I Will Teach You A Language | Weekly Motivation And Language Learning Tips To Help You Become Fluent In Any Language

Agnes asks: "I'm learning lots of languages, and it's going fine! Is it really a bad idea to learn more than one language at a time?" In this episode: Always follow your passions If you love learning different languages... keep going! High school and university is the ideal time to be learning languages Ellen Jovin - http://ellenjovin.com/ Adults often have a hard time learning a foreign language because of busy lives, so for them the advice to stick with learning one language stands Today's Quote: "There are lots of people I admire and respect, but I don't necessarily want to be like them. I'm too happy being myself." James D'arcy [Tweet ""There are lots of people I admire and respect, but I don't necessarily want to be like them. I'm too happy being myself." - James D'arcy"] Start speaking today I’d like to thank --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

Greg asks: "How can I self-assess my progress in a language?" In this episode: How to self-assess when there's no exam or course Judge your progress based on goals Topic-based competency Resources mentioned in today's episode: Flashcards Deluxe Time Control - my brand new time management and productivity course for language learning! Tips for keeping track of where you're at - blog post on Multilingual Living Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show.

Derek asks: "Even though I don't have much problem reading, I have a lot of problem speaking and understanding while listening. Sometimes I have to ask my colleagues to repeat or to tell me the word that I didn't understand, but if there are too many things that I don’t understand during a conversation then this approach doesn’t work very well, because then I'm not even able to tell which word that I don't know, and stopping a conversation from time to time just feels so stupid." In this episode: How to learn the language you need to function at work Considering what topics you need Creating your own material Using your tutor to role-play conversations on relevant topics Resources mentioned in today's episode: Olly on Periscope

Marie asks: "What software do you use to record your Skype lessons?" In this episode: What software I use to record Skype lessons Mac vs PC Should you record your lessons? What can you do with them? Resources mentioned in today's episode: ECAMM call recorder (Mac) Pamela for Skype (Windows) Article from Skype: How can I record my Skype calls? Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online to connect with affordable and effective native speakers teachers and tutors. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, simply visit:http://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/italkishownotes Do you have a question? Ask me your language learning questions by clicking here, and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show! Also, please subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thanks so much for listening to this episode of the podcast! If you’ve got any comments about the show then please leave them in the “comments” section below! If you’d like to he

Andy asks: "Is extensive listening effective?" In this episode: When listening to language too far above your level is unproductive i+1 and why it matters How the same podcast can be effective for beginners and advanced learners in different ways Is it still worth listening to advanced audio even if it's too hard? Specific tips: Listen to one piece of audio many times over Listen to things you're already familiar with Resources mentioned in today's episode: Episode 27 - How can I improve my listening comprehension Language Learning Foundations video course Spanish Short Stories for Beginners Start s --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

I answer the common question: "Do I need to travel to learn a language? In this episode: Against traveling: As a tourist, you will often find you are spoken to mostly in English Even if you are able to practise, it can be limited to simple exchanges – such as ordering in a restaurant or buying a train ticket People in certain countries are notorious for resisting helping you practise their own language, preferring to speak English instead If you’re not a confident, outgoing person, the very thought of practising with native speakers might terrify you! Making friends using only your target language is difficult, and unlikely to happen until you are a more advanced speaker and live somewhere for a more extended period People who decide to live and work abroad often find themselves in an English-speaking environment, with few opportunities to practise the language. Working full-time, they are busy and tired, and have limited study time, despite living in the country itself For staying at home: A stable life a

Last weekend saw the Polyglot Conference 2015 take place in NYC. In this episode I sit down with two of the organisers, Richard Simcott and Alex Rawlings to reflect on the event. In this episode: The Polyglot Conference 2015 NYC Come to next year's conference in Greece! Join the Facebook group for information about the 2016 conference: http://facebook.com/polyglotconference Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online to connect with affordable and effective native speakers teachers and tutors. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, simply visit:http://iwillteac --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

Hugh asks: "I'm trying to learn four languages, but I don't want to give any up. What should I do?" In this episode: The difficulty of learning 4 languages How to choose one language How choosing one languages leads to success Resources mentioned in todays episode: Episode 4 - Can you learn 3 languages at the same time? Episode 25 - I'm torn between two languages Today's Quote: “Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” - Mark Twain Start speaking today < --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

Lanae asks: "I'm learning Japanese, but all the vocabulary I've learnt from books has been on restaurant vocabulary etc. How can I start speaking when I don't know enough to talk?" In this episode: You know you need to start speaking, but how? Why you can't rely on textbooks Why it's ok to skip large parts of your textbook Seeing speaking as the "end result" Speaking to learn vs. Learning to speak Holding your first conversations Resources mentioned in todays episode: My review of JapanesePod101.com The Polyglot Conference - New York 10-11 October Polyglot Workshops - New York Where to find speaking partners: iTalki Verbling conversation exchange.com Today's featured resource: 60 Second Fluency Test Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online to connect with affordable and effective native speakers teachers and tutors. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, simply visit:http://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/italkishownotes Do you have

In this episode, myself and Luca Lampariello discuss the question: "Can technology help you learn a language?" This is a conversation in two parts. For the first half of the discussion, see episode 51. In this episode: What Luca's friends told him about their technology habits Can Duolingo and other language apps help? Gamification can help get people started in language learning, but is this a good thing? Can you focus on learning when technology is involved? What was language learning like before the internet? The difficulty of finding language resources before the internet came along Resources mentioned in todays episode: Luca's blog: The Polyglot Dream Luca's Yo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

 In this episode, myself and Luca Lampariello discuss the question: "Can technology help you learn a language?" This is a conversation in two parts. For the second half of the discussion, see episode 52. In this episode: What Luca's friends told him about their technology habits Can Duolingo and other language apps help? Gamification can help get people started in language learning, but is this a good thing? Can you focus on learning when technology is involved? What was language learning like before the internet? The difficulty of finding language resources before the internet came along   Resources mentioned in todays episode: Luca's blog: The Polyglot Dream Luca's YouTube channel Free eBook: 10 Essential Tech Resources for Smart Language Learners Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online to connect with affordable and effective native speakers teachers and tutors. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, simply visit:http://iwillte

In the last of a three-part series, I answer the question: "I'm simply too busy to learn languages. How can I find the time?" In this episode: The power of tiny How I learnt Cantonese during an extremely busy period in my life Why "1 hour" will put you off, whilst "30 seconds" will get you started! How to create micro habits so you can effortlessly get up and study any time and fill your day with language learning Resources mentioned in todays episode: Time Control - a brand new training course where I walk you step by step through the process of becoming an ultra-efficient language learner, however busy your schedule! Visit this link to find out more: http://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/moretime Start speaking today I’d like to thank

In the second of a three-part episode, I answer the question: "I'm simply too busy to learn languages. How can I find the time?" In this episode: How to use the power of the "One Thing" to make massive progress towards your goals The importance of saying "no" How to focus on your goals like a laser Resources mentioned in todays episode: Time Control - a brand new training course where I walk you step by step through the process of becoming an ultra-efficient language learner, however busy your schedule! Visit this link to find out more: http://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/moretime Start speaking today Start Speaking Today I’d like to thank iTalki

In the first of a three-part episode, I answer the question: "I'm simply too busy to learn languages. How can I find the time?" In this episode: Why goal setting is often overlooked, but is the key to everything How people set unachievable goals What a sensible goal looks like Defining your next-step goal Resources mentioned in todays episode: Time Control - a brand new training course where I walk you step by step through the process of becoming an ultra-efficient language learner, however busy your schedule! Visit this link to find out more: http://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/moretime Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online to connect with affordable and effective native speakers teachers and tutors. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, simply visit:http://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/italkishownotes Do you have a question? Ask me your language learning questions by clicking here, and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show

Hugo asks in an iTunes review: "How do you maintain a good level in all your languages?" In this episode: Polyglots do not speak all their languages "perfectly" Level in a language is a fluctuating thing Why learning a language to a high level is the key How your need to use a language will influence your long-term success with it To maintain languages, doing small things little and often is the key Resources mentioned in todays episode: Gooddrama.net iTalki.com HelloTalk FluentU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_9Yhmsq_x0 Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online to connect with affordable and effective native speakers teachers and tutors. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, simply visit:http://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/italkishownotes Do you have a question? Ask me your language learning questions by clicking here, and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show! Also, please subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic upda

Nathan asks in an iTunes review: "I have several native Afrikaner friends, however none of them are trained teachers. What is the best way I can help them to help me learn their language." In this episode: How I learnt Arabic with few resources and native speakers With friends, you need to set clear boundaries for language learning Begin with learning to talk about yourself and familiar things Simply ask your friend how to say the things you want to be able to say Resources mentioned in todays episode: Colloquial Afrikaans - a recommended textbook Two websites for learning Afrikaans: http://w --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

Terry asks: "What's the best way to study in-between lessons in order to consolidate what you've learnt?" In this episode: What's the main purpose of a language lesson? How lessons, for me, are the place to practise, not to "study" How to use your time in-between lessons to consolidate what you've learnt Resources mentioned in todays episode: Are you wasting your money on language classes? - This one is self-explanatory! Polyglot Workshops. Join myself, Richard Simcott and Alex Rawlings for a live training day in New York City (October) and London (November) Start speaking today I’d like to thank

Terry asks: "I've been taking regular Chinese lessons with iTalki, but should I stick with one teacher, or have a variety?" In this episode: Why focusing on one thing can be the most beneficial How to get "glimpses of mastery" Why sticking with one teacher is probably your best bet Resources mentioned in todays episode: How To Get S*** Done - how to harness the power of one thing to bring you the fastest progress in a foreign language Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online to connect with affordab --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

Chiara asks: "Is it still worth doing a degree in languages? Is there still a role for language teachers in a rapidly changing world? In this episode: Why a language degree is a great thing to do My experience at university and what I got from it The role of language teaching in a world with ever-increasing technology Resources mentioned in todays episode: The Business of Language podcast - #6 Interview with Olly Richards Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online to connect with affordable and effective native speakers teachers and --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

Wendel asks: "I need to learn a 3rd European language, but none appeals to me. What should I do?" In this episode: What's a good reason to learn a new language? The dangers of learning a language you're not passionate about How to decide on a new language to learn Resources mentioned in todays episode: IWTYAL 025: I'm torn between two languages British Council "Languages for the future report" Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online to connect with affordable and effective native speakers teachers and tutors. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, simply visit:http://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/italkishownotes Do you have a question? Ask me your language learning questions by clicking here, and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show! Also, please subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thanks so much for listening to this episode of the podcast! If you’ve got any comments about the show then please leave them