In this episode Lindie Botes comes on the show to talk about her passion for languages, and her extraordinary upbringing in different countries and languages.
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AFP 149 – Gabriel Gelman: How to become a language hero
In this episode Gabriel Gelman from Sprachheld.de comes on the show to talk about learning languages at home and abroad.
AFP 148 – Àdhamh Ó Broin: The Languages of Scotland and Reclaiming Gaelic
Àdhamh Ó Broin comes on the show to talk about the many languages of Scotland (past, present and future) as well as his own personal mission to reclaim his heritage language of Gaelic, and the revitalisation efforts that are going on today.
AFP 147 – Marek Kohn: The benefits of multiple languages in society
Marek Kohn, the author of Four Words for Friend:Why Using More Than One Language Matters Now More Than Ever comes on the show to talk about the book, as well as the role of languages in society, nationalism and improving assimilation and integration.
It's a slighty different topic than normal, but I find it extremely interesting and important to language learners!
AFP 141 – Anja Spilker on using languages and travels as a reboot, and mental health
On this episode I'm joined by Anja Spilker, CEO and Founder of Zaloa Languages where we talk about the positive effects learning languages and travelling can have on mental health.
AFP 140 – Kerstin Cable on Goal-setting and New Year’s Resolutions
Kerstin Cable, host of The Fluent Show and founder of FluentLanguage.co.uk comes on the show to talk about goal-setting and New Year's resolutions.
We also preview some of the many language events of 2019.