Actual Fluency Podcast

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Fabrício Carraro: Learning Russian in Brazil! May 22, 2015

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Kris Broholm and guest Fabrício Carraro discuss the unique experience of learning Russian in Brazil. They explore Fabrício's journey into foreign cultures, his personal story of meeting his Russian wife, and the intersection of language learning, cultural immersion, and love.

Carole Westerkamp: Language Learning and NLP May 15, 2015

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Kris Broholm interviews Carole Westerkamp, focusing on the intersection of language acquisition and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. They discuss practical applications of NLP techniques to enhance language learning strategies and overcome common challenges.

John Fotheringham: Language Mastery May 01, 2015

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Kris Broholm welcomes John Fotheringham from languagemastery.com. John details his background in linguistics and experiences living in Japan and Taiwan. He explains starting his blog to share observations on efficient language learning, contrasting common inefficient methods.

Lauren Lewis: Fi3M and Learning Russian Apr 24, 2015

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Kris Broholm speaks with Lauren Lewis about her work on Fluency in 3 Months. They discuss Lauren's new video series where she learns Russian using a "speak from day one" approach and attending tutoring lessons.

Jimmy Mello: Language Teaching Apr 17, 2015

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Jimmy Mello comes on the show to talk about teaching languages for more than 20 years and how his own personal method: The Mello Method came to be.

Claudio Santori: Startups and viral learning Apr 10, 2015

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Kris Broholm and Claudio Santori discuss Blue Blue, Santori's language learning tool designed to find level-appropriate real content. Santori shares his journey learning Finnish and Lithuanian, which inspired Blue Blue's development. He explains how the software customizes content like jokes, music, and news based on a learner's known vocabulary.

Anthony Metivier: Memory Palaces Apr 03, 2015

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Kris Broholm interviews Dr. Anthony Metivier about memory palaces. They discuss what memory palaces are and how they function, with Kris asking fundamental questions for listeners. Metivier shares his expertise on applying memory techniques to various subjects, including language learning.

Anthony Lauder: Being an Expat Mar 27, 2015

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Kris Broholm and Anthony Lauder discuss the meaning of "expat" and common relocation challenges. Anthony shares practical tips and debunks myths for those moving abroad, drawing from his experience living in multiple countries, including a decade in the Czech Republic. They also cover making new friends in a foreign land.

Chuck Smith: Duolingo and The Polyglot Gathering Mar 20, 2015

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Kris Broholm interviews guest Chuck Smith in this season two premiere. They discuss Duolingo and "The Polyglot Gathering".

Benny Lewis: Language Encouragement Feb 20, 2015

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Kris Broholm welcomes Benny Lewis to the Actual Fluency Podcast season finale. They discuss Benny's inspiration for Kris's language learning journey and the motivation provided by Benny's "Fluent in Three Months" blog. The episode focuses on Benny's encouragement for language learners.

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