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AFP 89 – Amir Ordabayev: Why being lazy is great

(Last Updated On: April 27, 2020)

In this learner profiles episode we get to know Amir Ordabayev, how he started learning languages and his tactics and techniques for success.

Amir Ordabayev

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.

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Show notes

  • How Amir got into language learning
  • His favourite methods, tips and tricks
  • What makes Amir a lazy language learner (and a modest one!)
  • How a year abroad in Canada benefited him
  • Motivation and mindset in language learning
  • Polyglot community
  • And much more!

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Thanks to this weeks guest, Amir Ordabayev!

Kris is the founder of Actual Fluency, and has spent the last 8 years becoming an expert in language learning software, methods, and techniques.

Originally from Denmark, he now lives in Portugal and speaks 5+ languages at varying levels. His other interests are Wine, Online Marketing, and Travelling.