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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.... more
FAQs about Actual Fluency Podcast:How many episodes does Actual Fluency Podcast have?The podcast currently has 210 episodes available.
September 19, 2014Victor Berrjod: Asian languages and gold listing!Kris Broholm welcomes Victor Berrjod to discuss his approach to learning Asian languages. Victor shares insights into mastering Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Korean. The episode also features a conversation about the Goldlist method for vocabulary acquisition....more53minPlay
September 12, 2014Anthony Lauder: From polynot to polyglotKris Broholm and guest Anthony Lauder explore Anthony's transformation from "polynot" to "polyglot." Anthony shares his distilled wisdom from learning Czech and other languages, drawing on insights from his Fluent Czech channel and Polyglot Budapest presentation....more53minPlay
August 29, 2014Andrew Williams: A language a year for lifeKris Broholm interviews Andrew Williams, who discusses his father's suggestion to learn a language a year for life. They explore Andrew's perspective on maintaining many languages, treating them as tools, and emphasize usage for proficiency. The conversation also covers common language learning challenges and solutions....more54minPlay
August 22, 2014Robert Bigler: Translation and InterpretationKris Broholm welcomes Robert Bigler, an Austrian polyglot, to discuss his 18 years of experience as a translator and interpreter. They explore career opportunities in translation and interpretation for polyglots, along with Bigler's personal language learning strategies....more47minPlay
August 15, 2014Simon Ager: Omniglot and Learning minority languagesKris Broholm interviews Simon Ager, founder of Omniglot. They discuss learning languages, specifically focusing on strategies for mastering minority or obscure languages. The conversation provides practical tips for language learners....more35minPlay
August 08, 2014Jan van der Aa: Travel the world and learn languagesKris Broholm interviews Jan van der Aa, who has spent five years traveling the world and learning multiple languages. They discuss how Jan combines location-independent work, travel, and language acquisition, exploring his journey and tips for this lifestyle....more38minPlay
August 01, 2014Chuck Smith: Polyglot Berlin and EsperantoKris Broholm interviews Chuck Smith, an organizer of Polyglott Berlin. They discuss the Polyglott Berlin gathering, the constructed language Esperanto, and various aspects of general language learning....more42minPlay
July 25, 2014Richard Simcott: 20th Episode Special!Kris Broholm recounts his personal language learning journey, explaining how it provided purpose during a difficult period including depression and family hardships. He also reflects on the language community's positive impact before interviewing special guest Richard Simcott about language learning....more42minPlay
July 18, 2014Sonja Lang: Toki Pona, Conlanging and the meaning of lifeKris Broholm welcomes Sonja Lang, creator of Toki Pona, to the podcast. They discuss the process of creating a conlang like Toki Pona. The episode also explores broader philosophical themes, including the meaning of life....more47minPlay
July 11, 2014Brian Kwong: Add1Challenge and tips for successKris Broholm welcomes Brian Kwong to discuss the Add1Challenge. They explore how the challenge helps people add new languages and offer practical tips for succeeding in language challenges. The conversation highlights the benefits of learning languages collaboratively....more36minPlay
FAQs about Actual Fluency Podcast:How many episodes does Actual Fluency Podcast have?The podcast currently has 210 episodes available.