Actual Fluency Podcast

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Joey Perugino: Billingual Upbring and LangFest Aug 07, 2018

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Kris Broholm hosts Joey Perugino, an organizer of LangFest, to discuss his personal bilingual upbringing. They explore the upcoming LangFest event in Montreal, with Kris encouraging listeners to experience language conferences.

Alexander Mynzak: Start your own language school Jul 28, 2018

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Kris Broholm interviews Alexander Mynzak, a polyglot with a PhD in linguistics, about his journey opening a language school. They discuss transforming language learning passion and skills into a full-time career, offering an alternative to traditional certification paths. Mynzak shares his experience teaching English and translation studies.

Daniel Welsch on Spain, Spanish & Teaching English Jul 20, 2018

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Kris Broholm and Daniel Welsch discuss Daniel's move from America to Madrid, Spain. They explore how he achieved a high level of Spanish fluency, assimilated locally, and offers practical tips for living abroad. Daniel also shares advice on starting an English teaching business in Spain.

Artem Nazarov on learning similar languages Jul 01, 2018

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Kris Broholm welcomes Artem Nazarov, who shares insights on learning multiple similar languages in quick succession. Nazarov also recounts his experience being tested on a Russian TV program alongside fellow polyglot Amir Udibayav.

Lukas van Vyve on learning languages Jun 16, 2018

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Kris Broholm interviews Belgian polyglot Lukas Van Vyve. They discuss practical methods and "non-obvious wisdom" for learning languages, often contrasting with traditional school teachings, drawing from Lukas's experience with 12-week challenges.

How language learning can improve mental health! May 27, 2018

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Kris Broholm and his guest explore how learning new languages positively influences mental health. They discuss specific benefits, such as increased cognitive resilience and social connection, and share how language acquisition can support overall well-being.

Quinn Taber: The power of Immersion May 21, 2018

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Kris Broholm interviews Quinn Taber about his immersive experience learning Arabic in the Middle East. They discuss practical tips for incorporating immersion from anywhere, evaluating its effectiveness, and whether other methods are necessary. Quinn also shares insights from his immersion-focused language learning startup.

Mihalis Eleftheriou: Language Transfer May 11, 2018

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Kris Broholm interviews Mihalis Eleftheriou, creator of the Language Transfer method. They discuss the unique approach of his free language courses and how they differ from other teaching techniques. Kris also highlights the importance of supporting the Language Transfer project.

Robin MacPherson: How To Maintain Languages May 04, 2018

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Kris Broholm welcomes Robin MacPherson to discuss practical strategies for maintaining language skills. They explore effective methods for keeping learned languages active and preventing fluency loss over time.

Gabriel Wyner: Raising 500K on Kickstarter Oct 17, 2017

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Kris Broholm interviews Gabriel Wyner, author of Fluent Forever, about his recent successful Kickstarter campaign. Wyner shares details on raising over $500,000 for his new Fluent Forever language learning app. They also discuss insights gained from his previous Kickstarter for pronunciation trainers.

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