Episodes

  • Comprehensible Input and Toki Pona with Joel (jan Telakoman)

    Comprehensible Input and Toki Pona with Joel (jan Telakoman)
    Dec 16 2024
    Kris is joined by Toki Pona speaker Joel (jan Telakoman) to discuss comprehensible input as one of the strongest approaches to language learning, plus their shared experiences learning Toki Pona.
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    47 mins
  • Virtual Reality Language Learning with Katie Pascoe

    Virtual Reality Language Learning with Katie Pascoe
    Nov 9 2024
    Kris Broholm speaks with Katie Pascoe about virtual reality for language learning. As a co-founder of dynamiclanguages.org, Katie shares insights into how this emerging technology aids language acquisition.
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Benny Lewis: Recovery from bad times, Korean Mission, and the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp

    Benny Lewis: Recovery from bad times, Korean Mission, and the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp
    Jun 15 2023
    Kris Broholm interviews Benny Lewis about his recovery from personal struggles like divorce and debt. They discuss Benny's current Korean language mission, exploring his methodology and the meaning of achieving fluency in three months.
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    55 mins
  • Luca Lampariello: The Impact of Mindset on Language Learning

    Luca Lampariello: The Impact of Mindset on Language Learning
    May 12 2023
    Kris Broholm welcomes polyglot Luca Lampariello back to the podcast for an update. They explore developing an effective mindset for language learning, including how to take on different identities in each language. The discussion details the crucial elements needed to learn a new language.
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    48 mins
  • Emily Harris: Language Learning, Culture, and Perfectionism as a Transracial Adoptee

    Emily Harris: Language Learning, Culture, and Perfectionism as a Transracial Adoptee
    Apr 28 2023
    Kris Broholm hosts Emily Harris to discuss her experiences as a transracial adoptee. They explore how cultural background, identity, and language learning intertwine when cultural ties are fragmented. Emily shares her journey through multiple languages, reflecting on perfectionism in her linguistic pursuits.
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    58 mins
  • Cara Leopold - Expat Experiences, Listening Skills, and Movie Club

    Cara Leopold - Expat Experiences, Listening Skills, and Movie Club
    Apr 15 2023
    Kris and Cara Leopold discuss expat experiences, including culture shock and integrating into a new country like France. They also cover Cara's work helping English learners improve listening and speaking skills using movies in her specialized club.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Heidi Lovejoy: Perfectionism and Language Learning

    Heidi Lovejoy: Perfectionism and Language Learning
    Apr 1 2023
    Kris Broholm welcomes guest Heidi Lovejoy to discuss perfectionism in language learning. They explore how striving for perfection can hinder progress and offer strategies for overcoming this challenge. The conversation provides practical advice for language learners struggling with self-criticism.
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    2 hrs and 7 mins
  • Rosemary Salomone - The Rise of English

    Rosemary Salomone - The Rise of English
    Dec 18 2021
    Kris and Rosemary Salomone discuss the global rise of English and its political and social implications. They examine the impact of universities teaching solely in English and Salomone's shift from language education to law to advocate for minority language groups.
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    46 mins