Creative Language Learning Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Kerstin from Fluent Language and Lindsay from Lindsay does Languages are obsessed with language learning - join them in this podcast!
We examine foreign language pop music, and how language learners can use it for their benefits.
Grab your sunglasses, get out into the sunshine, and listen to our selection jam-packed with awesome and brand new language learning resources.
Kris Broholm from Actual Fluency joined me to discuss mindset and accountability in language learning that come from a place of reality and gentle confidence.
It's one of my favourite episodes of the year - the live clips are in, so you can experience the Polyglot Gathering in 2017 with the Creative Language Learning Podcast as we bring you interviews, impressions and fun from the conference floor.
From the languages we've been studying over the last 8 months, to the talks we're attending at the upcoming Polyglot Gathering...WELCOME BACK to the show.
We made it to episode 52 and this is a WHOPPER, full of best-of. Find more language learning tools and the best podcast episodes AND the ultimate Good, Bad and Struggling. Wow!
The Creative Language Learning Podcast countdown of the most awesome fictional languages
We did it! 50 episodes, and one massive live celebration.
Can Languages Bring on World Peace? This episode goes deep into what language can mean to our world.
You Do Not Need a Native Speaker For Practice This one had a controversial statement at the heart of it, and Lindsay and I debated the merits of hunting, finding, selecting, working with and learning with native speakers. So, do you need a native speaker to learn a language?
Listener Feedback - we let you guys dictate the topics for the episode and gave a LOT of tips
When you reach the higher language levels, it's not enough to just study. How does it feel to reach a level where you are looking for ways to go beyond fluency? How can you move towards mastery?
Everyone's talking about social media, some people are talking about social media for language learning. In today's podcast episode, Lindsay and I guide you through the Snapchat app for language learning.
Learning a language where it is spoken is one of the Top 5 wishes on every learner's bucket list. In this episode, we explore stories and tips about language learning - including Lindsay's travels to Costa Rica, and what Kerstin's English was like on day 1 in England.
We all know that language is important, but after listening to this episode you'll be amazed at the variety of perspectives
Today's episode returns to the topic of making money with languages. We ask if that's something you should be doing and how it can work.
We bring you reports and impressions on the road in this special episode. Listen in for more interviews than ever before!
We present you the real landscape of the languages spoken in the British Isles
A listener question leads us into the depths and beautiful motivations of polyglots and language learners
In this episode, we put the word and label "polyglot" on trial with the help of Alex Rawlings.
That's no excuse!! Join Lindsay and me as we have a great time demolishing language learning excuses
This episode is all about being inspired by other people and their achievements. We decided to invite a guest well-known language learning hero to many: Benny Lewis from Fluent in 3 Months.
All about habits and how we build & create them. Listen to find out how we learn languages and how we use our tendencies.
Kerstin likes murders, Lindsay likes YouTube, and we discuss how YOU can get the most out of TV in another language.
Lindsay & Kerstin discuss language progress, setting goals and new year's resolutions
Things get real with Michael Schmitz, creator of Smarter German. He talks what Germans know as "klartext"
A super news edition featuring expert interview with J from Compassionate Language Learner
Lindsay meets the creator of the biggest language challenge the internet has ever seen.
Kerstin and Lindsay talk about building community, bringing language to life for young people, and share an interview with a real professor! Plus: Tips of the Week!
Did you know that becoming a musician can help you learn languages? It worked for Shannon, and she tells the story in this interview.
Inspiring interview with Tammy Bjelland who has insights into language teaching, study and learning
Short solo episode with Kerstin, featuring a special visit from "angry Kerstin" to help you set better goals. Plus: The official announcement of Speak German like a Native!
This episodes features an inspiring interview with Ron Gullekson from Language Surfer
In episode 15, you will learn the tricks of multilingual families, and find out what's behind the blog "Angelika's German" with Angelika Davey.
Kerstin talks to her guest Anthony Metivier about the amazing things psychology can teach you about language learning.
Episode 13: Becky Morales on Perfect Pronunciation and Having 4 Bilingual Kids
Kerstin rambles a little, announces Language Book Club and then Chris Broholm joins her and talks some sense. With an article of the week about Duolingo!
This episode talks about what's what and puts the world to rights!
Welcome to episode 9, where I'm featuring an AMAZING article of the week and an interview with Benny Lewis from Fluent in 3 Months.
Lots of fun, travel stories, J-Lo's insurance policies and tips of the week with Lindsay Dow
Exciting announcements about what's new with our podcast, from a feed update (can you hear us?) to upcoming guests.
Kerstin talks to John Colley from the Online Learning Podcast about making a French online course, getting language learning right from the start and how to have fun learning vocabulary.
Randy Glover talks about starting at 57, keeping going and the ins & outs of Rosetta Stone Advanced
Hey everyone, welcome to podcast episode 5! The interview in today's episode was one of the most amazing and inspiring ones that I have ever recorded. I loved talking to André Klein, a fellow German native speaker and teacher of German. It is really a gem, there is so much in there just for you to take a new, fresh, alternative approach to language learning.
Fluent NewsMy books Fluency Made Achievable and The Vocab Cookbook are finally here, and you can buy them to really improve your language learning methods. There is a special discount for early buyers, available only until 31 July! Full info over at www.fluentlanguage.co.uk/book
News Article: 20 BBC readers who lost fluency in their languageWhen we find ourselves in an immersion environment, sometimes it can be hard to remain entirely at ease with the language we grew up with. The BBC collected stories and opinions from 20 readers who shared their own stories.
Examples include swearing in your native language versus swearing in a foreign language, saying "I love you" and losing your native dialect.
Here is a sound sample of Moselfränkisch, my fun German home dialect (does NOT sound like German)
Send me your own opinions to kerstin@fluentlanguage.co.uk
- Have you lost fluency in your own first language?
- Is immersion worth losing your languages over?
- Do you fear this ever happening to you, or would it make you proud?
Main Event: Interview with André KleinAndré is a writer, teacher, linguist and creator. He runs learnoutlive.com, a fabulous blog and learning resource for language learners AND teachers. What I love about André is how he innovates quietly, and in his own way. A total pioneer. His books are now read in schools teaching German, and students get to enjoy language learning much more!
An App shows you smiley faces, but if you don't go out and speak to someone you will never know where you are on the scale.
Stories help learners get the feeling of relating to the language as a whole, not just individual parts of it.
You can't torture people with the Konjuktiv 2 and sentences that go on and on forever and nobody knows where the verb is!
We must not treat learners as empty receptacles - go out and explore!
Main Points:
- Which Language is André learning right now - and why doesn't he find stories to study with?
- Why it's so tricky to speak to those native speakers!
- André's surprising tip: What is the best genre for finding simple and engaging language learning content?
- Where is the riskiest aspect in learning a language through reading by yourself?
- André's amazing and innovative Choose Your Own Adventure Kindle Books -- and what happens when you misunderstand something in one of those
- How has the internet changed language learning? Forums, Duolingo and exchanges, are they actually making learning easier?
- How are Andrés self-published story books different from classic textbooks?
- Why are we independent language teachers, writers and educators? Yes, we finish by talking about uncompromised freedom!
Great Links for Today's EpisodeLearnoutlive.com, home and online store of André Klein Online
André's Twitter Account, the Learnoutlive Twitter Account and the German-focused account
A Fluent Review of Genowrin
Duolingo, an online language learning resource
Have you learnt a language through André's books? Do you use Duolingo and feel like it's missing something? Have you developed a feel for your new language?
Get in touch and let me know by email or in the comments below, and we'll discuss it in the next podcast. I would currently love to bring in a call-in line or voicemail facility, so if you know how this works please find me on Skype as "fluentlanguage".
With lots of independent greetings - can't wait to hear from you!
Kerstin
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Hey folks, welcome to episode 4 of the Creative Language Learning Podcast. This one is a solo show, just me sharing what's new and what's been catching my attention recently. We'll be getting nerdy and practical!
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Over the past few weeks I have been writing a lot for my new book which is due to come out on the 31 July so I figured it was time to speak to you instead of writing even more! We will cover:
- Unhelpful (?) Words For Language Learning
Language used to describe language learning does not have to be intimidating. In fact, it is just like going to the gym; if you push yourself too hard, you might end up doing yourself more damage than good. Both going to the gym and learning a new language involve some level of self-discipline, an element of focus and a sense of goal achievement. Learning is very personal driven and cannot be compared to the learning progress of another person.
Listen to the podcast to discover a simple process for establishing the right style for you. Here are some quick tips:
- Try lots of freebies before committing to buy
- Make good use of guarantees and free trials available with what you are looking for
- Follow up by investing in what is right for you
- Language in Pop Culture: X-Men & Game of Thrones
Learning a foreign language creates a positive impact as demonstrated in two amazing pieces of work; the first of which is the amazing TV show called Game of Thrones, involving the story of Danaerys Targaryen, a young woman and how she uses her ability to learn a new language as a source of self-empowerment and control. The other piece is associated with the ‘shapeshifting’ character, Mystique in the X-Men movie series.
Based on this idea, do you think the language you speak can influence your personality?
Do you take on a different personality when you speak in another language?
- Psychological barriers to language learning
Are you aware of any obstacles that may hinder your learning progress? The more language learners I tried to speak to If so, don’t worry: language learning doesn't have to be an abstract form of learning and it doesn't have to be restricted to your books. It is meant to be fun and a break away from your usual studies!
Useful Links for Episode 4:
The babla Top Language Lovers competition
An Economist Article about Language and Personality
The X-men Movie Wiki - All About Mystique
Danaerys Targaryen on Game of Thrones
How Languages Are Made for Game of Thrones
Effortless Language learning? A discussion on the Fluent Blog
In today's episode, you will hear from Jade Joddle, a coach in English and Speaking Skills from Jadejooddle.com. Jade and I found something in common: We are both very strong examples of the introvert and extrovert personalities. Jade is an introvert and uses her experiences to help others. In today's podcast we make a start in exploring that both introverts and extroverts have their strengths in language learning.
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Jade and I will be talking about * How Jade found out that the "Teaching English Abroad With TEFL" model is not right for her * How a speaking and group classes feel to an extrovert and an introvert * Why introverts are not always shy, but sometimes stand in their own way when they want to speak a new language - and what this has to do with your childhood * How 1 to 1 coaches and teachers are useful tools for introvert language learners * What you should consider about your native speaking skill before you think about what you can do in another language * And finally, that being bad at languages in school (especially in England!) means absolutely nothing about your language learning talent
Some Useful Links* Jade's Youtube Channel * Jade's Website where you can hire her for speaking skills coaching on Skype * Fluent Tips for Speaking Skills * Creative Language Learning Podcast on iTunes
Interview with Jason Levine, the Fluency MC, who merges HipHop and English Language Teaching
In today's interview, you will meet Peter Rodway. He's a co-founder of Specialist Language Courses, an education consultancy and training provider for companies all over the world. He focuses on bringing language skills to businesses, and in our surprising interview you'll hear more about: - How teaching English in Asia got Peter to the job as director of his own company - Who in your company decides that it's time to teach you a language - Why your company loves you if they are teaching you a language - What Peter thinks is the biggest barrier to language learning - and how to fix it - What intercultural intelligence means in business (and how it shows with English, German and Japanese people) - And most importantly: What are Peter's tips for becoming more employable through your language skills!
This episode brings you something different - an audio version of the story I wrote for a joint book called "Natural English through Storytelling." The language is written as I write, and it's personal to me. You can find more about this book on Amazon under "André Klein"
In this great article you will hear us discuss: How this small-town American guy discovered a love and passion for German and started producing creative and entertaining videos for his classes, How the students in his high school classes have changed the way they approach German as a school subject, Herr Antrim's YouTube success and the new series he's working on - teaching with puppets!, How quickly you can really experience the full benefit of immersion learning in the country, How to deal with the eternal problem called "They all speak English to me!", What Levi loves about Germany, and our shared love of the beautiful city of Berlin, Why you shouldn't use "Männer" by Herbert Grönemeyer in classes with under 21s, Levi's top picks for bands and videos to use while practicing German