Multilinguish

Multilinguish

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Multilinguish episodes

  • The Secrets Of The Polyglots
    Are polyglots born or made? Believe it or not, these elusive creatures are just like us. We ask two polyglots — one who speaks 5 languages and another who speaks 21 — how and why they learned multiple languages, and what obstacles they had to overcome along the way.

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    For more info about what we discussed in this episode, visit Babbel Magazine:
    babbel.com/en/magazine/multilinguish-secrets-of-the-polyglots/‎

    Special thanks to Bruno Beidacki and Steve Kaufmann. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCez-2shYlHQY3LfILBuDYqQ
    46 min
  • How To Be Funny In Another Language (Ft. Eddie Izzard)

    Is comedy the same everywhere? If you've ever tried to tell a joke in another language and had it fall flat, you may say "no." We talk about how comedy in translation is complex, and we have multilingual comedian Eddie Izzard explain how and why she's learned to perform standup comedy in multiple languages. Note: Since this episode aired, Izzard has started using “she”/“her” pronouns. Because of this, the pronouns used in the episode are outdated.


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    For more info about what we discussed in this episode, visit Babbel Magazine:
    babbel.com/en/magazine/multilinguish-how-to-be-funny/

    Special thanks to Eddie Izzard for taking the time to talk to us.

    46 min
  • Can ASMR, Hypnosis Or Crystals Help You Learn?
    ASMR, hypnosis, healing crystals, learning in your sleep. Can any of these "alternative" language-learning methods actually work? Or are you wasting your time and money? We bust some myths about these unconventional techniques and discuss how they could potentially supplement your studies.

    Get 50% off a 3-month Babbel subscription by visiting babbel.com/podcast and using the code MULTI.

    For more info about what we discussed in this episode, visit Babbel Magazine:
    babbel.com/magazine/multilinguish-asmr-hypnosis-crystals

    Special thanks to Elise ASMR and Dr. Steve G. Jones. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChCV973VxXQjLXmDo2Ufqzw/featured
    44 min
  • Dead And Endangered Languages
    One language dies approximately every 14 days, and we're on track for half of the world's languages to go extinct by the end of this century. We spoke with the director and co-founder of Wikitongues about why we should be hopeful about language revitalization anyway.

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    Special thanks to Daniel Bögre Udell for taking the time to talk to us for this episode.

    For more info about what we discussed in this episode, visit Babbel Magazine:
    babbel.com/magazine/multilinguish-dead-and-endangered-languages/
    44 min
  • Are Europeans Really Better At Languages?
    Why does it seem like Europeans are better at learning languages than Americans and Brits? The team talks to language experts about how geography, education and motivation drive this divide, and what we can do to close the gap.

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    Special thanks to Markus Witte, Caroline Paboeuf, Jenny Dorman and Sophie Harwood.

    For more info about what we discussed in this episode, visit Babbel Magazine:
    babbel.com/magazine/multilinguish-european-american-language-learning/
    41 min
  • Season 2 Trailer
    Coming this fall, get ready for Season 2 of Multilinguish! The Babbel content team explores language in everyday life, including: learning with ASMR, hypnosis and crystals, why languages die, how to be funny in other languages, and much more. Don’t miss out, subscribe now!

    Clips courtesy of:
    Elise ASMR
    Ben DuMonde
    3 min
  • BONUS: Is A Hot Dog A Sandwich?
    It’s the question that sparked a million memes. We explain why it matters, and how these “memes of ambiguity” give us insight into language and the human psyche.

    Season 2 is coming this fall! Be sure to subscribe wherever you get podcasts.

    Get 50% off a 3-month Babbel subscription by visiting babbel.com/podcast and using the code MULTI.

    For more info about what we discussed in this episode, visit Babbel Magazine:
    babbel.com/en/magazine/multilinguish-hot-dog-sandwich
    22 min
  • BONUS: American Expats in Berlin
    Have you ever thought about leaving the U.S. to live in another country? Here are the stories of three people who did just that.

    Season 2 is coming this fall! Be sure to subscribe wherever you get podcasts.

    Get 50% off a 3-month Babbel subscription by visiting babbel.com/podcast and using the code MULTI.

    Special thanks to Claire Larkin, John Quintana, Ted Mentele and Tom Crewther.

    For more info about what we discussed in this episode, visit Babbel Magazine:
    babbel.com/magazine/multilinguish-living-abroad
    22 min
  • The Sexiest Accents

    What are the sexiest European accents, according to Americans? And the sexiest American accents, according to Europeans? In this episode, we’re joined by a panel of Americans and a panel of Europeans to discuss these crucial questions. And we discover that how we feel about an accent often has more to do with us than with the accent itself.

    Enjoy Season 1 of Multilinguish? Take our listener feedback survey: https://forms.gle/2GranGuWRMHJkV6Z8. We’ll be back soon with bonus episodes and updates about Season 2, so stay tuned.


    Get 50% off a 3-month Babbel subscription by visiting babbel.com/podcast and using the code MULTI.

    Special thanks to actress Amy Walker for providing many of the accent audio clips: http://amywalkeronline.com/

    For more info about what we discussed in this episode, visit Babbel Magazine:
    babbel.com/magazine/multilinguish-sexiest-accents/

    57 min
  • Unsolved Language Mysteries
    Producers David Doochin, Steph Koyfman, Thomas Moore Devlin and Dylan Lyons explore unexplained language puzzles that have stood the test of time, including the Rongorongo language, the language of the Zuni people, and the enigmatic Voynich Manuscript. In the immortal words of Robert Stack: “Join us. Perhaps *you* may be able to help solve a mystery.”

    Later on, in What We Learned This Week, the whole team gathers to talk about cryptologic linguists, the etymology of New Orleans food, the etymology of turkey and Danish consonants.

    Get 50% off a 3-month Babbel subscription by visiting babbel.com/podcast and using the code MULTI.

    For more info about what we discussed in this episode, visit Babbel Magazine:
    babbel.com/magazine/unsolved-language-mysteries
    46 min

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Not multilingual, but language curious? Explore how language connects us all — from the producers at the language-learning app Babbel. Listen and subscribe today.