Actual Fluency Podcast

Actual Fluency Podcast

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Actual Fluency Podcast episodes

  • Robin MacPherson: Developing the method
    Kris Broholm welcomes Robin MacPherson to discuss the evolution of his language learning method. Robin details the specific changes he made, which led to significant improvements in his French speaking ability. They share practical pointers and personal experiences for developing effective language learning strategies.
    57 min
  • Benson Hoi: Programming and language learning
    Kris Broholm interviews Benson Hoy, a polyglot web developer, about the intersection of programming and language learning. They discuss programming as a location-independent career for language learners, with Benson sharing practical tips for getting started.
    38 min
  • Goals and Goal-Setting
    Kris Broholm shares his unpublished blog post, focusing on the importance of clear and specific goals for language learning. He discusses wisdom gained from his studies and influences like Michael Hyatt. This episode introduces a new podcast format where Kris reads his popular blog posts.
    29 min
  • Christopher Huff: Toki Pona and Polyglot Gatherings
    Kris Broholm welcomes Christopher Huff, a long-time polyglot community member. They discuss the artificial language Toki Pona and Christopher's experiences at polyglot gatherings. The conversation also covers Christopher's move to China as a teacher and his journey learning Chinese.
    52 min
  • 10 Language learning lessons learned so far
    Kris Broholm hosts a solo episode of the Actual Fluency Podcast, sharing ten language learning lessons he has learned. He discusses insights gained from 39 interviews, including the importance of getting tutoring and committing to practice. Kris aims to help listeners learn languages more efficiently based on his own journey.
    40 min
  • André Müller: Studying linguistics and learning scripts
    Kris Broholm welcomes guest André Müller to discuss his experiences. They explore André's journey studying linguistics and the practical aspects of learning various writing systems and scripts. The conversation provides insights into language acquisition from a linguistic perspective.
    47 min
  • AFP 38 – Sam Gendreau: Lingholic founder and korean speaker

    Today I'm very happy to welcome on to the show one of the bloggers who inspired me, when I was creating Actual Fluency in the beginning of this year. Update August 2016: Rumour has it, that Sam has decided to sell Lingholic and the new owners do not seem to share his previous passion for the […]

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    53 min

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Conversations with language learners, polyglots and teachers about what actually works when learning a language: methods, motivation and the messy reality of fluency.