https://actualfluency.com/podcast en-us © 2026 Kris Broholm Kris Broholm Conversations with language learners, polyglots and teachers about what actually works when learning a language: methods, motivation and the messy reality of fluency. episodic false Kris Broholm kris@krisbroholm.com https://actualfluency.com/podcast-cover.jpg https://actualfluency.com/podcast 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. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/comprehensible-input-toki-pona-joel-jan-telakoman 03aa28ae-0de3-47c3-be87-39a49da734c7 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT 193 full Kris Broholm & Joel (jan Telakoman) false 46:48 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. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/virtual-reality-language-learning-katie-pascoe 4e6f79ef-e63b-42d8-9e85-d9df1090f6ce Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT 192 full Kris Broholm & Katie Pascoe false 1:17:24 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. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/recovery-korean-fluent3months-benny-lewis b519265a-3e06-4a8b-b849-489cd0906275 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT 191 full Kris Broholm & Benny Lewis false 54:39 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. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/mindset-language-learning-luca-lampariello d6ddb858-a994-4e55-b952-a0278dbb8ee2 Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 190 full Kris Broholm & Luca Lampariello false 47:55 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. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/language-learning-culture-perfectionism-emily-harris 553a9fcf-45d6-4fd7-9f0a-5f346c992eba Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 189 full Kris Broholm & Emily Harris false 58:16 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. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/listening-skills-expat-cara-leopold bd5cf01c-5dfd-4202-bc6e-8c0868059320 Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 188 full Kris Broholm & Cara Leopold false 1:13:50 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. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/perfectionism-language-learning-heidi-lovejoy 172ba4f5-aebe-4526-a2bd-6a46577cd6c0 Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 187 full Kris Broholm & Heidi Lovejoy false 2:07:14 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. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/english-rise-global-politics-rosemary-salomone bb5a5632-5608-46ff-91b4-a7dc872a2cbb Sat, 18 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT 186 full Kris Broholm & Rosemary Salomone false 45:37 Kris and Sadelle Wiltshire discuss her experiences learning languages across different ages, including how language learning keeps minds sharp at 60+. They also explore the specific challenges and rewards of studying minority languages and the importance of community in language acquisition. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/language-learning-ages-minority-sedell-wilshire da6d4c2e-d436-427a-a3f9-ac489351b2ef Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT 185 full Kris Broholm & Sadelle Wiltshire false 48:35 Kris Broholm interviews Rick Dearman, founder of language-learners.org, about using online forums for language learning success. They discuss how forums foster community and motivation, alongside Rick's personal language learning journey and experiences at conferences. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/forums-language-learning-rick-dearman 64682a3a-c162-4244-9a3d-700b76c9d9bc Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT 184 full Kris Broholm & Rick Dearman false 41:41 Kris Broholm welcomes Jennifer Degenhardt to discuss strategies for improving school learning. They explore methods for creating educational materials that are inclusive and benefit all students. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/school-learning-inclusive-materials-jennifer-degenhardt 9a5f75b4-24b7-47a2-809b-8e10566e736c Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT 183 full Kris Broholm & Jennifer Degenhardt false 1:08:29 Kris Broholm welcomes Liz Sharma from Talk The Streets to discuss European Portuguese. They cover Liz's background as a language teacher, tips for learners, and differentiating between European and Brazilian Portuguese. Kris also shares his personal experience learning the European variant while living in Portugal. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/portuguese-liz-sharma 4bcd376b-4f4d-426b-9b35-c246e78679fa Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT 182 full Kris Broholm & Liz Sharma false 56:15 Kris Broholm interviews Hacking Chinese founder Olle Linge. They explore language learning from academic and non-academic perspectives, offering insights applicable to Chinese and other languages. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/hacking-chinese-academic-learning-olle-linge 0cc71e51-7a82-459f-9b0b-8307ccba4d3a Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT 181 full Kris Broholm & Olle Linge false 1:22:22 Kris Broholm hosts Hēmi Kelly to discuss Māori language and culture. Hēmi introduces Māori as New Zealand's indigenous language, part of the Polynesian family, and explains its current status as the second most spoken language. They examine the historical context and interaction between language groups in New Zealand. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/hmi-kelly-mori-language-and-culture 5b51c3b4-02ce-4b9c-9ead-71cedb93fd69 Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT 180 full Kris Broholm & Hēmi Kelly false 41:16 Kris Broholm interviews Kerstin Cable about the Women in Language conference and how language teachers can earn income online. They also discuss Cable's personal language learning, including Mandarin Chinese, and her new membership group for online teachers. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/kerstin-cable-women-in-language-and-teaching-careers-in-languages 9ee7dee2-8257-41ad-87d5-4269a74a7393 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT 179 full Kris Broholm & Kerstin Cable false 1:11:22 Kris Broholm and Lina Vasquez delve into the psychology of self-development and the drive for personal improvement. They discuss how language learning serves as a metaphor for achieving goals across all life areas, focusing on underlying motivation and mindset. Lina also shares her early exposure to languages. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/mindset-self-development-language-lina-vasquez f13b2b7b-8924-4229-bc59-58b35a6b6de4 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT 178 full Kris Broholm & Lina Vasquez false 1:33:58 Kris Broholm and guest Gloria Spagnoli discuss the differences between language teaching and learning. They explore how teachers can better motivate students, the impact of teacher quality, and the challenges of freelance versus institutional teaching. The episode also covers how learners can maximize their lessons. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/confidence-inner-resources-gloria-spagnoli eabd9f64-53a0-4539-b954-053df6518de1 Sat, 15 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT 177 full Kris Broholm & Gloria Spagnoli false 49:21 Kris Broholm hosts Spanish teacher Maria Ortega Garcia to explore personalizing language learning for greater fluency. They discuss methods for learners and students to connect deeper with a language, making it their own. Maria shares her journey from a difficult start learning English to discovering a passion for cultural connection through immersion. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/connecting-deeper-languages-maria-garcia-ortega 3026ebb1-c94b-4670-b3c5-87f5015aff24 Thu, 30 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT 176 full Kris Broholm & Maria Ortega Garcia false 1:07:06 Kris Broholm interviews Tetsu Yung about raising his children to speak five languages. They discuss Yung's specific method for fostering multilingualism and how the approach has evolved as his children have grown older. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/tetsu-yung-raising-children-in-5-languages a8ac1533-27af-4d4d-a931-fe33c2fc85a4 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT 175 full Kris Broholm & Tetsu Yung false 1:01:50 Kris Broholm interviews Peter Strang about his move from the UK to rural Russia. Peter shares his experience becoming an English teacher, learning Russian, and assimilating into the local culture, eventually marrying and raising a family there. They discuss the challenges of full integration. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/language-learning-uk-russia-peter-strang 5892b523-22a1-4dbe-a95b-12eb06859538 Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT 174 full Kris Broholm & Peter Strang false 1:12:08 Kris Broholm and guest Anthony Metivier discuss mental health and well-being. They explore how language learning positively impacts mental balance, provides purpose, and fosters connection. Metivier's new book, "The Victorious Mind," offers insights into holistic mental health. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/mental-well-being-anthony-metivier 122524d7-461b-4a93-bc9c-9f5f7e27cbd6 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT 173 full Kris Broholm & Anthony Metivier false 1:17:51 Kris Broholm interviews Dick Howeson from uTalk, who shares his personal struggles with French language learning in school. Howeson discusses the evolution of language education technology, from early interactive video and CD-ROMs to modern app-based learning, tracing uTalk's history. He also highlights the shortcomings of traditional teaching methods. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/cd-rom-app-learning-utalk-dick-howeson d2e92928-503e-464b-aa00-78d8f149b7a1 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT 172 full Kris Broholm & Dick Howeson false 57:50 Kris Broholm hosts Matt vs Japan to discuss his "all Japanese, all the time" mass immersion concept. They explore this extreme immersion method for fast, high-level language acquisition, including its application to other languages. Kris questions the method's efficacy, and Matt addresses his criticisms. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/mass-immersion-approach-matt 9c294c0d-2c19-46a9-8a71-5283607ae4f0 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT 171 full Kris Broholm & Matt vs Japan false 1:16:30 Kris Broholm interviews Mark Pentleton, founder of Coffee Break Languages. They discuss Mark's transition from a language teacher to a podcaster and how Coffee Break Languages delivers millions of lessons monthly. The conversation also covers Mark's passion for language learning, including his interest in Scandinavian languages. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/teacher-language-podcaster-mark-pentleton 2dc32ccc-68cb-4883-977e-29981e8e87db Mon, 17 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT 170 full Kris Broholm & Mark Pentleton false 52:50 Kris Broholm outlines his plans and upcoming events for 2020. He details polyglot gatherings like the Language Influencer Workshop and his Polyglot Cruise, also announcing OptiLingo as a new podcast sponsor. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/polyglot-events-2020-kris-broholm 121f7ce5-54e6-473e-83f0-57b27f4aa173 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT 169 full Kris Broholm false 28:15 Kris Broholm interviews Ekaterina Matveeva about her book "Language Alter Ego," exploring how cultural identity influences language learning. They also discuss Ekaterina's personal language journey, her upbringing, and how she became a polyglot. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/language-alter-ego-cultural-intelligence-ekaterina-matveeva 3aaafd70-76ef-0133-25c9-1fd26f38fba9 Mon, 07 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT 166 full Kris Broholm & Ekaterina Matveeva false 1:07:08 Kris Broholm interviews Lea Tiralarc, creator of the Staircase method. Lea discusses her experience as an online teacher, having completed over 5,000 lessons. She also explains the Staircase method, which uses laddering vocabulary to build longer sentences. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/online-teaching-staircase-lea-tiralarc 0ad40de9-e3d2-7861-938e-52f28b568f74 Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT 165 full Kris Broholm & Lea Tiralarc false 43:29 Kris Broholm interviews Scott Young about his book, Ultralearning. They discuss his language learning project, "A Year Without English," where he traveled to four countries speaking minimal English. Young also shares insights from his MIT challenge, completing a four-year degree in one year. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/ultralearning-languages-scott-young ad8422b1-2e9f-3c17-c61b-02620ecd1d35 Fri, 20 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT 164 full Kris Broholm & Scott Young false 1:15:47 Kris Broholm interviews Mait Müntel, a physicist who helped discover the Higgs boson at CERN. They discuss his transition from nuclear physics to founding the Linguist language learning app. Mait explains how his scientific background informs his approach to language acquisition and designing a tool for faster learning. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/higgs-boson-language-learning-mait-m-ntel 4df1ba1d-bdf4-15b8-937d-25fa192c49a8 Sat, 31 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT 163 full Kris Broholm & Mait Müntel false 52:41 Kris Broholm welcomes Steve Kaufmann to discuss his popular YouTube channel, world travels, and passion for language learning. Steve shares his journey from diplomatic and business careers to semi-retirement, where he co-founded LingQ and continued acquiring new languages. The conversation explores strategies for language learning at any stage of life. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/language-learning-youtube-retired-steve-kaufmann acb3874b-62a4-8837-1acd-c8214276132d Thu, 18 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT 160 full Kris Broholm & Steve Kaufmann false 46:54 Kris Broholm interviews memory champion Nelson Dellis about his background, memory techniques, and applying these strategies to language learning, including Dellis's project of learning Dutch in one year. Dellis shares his personal journey and motivations for memory training. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/memory-techniques-languages-nelson-dellis 5dab471a-9873-3db1-8f61-e776a86af7d3 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT 159 full Kris Broholm & Nelson Dellis false 48:24 Kris Broholm interviews Ben Worthington about improving English and passing the IELTS exam. Ben shares concrete strategies for success on the IELTS test, noting their applicability to general English proficiency. He also details his personal journey and experience specializing in IELTS instruction. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/improve-english-ielts-ben-worthington 688d1639-c9ed-a26e-9c16-5ff319c7b055 Sat, 29 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT 158 full Kris Broholm & Ben Worthington false 1:09:54 Kris Broholm interviews guest Pablo Roman about his experience learning Japanese in just six months. They also discuss Pablo's project, Dreaming Spanish, which provides Spanish learning materials. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/japanese-6-months-dreamingspanish-pablo-roman f6ecbbea-5767-836c-82e1-7c18a2e3a591 Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT 157 full Kris Broholm & Pablo Roman false 1:02:49 Kris Broholm interviews Iker Uriarte, Italki's Marketing Director. They discuss Italki's mission to connect language learners with teachers, its origins, and Iker's personal language learning experiences. Iker shares his journey learning Basque, English, and French, highlighting the value of practical language use. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/italki-past-present-future-iker-uriarte 4ce378da-ed3a-8f43-0b76-7af8eb6ca410 Sun, 26 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT 156 full Kris Broholm & Iker Uriarte false 51:46 Kris Broholm hosts Marija Dobrovolska from Deutsch mit Maria. They discuss Marija's background as a native Russian speaker in Latvia, including the country's linguistic and political dynamics. The conversation also covers her journey to becoming a full-time German teacher and building her successful online business. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/confidence-german-learning-teaching-marija-dobrovolska c8ba0abf-d444-d044-2645-1f8dbcd4cd9d Fri, 10 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT 155 full Kris Broholm & Marija Dobrovolska false 58:46 Kris Broholm speaks with Silver Ilves, co-founder of Magic Lingua, a voice recognition language learning app. They discuss Silver's language background, the company's development, its Kickstarter launch, and future plans. The conversation also covers applying Lean Startup principles to language learning businesses. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/language-startups-development-silver-ilves 417da2d2-2bda-8298-b488-d290f353425b Fri, 03 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT 154 full Kris Broholm & Silver Ilves false 59:10 Kris Broholm welcomes Tamara Marie from Spanish Con Salsa, who teaches Spanish using music. They discuss why music is beneficial for language learning. Kris also shares his experiences applying music to his Russian studies. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/spanish-music-teaching-tamara-marie 07a73c48-014f-27a0-25b4-e75e9bd56d86 Fri, 26 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT 153 full Kris Broholm & Tamara Marie false 1:08:45 Kris Broholm welcomes Norbert Wierzbicki, a Polish teacher and linguist, to discuss his journey becoming a language teacher. They cover Norbert's personal language learning background, including his experiences with English and Hungarian, and extensive world travels. The conversation also explores effective and underrated methods and techniques for learning languages. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/learning-teaching-travel-norbert-wierzbicki f56dcb1f-05a1-d58d-d4b0-f15f72cd3a62 Fri, 19 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT 152 full Kris Broholm & Norbert Wierzbicki false 59:44 Kris Broholm welcomes Andrew Feinberg to discuss his experiences learning Japanese. Andrew shares insights from his time teaching English in Japan through the JET Program, contrasting it with his prior Norwegian learning journey. They also offer practical cultural and linguistic tips for those planning to visit Japan. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/learning-japanese-culture-andrew-feinberg d5a19a90-555e-d7ee-800d-05986f4004f9 Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT 151 full Kris Broholm & Andrew Feinberg false 1:22:32 Kris Broholm welcomes Lindie Botes to discuss her experiences growing up immersed in various languages and cultures. They explore the unique journey of navigating different linguistic and cultural environments from a young age. The conversation delves into the impact of this upbringing on identity and language acquisition. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/growing-up-multilingual-culture-lindie-botes 20b4d45f-ae15-166a-3caa-038debae3fb1 Sat, 30 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT 150 full Kris Broholm & Lindie Botes false 53:18 Kris Broholm and guest Gabriel Gelman discuss Gabriel's personal language learning journey, from his bilingual upbringing to immersion experiences in Australia and France. They cover practical methods and strategies to help listeners achieve faster and better language learning results. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/language-learning-hero-gabriel-gelman b1037e80-c06c-d9d5-5125-0684300d9f1e Sat, 23 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT 149 full Kris Broholm & Gabriel Gelman false 53:38 Kris Broholm interviews Àdhamh Ó Broin about the languages of Scotland, providing a primer on their history and development. They discuss the role of minority languages like Scottish Gaelic, Àdhamh's personal journey of reclaiming his ancestral tongue, and cultural preservation in the face of globalization. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/languages-scotland-reclaiming-gaelic-adhamh-obroin 2679ad5d-5a13-bc60-d4c1-7380bf50f9b7 Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT 148 full Kris Broholm & Àdhamh Ó Broin false 1:16:04 Kris Broholm speaks with author Marek Kohn about his book "Four Words For Friend." They discuss the societal benefits of multiple languages, focusing on challenges in the UK regarding foreign language education, integration, and nationalism, using Brexit as a context. Kohn explains his motivation for writing on the importance of language understanding. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/multiple-languages-society-benefits-marek-kohn fcb40cb9-7391-5338-7639-a22e21b76ea8 Fri, 08 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT 147 full Kris Broholm & Marek Kohn false 1:07:12 Kris Broholm welcomes Aviva Levin, a teacher who unexpectedly started teaching French in British Columbia despite limited prior skills. They discuss her journey into language instruction, methods for engaging students, and the unique dynamics of French learning across Canada, including textbook choices. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/coincidental-french-teacher-aviva-levin 341239a8-c4cc-6822-18da-a874dc47399c Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT 143 full Kris Broholm & Aviva Levin false 46:09 Kris Broholm and guest Amarinder Grewal discuss pidgins and creoles, exploring these fascinating contact languages. Amarinder shares his background growing up in multilingual Detroit, Michigan, and explains how this experience sparked his interest in the topic. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/pidgins-creoles-amarinder-grewal 4643748e-be13-8638-808f-f4b444ddeda0 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT 142 full Kris Broholm & Amarinder Grewal false 1:03:53 Kris Broholm and guest Anja Spilker discuss using language learning and travel as a personal reboot from difficult mental states. They explore what it means to feel stuck and share techniques used to move forward in their lives. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/languages-travel-mental-health-anja-spilker 495414d2-6a7e-2b98-a44b-a484e144871c Mon, 14 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT 141 full Kris Broholm & Anja Spilker false 1:13:40 Kris Broholm welcomes Kerstin Cable to discuss effective strategies for setting and tracking language learning goals. They explore the utility of New Year's resolutions, debating whether they are beneficial or should be avoided for sustained progress. The conversation offers practical insights for achieving linguistic aims. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/goalsetting-resolutions-kerstin-cable f901fcda-1063-f34e-af7b-718e9612f8c7 Mon, 07 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT 140 full Kris Broholm & Kerstin Cable false 1:18:55 Kris Broholm welcomes Lucas Bighetti, who shares his journey from failing languages in school to becoming a passionate learner. Lucas explains how a joke Russian textbook sparked his interest. They discuss his unique "silent method" and the "parrot conversation" technique for language acquisition. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/silent-method-parrot-lucas-bighetti 25a03cac-89e1-c361-1266-dddb4d8c3939 Sun, 23 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT 139 full Kris Broholm & Lucas Bighetti false 1:12:31 Kris Broholm welcomes Michele Frolla from The Intrepid Guide to discuss enhancing travel experiences with and without languages. They share tips for better trips, highlighting how even a few phrases can provide significant benefits. Michele also recounts how she started her travel blog. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/intrepid-travel-languages-michele-frolla 9d09e154-5325-0f90-ab05-4e4f65ce9fa9 Sun, 09 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT 137 full Kris Broholm & Michele Frolla false 56:37 Kris Broholm interviews Maureen Millward about her journey learning over nine languages and completing 1300+ online tutoring lessons. Maureen discusses her preference for speaking over books and co-organizing the new LingoFringo event for language learners in Edinburgh. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/language-tutoring-lingofringo-maureen-millward 92ba3706-d6cf-c7d9-d4ca-ab0ce005e3d7 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT 136 full Kris Broholm & Maureen Millward false 50:20 Kris Broholm reviews the second half of the previous podcast season, sharing behind-the-scenes thoughts. He explains his decision to continue the show, highlighting the value of language learning and cultural exploration. Kris also revisits episode 125 with Joey Perugino, organizer of LangFest. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/season-review-updates-kris-broholm 0445daf4-a7b4-469f-fe2e-dd0b25fa8736 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT 135 full Kris Broholm false 32:55 Kris Broholm, joined by a guest, reviews lessons learned from the podcast's past 18 episodes. He provides behind-the-scenes details, updates on his language learning, and discusses the podcast's future plans. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/season-review-updates-kris-broholm cf48243b-2f03-55d5-af61-a76814bc0c0d Sun, 11 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT 134 full Kris Broholm false 47:44 Kris Broholm interviews Miroslav Šedivý, a long-time supporter, about his language learning journey. Miroslav shares his origin story, detailing early exposure to Slovak, Czech, Hungarian, Croatian, and German through family, travel, and television in Bratislava. Kris acknowledges Miroslav's significant contributions to the podcast's success. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/miroslav-ediv-seize-every-opportunity-to-learn-languages e1ee0a95-a50e-921a-5197-d93e4c88be81 Sun, 04 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT 133 full Kris Broholm & Miroslav Šedivý false 57:01 Kris and Josh Koehn discuss Josh's early language learning journey. Born in California, Josh was inspired by his diverse community, starting Spanish in fourth grade. He also began learning Chinese from books at a young age, fascinated by the culture. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/josh-koehn-be-inspired-by-your-community 5f885468-19e5-7b2b-a219-e858e1b9c985 Sun, 21 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT 132 full Kris Broholm & Josh Koehn false 1:17:13 Kris Broholm welcomes Conor Clyne to explore his unique experiences traveling and dating across Eastern Europe. Conor highlights how his language abilities facilitate deeper connections and shares practical tips for navigating the region. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/eastern-europe-travels-conor-clyne f972a0e3-f3db-e514-d141-f96c8c945bda Wed, 17 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT 131 full Kris Broholm & Conor Clyne false 1:05:15 Kris Broholm and Dave Prime continue their discussion on polyglotism and existentialism. They explore managing ambitious language goals, the value of dabbling, and overcoming comparison to others. Dave helps Kris address his own language learning mindset. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/polyglot-therapy-dave-prime c34c3f37-1f3c-055c-3e4d-c9d7f2a4883f Tue, 09 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT 130 full Kris Broholm & Dave Prine false 50:48 Kris Broholm hosts Dave Prine for a "Polyglot Therapy" discussion. Dave offers Kris advice on language learning, helping him navigate personal challenges and reconsider his "ten languages in ten years" goal. Kris gains clarity, deciding to shift focus towards a reporting role in the language community. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/polyglot-language-therapy-dave-prior 78481358-afb6-1f14-f079-744a84dcd62b Tue, 09 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT 129 full Kris Broholm & Dave Prine false 52:24 Kris Broholm and guest Mike Campbell discuss effective language learning strategies. They explore the importance of repetition and context, along with the dynamics of input versus output in language acquisition. Campbell shares his academic insights on why specific learning methods are effective. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/glossika-repetition-learning-mike-campbell 6cd7a425-f008-2421-42c1-50437d90b373 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT 128 full Kris Broholm & Mike Campbell false 1:10:08 Kris Broholm interviews polyglot pioneer Susanna Zaraysky about her work with music and endangered languages. They discuss her books and a feature film focusing on Ladino, an endangered language. Susanna also shares insights from her personal language learning experiences. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/music-endangered-languages-susanna-zaraysky 42d2766d-c9a1-cd65-6d05-6d14edd01950 Sat, 01 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT 127 full Kris Broholm & Susanna Zaraysky false 1:08:51 Kris Broholm interviews Azren, The Language Nerd, about his language journey and the languages he speaks. They discuss common psychological traps the brain sets in language learning and practical ways to overcome these difficulties. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/language-mindset-traps-azren 578de119-a21f-65db-aed0-cb3ab637042f Sat, 18 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT 126 full Kris Broholm & Azren the Language Nerd false 58:27 Kris Broholm hosts Joey Perugino, an organizer of LangFest, to discuss his personal bilingual upbringing. They explore the upcoming LangFest event in Montreal, with Kris encouraging listeners to experience language conferences. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/bilingual-upbringing-langfest-joey-perugino ad389dfb-551f-7ce2-e764-668e2a0c1a52 Tue, 07 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT 125 full Kris Broholm & Joey Perugino false 1:20:44 Kris Broholm interviews Alexander Mynzak, a polyglot with a PhD in linguistics, about his journey opening a language school. They discuss transforming language learning passion and skills into a full-time career, offering an alternative to traditional certification paths. Mynzak shares his experience teaching English and translation studies. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/start-language-school-alexander-mynzak 497ce071-dffc-30cc-806a-a260c7f168f2 Sat, 28 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT 124 full Kris Broholm & Alexander Mynzak false 59:54 Kris Broholm and Daniel Welsch discuss Daniel's move from America to Madrid, Spain. They explore how he achieved a high level of Spanish fluency, assimilated locally, and offers practical tips for living abroad. Daniel also shares advice on starting an English teaching business in Spain. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/spain-spanish-teaching-english-daniel-welsch 71f9c32c-95a2-cef7-478c-db9e0133db7d Fri, 20 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT 123 full Kris Broholm & Daniel Welsch false 48:43 Kris Broholm welcomes Artem Nazarov, who shares insights on learning multiple similar languages in quick succession. Nazarov also recounts his experience being tested on a Russian TV program alongside fellow polyglot Amir Udibayav. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/learning-similar-languages-artem-nazarov f1e61f25-2143-8c82-8fe4-2a9da7739212 Sun, 01 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT 122 full Kris Broholm & Artem Nazarov false 1:05:39 Kris Broholm interviews Belgian polyglot Lukas Van Vyve. They discuss practical methods and "non-obvious wisdom" for learning languages, often contrasting with traditional school teachings, drawing from Lukas's experience with 12-week challenges. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/language-learning-lukas-van-vyve 089f436d-f71c-46eb-1fc5-bc9df3bdfbf7 Sat, 16 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT 121 full Kris Broholm & Lukas van Vyve false 1:07:47 Kris Broholm and his guest explore how learning new languages positively influences mental health. They discuss specific benefits, such as increased cognitive resilience and social connection, and share how language acquisition can support overall well-being. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/language-learning-mental-health-unknown https://actualfluency.com/?p=5929 Sun, 27 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT 120 full Kris Broholm false 30:57 Kris Broholm interviews Quinn Taber about his immersive experience learning Arabic in the Middle East. They discuss practical tips for incorporating immersion from anywhere, evaluating its effectiveness, and whether other methods are necessary. Quinn also shares insights from his immersion-focused language learning startup. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/language-learning-immersion-quinn-taber https://actualfluency.com/?p=5921 Mon, 21 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT 119 full Kris Broholm & Quinn Taber false 48:39 Kris Broholm interviews Mihalis Eleftheriou, creator of the Language Transfer method. They discuss the unique approach of his free language courses and how they differ from other teaching techniques. Kris also highlights the importance of supporting the Language Transfer project. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/language-transfer-mihalis-eleftheriou https://actualfluency.com/?p=5908 Fri, 11 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT 118 full Kris Broholm & Mihalis Eleftheriou false 55:37 Kris Broholm welcomes Robin MacPherson to discuss practical strategies for maintaining language skills. They explore effective methods for keeping learned languages active and preventing fluency loss over time. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/maintain-languages-robin-macpherson https://actualfluency.com/?p=5884 Fri, 04 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT 117 full Kris Broholm & Robin MacPherson false 1:20:22 Kris Broholm interviews Gabriel Wyner, author of Fluent Forever, about his recent successful Kickstarter campaign. Wyner shares details on raising over $500,000 for his new Fluent Forever language learning app. They also discuss insights gained from his previous Kickstarter for pronunciation trainers. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/fluent-forever-kickstarter-gabriel-wyner https://actualfluency.com/?p=5315 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT 116 full Kris Broholm & Gabriel Wyner false 57:54 Kris Broholm welcomes Alex Voloza, who shares his two-decade language learning journey. Alex discusses how his personal history and a transformative tutor shaped his path as a polyglot. They explore the connection between mindfulness practices and effective language acquisition. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/mindfulness-language-learning-alex-voloza https://actualfluency.com/?p=5216 Wed, 16 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT 115 full Kris Broholm & Alex Voloza false 1:14:00 Kris Broholm interviews Kalle Wångstedt about his unique journey into language learning as an adult. They discuss Kalle's progression and experiences, touching upon how he first became interested in languages and his current status. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/language-learning-kalle-wangstedt https://actualfluency.com/?p=5201 Mon, 24 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT 114 full Kris Broholm & Kalle Wångstedt false 1:37:00 Kris Broholm discusses the differences between learning languages as a freelancer versus holding a full-time job. He shares his experience navigating a new multilingual work environment and details his progress in Russian and Spanish, leveraging daily interactions with colleagues for practice. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/languages-full-time-job-kris https://actualfluency.com/?p=5189 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT 113 full Kris Broholm false 33:58 Kris Broholm welcomes Sarah Barrett of Lingotastic to discuss introducing foreign languages to very young children. They explore practical methods for teaching languages to babies and toddlers. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/introducing-languages-children-sarah-barrett https://actualfluency.com/?p=5150 Sat, 06 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT 112 full Kris Broholm & Sarah Barrett false 1:16:16 Kris Broholm interviews Michael Mischkot, an Austrian polyglot who applies an engineering perspective to language learning. Mischkot shares his personal techniques and insights for improving language learning efficiency. He also discusses his book, Smile, Talk, Cheesecake, detailing his findings. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/engineer-language-learning-michael-mischkot https://actualfluency.com/?p=5130 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT 111 full Kris Broholm & Michael Mischkot false 1:04:53 Kris Broholm interviews Chenelle Hancock about her unique journey as a visually impaired language learner. Chenelle details her specific visual impairment, explaining how it necessitates adapting her learning methods to focus on audio and alternative resources instead of traditional print. They discuss the challenges and strategies for successful language acquisition with limited sight. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/chenelle-hancock-visually-impaired-learning https://actualfluency.com/?p=5062 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT 110 full Kris Broholm & Chenelle Hancock false 1:19:35 Kris answers listener questions covering various topics for his birthday. He discusses learning a language as a couple, why some Danes live abroad despite Denmark's high happiness ranking, combining gaming with travel, and his choice for a single language to speak. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/birthday-qa-with-kris https://actualfluency.com/?p=4922 Sat, 25 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT 109 full Kris Broholm false 1:08:26 Kris Broholm welcomes Richard DeLong, an American living in Eastern Europe for 17 years. They discuss Richard's methods for rapid language acquisition, common mistakes in vocabulary learning, and the importance of actively using languages over mere studying. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/richard-delong-14-years-in-eastern-europe https://actualfluency.com/?p=4889 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT 108 full Kris Broholm & Richard DeLong false 1:22:34 Kris Broholm welcomes Moshe Sherizen, author of the Easy-Measy Guide to Yiddish. Moshe recounts his early language learning journey, detailing his childhood struggles with Hebrew in religious school and his rebellious path. He explains how these formative experiences led him to his work with Yiddish. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/moshe-sherizen-on-yiddish https://actualfluency.com/?p=4844 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT 106 full Kris Broholm & Moshe Sherizen false 1:09:48 Time for another Actual Fluency Podcast! This week I talk to Lydia Machova about her experiences learning languages, interpreting, and her concept of language mentoring. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/lydia-machova-interpreting-for-tony-robbins-and-brian-tracy https://actualfluency.com/?p=4823 Thu, 02 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT 105 full Kris Broholm & Lydia Machova false 1:03:07 Kris Broholm interviews Alex Strick van Linschoten, who shares his experiences learning Pashto and Dari in Afghanistan. Alex discusses his background where language learning was expected and emphasizes the role of confidence. He details how he applied practical methods for his work and research in South Asia. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/alex-strick-van-linschoten-learning-pashto-in-afghanistan https://actualfluency.com/?p=4781 Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT 104 full Kris Broholm & Alex Strick van Linschoten false 58:59 Kris Broholm returns to the Actual Fluency Podcast, sharing his recent move to Denmark and plans for the show's consistency. He then welcomes Gareth Popkins from howtogetfluent.com to discuss achieving new language goals and adventures. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/gareth-popkins-from-howtogetfluentcom https://actualfluency.com/?p=4747 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT 103 full Kris Broholm & Gareth Popkins false 1:18:42 Kris Broholm interviews Dimitrios Polychronopoulos about his extensive language learning journey. They discuss Dimitrios's experiences, effective tips for progressing from beginner to advanced stages, and strategies for improving writing in a foreign language, all inspired by his travels to over 100 countries. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/dimitrios-polychronopoulos-inspired-by-travelling https://actualfluency.com/?p=4415 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT 102 full Kris Broholm & Dimitrios Polychronopoulos false 46:49 Kris Broholm welcomes Agnieszka Murdoch of Five-Minute Language to discuss fundamental language learning strategies. They explore general tips and tricks for new learners and those seeking to reinforce core principles. Agnieszka also shares her personal journey into language acquisition, beginning with her native Polish. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/agnieszka-murdoch-back-to-basics https://actualfluency.com/?p=3734 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT 101 full Kris Broholm & Agnieszka Murdoch false 1:14:42 Kris Broholm interviews Tim Keeley, who recounts his global language learning journey. Tim shares his origins in Spanish before studying French, German, and Portuguese in Colombia. He describes extensive travels across South America, Europe, and Asia, explaining how he immersed himself in languages like Slavic dialects, Polish, Russian, Norwegian, Japanese, and Chinese. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/tim-keeley-around-the-world-in-40-languages https://actualfluency.com/?p=3623 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMT 100 full Kris Broholm & Tim Keeley false 1:21:59 Kris Broholm interviews Fiel Sahir about Indonesia and the Indonesian language. Fiel, drawing on his dual Indonesian and American background, shares insights into the country's culture, reasons for visiting, and his personal language learning journey, explaining why the language is gaining popularity. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/fiel-sahir-indonesia-and-indonesian https://actualfluency.com/?p=3571 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMT 99 full Kris Broholm & Fiel Sahir false 1:01:14 Kris Broholm interviews Andrew Feinberg, a contributor to Duolingo's Norwegian course. They discuss Norwegian culture, various language learning strategies, living abroad experiences, and different food topics. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/andrew-feinberg-duolingo-and-norwegian https://actualfluency.com/?p=3512 Wed, 08 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMT 98 full Kris Broholm & Andrew Feinberg false 1:52:04 Kris Broholm interviews David James, creator of the Gold List Method, live from the Polyglot Gathering in Berlin. They discuss David's language learning journey and how he developed his unique Gold List technique. The conversation also explores his early inspirations. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/david-james-creator-of-the-gold-list-method https://actualfluency.com/?p=3499 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMT 97 full Kris Broholm & David James false 1:59:14 Kris Broholm hosts Marcus Furness to discuss his language learning journey. Marcus shares how studying ancient Greek and Latin shaped his view on language and how he later shifted to modern languages for cultural connection and identity formation. They explore the cultural implications of language acquisition. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/marcus-furness-identity-and-culture https://actualfluency.com/?p=3493 Mon, 23 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT 96 full Kris Broholm & Marcus Furness false 1:22:30 Kris Broholm welcomes Eleanor Wroblewski to discuss language learning in the United States. They explore challenges and opportunities for learners within the US education system and broader culture. Eleanor shares her experiences as a student and observations on American approaches to multilingualism. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/eleanor-wroblewski-us-language-learning https://actualfluency.com/?p=3476 Sun, 15 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT 95 full Kris Broholm & Eleanor Wroblewski false 1:37:42 Kris Broholm welcomes Noah Oskow, an English teacher on the JET program in rural Japan. Noah shares his language journey, beginning with Hebrew in elementary school, which fostered a lifelong interest in languages, particularly Japanese, leading to a career as a translator and teacher. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/noah-oskow-english-teacher-in-japan https://actualfluency.com/?p=3449 Sun, 08 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT 94 full Kris Broholm & Noah Oskow false 1:11:27 Kris Broholm and guest Shannon Kennedy discuss introverted language learning. They address challenges introverts face with common advice like "just speak" from day one. Shannon, an introvert, also created a new guide on the topic. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/shannon-kennedy-introvert-language-learning https://actualfluency.com/?p=3441 Sun, 01 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT 93 full Kris Broholm & Shannon Kennedy false 1:07:21 Kris Broholm welcomes Irina Pravet, who discusses her journey from Romania to Canada and ultimately to Finland. They explore themes of identity, finding home in a new country, and Irina's process of learning Finnish after meeting her partner. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/irina-pravet-identity-finding-home-and-learning-finnish https://actualfluency.com/?p=3379 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT 92 full Kris Broholm & Irina Pravet false 1:07:45 In this solo episode, Kris Broholm explores how language learning can be a powerful tool against depression. He shares personal experiences and provides actionable tips on using language study to combat feelings of low energy and sadness. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/fight-depression-by-learning-languages https://actualfluency.com/?p=3365 Fri, 11 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT 91 full Kris Broholm false 43:05 Kris Broholm interviews Canadian hyperpolyglot André Liss about his journey into language learning. André discusses how music became a pivotal learning tool and shares specific songs that have shaped his life story. Kris integrates these mentioned songs directly into the episode audio. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/andr-liss-a-journey-through-music https://actualfluency.com/?p=3318 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT 90 full Kris Broholm & André Liss false 1:14:52 It's time for more learner profiles! In this episode we get into Amir Ordabayev's backstory and find out how he learns languages and the most important criteria for success. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/amir-ordabayev-why-being-lazy-is-great https://actualfluency.com/?p=3314 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT 89 full Kris Broholm & Amir Ordabayev false 1:19:21 Kris Broholm interviews Wouter Corduwener about his unique approach to language learning. Wouter, an artist, shares how he practices 18 languages by conversing with tourists. They discuss developing speaking confidence and the importance of active language use. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/wouter-corduwener-learning-from-tourists https://actualfluency.com/?p=3293 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT 88 full Kris Broholm & Wouter Corduwener false 51:56 Kris Broholm welcomes Tetsu Yung to discuss raising multilingual children. Tetsu shares his personal story, detailing how he grew up speaking multiple languages due to his family's origins and various moves. They also touch upon the prevalence of multilingualism in Taiwan. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/tetsu-yung-raising-multilingual-children https://actualfluency.com/?p=3245 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT 87 full Kris Broholm & Tetsu Yung false 57:08 Kris Broholm speaks with Lindsay Williams about the evolution of her language business. Williams details her journey from offering local, private language tuition in English, French, and Spanish to establishing an online platform and blog. She explains this shift was strategic for marketing her online tutoring and ensuring business portability. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/lindsay-williams-from-tutoring-to-language-business https://actualfluency.com/?p=3233 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT 86 full Kris Broholm & Lindsay Williams false 1:10:20 Kris Broholm interviews Keith Swayne, a Canadian polyglot and language teacher. They discuss Swayne's unique method of teaching groups of students in coffee shops, aiming for rapid intermediate fluency. The conversation also covers Swayne's personal language learning journey and technical teaching methods for those interested in language education businesses. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/keith-swayne-teaching-languages-over-coffee https://actualfluency.com/?p=3164 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT 85 full Kris Broholm & Keith Swayne false 1:04:31 I catch up with legendary Alex Rawlings to talk about where to live in the world, the expat problem and his latest a-ha moments in language learning. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/alex-rawlings-where-to-live-and-expat-problems https://actualfluency.com/?p=3144 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT 84 full Kris Broholm & Alex Rawlings false 1:06:44 Richard Benton is back for part 2! In this episode we continue to talk about using language learning as a force of good and also the Polyglot Conference(s). https://actualfluency.com/podcast/richard-benton-community-impact-of-learning-pt-2 https://actualfluency.com/?p=3047 Sun, 27 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT 82 full Kris Broholm & Dr. Richard Benton false 1:12:43 Kris Broholm interviews Richard Benton about the community impact of language learning. They discuss how residents can learn languages spoken by immigrant populations, promoting local diversity. Benton advocates for communities embracing languages beyond the dominant one. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/richard-benton-community-impact-of-learning-pt-1 https://actualfluency.com/?p=3038 Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT 81 full Kris Broholm & Dr. Richard Benton false 51:24 Kris Broholm interviews Ed Cooke from Memrise about the Memrise project and their new Membus initiative. They discuss the multilingual road trip to record native speakers across Europe. The episode also covers effective learning techniques and methods to improve memory for language acquisition. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/ed-cooke-memrise-and-the-membus-project https://actualfluency.com/?p=2967 Sun, 13 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT 80 full Kris Broholm & Ed Cooke false 53:26 Kris Broholm and Michael Levi-Harris continue their discussion about being a hyperglot. Michael shares his personal definition of "speaking" a language and his challenges with discipline and focus, despite his innate abilities. He also elaborates on the number of languages he is able to converse in. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/michael-levi-harris-the-hyperglot-movie-22 https://actualfluency.com/?p=2961 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT 79 full Kris Broholm & Michael Levi-Harris false 54:26 Kris Broholm interviews Michael Levi-Harris, writer and star of "The Hyperglot Movie." They discuss the film's inspiration, creation, and its connection to Michael's personality as a language learner. The conversation also explores similarities between Michael and the movie's main character, along with broader language learning topics. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/michael-levi-harris-the-hyperglot-movie-12 https://actualfluency.com/?p=2910 Wed, 09 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT 78 full Kris Broholm & Michael Levi-Harris false 50:29 Kris Broholm welcomes Richard Delamore, also known as Evil Dea, to discuss his deep involvement with Esperanto. Delamore shares his discovery of the language through Wikipedia and his journey to becoming a prominent content creator for the Esperanto community, including Esperanto TV and his daily YouTube videos. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/evildea-richard-delamore-esperanto https://actualfluency.com/?p=2897 Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT 77 full Kris Broholm & Richard Delamore false 40:23 Kris Broholm interviews Conor Grooms about his documentary, "Spanish in One Month," which details rapid language acquisition. They discuss strategies for learning a language quickly and delve into Baselang, a platform for language learning. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/connor-grooms-spanish-in-a-month-and-baselang https://actualfluency.com/?p=2867 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT 76 full Kris Broholm & Connor Grooms false 47:45 Kris Broholm interviews Steve Ridout, creator of the Readlang website. They discuss Steve's experiences as a freelance developer, language learner, and aspiring polyglot, including his life based in Spain. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/steve-ridout-bootstrapped-language-learning-startup https://actualfluency.com/?p=2860 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT 75 full Kris Broholm & Steve Ridout false 51:04 Kris Broholm hosts Idahosa Ness, who recounts his journey learning Spanish and Mandarin. Ness explains how prioritizing native-like pronunciation and tones accelerated his language acquisition. He details developing a philosophy centered on mastering sound for faster learning. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/idahosa-ness-pronunciation-mastery https://actualfluency.com/?p=2853 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT 74 full Kris Broholm & Idahosa Ness false 45:50 Kris Broholm welcomes Haikaa Yamamoto for a conversation about honoring oneself, others, and the planet. Kris details the podcast's new video format on YouTube, including unedited episodes and behind-the-scenes content. He also invites listeners to submit questions for video responses. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/haikaa-yamamoto-honour-yourself-others-and-the-planet https://actualfluency.com/?p=2830 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT 73 full Kris Broholm & Haikaa Yamamoto false 1:13:32 Kris Broholm welcomes hyperpolyglot Daniel Krasa to discuss his language learning journey. They cover effective study methods, practical tips, and how Daniel developed a career involving languages. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/daniel-krasa-language-vagabonding https://actualfluency.com/?p=2734 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT 72 full Kris Broholm & Daniel Krasa false 1:03:55 Kris Broholm and Dr. Taghreed Al-Saraj revisit their discussion on language anxiety. Dr. Al-Saraj shares her personal journey into researching the topic, detailing how her observations of unmotivated English students in Saudi Arabia led her to explore its roots. She also discusses her book, "The Anxious Language Learner. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/dr-taghreed-al-saraj-language-anxiety-part-2 https://actualfluency.com/?p=2708 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMT 71 full Kris Broholm & Dr. Taghreed Al-Saraj false 55:43 Kris Broholm welcomes Kerstin Cable to discuss German pronunciation. They explore the importance of clear pronunciation in speaking a language. Kerstin shares details about her online course, "Speak German Like a Native," which focuses exclusively on this specific aspect of German learning. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/kerstin-cable-german-pronunciation https://actualfluency.com/?p=2697 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMT 70 full Kris Broholm & Kerstin Cable false 50:58 Kris Broholm and guest Dr. Taghreed Al-Saraj discuss strategies for teachers and students to reduce language anxiety. They explore classroom teaching improvements that foster language learning development. The conversation also critiques traditional rote learning methods. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/dr-taghreed-al-saraj-language-anxiety https://actualfluency.com/?p=2684 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMT 69 full Kris Broholm & Dr. Taghreed Al-Saraj false 26:55 Kris Broholm hosts Roberto Salazar to delve into Latin and Ancient Greek. Roberto shares his lifelong fascination with these classical languages, detailing his journey from childhood dreams to intensive study. They discuss the enduring benefits and reasons to learn Latin or Ancient Greek. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/roberto-salazar-more-latin-and-ancient-greek https://actualfluency.com/?p=2653 Fri, 24 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT 67 full Kris Broholm & Roberto Salazar false 45:48 Kris Broholm interviews Sam Horrox about teaching languages abroad. They discuss using language education to fund travel, earn money, and build a career while residing in a foreign country. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/sam-horrocks-teaching-languages-abroad https://actualfluency.com/?p=2642 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT 66 full Kris Broholm & Sam Horrocks false 38:39 In this third episode in the Learner Profile series I'm joined by extremely talented polyglot: Vladimir Skultety. Vladimir speaks around 15 languages and 9 of them at a high level. This a great epi... https://actualfluency.com/podcast/vladimir-skultety-15-language-polyglot https://actualfluency.com/?p=2623 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT 65 full Kris Broholm & Vladimir Skultety false 1:12:19 Kris Broholm interviews Roberto Salazar as part of the Learner Profile series. They discuss Roberto's personal experiences and specific methods for learning Latin and Ancient Greek. The episode explores his unique journey and approach to mastering these classical languages. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/roberto-salazar-latin-and-ancient-greek https://actualfluency.com/?p=2586 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT 62 full Kris Broholm & Roberto Salazar false 52:44 Kris Broholm and guest Michał Grześkowiak discuss strategies to find and maintain motivation in language learning and everyday life. They cover overcoming procrastination, building consistency, and the importance of understanding personal purpose. Michał shares his journey from law to coaching, focusing on mindset and self-knowledge. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/micha-grzekowiak-find-and-maintain-motivation https://actualfluency.com/?p=2578 Fri, 29 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT 61 full Kris Broholm & Michał Grześkowiak false 47:09 Kris Broholm and guest Fabrício Carraro discuss the unique experience of learning Russian in Brazil. They explore Fabrício's journey into foreign cultures, his personal story of meeting his Russian wife, and the intersection of language learning, cultural immersion, and love. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/fabrcio-carraro-learning-russian-in-brazil https://actualfluency.com/?p=2554 Fri, 22 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT 60 full Kris Broholm & Fabrício Carraro false 47:33 Kris Broholm interviews Carole Westerkamp, focusing on the intersection of language acquisition and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. They discuss practical applications of NLP techniques to enhance language learning strategies and overcome common challenges. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/carole-westerkamp-language-learning-and-nlp https://actualfluency.com/?p=2540 Fri, 15 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT 59 full Kris Broholm & Carole Westerkamp false 48:53 Kris Broholm welcomes John Fotheringham from languagemastery.com. John details his background in linguistics and experiences living in Japan and Taiwan. He explains starting his blog to share observations on efficient language learning, contrasting common inefficient methods. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/john-fotheringham-language-mastery https://actualfluency.com/?p=2453 Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT 57 full Kris Broholm & John Fotheringham false 56:00 Kris Broholm speaks with Lauren Lewis about her work on Fluency in 3 Months. They discuss Lauren's new video series where she learns Russian using a "speak from day one" approach and attending tutoring lessons. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/lauren-lewis-fi3m-and-learning-russian https://actualfluency.com/?p=2451 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT 56 full Kris Broholm & Lauren Cutlip false 54:15 Jimmy Mello comes on the show to talk about teaching languages for more than 20 years and how his own personal method: The Mello Method came to be. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/jimmy-mello-language-teaching https://actualfluency.com/?p=2448 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT 55 full Kris Broholm & Jimmy Mello false 48:55 Kris Broholm and Claudio Santori discuss Blue Blue, Santori's language learning tool designed to find level-appropriate real content. Santori shares his journey learning Finnish and Lithuanian, which inspired Blue Blue's development. He explains how the software customizes content like jokes, music, and news based on a learner's known vocabulary. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/claudio-santori-startups-and-viral-learning https://actualfluency.com/?p=2417 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT 54 full Kris Broholm & Claudio Santori false 59:45 Kris Broholm interviews Dr. Anthony Metivier about memory palaces. They discuss what memory palaces are and how they function, with Kris asking fundamental questions for listeners. Metivier shares his expertise on applying memory techniques to various subjects, including language learning. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/anthony-metivier-memory-palaces https://actualfluency.com/?p=2373 Fri, 03 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT 53 full Kris Broholm & Anthony Metivier false 57:56 Kris Broholm and Anthony Lauder discuss the meaning of "expat" and common relocation challenges. Anthony shares practical tips and debunks myths for those moving abroad, drawing from his experience living in multiple countries, including a decade in the Czech Republic. They also cover making new friends in a foreign land. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/anthony-lauder-being-an-expat https://actualfluency.com/?p=2365 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT 52 full Kris Broholm & Anthony Lauder false 56:52 Kris Broholm interviews guest Chuck Smith in this season two premiere. They discuss Duolingo and "The Polyglot Gathering". https://actualfluency.com/podcast/chuck-smith-duolingo-and-the-polyglot-gathering https://actualfluency.com/?p=2322 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT 51 full Kris Broholm & Chuck Smith false 55:00 Kris Broholm welcomes Benny Lewis to the Actual Fluency Podcast season finale. They discuss Benny's inspiration for Kris's language learning journey and the motivation provided by Benny's "Fluent in Three Months" blog. The episode focuses on Benny's encouragement for language learners. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/benny-lewis-language-encouragement https://actualfluency.com/?p=2205 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT 50 full Kris Broholm & Benny Lewis false 52:38 Kris Broholm and Glossika founder Mike Campbell discuss sentence-based learning, its advantages, and the Glossika method. They also explore traditional classroom learning, along with dialects and normalization in language acquisition. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/mike-campbell-sentence-based-learning-and-glossika https://actualfluency.com/?p=2172 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT 48 full Kris Broholm & Mike Campbell false 1:00:19 Kris and his guest discuss how to identify and avoid burnout in language learning. They explore common reasons burnouts occur and share practical techniques for overcoming them. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/dealing-with-burnouts-in-language-learning https://actualfluency.com/?p=2141 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT 47 full Kris Broholm false 40:23 Kris Broholm interviews Gabriel Wyner, author of "Fluent Forever." They discuss achieving perfect pronunciation and the effective use of flashcards for language learning. The conversation explores strategies from Wyner's acclaimed book. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/gabriel-wyner-perfect-pronunciation-and-flashcards https://actualfluency.com/?p=2116 Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT 46 full Kris Broholm & Gabriel Wyner false 56:50 Kris Broholm welcomes Robin MacPherson to discuss the evolution of his language learning method. Robin details the specific changes he made, which led to significant improvements in his French speaking ability. They share practical pointers and personal experiences for developing effective language learning strategies. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/robin-macpherson-developing-the-method https://actualfluency.com/?p=2053 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT 45 full Kris Broholm & Robin MacPherson false 56:25 Today I'm talking to Vladimir Georgiev, a Bulgarian national who ventured on to Learn Danish and even live in Denmark for an extended period of time. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/vladimir-georgiev-denmark-and-learning-danish https://actualfluency.com/?p=2017 Fri, 09 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT 44 full Kris Broholm & Vladimir Georgiev false 41:49 Kris Broholm interviews Benson Hoy, a polyglot web developer, about the intersection of programming and language learning. They discuss programming as a location-independent career for language learners, with Benson sharing practical tips for getting started. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/benson-hoi-programming-and-language-learning https://actualfluency.com/?p=1993 Fri, 02 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT 43 full Kris Broholm & Benson Hoi false 37:28 Kris Broholm shares his unpublished blog post, focusing on the importance of clear and specific goals for language learning. He discusses wisdom gained from his studies and influences like Michael Hyatt. This episode introduces a new podcast format where Kris reads his popular blog posts. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/goals-and-goal-setting https://actualfluency.com/?p=1976 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT 42 full Kris Broholm false 28:14 Kris Broholm welcomes Christopher Huff, a long-time polyglot community member. They discuss the artificial language Toki Pona and Christopher's experiences at polyglot gatherings. The conversation also covers Christopher's move to China as a teacher and his journey learning Chinese. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/christopher-huff-toki-pona-and-polyglot-gatherings https://actualfluency.com/?p=1959 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT 41 full Kris Broholm & Christopher Huff false 51:34 Kris Broholm hosts a solo episode of the Actual Fluency Podcast, sharing ten language learning lessons he has learned. He discusses insights gained from 39 interviews, including the importance of getting tutoring and committing to practice. Kris aims to help listeners learn languages more efficiently based on his own journey. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/10-language-learning-lessons-learned-so-far https://actualfluency.com/?p=1934 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT 40 full Kris Broholm false 39:40 Kris Broholm welcomes guest André Müller to discuss his experiences. They explore André's journey studying linguistics and the practical aspects of learning various writing systems and scripts. The conversation provides insights into language acquisition from a linguistic perspective. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/andr-mller-studying-linguistics-and-learning-scripts https://actualfluency.com/?p=1920 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT 39 full Kris Broholm & André Müller false 46:35 Kris Broholm welcomes Ladan Jiracek, a guest who has explored over 80 countries. They delve into practical travel wisdom, sharing tips for making trips cheaper and finding accommodation. Ladan also reveals his most surprising favorite global destination. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/ladan-jiracek-travel-wisdom-from-80-countries https://actualfluency.com/?p=1431 Fri, 21 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT 37 full Kris Broholm & Ladan Jiracek false 38:54 Kris Broholm interviews Alex Rawlings, "Most multilingual student of Britain," who speaks over ten languages. They discuss Alex's language learning journey and his approach to Russian. Alex also shares his current challenges learning Hungarian after moving to Budapest. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/alex-rawlings-most-multilingual-student-of-britain https://actualfluency.com/?p=1430 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT 36 full Kris Broholm & Alex Rawlings false 41:52 Kris Broholm and Conor Clyne continue their discussion on language learning. They explore practical applications for using a language, focusing on effective speaking techniques. The conversation also delves into specifics about learning Russian. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/conor-clyne-from-monoglot-to-hyperpolyglot-round-2 https://actualfluency.com/?p=1478 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT 35 full Kris Broholm & Conor Clyne false 28:32 Kris Broholm interviews Conor Clyne, who transformed from speaking only English to over ten languages. They discuss Conor's language learning journey, including his preferred methods, techniques, and experiences acquired while traveling. This episode is the first of a two-part conversation. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/conor-clyne-from-monoglot-to-hyperpolyglot https://actualfluency.com/?p=1429 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT 34 full Kris Broholm & Conor Clyne false 34:38 Kris Broholm and guest Alberto Arrighini discuss personal development and motivation. They explore overcoming motivation struggles in language learning and daily life. The episode offers practical self-improvement tips applicable to various life areas beyond languages. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/alberto-arrighini-self-development-and-motivation https://actualfluency.com/?p=1355 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT 33 full Kris Broholm & Alberto Arrighini false 40:21 Kris Broholm welcomes Kerstin Hammes to discuss how to become a better language teacher. They explore Kerstin's successful online teaching business model, sharing concrete strategies for improving teaching practice and increasing revenue. The episode offers valuable tips for both aspiring and current language educators. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/kerstin-hammes-how-to-become-a-better-teacher https://actualfluency.com/?p=1354 Fri, 17 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT 32 full Kris Broholm & Kerstin Cable false 52:53 Kris Broholm interviews Leszek Trybała, a 17-year-old polyglot from Poland living in Sweden. They discuss the "young polyglot revolution" and the sources of Leszek's high motivation for learning multiple languages, particularly his extensive flashcarding on Memorized. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/leszek-trybaa-the-young-polyglot-revolution https://actualfluency.com/?p=1353 Fri, 10 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT 31 full Kris Broholm & Leszek Trybala false 52:45 Kris Broholm and guest Luca Lampariello discuss time management strategies for language learning. They explore the spiritual advantages gained from language acquisition and delve into Luca's personal definition of "the polyglot dream. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/luca-lampariello-the-polyglot-dream https://actualfluency.com/?p=1292 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT 30 full Kris Broholm & Luca Lampariello false 39:55 Kris Broholm welcomes Judith Meyer to discuss learning Chinese. They explore strategies for character acquisition and initial learning steps. The conversation also covers Meyer's development of LearnYu.com, an automated Chinese learning service. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/judith-meyer-learning-chinese-and-developing-learnyucom https://actualfluency.com/?p=1266 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT 29 full Kris Broholm & Judith Meyer false 35:03 Kris Broholm welcomes Victor Berrjod to discuss his approach to learning Asian languages. Victor shares insights into mastering Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Korean. The episode also features a conversation about the Goldlist method for vocabulary acquisition. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/victor-berrjod-asian-languages-and-gold-listing https://actualfluency.com/?p=1214 Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT 28 full Kris Broholm & Victor Berrjod false 52:35 Kris Broholm and guest Anthony Lauder explore Anthony's transformation from "polynot" to "polyglot." Anthony shares his distilled wisdom from learning Czech and other languages, drawing on insights from his Fluent Czech channel and Polyglot Budapest presentation. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/anthony-lauder-from-polynot-to-polyglot https://actualfluency.com/?p=1181 Fri, 12 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT 27 full Kris Broholm & Anthony Lauder false 52:05 Kris Broholm interviews Andrew Williams, who discusses his father's suggestion to learn a language a year for life. They explore Andrew's perspective on maintaining many languages, treating them as tools, and emphasize usage for proficiency. The conversation also covers common language learning challenges and solutions. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/andrew-williams-a-language-a-year-for-life https://actualfluency.com/?p=1118 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT 26 full Kris Broholm & Andrew Williams false 53:28 Kris Broholm welcomes Robert Bigler, an Austrian polyglot, to discuss his 18 years of experience as a translator and interpreter. They explore career opportunities in translation and interpretation for polyglots, along with Bigler's personal language learning strategies. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/robert-bigler-translation-and-interpretation https://actualfluency.com/?p=1044 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT 25 full Kris Broholm & Robert Bigler false 46:08 Kris Broholm interviews Simon Ager, founder of Omniglot. They discuss learning languages, specifically focusing on strategies for mastering minority or obscure languages. The conversation provides practical tips for language learners. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/simon-ager-omniglot-and-learning-minority-languages https://actualfluency.com/?p=1014 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT 24 full Kris Broholm & Simon Ager false 34:39 Kris Broholm interviews Jan van der Aa, who has spent five years traveling the world and learning multiple languages. They discuss how Jan combines location-independent work, travel, and language acquisition, exploring his journey and tips for this lifestyle. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/jan-van-der-aa-travel-the-world-and-learn-languages https://actualfluency.com/?p=935 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT 23 full Kris Broholm & Jan van der Aa false 37:04 Kris Broholm interviews Chuck Smith, an organizer of Polyglott Berlin. They discuss the Polyglott Berlin gathering, the constructed language Esperanto, and various aspects of general language learning. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/chuck-smith-polyglot-berlin-and-esperanto https://actualfluency.com/?p=910 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT 22 full Kris Broholm & Chuck Smith false 42:00 Kris Broholm recounts his personal language learning journey, explaining how it provided purpose during a difficult period including depression and family hardships. He also reflects on the language community's positive impact before interviewing special guest Richard Simcott about language learning. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/richard-simcott-20th-episode-special https://actualfluency.com/?p=862 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT 21 full Kris Broholm & Richard Simcott false 41:51 Kris Broholm welcomes Sonja Lang, creator of Toki Pona, to the podcast. They discuss the process of creating a conlang like Toki Pona. The episode also explores broader philosophical themes, including the meaning of life. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/sonja-lang-toki-pona-conlanging-and-the-meaning-of-life https://actualfluency.com/?p=848 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT 20 full Kris Broholm & Sonja Lang false 46:08 Kris Broholm welcomes Brian Kwong to discuss the Add1Challenge. They explore how the challenge helps people add new languages and offer practical tips for succeeding in language challenges. The conversation highlights the benefits of learning languages collaboratively. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/brian-kwong-add1challenge-and-tips-for-success https://actualfluency.com/?p=832 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT 19 full Kris Broholm & Brian Kwong false 35:42 Kris Broholm interviews Nils Iversen, who shares his unique low-tech approach to language learning. Nils details his method of using pen, paper, and dictionaries for vocabulary acquisition, achieving impressive results. Kris explores this alternative to digital tools, even adopting the Goldlist method for his own Russian studies. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/niels-iversen-a-unique-approach-to-language-learning https://actualfluency.com/?p=810 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT 18 full Kris Broholm & Niels Iversen false 56:50 Kris Broholm hosts Lauren Cutlip and Benny Lewis to discuss Lauren's recent Esperanto challenge. They explore her struggles as a new foreign language learner and how Benny coached her. The conversation also covers dynamics for couples learning languages. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/lauren-cutlip-and-benny-lewis-laurens-esperanto https://actualfluency.com/?p=783 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT 17 full Kris Broholm & Lauren Cutlip false 38:07 Kris Broholm interviews Gavan Fantom, a native Esperanto speaker. They explore Gavan's unique upbringing, speaking Esperanto as his first language. The discussion also covers the language itself and the Esperanto community. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/gavan-fantom-native-esperanto-speaker https://actualfluency.com/?p=750 Fri, 20 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT 16 full Kris Broholm & Gavan Fantom false 51:59 Ben Whately, COO of Memrise comes by the podcast to talk about Memrise, including the science behind and future initiatives such as premium memberships! https://actualfluency.com/podcast/ben-whately-memrise-memory-and-learning https://actualfluency.com/?p=735 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT 15 full Kris Broholm & Ben Whately false 26:52 Kris Broholm interviews Bill Price of howtolanguages.com about his insights as a language learning blogger. Kris also shares details about the Actual Fluency June giveaway and his plans for the Polyglot Conference in Berlin. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/bill-price-language-learning-blogger https://actualfluency.com/?p=702 Fri, 30 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT 12 full Kris Broholm & Bill Price false 56:36 Kris Broholm welcomes Olly Richards from IWillTeachYouALanguage.com. They discuss language learning strategies, focusing specifically on Chinese and Japanese. Olly shares practical advice for listeners interested in learning new languages. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/olly-richards-from-iwillteachyoualanguagecom https://actualfluency.com/?p=694 Fri, 23 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT 11 full Kris Broholm & Olly Richards false 52:55 Kris Broholm and guest Robin MacPherson conclude their discussion on language learning. Robin shares his specific methods for acquiring new languages, including how he integrates daily audio courses for incremental progress. He outlines routines for starting a new language from scratch without disrupting focus. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/robin-macpherson-how-i-learn-languages-22 https://actualfluency.com/?p=681 Fri, 16 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT 10 full Kris Broholm & Robin MacPherson false 36:53 Kris Broholm welcomes Robin MacPherson to discuss the emotional and psychological journey of living abroad and learning languages. They explore the deeper aspects of finding home, happiness, and loneliness, including the often-overlooked negative experiences of expatriate life. This episode focuses on the human side of living in a foreign country. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/robin-macpherson-finding-home-and-isolation-abroad-12 https://actualfluency.com/?p=663 Fri, 09 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT 9 full Kris Broholm & Robin MacPherson false 47:33 Kris Broholm and Lindsay Dow discuss language learning, motivation, and optimizing tutoring experiences. They also explore TEFL certification, Lindsay's experience teaching English in Costa Rica, and how to pronounce Italki. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/lindsay-dow-language-lover-blogger-and-tefl-certified-tutor https://actualfluency.com/?p=646 Fri, 02 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT 8 full Kris Broholm & Lindsay Dow false 41:13 Kris Broholm interviews Austrian polyglot and blogger Dani Maizner. They discuss lessons Dani learned over 15 years of studying nine languages, including her "aha moments" in language acquisition. Kris also outlines his new format featuring experienced but lesser-known language learners. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/dani-maizner-austrian-polyglot-and-blogger https://actualfluency.com/?p=626 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT 7 full Kris Broholm & Dani Maizner false 47:09 Kris Broholm shares his "language trifecta" for independent language learning. He outlines three essential components: an introduction to the language, a method for vocabulary acquisition, and opportunities for speaking and writing practice. Kris also provides specific resources and tools for each aspect. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/the-basics-of-independent-language-learning https://actualfluency.com/?p=595 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT 6 full Kris Broholm false 39:06 Kris Broholm interviews Steve Kaufmann, a Canadian superpolyglot and entrepreneur. Steve shares his language learning journey, offers best tips, and discusses his 90-day Korean challenge. They also explore the LingQ language learning platform. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/steve-kaufmann-canadian-superpolyglot-and-entreprenur https://actualfluency.com/?p=564 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT 5 full Kris Broholm & Steve Kaufmann false 36:25 Kris Broholm interviews Seán Young, an experienced language teacher, to discuss effective language teaching methods. They explore what defines a great teacher, critique traditional school instruction, and share Seán's personal strategies for language learning. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/sen-young-how-to-teach-languages-the-best-way https://actualfluency.com/?p=476 Fri, 04 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT 4 full Kris Broholm & Seán Young false 51:12 Kris Broholm hosts Judith Meyer, who shares her inspiring language learning journey and general tips. They discuss motivation, goal setting, and Meyer's experience learning Indonesian. Meyer also reveals a special secret for attendees of the Polyglot Berlin conference. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/judith-meyer-an-incredible-language-learning-journey https://actualfluency.com/?p=415 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT 3 full Kris Broholm & Judith Meyer false 53:34 Kris Broholm hosts Ellen Jovin, who has studied over 17 languages. They discuss her unique philosophy of language learning for pure enjoyment, focusing on motivations and methods for diverse linguistic acquisition. https://actualfluency.com/podcast/ellen-jovin-language-learning-for-pure-enjoyment https://actualfluency.com/?p=356 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT 2 full Kris Broholm & Ellen Jovin false 50:01