Language Learning Insights

Language Learning Insights

By Rick MooreEducationLanguage Learning
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Language Learning Insights episodes

  • Laura Lawless of Lawless Languages

    Laura Lawless, founder of Lawless Languages, joins Language Learning Insights to discuss her journey from a childhood fascination with French to building one of the internet's largest free language-learning resources.

    We explore what beginners should focus on, why immersion matters, how motivation drives long-term success, the challenges of maintaining multiple languages, and Laura's thoughts on AI in language learning. She also shares the surprising story of how a McDonald's Happy Meal helped spark a lifelong passion for languages.

    Topics include:

    • Learning vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation effectively
    • The role of immersion and travel
    • Motivation and consistency
    • Maintaining multiple languages
    • Common mistakes language learners make
    • AI's opportunities and risks for language education
    • Building and sustaining Lawless French
    31 min
  • Gordon Smith-Durán of LightSpeed Spanish

    Host Rick Moore, creator of MiVoca, chats with Gordon Smith-Durán, founder of LightSpeed Spanish, about language learning methods, common learner challenges, and practical advice for students.

    33 min

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Language Learning Insights features conversations with teachers, researchers, content creators, and experienced language learners from around the world. Each episode explores language-learning…