Actual Fluency Podcast

In this solo episode I share the a-ha moments I've had about motivation in the last 2.5 years.

Kris Broholm welcomes Agnieszka Murdoch of Five-Minute Language to discuss fundamental language learning strategies. They explore general tips and tricks for new learners and those seeking to reinforce core principles. Agnieszka also shares her personal journey into language acquisition, beginning with her native Polish.

Kris Broholm interviews Tim Keeley, who recounts his global language learning journey. Tim shares his origins in Spanish before studying French, German, and Portuguese in Colombia. He describes extensive travels across South America, Europe, and Asia, explaining how he immersed himself in languages like Slavic dialects, Polish, Russian, Norwegian, Japanese, and Chinese.

Kris Broholm interviews Fiel Sahir about Indonesia and the Indonesian language. Fiel, drawing on his dual Indonesian and American background, shares insights into the country's culture, reasons for visiting, and his personal language learning journey, explaining why the language is gaining popularity.

Kris Broholm interviews Andrew Feinberg, a contributor to Duolingo's Norwegian course. They discuss Norwegian culture, various language learning strategies, living abroad experiences, and different food topics.

Kris Broholm interviews David James, creator of the Gold List Method, live from the Polyglot Gathering in Berlin. They discuss David's language learning journey and how he developed his unique Gold List technique. The conversation also explores his early inspirations.

Kris Broholm hosts Marcus Furness to discuss his language learning journey. Marcus shares how studying ancient Greek and Latin shaped his view on language and how he later shifted to modern languages for cultural connection and identity formation. They explore the cultural implications of language acquisition.

Kris Broholm welcomes Eleanor Wroblewski to discuss language learning in the United States. They explore challenges and opportunities for learners within the US education system and broader culture. Eleanor shares her experiences as a student and observations on American approaches to multilingualism.

Kris Broholm welcomes Noah Oskow, an English teacher on the JET program in rural Japan. Noah shares his language journey, beginning with Hebrew in elementary school, which fostered a lifelong interest in languages, particularly Japanese, leading to a career as a translator and teacher.

Kris Broholm and guest Shannon Kennedy discuss introverted language learning. They address challenges introverts face with common advice like "just speak" from day one. Shannon, an introvert, also created a new guide on the topic.