The Ink Well

By Paulius Juodis

A podcast for teachers and language learners.... more

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August 03, 2023 A Greek Polyglot's Perspective on Language Learning - Yorgos Karampalis #12
Yorgos Karampalis is an author, teacher and digital creator from Greece. He has written a book for Beginner-Intermediate Greek language learners called 'Σιγά-σιγά — Bit by Bit: A basic-vocabulary builder for Greek learners' and co-founded the YouTube channel 'Difficult Greek.' Currently, Yorgos resides in Aberdeen, Scotland and teaches Greek on Italki.
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DifficultGreek
Website: https://www.difficultgreek.com/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3ZC5RDV
Book a lesson: https://www.italki.com/yorgos

Timeline:
00:00 Introduction
01:02 - Background and education
02:28 - How did Yorgos start teaching Greek?
04:12 - Yorgos' project 'Difficult Greek'
07:58 - What should beginner and intermediate students learn?
09:23 - Yorgos' teaching methodology
11:00 - What are the biggest mistakes that stifle students' learning process?
13:27 - The structure and goal of Yorgos' vocabulary-building book
19:39 - How different is Modern Greek from Ancient Greek?
21:58 - Can contemporary Greeks understand Ancient Greek?
23:40 - What are declensions and how to approach them?
25:41 - How similar are Latin and Greek?
27:05 - How similar are Persian, Phoenician and Greek?
28:45 - Greek pronunciation
31:48 - What languages are similar to Greek?
33:50 - Are there any other surviving Hellenic languages besides Greek?
34:37 - What other languages can Yorgos speak?
36:17 - Is it OK to learn 2 languages at once?
42:08 - Yorgos' plans for the future + books
45:10 - What has Yorgos missed regarding his life in Greece?
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47min
July 21, 2023 What is a Neurodivergent Mind? - Dr. Christine Bradstreet #11
Dr. Christine Bradstreet is a retired chiropractor, certified health coach, mindset coach, yoga instructor, and spiritual healer. She also is the editor of Medium's publication 'Change Your Mind Change Your Life' as well as the author of two wellness-related books.
Christine's website: https://www.christinebradstreet.com/
Christie's Medium: https://medium.com/@christinebradstreet
Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - How much do our minds impact our bodies?
02:44 - How to start taking care of your mental health?
04:33 - How to help others to take care of themselves?
07:43 - Christine's books
10:31 - Why writing by hand helps our mental health?
11:56 - Christine's publication 'Change Your Mind Change Your Life'
14:04 - Spirituality vs Religion
16:43 - Is spirituality important for a healthy mind and body?
18:06 - Christine's spiritual practices
22:13 - Autism and ADHD
29:09 - How much are Western societies inclusive when it comes to neurodivergent people?
31:47 - How to recognize and help children with ADHD or Autism?
39:51 - What are the main pillars of a healthy life?
42:57 - Christine's plans for the future
Want to get in touch? Write us a letter at 📧 [email protected]
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46min
July 07, 2023 How Has Writing Helped an Italian Engineer to Master English? - Antonello Zanini #10
Antonello Zanini is a software engineer, a technical writer and a language enthusiast from Brescia, Italy.
Having graduated from university, Antonello quickly understood that it is not only the hard skills that land you a job, its also the soft ones, such as bilingualism. Even though learning languages first might seem like a chore, it can quickly turn into a passion as it did in Antonello's case.
Today Antonello is here to share what he has learnt and how it could help us to become better language learners.
🌐 Antonello's website: https://antonellozanini.com/
🔗 Antonello's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonello-zanini/
Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction
02:21 - Italian and Antonello's mother tongue Bresciano
06:25 - French language
08:38 - English language
12:56 - Antonello's approach toward language learning
21:55 - Writing as a tool to develop fluency
25:14 - Coding vs language learning
28:25 - Antonello's company, work, and services
32:12 - The story behind Antonello's publication 'The Language Hub'
38:20 - Antonello's method to practice pronunciation and speaking
42:22 - Methods to practice multiple languages
47:38 - The Plateau Effect
50:57 - A summary of Antonello's approach to language learning
57:00 - Can learning languages help you make friends?
59:42 - Antonello's plans and hopes for the future
Want to get in touch? Write us a letter at 📧 [email protected]
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1h 7min
June 24, 2023 A Spanish Polyglot and a Teacher Discuss Language Learning Methods - Veronica Llorca-Smith #9
Veronica Llorca-Smith is a writer, language enthusiast and digital nomad currently residing in Hong Kong. She has lived in 9 countries and speaks 6 languages. Currently, Veronica works as an inclusive leadership consultant and helps people worldwide to advance in their personal lives and careers.
📚Veronica's books:
1) The Lemon Tree Mindset - https://a.co/d/3hZG3Ix
2) Conquering Your Burnout - https://a.co/d/a2vwb24
🌐 Veronica's website: www.veronicallorcasmith.com
📧 Veronica's newsletter: https://veronicallorcasmith.substack....
Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction
01:25 - Veronica's First Encounters with Foreign Languages
03:25 - How to Remain Fluent after Developing Fluency?
08:20 - Tactics for Language Immersion (Physical and Digital)
11:42 - What Should You Know Before Starting to Learn a Foreign Language?
16:30 - How to Deal With Frustrations?
19:46 - How Often Should One Study?
22:28 - Is it Wise to Learn 2 Languages at once?
26:32 - The Differences between Children's and Adult's Ways of Learning
29:27 - What are the Differences Between Cantonese and Mandarin Dialects of Chinese?
34:37 - What were the Easiest and the Most Difficult Languages for Veronica to Master?
37:53 - The Milestones and Benefits of Learning a Foreign Language
40:21 - The Importance of Finding a Strong 'Why?'
42:36 - Bring Some Spice to Keep Yourself Motivated
45:25 - Veronica's Last Comments About Language Learning
Want to get in touch? Write us a letter at 📧 [email protected]
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48min
June 16, 2023 How to Find True Friends and Make Relationships Last? - Jenny Alexander #8
Jenny has a story to tell. Her story is one of recovery and hope. Though her unhealthy first marriage ended in divorce, she healed and now thrives. With a Master's in Human Services Counselling, Jenny writes to help others recover and make better choices when it comes to relationships.
📚 Jenny's website: https://www.jennyealexander.com/
🌐 Jenny's blog: https://medium.com/@Jenny-Alexander
📔Jenny's affiliate link for GetCovers: https://mibl.spp.io/r/GWQK6G
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - For whom does Jenny write?
01:43 - What inspired Jenny to write her books?
02:24 - Divorce, break-ups
07:11 - Friendships and toxic relationships
13:40 - Dating advice and red flags
20:22 - Ideas for future books
21:16 - Jenny speaks about the process of writing and publishing on Amazon
30:52 - Advice and encouragement
Want to get in touch? Write a letter to 📧 [email protected]
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35min
June 08, 2023 Industry Insights, Commercial Writing, and Art - Bryn Jones #7
Bryn Jones is a multi-disciplinary writer with over two decades of experience in creating advertising campaigns and marketing materials in the UK and abroad.
Bryn is an accomplished scriptwriter, published author, and part-time illustrator. His most recent role is as an executive producer on a short film that is presently in post-production.
Bryn presently resides in Cyprus and is always looking for something to spark his imagination and interest.
Connect with Bryn via LinkedIn:
📧https://www.linkedin.com/in/brynacrea...
Check out Bryn's portfolio at:
🌐https://bryncreative.co.uk/
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
02:08 - Bryn's novelty book "Swear like Daddy: Baby's First Words"
04:41 - Why is momentum important? The ups and downs of creativity.
08:40 - Bryn's experience working in advertising.
11:37 - What is the process of writing a script for a commercial?
17:29 - Why is 'humor' one of the most difficult creative genres?
20:26 - Can an artist truly dissociate himself from his work?
23:05 - How to deal with negative feedback and cynicism?
27:43 - Why is there so much low-quality content on the Internet these days?
29:40 - Do most companies have a herd mentality when it comes to content?
35:47 - How to manage tensions while working in a group?
41:18 - What do modern companies expect from their copywriters?
50:11 - Will AI replace content creators?
57:07 - Do younger writers have an advantage over the more senior ones?
1:03:43 - Bryn's last advice for new writers
Want to get in touch? Write us a letter at [email protected]
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1h 5min
June 08, 2023 Music, Political Extremism and the U.S. - Bradley Morgan #6
Bradley Morgan is an American author and podcast host who currently works at Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago.
Back in late 2021, he released "U2’s The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America", a book about the band's existential journey through America in the 1980s connecting it to his own experience of being an American citizen in the age of Trump.
You can buy Bradley's book on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/U2s-Joshua-Tre...
Connect with Bradley via LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleymo...
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
01:14 - The story behind Bradley's first book
06:05 - Methodology
15:30 - 'Christian Fascism' and Bradley's second book
22:50 - Concerns for the future
26:15 - Bradley's podcast
30:00 - What role does social media have in promoting extremist ideologies?
36:05 - The importance of a strategic mindset
37:57 - Responsibility
40:08 - Bradley's advice for new writers
Want to get in touch? Write us a letter at [email protected]
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43min
May 20, 2023 Why Having a Supportive Writers Community Matters - Nevena Pascaleva #5
Nevena Pascalevea is a language teacher, translator and writer from Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Nevena has published two novels in Bulgarian and is the author of several awards-winning short stories.
Nevena‘s writing tends to be heavily focused on characters. Her love for people stems from the belief that good, not evil, is the original guide for humans and that if lost, it can always be found again.
To learn more about Nevena, follow her blog:
📚https://medium.com/@nevenapascaleva
For those wishing to connect, leave her a message on Facebook:
🌐https://www.facebook.com/nevena.pasca...
Timetable:
00:00 - Introducion
00:43 - The Importance of Humor
03:46 - Are Writers more prone towards Anxiety?
06:13 - Nevena's First Novel
08:12 - The Origins of the Lithuanian Language
10:14 - Nevena's Second Novel
13:48 - Motivation to Relocate to Greece
15:53 - Dreams and Inspiration
16:23 - Writing Style and Genres
17:55 - What is Magic Realism?
20:02 - Children's Stories and Symbolism
23:13 - Fairy Tales
24:20 - How to Generate Pictures Using AI?
27:21 - How to use ChatGPT to Conduct Research?
29:34 - Nevena's Experience of Writing on Medium
33:39 - The Intricacies of the Greek Language
35:17 - Nevena's Plans for the Future
36:43 - How Can You Connect with Today's Guest?
37:23 - The Farewells
Want to get in touch? Write as a letter at [email protected]
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39min
May 15, 2023 How to get published as a Novelist? - Alexander Semenyuk #4
Alexander Victor Semenyuk is a bestselling Ukrainian-American author. Alexander was born in Lutsk, Ukraine, 1986. At 14 he immigrated to the United States.
As a writer, Alexander branches out in various genres, such as horror, dystopia, romance and Christian literature. As claimed by the author, his strength lies in his family and Christian faith.
📚You can find all Alexander's novels on Amazon at: https://tinyurl.com/hkf3fh4u
🌐You can read Alexander's blog at: https://tinyurl.com/m4mctf3r
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Source of Inspiration
03:30 - How writing Articles differs from writing Novels
06:40 - A discussion about Writing in Different Genres
11:15 - The Value of not Giving Up
12:50 - Stereotypes about Writers
16:50 - Income, Expectations and Disappointments
19:50 - An advice that Alex would give to his younger self
21:35 - Blogging on Medium
28:03 - Using iPhone's 'Notes' to write Books
30:35 - The Process of Writing a Novel
43:45 - How to Publish books on Amazon?
44:50 - The Downsides and Benefits of Self-Publishing
47:03 - Why do Writers still Seek Traditional Publishers?
50:59 - What kind of articles does Alexander read?
56:14 - Who had the most influence on Alex as a writer and as a person?
1:00:47 - Alexander's writings on Christianity
1:06:34 - Alexander's concerns on writing about the Russo-Ukrainian War
1:10:11 - Alexander's Plans for the Future
Special thanks to:
Marija Toropceva for the editing. 🎬
Paulius Čerkauskas for the intro's visuals. ▶️
Want to get in touch? Here's our email: [email protected]
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1h 17min
April 30, 2023 From Journaling to Blogging - Jake Gakuji Tobiyama #3
Gakuji Tobiyama is a Japanese writer, public information officer, and ex-middle school teacher.
Moving to live in Canada early on in life, Gakuji began to study foreign languages and develop a broad cultural perspective. Later on in life, working as a teacher, Jake developed a deep interest and love for writing. Now, he is an active author on Medium.com with dreams of publishing a book about his family's history.
More about Jake Gakuji Tobiyama @ https://medium.com/@gingakuji/about
Find all of Jake's articles @ https://medium.com/@gingakuji
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FAQs about The Ink Well:

How many episodes does The Ink Well have?

The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.