Actual Fluency Podcast

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Gabriel Gelman: How to become a language hero Mar 23, 2019

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Kris Broholm and guest Gabriel Gelman discuss Gabriel's personal language learning journey, from his bilingual upbringing to immersion experiences in Australia and France. They cover practical methods and strategies to help listeners achieve faster and better language learning results.

Àdhamh Ó Broin: The Languages of Scotland and Reclaiming Gaelic Mar 15, 2019

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Kris Broholm interviews Àdhamh Ó Broin about the languages of Scotland, providing a primer on their history and development. They discuss the role of minority languages like Scottish Gaelic, Àdhamh's personal journey of reclaiming his ancestral tongue, and cultural preservation in the face of globalization.

Marek Kohn: The benefits of multiple languages in society Mar 08, 2019

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Kris Broholm speaks with author Marek Kohn about his book "Four Words For Friend." They discuss the societal benefits of multiple languages, focusing on challenges in the UK regarding foreign language education, integration, and nationalism, using Brexit as a context. Kohn explains his motivation for writing on the importance of language understanding.

Aviva Levin: Coincidental French Teacher in British Colombia Jan 31, 2019

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Kris Broholm welcomes Aviva Levin, a teacher who unexpectedly started teaching French in British Columbia despite limited prior skills. They discuss her journey into language instruction, methods for engaging students, and the unique dynamics of French learning across Canada, including textbook choices.

Amarinder Grewal: Pidgins and Creoles Jan 24, 2019

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Kris Broholm and guest Amarinder Grewal discuss pidgins and creoles, exploring these fascinating contact languages. Amarinder shares his background growing up in multilingual Detroit, Michigan, and explains how this experience sparked his interest in the topic.

Anja Spilker on using languages and travels as a reboot, and mental health Jan 14, 2019

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Kris Broholm and guest Anja Spilker discuss using language learning and travel as a personal reboot from difficult mental states. They explore what it means to feel stuck and share techniques used to move forward in their lives.

Kerstin Cable on Goalsetting and New Year's Resolutions Jan 07, 2019

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Kris Broholm welcomes Kerstin Cable to discuss effective strategies for setting and tracking language learning goals. They explore the utility of New Year's resolutions, debating whether they are beneficial or should be avoided for sustained progress. The conversation offers practical insights for achieving linguistic aims.

Lucas Bighetti: The silent method and parrot conversation Dec 23, 2018

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Kris Broholm welcomes Lucas Bighetti, who shares his journey from failing languages in school to becoming a passionate learner. Lucas explains how a joke Russian textbook sparked his interest. They discuss his unique "silent method" and the "parrot conversation" technique for language acquisition.

Michele Frolla: Travelling and Languages the Intrepid Way! Dec 09, 2018

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Kris Broholm welcomes Michele Frolla from The Intrepid Guide to discuss enhancing travel experiences with and without languages. They share tips for better trips, highlighting how even a few phrases can provide significant benefits. Michele also recounts how she started her travel blog.

Maureen Millward: 1200+ tutoring lessons later + LingoFringo Dec 01, 2018

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Kris Broholm interviews Maureen Millward about her journey learning over nine languages and completing 1300+ online tutoring lessons. Maureen discusses her preference for speaking over books and co-organizing the new LingoFringo event for language learners in Edinburgh.

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