Stories of Language Learners

64: Vocabulary Boost: Useful English Expressions & Phrases I Mar 29, 2024

Hey everyone! Are you ready to level up your English vocabulary? I'm excited to introduce a new episode format designed to boost your vocabulary.

In this episode, I'll be sharing my personal vocabulary-building technique. Additionally, I'll delve into 8 useful English expressions and phrases, providing meanings and examples for each.

I hope you like it, and feel free to reach out to me to share your feedback. Let me know if I should record more episodes like this.

As always, thanks for listening to my podcast. Your support means the world to me!

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. Thank you!

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• Join our Community (Telegram Group)

• Follow us on Instagram

63: Interview with Julianne and Chloe the Hosts of the ISBILI Podcast - Part 2 Dec 02, 2023

Hey, everyone! I hope you're ready for part two of my fascinating interview with Julianne and Chloe. This episode is extra special as we delve into spooky stories. I had an incredible time chatting with them, and I'm so excited to share more of our conversation.

In this episode, Julianne shares the eerie tale of the Windigo in the Northwoods of Minnesota, while Chloe unfolds the chilling urban legend of Morgan's Corner in Hawaii. As for me, I reveal a case close to home, the abduction of Arthur Berlet in Brazil.

As always, thanks for listening to my podcast. Your support means the world to me!

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If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon

• Community (Telegram Group)

• Instagram

• Instagram English Meetup Community (New Project)

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Links to connect with Julianne and Chloe:

• I’m scared but I like it” Podcast

• Instagram

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Resources:

• Summary on Arthur Berlet (Article)

62: Interview with Julianne and Chloe the Hosts of the ISBILI Podcast - Part 1 Nov 05, 2023

Hey, everyone! Are you ready for our first Halloween-themed episode? I've always wanted to create a Halloween episode, and I've finally decided to make it happen. I didn't want to record this episode alone, so I invited Julianne and Chloe. They are the hosts of the “I'm Scared but I Like It” Podcast. I'm a big fan of their show, and I knew they would be the perfect guests for this special Halloween episode. Their podcast revolves around spooky things, so I highly recommend checking it out. The recording lasted two hours, so I've divided this episode into two parts. The first part is all about Halloween, and the second part will be dedicated to spooky stories. Here are some of the things we talked about in this episode: - How Halloween is celebrated in the US. Plus, some Halloween traditions. - Iconic Halloween treats and candies that people often give out during trick-or-treating. - Unique Halloween celebrations and events in the US. - Halloween movies and TV shows. - Julianne and Chloe shared their favorite Halloween memories from their childhood. - They also shared the story behind the creation of the “I’m scared but I like it” Podcast. As always, thanks for listening to my podcast. Your support means the world to me! ________________________________________________________ If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! • Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast) • Community (Telegram Group): (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners) • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/) • Instagram English Meetup Community (New Project): (https://www.instagram.com/free_english_meetup/) ________________________________________________________ Links to connect with Julianne and Chloe: • I’m scared but I like it Podcast: (https://campsite.bio/imscaredbutilikeit) • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/isbilipod/)

61: Mini Stories I Oct 13, 2023

Hey everyone, I'm so excited to share this new episode with you for many reasons. I want to present to you a new episode format. I'd like to invite you to be a contributor and become part of the podcast. If you'd like to send me a story, you can email me at (storiesoflanguagelearners@gmail.com)

I can't wait to hear from you!

Here are some of the things I talked about:

- What is this new episode format

- Where did I get the idea for this episode

- How you can participate

- What kind of story can you share

- The first Mini story

As always, thanks for listening to my podcast. Your support means the world to me!

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If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Community (Telegram Group): (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

• Instagram English Meetup Community (New Project): (https://www.instagram.com/free_english_meetup/)

60: Interview with Teacher Vini Sep 21, 2023

Today’s guest is Teacher Vini. He is the Founder of De Prof Pra Prof. He used to teach English, but now his focus is on helping Teachers save more time, make more money, and have more students.

His YouTube channel has over 3 million views. Plus, he has more than 70 courses with over 15 thousand students.

I’m so happy that Teacher Vini took the time, and accepted my invitation to be on the podcast.

Here are some of the things we talked about:

- Teacher Vini shared with us his English learning journey

- The importance of having curiosity about your target language

- Do we need to just live abroad or just have classes with Native English speakers in order to learn English?

- Tips and advice for creating your online course

- The importance of enjoying the learning process

- Tools that Teachers should use or at least try

- Living a digital nomad life to find a place to live

As always, thanks for listening to my podcast. Your support means the world to me!

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If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Community (Telegram Group): (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

• Instagram English Meetup Community (New Project): (https://www.instagram.com/free_english_meetup/)

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Links to connect with Teacher Vini:

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/deprofpraprof/)

• YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@deprofpraprof/videos)

• Website: (https://deprofpraprof.com.br/)

• Teach Plus: (https://www.teachplus.com.br/)

59: Six Speaking Mistakes to avoid when having a conversation in English Jul 01, 2023

Hey everyone, today's episode is all about mistakes to avoid when having conversations in English. I decided to record this episode because I wanted to share my experience of having numerous conversations in English, which enabled me to improve and have better interactions. I want you to have better conversations too! I hope these tips will be helpful! Here are some of the things I talked about: - Six speaking mistakes to avoid when having a conversation in English - Things to keep in mind if you are terrified of having conversations in English - The Mantra I use when I feel nervous before having a conversation with someone I don’t know - Should you say that your English is bad when initiating a conversation? - Being aware of bad speaking habits - My thoughts about using fillers - The importance of paying attention and responding accordingly - Why having a conversation is a two-way street? - Being aware of your voice’s volume while having a conversation As always, thanks for listening to my podcast. Your support means the world to me! ______________________________________________________________ If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! • Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast) • Community (Telegram Group): (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners) • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/) • Instagram English Meetup Community (New Project): (https://instagram.com/free_english_meetup)

58: Six Steps to Becoming a Confident English Speaker May 30, 2023

Hey everyone, today's episode is all about confidence. I've decided to record this episode because I wanted to share with you all the things that have helped me become a confident English speaker. I'm sure this will help you too!

Here are some of the things I talked about:

- Six Steps to Becoming a Confident English Speaker

- The definition of confidence

- Confidence is for all of us

- Is it possible to become a confident English speaker overnight?

- Do I feel like a confident English speaker?

- The importance of taking action

- Why you should become a confident speaker

- My first English Meetup experience

As always, thanks for listening to my podcast. Your support means the world to me!

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If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Community (Telegram Group): (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

• Instagram English Meetup Community (New Project): (https://www.instagram.com/nh_english_meetup/)

57: I’m back! Apr 26, 2023

Hey everyone, it's been a while! First off, I just wanted to say a huge thank you to all of you who've been patiently waiting for a new episode. I know it's been a few months since my last post - time flies doesn't it? I've been working hard behind the scenes to bring you new episodes, and I'm excited to finally share it with you. In this episode, I'll be talking about: - Where have I been. - Why I haven't posted new episodes. - Will I record new episodes this year? - In this episode, I share some podcast analytics, including the top 5 most listened to episodes. - My new project. - Studying translation. - My experience with social media detox. Thanks again for sticking with me and for all your support. I couldn't do this without you, and I can't wait to keep sharing more episodes with you in the future! ______________________________________________________________________ If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! • Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast) • Community (Telegram Group): (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners) • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/) • Instagram English Meetup Community (New Project): ( https://www.instagram.com/nh_english_meetup/ )

56: Maki Returns! Jan 03, 2023

When I had the idea for making this episode, the first person who came to mind was my dear friend Maki. You guys know her from Season 1, episode 10. She was so kind to come back on the podcast, and I really appreciate our friendship!

Here are some of the things we talk about:

• Should I start a project to improve and work on my English?

• What should I know before starting a project to work on my English?

• What kind of project should I create?

• Tips for someone who is thinking about starting a project?

• Maki and I shared each one of our projects and why we decided to create them.

• The importance of collaboration

I truly believe that every Language Learner should have a project. Whether a small project or a big project. And I hope that by listening to this episode, you can get some inspiration to start your project in 2023.

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If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Community (Telegram Group): (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

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Links to connect with Maki:

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/writers_carvings/)

• Email: (writerscarvings@gmail.com)

• Podcast: (https://open.spotify.com/show/6H82RRO8q6LT28DBTecmeb)

• Maki’s Newsletter: (https://subscribepage.io/writerscarvingsatelier)

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Resources:

• Episode 10, Season 1: Listen here!

55: Interview with Teacher Taylah Nov 30, 2022

Today’s guest is Teacher Taylah. I’m so glad I found her on Instagram. She has a YouTube channel and a podcast. I highly recommend you guys check it out. You can find all the links here in the show notes. Teacher Taylah’s content is awesome. I’m so glad you guys will get to know her!

Here are some of the things we talk about:

• Teacher Taylah shared with us her journey learning Spanish and Portuguese.

• What is connected speech, and why should we learn about it?

• What to do to improve pronunciation.

• I’m afraid of speaking English because of my accent. What should I do?

• Is there a way to change my accent? Should I have this goal?

• Using music as a resource for language learning.

• Should we study phonetics to learn a new language?

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If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

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Links to connect with Teacher Taylah:

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/faleinglescomtaylah/)

• Podcast / YouTube: (https://linktr.ee/Faleinglescomtaylah)

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54: Interview with Julianne (Leafling Learns) Oct 06, 2022

Today’s guest is Julianne from the US. She is the Founder and Creator of the Minimmersion Community and Minimmersion event. She has been doing great things in the Language Learning Community. I’m so excited to introduce her and her work to you!

Here are some of the things we talk about:

• Julianne shared with us her journey learning Japanese and Yiddish.

• What is immersion learning?

• Should you use immersion learning?

• Why should you be self-compassionate when learning a new language?

• How to find the best language learning path.

• What is Minimmersion?

• How you can join the Minimmersion event.

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If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• New Instagram Account: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

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Links to connect with Julianne:

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/leaf.ling_learns/)

• Discord / YouTube / Twitter : (https://msha.ke/leaflinglearns)

53: Interview with Teacher Nicola Aug 01, 2022

Today’s guest is English Teacher Nicola from the UK. Currently, she is living in Australia. She is also a Language Learner. Her content on Instagram is awesome. Make sure to connect with her. On her page, you’ll find a lot of resources for English Learners.

Here are some of the things we talk about:

• Teacher Nicola shared her journey learning German, French, and Portuguese. She also knows a little bit of Mandarin.

• Living in China, Germany, and France.

• The importance of listening to develop good pronunciation.

• Why you should know what kind of learner you’re.

• What to do when you feel stuck and have no progress on your language learning journey.

• Why we should be curious when learning a new language.

• The importance of imitation to improve speaking and writing.

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If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

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Links to connect with Teacher Nicola:

• Instagram/Telegram/YouTube: (https://linktr.ee/nativenicola)

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Resources:

• Test VARK Questionnaire: (https://vark-learn.com/the-vark-questionnaire/)

52: Collab with Daniel - The Host of My Fluent Podcast Jun 30, 2022

Today’s guest is my friend Daniel. He’s the host of My Fluency Podcast. If you are a long-time listener, you probably already know him. Back in season 3 episode 5, I interviewed him.

We did this collab to discuss a topic. This is a new episode format. I hope you like it. Feel free to send me your feedback. I'd love to hear from you!

Here are some of the things we talk about in this episode:

• Learning English through social media

• Defining a goal

• What social media platform should I choose?

• The benefits of practicing and being consistent on our language learning journey

• What should I know before start using social media?

• Strategies to use social media

• The importance of challenging ourselves to level up our English

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If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

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Links to connect with Daniel:

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/myfluentpodcast/)

• Podcast: (http://www.myfluentpodcast.ctcin.bio/)

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51: Where have I Been? Podcast Update Jun 22, 2022

Hello everyone! I'm finally back, and I'm going to start posting new episodes. You guys are the best. Thanks for hanging in with me here. Your support means the world to me!

In this episode, I share:

• Podcast update/changes

• Where have I Been?

• Future plans and more

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If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

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The End of Season 4 Sep 14, 2021

Hello everyone, this is the last episode of Season 4. In this episode I share:

• Some behind the scenes from season 4

• What’s gonna happen with the podcast and some future plans

Thank you so much for listening to this podcast. I can't thank you enough for following me on this journey. I can't wait to share with you new episodes!!

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If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

One Year Podcast Anniversary + Teacher Camylla Returns! Sep 01, 2021

Today’s guest is English Teacher, Camylla. Yes, Camylla is back! If you’re a longer-term listener, you already know her from Season 1 Episode number 3. Camylla was the first guest on the Podcast. To celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the podcast. I decided to record this extra interview. I sent a message to Camylla inviting her to come back on the Podcast, and she kindly agreed. Please stay tuned until the end of this episode because Camylla has a special offer for you guys, the listeners.

Here are some of the things we talk about in this episode:

• How to find people to practice English with.

• Using social media to make new friends.

• The importance of being part of a community.

• Creating projects to improve English.

• Is there a finish line when learning a new language?

• Why seeking perfect English can stop you from advancing your English.

• The idea of being a proud Language Learner.

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If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

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Links to connect with Camylla:

- Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/teacher.camy/)

- Telegram ( https://t.me/teachercamy )

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S4 EP 10: Interview with Loretta (KemushiChan) Aug 25, 2021

Today’s guest is YouTuber, and Language Learner, Loretta. I love Loretta’s work. Her YouTube Channel is incredible. I highly recommend you guys to check out her channel. In there, you will find content related to language learning. Content about Japan and the culture, and if you’re interested in learning Japanese, you should definitely connect with her. You can find all the links on the show notes.

Here are some of the things we talk about in this episode:

• How to overcome feeling shy in a foreign language.

• The importance of repetition.

• Why you should make an audio diary.

• Loretta shared with us her experience learning Japanese and living in Japan.

• Learning languages to connect with people.

• Preparing in advance before having a conversation.

• Finding people to practice with by using Meetup.

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If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

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Links to connect with Loretta:

- Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/kemushijp/)

- YouTube Channel ( https://www.youtube.com/c/kemushichan/videos )

- Twitter ( https://twitter.com/KemushiJP)

- Website ( http://www.KemushiChan.com)

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S4 EP 09: Interview with Sam the Creator of PAPI English Aug 18, 2021

Today’s guest is Vlogger, Podcaster, English Teacher Sam. He’s the creator of PAPI English. I’ve been following Sam for a while, and I love his content, especially his vlog lessons where he explores different cities and countries. Sam also has a Podcast for English Learners. I highly recommend you guys to connect with Sam.

Here are some of the things we talk about in this episode:

• The importance of having lots of experiences with your target language.

• Why you should not worry about speaking perfect English.

• The biggest mistakes people make when learning English.

• Sam shared with us his experience learning Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.

• The benefits of learning languages.

• The importance of enjoying the learning process.

• How the idea of PAPI English came about.

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If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

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Links to connect with Sam:

- Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/papienglish/)

- YouTube Channel and Podcast ( https://linktr.ee/PAPIEnglish )

S4 EP 08: Interview with Camille Aug 11, 2021

Today’s guest is English Teacher, Camille from the US. I absolutely love Camille’s content. She has an amazing YouTube channel where she shares content for English Learners. In her channel, you can find vlogs, interviews, and a lot of tips for learning. She also speaks fluently Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and currently, she’s learning French.

Here are some of the things we talk about in this episode:

• How to get better at communicating with confidence.

• The best way to master English prepositions.

• Using languages to connect and meet people.

• Camille shared with us her experience learning Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and French.

• The importance of having the right mindset when learning.

• Why you should know the kind of Learner you are.

• The idea of being a Digital Nomad.

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If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

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Links to connect with Camille:

- Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/camillehanson/)

- Twitter ( https://twitter.com/learnENGcamille)

- YouTube Channel ( https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnEnglishwithCamille/featured)

S4 EP 07: Interview with Language Coach Michelle Aug 04, 2021

Today’s guest is Language Coach Michelle from Italy. She's the Creator of Michelle Languages.

Michelle Languages is an Instagram account where Michelle shares amazing content about Studying, Languages, Self-Development, and Mindfulness. I highly recommend you guys to connect with her!

Here are some of the things we talk about in this episode:

• How to organize an effective studying plan.

• Dividing your studies into learning mode and revision mode.

• The importance of challenging yourself when learning a new language.

• Michelle shared with us her experience learning English, Japanese, Spanish, German, Korean, and French.

• Using immersion for learning.

• The importance of staying consistent.

• Using foreign languages to connect with new people and making new friends.

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If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

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Links and mentions from this episode:

- Michelle’s Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/michelle.languages/ )

- Through this link, you can find Michelle’s Podcast, YouTube Channel, Twitch, and Book a Coaching Session ( https://linktr.ee/michelle.languages)

S4 EP 06: Interview with Teacher Gabi Jul 27, 2021

Today's guest is Teacher Gabi from Brazil. Teacher Gabi and I met last year on a mentorship program for English Teachers. She is an amazing English Teacher. I love the work she is doing!

Here are some of the things we talk about in this episode:

• How to stay motivated when learning a new language?

• Is it ok to move on when you’re not understanding something new?

• The importance of living the language.

• Why you should put yourself out there even if you make mistakes?

• Using TV shows to learn English.

• Is there a finish line when learning a new language?

• Using every opportunity to communicate and use English even if you’re a shy person.

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If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

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Links and mentions from this episode:

- Teacher Gabi Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/askteachergabi/)

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S4 EP 05: Interview with Nathaniel Drew Jul 21, 2021

Today we have a special guest. Some of you may have heard of him. Our guest today is Nathaniel Drew. He’s an amazing Content Creator. He has more than 1 million subscribers on his YouTube Channel. I’m a big fan, and I love his work. His YouTube channel is incredible. I highly recommend you guys checking out!

Here are some of the things, we talk about in this episode:

• The musicality of foreign languages.

• Having unique experiences when speaking a new language.

• The importance of prioritizing when learning so you can communicate faster.

• Using foreign languages to connect with people.

• The importance of listening to your target language.

• Do we need to learn all the words, phrases, and expressions before speaking in a foreign language?

• Nathaniel shared briefly with us his experience learning French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese.

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If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

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Links and mentions from this episode:

- Nathaniel’s website: ( https://www.nathanieldrew.com/ )

- Nathaniel’s Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/nathanieldrew_/)

- Nathaniel’s YouTube Channel ( https://www.youtube.com/c/nathanieldrewofficial/videos)

- The Ultimate Language Learning Guide ( https://brighttrip.com/course/language/)

- YouTube Playlist Learning Foreign Languages ( https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Saq7phAGKIWF2c9oMuFKvljICBi_1I5)

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Translation Nathaniel’s Portuguese Message:

Last year I started to learn Portuguese, but I stopped studying it because I don't have the opportunity to travel right now. I can't go to Brazil. But every time that I have the opportunity of saying something in Portuguese, with someone from Brazil or Portugal. I take advantage of this opportunity, and I have to say something because this is special for me.

Like I said, every time that I have the opportunity to speak Portuguese. I do it!

S4 EP 04: Interview with Teacher Bryan Jul 14, 2021

Today’s guest is Teacher Bryan. He's the Founder and Creator of Everyday English.

Here are some of the things, we talk about in this episode:

• How to get better at communicating with confidence.

• Some of the biggest mistakes people make when learning English.

• What’s the perfect way to learn English? Is there any?

• Teacher Bryan shared his experience learning Portuguese.

• The importance of listening and paying attention.

• How to practice your speaking skills?

• The benefits of participating in English Immersion Workshops.

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Teacher Bryan Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/everydayenglishbr/)

- Everyday English Website ( https://www.everydayenglish.com.br/links)

S4 EP 03: Interview with Luke Thompson Jul 06, 2021

Today we have a very special guest, some of you may have heard of him. He’s a Podcaster, English Teacher, and Comedian. His name is Luke Thompson. He’s the host of Luke’s English Podcast, which is an amazing Podcast for English Learners.

I love Luke’s English Podcast. I’ve been listening to it for a while, and I highly recommend you guys to check it out!

Here are some of the things, we talk about in this episode:

• Why you shouldn’t be ashamed of your English.

• The importance of finding your way to enjoy learning.

• Why you don’t need to live abroad in order to learn a new language.

• Luke shared his experience learning French.

• The story behind Luke’s English Podcast.

• The importance of finding a partner or an English Teacher to practice English.

• The Benefits of listening to podcasts.

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Luke’s Website ( https://teacherluke.co.uk/luke/ )

- Luke’s English Podcast ( https://teacherluke.co.uk/archive-of-episodes)

- Luke’s YouTube Channel ( https://www.youtube.com/c/LukesEnglishPodcast/videos)

- Luke’s Twitter ( https://twitter.com/EnglishPodcast)

S4 EP 02: Interview with English Coach Dainora Jun 29, 2021

Today’s guest is English Coach Dainora from Lithuania

Here are some of the things, we talk about in this episode:

• Tips to improve pronunciation.

• How to get better at communicating and with confidence.

• Why being in a safe and friendly environment can bring a huge impact on your language learning journey.

• Dainora shared her experience living abroad in the UK and Spain.

• Having the right mindset to learn a new language.

• Why it’s never too late to learn a new skill or a new language.

• The importance of being part of a community.

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Dainora Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/englishmilestones/ )

- Dainora TikTok ( https://www.tiktok.com/@dainoraal)

S4 EP 01: Interview with Teacher Gui Jun 21, 2021

Today’s guest is Teacher Gui from Brazil. He’s the Founder of Coffee Idiomas, which is a School for English Learners.

Here are some of the things, we talk about in this episode:

• The importance of having fun when learning a new language

• What’s Connected Speech?

• How to improve your Connected Speech?

• The importance of speaking when learning

• The benefits of recording your voice to improve your English

• Teacher Gui used to hate English and now he loves it. In this episode, he shared what he did to fell in love with this language

• Using online games to learn English

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Teacher Gui Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/coffee.idiomas/ )

- EnglishLessons4U - Learn English with Ronnie ( https://www.youtube.com/c/engvidRonnie/videos )

The End of Season 3 Mar 18, 2021

Today’s episode is just me, we don’t have a guest.

In this episode I share:

• Some behind the scenes from season 3.

• What’s gonna happen with the podcast and some future plans

• At the end of this episode, I share something very exciting that I was thinking about making, a new segment for the next season.

Thank you guys for listening to this podcast. I can't thank you enough for following me on this journey and I can't wait to share with you new episodes!!

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

S3 EP 10: Interview with Teacher Lila - Part 2 Mar 09, 2021

Thanks for coming back for part 2 of the episode with Teacher Lila.

In this final part we talk about:

• How to speak English with confidence

• Finding speaking partners

• What to do when you lose patience or when you don’t have the patience to learn and improve your English

• How to be more productive when it comes to learning a new language

• Changing the way of learning and finding new strategies to advance your English

• The importance of consistency

• Bringing English to your reality

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Follow Teacher Lila on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/inglescomlila/ )

S3 EP 10: Interview with Teacher Lila - Part 1 Mar 02, 2021

Today's guest is English Teacher Lila from Brazil. Teacher Lila and I talked about a lot of different things. We had a one-hour conversation, for this reason, I’m going to split our episode into 2 parts.

In part one we talk about:

• How Teacher Lila was able to become fluent in English without doing any English course

• Learning languages for fun

• As a music lover Teacher Lila used songs to learn not just English but also German and French

• The importance of making your target language part of your life

• Teacher Lila has visited over 30 countries, in this episode she shares with us her experience traveling in Europe, studying in London, and visiting other countries

• Finding foreigners to practice English in real life through Couchsurfing and being a host for Couchsurfers

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Follow Teacher Lila on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/inglescomlila/ )

S3 EP 09: Interview with Teacher Jimmy Feb 23, 2021

Today’s guest is English Teacher Jimmy from Brazil.

In this episode we talk about:

• The method Teacher Jimmy used and developed to learn English and Italian by himself

• The importance of comprehensible input

• If you want to improve your speaking skills and to work on your accent you definitely don’t want to miss the 3 techniques Teacher Jimmy recommended

• Using the natural approach to acquire a new language

• Resources to learn about phonetics

• Why being focused on what you’re learning can make a huge difference on your language learning journey

• Using movies and daily vlogs to learn and acquire a new language

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Teacher’s Jimmy Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube channel ( https://linktr.ee/englishwithjimmy )

S3 EP 08: Interview with Teacher Tiago Rocha Feb 16, 2021

Today’s guest is Actor, Theater Music Director, and English Teacher Tiago Rocha from Brazil.

In this episode we talk about:

• Where to find good material to learn English

• The importance of making English part of your life

• If you’ve been studying English for a while and you’re not seeing results, you definitely don’t want to miss Teacher’s Tiago advice about consistency

• Having small goals to improve English

• Why being in a hurry can block you from advancing your English

• Being creative to practice your speaking skills

• The importance of learning sentences instead of learning isolated words

• As a kid Teacher Tiago had the desire of learning English but he couldn’t afford to pay for classes so he used every little opportunity he got to learn English

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Teacher’s Tiago Rocha Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/eusoutiagorocha/)

- Teacher’s Tiago Rocha YouTube Channel ( https://www.youtube.com/c/EuSouTiagoRocha/videos )

S3 EP 07: Interview with Teacher Arianna Feb 09, 2021

Today’s guest is Teacher Arianna from Italy

In this episode we talk about:

• How to advance your pronunciation skills

• How to become a confident English speaker

• The importance of having the right mindset when it comes to learning a foreign language

• Which is the secret to learn a new language

• Why you should have fun learning English

• Living abroad in New York

• Do you need to live abroad to learn English?

• Arianna used to have difficulties pronouncing words and communicating using English, and now as a confident speaker she shared with us how she improved her communication skills

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Arianna’s Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/ari_theitaliantutor/)

- Arianna’s YouTube Channel ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeyJFIQb4LV7h32Kwasa61Q)

S3 EP 06: Interview with Teacher Samya Feb 01, 2021

Today's guest is Teacher Samya from Brazil.

In this episode we talk about:

• Samya’s strategy to become a confident English speaker by working a lot on her pronunciation in one year period

• Why practice is so important and why it can bring a huge impact on your learning journey

• How to join a free speaking club to practice English

• As a shy person who was really afraid to speak, Samya shared with us what she did to overcome her shyness

• The importance of surrounding yourself with English to advance your English skills as a whole

• Tips to be better at conversation

• Using songs to improve pronunciation

• How it’s like to have classes with Native English speakers

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Samya’s Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/samya_karol/)

- Samya’s YouTube Channel “Garota do Inglês” ( https://www.youtube.com/c/SamyaKarol/videos)

- Ihaprendi Website ( https://www.ihaprendi.com/)

S3 EP 05: Interview with Podcaster Daniel - Part 2 Jan 25, 2021

Thanks for coming back for part 2 of the episode with Podcaster Daniel from Switzerland.

In this final part we talk about:

• The best way for expanding vocabulary

• The idea of turning your ego into an egg to learn a foreign language

• Why is important to have a goal when it comes to learning a new language

• Having the right mindset to learn

• Is it normal to fail during the learning process? And why is important to go through the process of failure

• Daniel shares with us some phrasal verbs and idioms

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Follow Daniel on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/myfluentpodcast/ )

- Daniel’s Facebook Group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1573098656066102 )

- My Fluent Podcast (I’m a guest on Episode 82) ( http://www.myfluentpodcast.ctcin.bio/ )

- The Vocab Man Podcast ( https://www.spreaker.com/show/vocab-man )

S3 EP 05: Interview with Podcaster Daniel - Part 1 Jan 19, 2021

Today’s guest is Podcaster Daniel from Switzerland. He’s the host of “My Fluent Podcast” and “The Vocab Man Podcast”.

In this episode we talk about:

• The importance of having the right environment to advance your English Skills

• How Daniel became a confident English speaker

• Finding audio content related to your hobbies to improve English

• What inspired Daniel to start a podcast

• As a shy person Daniel used to struggle with communicating using English so he shared with us what he did to improve his communication skills

• Daniel shared his experience podcasting and interviewing people in a foreign language and some opportunities that his podcast brought to him

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Follow Daniel on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/myfluentpodcast/ )

- Daniel’s Facebook Group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1573098656066102 )

- My Fluent Podcast (I’m a guest on Episode 82) ( http://www.myfluentpodcast.ctcin.bio/)

- The Vocab Man Podcast ( https://www.spreaker.com/show/vocab-man )

S3 EP 04: Interview with YouTuber Matt from (Matt vs Japan) Channel Jan 11, 2021

Today's guest is Matt, he’s the Co-Founder of Refold. Which is an amazing project for language learners. He also is a YouTuber, he has a YouTube Channel with over 71 thousand subscribers. The name of his YouTube Channel is called “Matt vs. Japan”.

In today’s episode we talk about:

• Learning languages through Immersion

• What to do if you’re feeling like you’re not making progress in your learning journey

• Using space repetition systems to study

• What is Refold and the 4 stages that you can go through to learn a foreign language by using this framework

• Is there a formula to learn a new language and the idea that language isn’t math

• Why is important to expose your brain to the spoken form of your target language

• Does the Input have to be "Comprehensible" when it comes to learning a new language?

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Matt’s Twitter ( https://twitter.com/mattvsjapan )

- Refold Website ( https://refold.la/ )

- Matt’s YouTube Channel ( https://www.youtube.com/user/MATTvsJapan )

S3 EP 03: Interview with Teacher Yasser Jan 04, 2021

Today´s guest is English Teacher Yasser from Iran.

In this episode we talk about:

• Why is important to have an English-speaking partner

• Building an atmosphere around you to improve your English

• Advice about how to speak confidently

• The best way for learning expressions

• How to find people who are willing to practice their speaking skills

• Why you don’t have to move to an English-speaking country to learn English

• Yasser shares some phrasal verbs with us

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Teacher Yasser’s Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/englishwithyasser/ )

S3 EP 02: Interview with Teacher/YouTuber Sina Dec 28, 2020

Today´s guest is Sina from Venezuela, she’s a YouTuber and also an English Teacher.

In this episode we talk about:

• Why you should start a project to improve your English

• Learning English through immersion

• How to find people online to practice with

• Sina’s experience with exchange apps

• The importance of connecting with people to level up your English

• How to stop translating in your head

• How to use Series and Movies to improve English

• If you would like to learn some idioms, Sina shares a couple of them with us

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Teacher Sina’s Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/pineapplegirl1.0/ )

- Sina’s YouTube Channel - Pineapple girl ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWbkwgVgqIE_9kjuiX0ox6w)

S3 EP 01: Interview with Teacher Asdruval - Part 2 Dec 21, 2020

Thanks for coming back for part 2 of the episode with Teacher Asdruval from Guatemala.

In this final part we talk about:

• Can we learn and improve our English by practicing with non-native speakers?

• Tips to improve your accent

• Thing you should take into consideration before start thinking about working on your accent

• What’s Native Speakerism?

• The difference between accent and pronunciation

• Asdruval shares a challenge for you to improve your English

• In this episode, I’m introducing a new segment on the show called Rapid Fire Questions

• Why Asdruval’s slogan is “English isn't as hard as you think”

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Teacher Asdruval Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/asdruval.englishlabgt/ )

- The English Lab GT YouTube Channel ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOuKdKvgYAo )

S3 EP 01: Interview with Teacher Asdruval - Part 1 Dec 14, 2020

Hey everyone, welcome to Season 3!! Today’s guest is Asdruval from Guatemala, he’s an English Teacher.

In this episode we talk about:

• Why is important to be intentional when you’re learning a new language

• The importance of repetition

• If you have no idea what you could do to practice your English at home, Asdruval shares what techniques and resources he used for learning at home

• Why you need to be consistent when it comes to learning English

• Surrounding yourself with your target language

• Why you should care about developing muscle memory

• How it’s like to learn English in a bilingual school

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Teacher Asdruval Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/asdruval.englishlabgt/ )

- YouTube Channel Accent's Way English with Hadar ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClPyOwXLnSMejFdLvJXjA5A )

The End of Season 2 Dec 01, 2020

In this episode, I launched something very special that I’ve been planning for a while. I share some behind the scenes of the podcast, and I also share some exciting news about what’s coming next in Season 3.

Thank you guys for listening to this podcast. I can't thank you enough for following me on this journey and I can't wait to share with you the new episodes. I'll be back on December 15.

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

S2 EP 10: Interview with Teacher Esmeralda Nov 23, 2020

Today’s guest is Esmeralda from Brazil, she’s an English Teacher also she is the winner of the last Fluency Breakthrough Challenge.

In this episode we talk about:

• Learning English by yourself

• Is it worth to participate in online challenges to improve English?

• Can we improve our English by practicing with other learners?

• Creating online content to improve your English

• The importance of joining communities and connecting with people to improve your speaking skills.

• Esmeralda and I shared what we did to improve our listening skills

• Why you shouldn’t compare yourself with other learners

• Esmeralda shares her secret about how she was able to travel from her Sofa, I’m not kidding she did that during the last challenge.

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Teacher Esmeralda Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/englishbreakthrough_/)

- Duolingo ( https://en.duolingo.com/ )

- Anki ( https://apps.ankiweb.net/)

- TOEFL. Vocabulary Builder ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arturagapov.toefl&hl=pt_BR&gl=US)

S2 EP 09: Interview with Teacher Shane Nov 16, 2020

Today's guest is Teacher Shane, he’s a native English speaker from New York who lives in Brazil, he speaks fluently Portuguese and Spanish, also he knows Mandarin and American Sign Language.

In this episode we talk about:

• How to improve pronunciation

• Advice for shy people who struggle with communication

• Is it possible to learn more than one language at the same time?

• Best way to improve vocabulary

• What is a phrasal verb, idiom, slang, and which is the best way for learning them

• Seeing mistakes as an opportunity to improve

• Tips to start teaching English online

• How Shane learned Portuguese

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Teacher Shane Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/inglescomshane/)

- Teacher Shane Podcast ( https://open.spotify.com/show/0Dqja0HWuCP336Bjn9lQc1 )

- Linguee | Dictionary ( https://www.linguee.com/ )

S2 EP 08: Interview with Will The Founder of Simple American Accent - Part 2 Nov 09, 2020

Thanks for coming back for part 2 of the episode with Will who is the founder and creator of Simple American Accent. He’s a native English speaker who helps Brazilians to improve their accent and to sound more clearly and Confidently, he also speaks fluently Portuguese, Spanish and knows several other languages.

I learned so much from Will in the last episode and we’re gonna continue learning more from him in today’s episode!!

In this final part we talk about:

• Tips to improve your accent

• How to sound more clearly and confidently

• What is fluency

• The definition of Fluency in a way

• Can you be fluent in 3 months?

• The importance of finding enjoyable ways for learning

• Modifying your environment to make the learning process easier

• Being proud of your smalls accomplishments when learning a new language

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Will’s Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/simpleamericanaccent/ )

- YouGlish ( https://youglish.com/ )

- Forvo ( https://forvo.com/ )

- Matt vs. Japan ( https://www.youtube.com/user/MATTvsJapan )

S2 EP 08: Interview with Will The Founder of Simple American Accent - Part 1 Nov 02, 2020

Today's guest is The Creator and founder of Simple American Accent, his name is Will, he’s a native English speaker who helps Brazilians to improve their accent and to sound more clearly and Confidently, he also speaks fluently Portuguese, Spanish and knows several other languages.

In this episode we talk about:

• Learning languages through Immersion

• Using your passion and interest as an advantage to learn a new language

• The right and wrongs of the learning process

• The power of listening to a lot your target language

• How to overcome perfection

• The importance of learning new words through context instead of memorizing everything

• The biggest mistakes people make when it comes to learning a new language

• Will used to be really shy and he shares how learning languages helped him to overcome his shyness

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Follow Will on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/simpleamericanaccent/ )

- All Japanese All The Time ( http://www.alljapaneseallthetime.com/blog/ )

- YouGlish ( https://youglish.com/ )

S2 EP 07: Interview with Teacher Charisa Oct 26, 2020

Today's guest is Charisa from Thailand, she’s an English Teacher who lives in Japan.

In this episode we talk about:

• Advice to improve your accent

• How to find people to practice with

• How to improve your speaking skills by yourself through shadowing, reading and, recording your voice

• The best way for learning phrasal verbs and idioms

• Why is important to make mistakes

• The importance of consistency

• How Charisa became a teacher and how she learned English.

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Teacher Charisa Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/charisa.english/ )

- Teacher Charisa YouTube Channel ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtdpUYn9QFnC3lUq5gy4GLw/videos )

- Discord ( https://discord.com/ )

S2 EP 06: Interview with Teacher Duda Oct 19, 2020

Today's guest is Teacher Duda, she is the founder of Divergent English, she helps her students with English communication, she knows several languages plus she speaks fluently Portuguese, English, Spanish and French.

In this episode we talk about:

• Learning languages through immersion

• Advice for shy people who struggle with communication

• Why consistency is really important when it comes to learning a new language

• Using your passion and your interests as an advantage to improve your English

• The importance of recording your voice when you’re learning a new language

• If you would like to start a business teaching English you definitely don’t wanna miss Duda’s advice about starting a business, plus we talk about how to build an online presence and a community using social media, especially through Instagram.

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Teacher Duda Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/divergentenglish/ )

- Lyrics Training ( https://lyricstraining.com/ )

S2 EP 05: Interview with Stefanie The English Coach Oct 12, 2020

Today’s guest is The Creator and founder of English Full Time, Stefanie The English Coach.

In this episode we talk about:

• How to stop translating in your head

• What’s the key to becoming fluent

• How to speak clearly and confidently

• Learning a new language through immersion

• Can we Improve our English by practicing with other learners?

• How Stefanie learned Spanish

• Do we need to live abroad to learn a new language?

• Stefanie shares some tips for those of you who would like to start a business to teach English

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Follow Stefanie on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/theenglishcoach/ )

- English Full Time Website ( https://englishfulltime.com/ )

- Video Speed Controller ( https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/video-speed-controller/nffaoalbilbmmfgbnbgppjihopabppdk)

- Hemingway ( http://www.hemingwayapp.com/)

- Yabla ( https://english.yabla.com/)

- Lyrics Training ( https://lyricstraining.com/ )

- Blinkist ( https://www.blinkist.com/)

S2 EP 04: Interview with Teacher Francis Oct 05, 2020

Today’s guest is Teacher Francis from Angola, he’s the Creator and Founder of Inglês do Gringo.

In this episode we talk about:

• The power of connecting with people to learn English

• Do we need to learn grammar?

• Using every opportunity to train your English

• Why you don’t have to be afraid to commit mistakes

• The best way to learning grammar

• How to expand your vocabulary

• Being part of a community to improve your English

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Teacher Francis Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/inglesdogringo/)

- Buzzo ( https://www.busuu.com/en/languages/english)

- Duolingo ( https://en.duolingo.com/course/en/vi/Learn-English)

- YouGlish ( https://pt.youglish.com/)

- WhatsApp Group Inglês do Gringo ( http://bit.ly/Grupo_ingles_Whatsapp_Podcast_Gringo )

S2 EP 03: Interview with Teacher Samuel Araújo - Part 2 Sep 28, 2020

Today’s guest is Actor, Singer and, ESL Instructor Samuel Araújo from Brazil.

Thanks for coming back for part 2, I learned so much from Samuel in the last episode and we’re going to continue learning more from him in this episode today!!

In this final part Samuel and I talk about:

• What is the Key to become fluent

• How you can improve your pronunciation

• Why you should love your accent

• His experience living abroad

• His experience being in a movie on Netflix

• Why you should focus more on your communication skills than focus on your accent

• If you struggle with perfection when it comes to learning English you definitely don’t wanna miss Samuel's advice about it.

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

Follow Samuel on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/iamsamuelaraujo/ )

Samuel’s movie ( https://www.netflix.com/br/title/81295107#:~:text=Bruno%20precisa%20de%20uma%20nova,passado%20e%20buscam%20seus%20sonhos. )

Pronunciation PRO Course ( https://www.pronunciationpro.com/)

S2 EP 03: Interview with Teacher Samuel Araújo - Part 1 Sep 21, 2020

Today's guest is Actor, Singer and, ESL Instructor Samuel Araújo from Brazil

In this episode we talk about:

• How Samuel was able to learn English with no money

• Building Projects to improve English

• Why you should have a goal to learn a new language

• Using every opportunity to get better at English

• Why we need to commit mistakes in the process of learning

• Going to exchange fairs in the university to practice English

• Which methods Samuel uses to teach English

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Follow Samuel on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/iamsamuelaraujo/ )

S2 EP 02: Interview with Teacher Du Sep 14, 2020

Today's guest is Eduardo Souto as known as Teacher Du he is from Brazil, he used to be a Private Teacher but nowadays he’s a business owner, he is the founder of VPFI English School.

In this episode we talk about:

• Why is important to put English in your daily routine?

• How much time do we need to study English?

• The benefits of using different platforms to learn.

• The difference between English inside and outside of a classroom.

• Why is important to diversify the ways you use for learning English.

If you’re are thinking about starting to teach English, you definitely don’t wanna miss his tips for those who want to become a teacher.

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Follow Teacher Du on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/vocepodefalaringles/ )

- Jader Lelis Inglês do Zero ( https://inglesdozeropodcast.com.br/author/jader-lelis/)

- Teacher Luke ( https://teacherluke.co.uk/ )

- ESL Podcast ( https://tv.eslpod.com/)

- The Fluency Breakthrough Challenge ( https://englishfulltime.com/ )

S2 EP 01: Interview with Gabriel Carnaval Sep 07, 2020

Hey everyone, welcome to Season 2, today's guest is Gabriel Carnaval from Brazil, he’s a Podcaster, Law student, and Musician.

In this episode we talk about:

• The benefits of learning a new word per day

• Funs ways of learning English

• Why you don’t have to worry too much about your accent

• Why is important to believe in yourself when you’re learning a new language

• Gabriel shares his experience as a musician and how songs helped him to develop his English.

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Follow Gabriel on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/op_gabriel/)

- Gabriel’s Podcast ( https://linktr.ee/emcupulaeu)

The End of Season 1 Aug 24, 2020

In this episode, I share some behind-the-scenes of the podcast, some data, and the accomplishments that I had with this project. I also share some exciting news about what’s coming next in Season 2.

Thank you guys for listening to this podcast, I can't thank you enough for following me on this journey and I can't wait to share with you the new episodes, I'll be back on September 8.

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

S1 EP 10: Interview with Maki Aug 17, 2020

In this episode, I interviewed Maki from Japan, we talked about so many good things like: The importance of being part of a community to improve English, how to use social media to improve English, creating projects to improve English. Maki shared some tips for improving writing and pronunciation, we also talked about how to stay motivated to learn and so much more.

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Follow Maki on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/writers_carvings/ )

Links and mentions from this episode:

- English Takeover Instagram account ( https://www.instagram.com/englishtakeover/ )

- The English Coach ( https://englishfulltime.com/ )

S1 EP 09: Interview with Teacher Jonas Aug 10, 2020

In this episode, I interviewed Jonas from Brazil, He is an English teacher, some of the topics we talked about are: How to learn new words and the right way to use it, How to Improve your pronunciation, Learning English through Immersion, Why is important to focus on pronunciation since the beginning of the learning process of a new language, If you are interested in teaching English, you definitely need to hear the way he teaches his students, which I think is awesome.

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Follow Jonas on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/jonas.english/ )

Links and mentions from this episode:

- English Rebels Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/englishrebelspoa/)

- ESL Podcast ( http://eslpod.com/ )

- YouGlish ( https://youglish.com/ )

S1 EP 08: Interview with Teacher Elena Aug 03, 2020

In this episode, I interviewed Elena from Russia, she is a polyglot, her story is amazing, she started learning English because she wanted to be able to talk with a person that she met online, she used to think that people were born with the ability to learn languages, nowadays she speaks fluently Russian, Portuguese and English, and she also knows Spanish, Turkish and German.

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Follow Elena on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/efaleschini/ )

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Hadar Podcast and Program ( https://theaccentsway.com/)

- Forvo ( https://forvo.com/ )

- The Life Coach School Podcast ( https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcasts/)

- Fluent in 3 months Challenge ( https://www.fluentin3months.com/challenge/))

- Cambly ( https://www.cambly.com/invite/tchales0)

- Luca Lampariello YouTube Channel ( https://www.youtube.com/LucaLampariello)

S1 EP 07: Interview with Mari Jul 27, 2020

In this episode, I interviewed Mari from Brazil, can you believe that 6 months after she started learning English, she did an interview and she got a job, she gave us some tips about interviewing, she is a volunteer in an amazing community where she teaches Portuguese to Americans and also she shared her English learning journey with us.

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Follow Mari on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/marianizes/ ) Mari’s YouTube Channel ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4GrR67rlbZI3OCw_iGO9Ng )

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Babbel ( https://pt.babbel.com/ )

- Cambly ( https://www.cambly.com/invite/tchales0)

- Meetup ( https://www.meetup.com/ )

S1 EP 06: Interview with Marvin Jul 21, 2020

In this episode, I interviewed Marvin from Germany, his story is really amazing, the way he learned English is very interesting, he doesn’t have any traditional background in his learning journey, he also has a YouTube Channel and a Podcast in English, we talked about learning English through games and tv series and many more.

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Follow Marvin on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/marvinsmic/)

Marvin YouTube Channel and Podcast ( https://linktr.ee/marvinsmic)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- My Mom’s YouTube Channel ( https://www.youtube.com/c/IrenadaRosaCROCH%C3%8A)

- Yes Theory YouTube Channel ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvK4bOhULCpmLabd2pDMtnA)

- Reddit ( https://www.reddit.com/ )

- Duolingo ( https://en.duolingo.com/ )

S1 EP 05: Interview with Gabriel Anhaia Jul 14, 2020

In this episode, I interviewed Gabriel Anhaia from Brazil, he shares with us, his journey learning English. Gabriel decided to live abroad but then he realized that he didn’t speak English at all, and he only had a couple of months to be prepared, he also shares his experience living abroad, and as a Writer, he shares some tips about how we can improve our writing skills.

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Follow Gabriel on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/gabriel.anhaia_/)

Gabriel’s Book ( https://www.casadocodigo.com.br/products/livro-design-paterns-php)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Inglês Winner YouTube Channel and Program ( https://ingleswinner.com/)

- The School of Greatness Podcast ( https://lewishowes.com/sogpodcast/)

- Impact Theory Podcast ( https://impacttheory.com/episodes/)

- Grammarly ( https://app.grammarly.com/)

S1 EP 04: Interview with Risa Jul 07, 2020

In this episode, I interviewed Risa from Indonesia, she shared with us her journey of learning English, we talked about learning English with music and we discuss that learning a language doesn’t need to be boring it can be fun, also if you think that you have to learn all the grammar rules before starting practicing a new language, you might change your perspective, we talked about it. At the end of our call, I had a surprise for Risa.

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Follow Risa on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/risa_english_lyfe/ )

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Hadar Podcast an YouTube Channel ( https://theaccentsway.com/ )

- English with Lucy YouTube Channel ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4tgANd4yy8Oe0iXCdSWfA )

- Lingua Marina YouTube Channel ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQg09FkoobmLquNNoO4ulg)

- Learn English with Bob the Canadian Podcast ( https://www.buzzsprout.com/864337)

- Learn English with AJ Hoge Podcast ( https://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/effortless-english-podcast-learn-english-with-aj-hoge/id188333691)

- Couchsurfing ( https://www.couchsurfing.com/)

- The English Coach ( https://englishfulltime.com/ )

S1 EP 03: Interview with Teacher Camylla Jun 30, 2020

In this episode, Camylla shares with us her journey of learning English, she shares a lot of awesome resources that she has been using to learn, also if you are a shy person who struggles sometimes to practice your speaking, you definitely don’t want to miss this episode, because we talked a lot about it.

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Follow Camylla on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/teacher.camy/ )

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Anki Flashcards ( https://apps.ankiweb.net/ )

- Quizlet Flashcards ( https://quizlet.com/ )

- Grammarly ( https://app.grammarly.com/ )

- EngVid ( https://www.engvid.com/ )

- YouGlish ( https://youglish.com/ )

- Thesaurus ( https://www.thesaurus.com/ )

- CNA English School ( https://www.cna.com.br/ )

S1 EP 02: How I learned English and Advice for you to Learn Jun 30, 2020

In this episode, I share my whole English learning journey and all the methods, tools, and resources that I’ve been using to learn, also I give some tips and advice on things that you can do, to improve your English skills.

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Stefanie The English Coach Programs and YouTube Channel ( https://englishfulltime.com/ )

- Cambly ( https://www.cambly.com/invite/tchales0 )

- Meetup English Munchers ( https://www.meetup.com/pt-BR/English-Munchers-Porto-Alegre/ )

- All Ears English Podcast ( https://www.allearsenglish.com/episodes/ )

- Rachel’s English Podcast and YouTube Channel ( https://rachelsenglish.com/)

- Learn English with Papa Teach Me YouTube Channel ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwk6ifONlkvqnoMF2uyA05g)

S1 EP 01: Why I started this Podcast and Why you should Start one Jun 30, 2020

In this episode, I share why I decided to start a podcast and I share4 reasons why you should start a Podcast.

If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!

• Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast)

• Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners)

• Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/)

Links and mentions from this episode:

- Guide How to Start a Podcast in 2020 The Complete Podcasting Tutorial ( https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/guide/start-podcast-pats-complete-step-step-podcasting-tutorial/ )

- Smart Passive Income Podcast ( https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/listen/ )

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