Actual Fluency Podcast

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Nelson Dellis: Using Memory techniques for languages Jul 05, 2019

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Kris Broholm interviews memory champion Nelson Dellis about his background, memory techniques, and applying these strategies to language learning, including Dellis's project of learning Dutch in one year. Dellis shares his personal journey and motivations for memory training.

Ben Worthington: Improve your English and pass the IELTS exam! Jun 29, 2019

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Kris Broholm interviews Ben Worthington about improving English and passing the IELTS exam. Ben shares concrete strategies for success on the IELTS test, noting their applicability to general English proficiency. He also details his personal journey and experience specializing in IELTS instruction.

Pablo Roman: Japanese in 6 months and DreamingSpanish Jun 21, 2019

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Kris Broholm interviews guest Pablo Roman about his experience learning Japanese in just six months. They also discuss Pablo's project, Dreaming Spanish, which provides Spanish learning materials.

Iker Uriarte: italki past, present, and future May 26, 2019

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Kris Broholm interviews Iker Uriarte, Italki's Marketing Director. They discuss Italki's mission to connect language learners with teachers, its origins, and Iker's personal language learning experiences. Iker shares his journey learning Basque, English, and French, highlighting the value of practical language use.

Marija Dobrovolska: Confidence in language learning and teaching German May 10, 2019

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Kris Broholm hosts Marija Dobrovolska from Deutsch mit Maria. They discuss Marija's background as a native Russian speaker in Latvia, including the country's linguistic and political dynamics. The conversation also covers her journey to becoming a full-time German teacher and building her successful online business.

Silver Ilves: Language Startups and Development May 03, 2019

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Kris Broholm speaks with Silver Ilves, co-founder of Magic Lingua, a voice recognition language learning app. They discuss Silver's language background, the company's development, its Kickstarter launch, and future plans. The conversation also covers applying Lean Startup principles to language learning businesses.

Tamara Marie: Teaching Spanish through Music (Spanish Con Salsa!) Apr 26, 2019

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Kris Broholm welcomes Tamara Marie from Spanish Con Salsa, who teaches Spanish using music. They discuss why music is beneficial for language learning. Kris also shares his experiences applying music to his Russian studies.

Norbert Wierzbicki: Learning, teaching, and travelling! Apr 19, 2019

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Kris Broholm welcomes Norbert Wierzbicki, a Polish teacher and linguist, to discuss his journey becoming a language teacher. They cover Norbert's personal language learning background, including his experiences with English and Hungarian, and extensive world travels. The conversation also explores effective and underrated methods and techniques for learning languages.

Andrew Feinberg: Learning Japanese and Japanese Culture Apr 11, 2019

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Kris Broholm welcomes Andrew Feinberg to discuss his experiences learning Japanese. Andrew shares insights from his time teaching English in Japan through the JET Program, contrasting it with his prior Norwegian learning journey. They also offer practical cultural and linguistic tips for those planning to visit Japan.

Lindie Botes: Growing up in multiple languages and cultures Mar 30, 2019

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Kris Broholm welcomes Lindie Botes to discuss her experiences growing up immersed in various languages and cultures. They explore the unique journey of navigating different linguistic and cultural environments from a young age. The conversation delves into the impact of this upbringing on identity and language acquisition.

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