryLearning courses: Russian Uncovered Chinese Uncovered Turkish Uncovered Only those on the mailing list will be notified about the launch of these courses, so click below to join the list if you're interseted: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/new

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418 - How I Learned Spanish 17:22

4y ago17:22

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I love the Spanish language and the many cultures who speak it, but my journey to learn the language was anything but easy. There was pain, struggle, and even a near-death experience! In this episode of the podcast (originally published on my YouTube channel), I share the whole story of how I learned Spanish (my second foreign language after French…

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417 - How I Learned French 14:34

4y ago14:34

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Learning French completely changed my life. It set the stage for learning 7 more foreign languages, writing dozens of language learning books, and starting a language learning company that employs dozens of people and reaches millions of people around the world. In this episode of the podcast (originally published on my YouTube channel), I share th…

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416 - How Can I Prepare To Travel Abroad In 1 Month? 13:05

4y ago13:05

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In this live episode of the podcast, I answer YouTube user Kay Koopmans' excellent question: "I have a month before I go to Germany for a 10-month foreign exchange program, but I don’t know any German. With a month's time to prepare, what do you suggest I do? Just learn like anyone else? Just memorize vocab? What’s the most effective thing to focus…

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415 - Can you get fluent just by reading? 11:08

4y ago11:08

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If you've listened to this podcast or watched some of my videos, you may be thinking to yourself: "Wait a minute... Olly's method seems to be ALL ABOUT READING! What about listening and speaking? Does this guy think you can get fluent by reading alone?!" In this episode of the podcast (originally published on my YouTube channel), I answer this exac…

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414 - How this Mormon Missionary Learned AMAZING Korean 40:09

4y ago40:09

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Imagine that you got a letter in the post announcing that you will be put on a plane to Korea in just 9 weeks, where you will stand on a street corner and talk to strangers about your faith IN KOREAN. Add to this the fact that you don't yet speak a single word in the language! That is precisely what Derek Driggs experienced when he trained to be a …

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413 - Can you learn two new languages at the same time? 12:39

4y ago12:39

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In this LIVE recording of the I Will Teach You A Language Podcast on YouTube, I answer YouTuber user @Bash Fakosh's question: "Do you think learning 2 languages together works? Or is it a recipe for disaster?" Free Download: StoryLearning Kit Click below to get free access to my StoryLearning Kit and discover how to learn a new language quickly and…

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412 - How can you read when you're still a beginner? 17:36

4y ago17:36

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In this LIVE recording of the I Will Teach You A Language Podcast on YouTube, I answer the question: "I'm a complete beginner. How can I possibly start reading?" Many assume that my StoryLearning method only works for more experienced learners, but the truth is that there is a way for even complete beginners to start reading books and learning thro…

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411 - Should you look up words as you read? 12:50

4y ago12:50

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In this live recording of the I Will Teach You A Language podcast on YouTube, I answer a question from @rightinfrontofmysalad! about whether you should read a book straight through or stop to look up words you don't know. This is a really good question, and one that I get a lot. And my answer to this is a really important part of making StoryLearni…

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410 - When's the right time to start speaking? 15:27

4y ago15:27

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In this live recording of the I Will Teach You A Language podcast on YouTube, I answer the question: "When is the right time to start speaking a foreign language?" I also answer: Why is this question asked in the first place? What are the most popular theories and methods? What are people's actual experience in real life with these methods? What is…

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409 - How To Learn a Language by Watching TV With Ethan Wanger 43:31

4+ y ago43:31

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Ethan Wanger is an English teacher, world traveler, and the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of RealLife English, a popular site, YouTube channel, podcast, course, and app which helps people learn English through popular TV series. He has lived in Germany, Poland, Brazil, Thailand, and Chile, and is currently based in Barcelona. In his words,…

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Introducing July’s StoryLearning Challenges! 5:38

4+ y ago5:38

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Our newest 30-Day StoryLearning Challenges begin on Thursday 1st July! Here are the topics: SPANISH - Real Good Reflexives FRENCH - 101 Essential French Verbs ITALIAN - Spoken Italian Made Simple GERMAN - Spoken German Made Simple JAPANESE - Spoken Japanese Made SimpleTo enrol, visit:http://storylearningchallenge.com/…

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408 - How to develop TRUE spoken fluency in a foreign language 12:05

4+ y ago12:05

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Have you been learning a language for a while but still can't speak it? Do you believe that there is a secret, hack, or ultimate method waiting to be discovered that will finally launch you to true spoken fluency? If so, then this episode (previously shared on my YouTube channel) is a must for you! Resources Mentioned Here are some of the tools, vi…

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