Actual Fluency Podcast

Kris Broholm interviews Maureen Millward about her journey learning over nine languages and completing 1300+ online tutoring lessons. Maureen discusses her preference for speaking over books and co-organizing the new LingoFringo event for language learners in Edinburgh.

Kris Broholm reviews the second half of the previous podcast season, sharing behind-the-scenes thoughts. He explains his decision to continue the show, highlighting the value of language learning and cultural exploration. Kris also revisits episode 125 with Joey Perugino, organizer of LangFest.

Kris Broholm, joined by a guest, reviews lessons learned from the podcast's past 18 episodes. He provides behind-the-scenes details, updates on his language learning, and discusses the podcast's future plans.

Kris Broholm interviews Miroslav Šedivý, a long-time supporter, about his language learning journey. Miroslav shares his origin story, detailing early exposure to Slovak, Czech, Hungarian, Croatian, and German through family, travel, and television in Bratislava. Kris acknowledges Miroslav's significant contributions to the podcast's success.

Kris and Josh Koehn discuss Josh's early language learning journey. Born in California, Josh was inspired by his diverse community, starting Spanish in fourth grade. He also began learning Chinese from books at a young age, fascinated by the culture.

Kris Broholm welcomes Conor Clyne to explore his unique experiences traveling and dating across Eastern Europe. Conor highlights how his language abilities facilitate deeper connections and shares practical tips for navigating the region.

Kris Broholm and Dave Prime continue their discussion on polyglotism and existentialism. They explore managing ambitious language goals, the value of dabbling, and overcoming comparison to others. Dave helps Kris address his own language learning mindset.

Kris Broholm hosts Dave Prine for a "Polyglot Therapy" discussion. Dave offers Kris advice on language learning, helping him navigate personal challenges and reconsider his "ten languages in ten years" goal. Kris gains clarity, deciding to shift focus towards a reporting role in the language community.

Kris Broholm and guest Mike Campbell discuss effective language learning strategies. They explore the importance of repetition and context, along with the dynamics of input versus output in language acquisition. Campbell shares his academic insights on why specific learning methods are effective.

Kris Broholm interviews polyglot pioneer Susanna Zaraysky about her work with music and endangered languages. They discuss her books and a feature film focusing on Ladino, an endangered language. Susanna also shares insights from her personal language learning experiences.