Actual Fluency Podcast

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Alex Rawlings: Where to live and expat problems Jan 14, 2016

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I catch up with legendary Alex Rawlings to talk about where to live in the world, the expat problem and his latest a-ha moments in language learning.

Richard Benton: Community impact of learning pt. 2 Dec 27, 2015

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Richard Benton is back for part 2! In this episode we continue to talk about using language learning as a force of good and also the Polyglot Conference(s).

Richard Benton: Community impact of learning pt. 1 Dec 20, 2015

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Kris Broholm interviews Richard Benton about the community impact of language learning. They discuss how residents can learn languages spoken by immigrant populations, promoting local diversity. Benton advocates for communities embracing languages beyond the dominant one.

Ed Cooke: Memrise and the Membus project Dec 13, 2015

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Kris Broholm interviews Ed Cooke from Memrise about the Memrise project and their new Membus initiative. They discuss the multilingual road trip to record native speakers across Europe. The episode also covers effective learning techniques and methods to improve memory for language acquisition.

Michael Levi-Harris: The Hyperglot Movie (2/2) Dec 12, 2015

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Kris Broholm and Michael Levi-Harris continue their discussion about being a hyperglot. Michael shares his personal definition of "speaking" a language and his challenges with discipline and focus, despite his innate abilities. He also elaborates on the number of languages he is able to converse in.

Michael Levi-Harris: The Hyperglot Movie (1/2) Dec 09, 2015

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Kris Broholm interviews Michael Levi-Harris, writer and star of "The Hyperglot Movie." They discuss the film's inspiration, creation, and its connection to Michael's personality as a language learner. The conversation also explores similarities between Michael and the movie's main character, along with broader language learning topics.

EvilDea (Richard Delamore): Esperanto Dec 01, 2015

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Kris Broholm welcomes Richard Delamore, also known as Evil Dea, to discuss his deep involvement with Esperanto. Delamore shares his discovery of the language through Wikipedia and his journey to becoming a prominent content creator for the Esperanto community, including Esperanto TV and his daily YouTube videos.

Connor Grooms: Spanish in a month and Baselang Nov 23, 2015

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Kris Broholm interviews Conor Grooms about his documentary, "Spanish in One Month," which details rapid language acquisition. They discuss strategies for learning a language quickly and delve into Baselang, a platform for language learning.

Steve Ridout: Bootstrapped language learning startup Nov 16, 2015

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Kris Broholm interviews Steve Ridout, creator of the Readlang website. They discuss Steve's experiences as a freelance developer, language learner, and aspiring polyglot, including his life based in Spain.

Idahosa Ness: Pronunciation Mastery Nov 08, 2015

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Kris Broholm hosts Idahosa Ness, who recounts his journey learning Spanish and Mandarin. Ness explains how prioritizing native-like pronunciation and tones accelerated his language acquisition. He details developing a philosophy centered on mastering sound for faster learning.

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