Episodes
Language evening classes have long been a popular way for adults to learn another language. But they don't always work well. Here's why & what to do instead. Here's the best ways to stay in the loop: πŸ’› Join Language Life to become fluent in any language on demand: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 🌈 Join Dabblers' Den to learn a language every month with me: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/dabblersden πŸ’› Read the blog version:...
Published 02/26/24
How to speak better in another language isn't always easy to figure out. Here's 5 key areas that will help you speak better in another language. Here's the best ways to stay in the loop: πŸ’› Join Language Life to get the Speak 28x28 Challenge & become fluent in any language on demand: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 🌈 Join Dabblers' Den to learn a language every month with me: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/dabblersden πŸ’Œ Join my email list for my Language Sparks emails...
Published 02/19/24
Language Dabbling makes you fluent faster. You don't have to learn one language at a time anymore if you don't want to. Language dabbling can be a powerful way to get better. In this episode, I'll explain what it is, why I do it, and why it works to make you fluent faster. 🌈 Join Dabblers' Den to learn a new language every month: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/dabblers-den/ πŸ₯³ Join Language Life to become fluent in any language on demand: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll πŸ’›...
Published 02/09/24
Wondering how to learn more than one language at the same time? Becoming a polyglot is easy when you've busted the myths about how to learn multiple languages. Listen to this episode to learn how. 🌈 Join Dabblers' Den to learn a new language every month: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/dabblers-den/ (Note! As I was listening back to this, I noticed that I say "half the world's population are either bilingual or monolingual". Of course, I meant "multilingual"!) πŸ₯³ Join Language Life...
Published 01/12/24
Self-compassion and identity in language learning are two topics not discussed as often as they need to be. That's why I love that Emily Harris is part of the conversation. She brings both topics to the forefront of how we think about language learning. πŸ₯³ Join Language Life: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll πŸ’› Read the blog version: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/self-compassion-identity-in-language-learning-with-emily-harris/ πŸ’› Listen on YouTube:...
Published 01/04/24
Can there really be a 4 step process that works to learn any language? Angel Pretot has created just that. In this episode, discover these 4 steps you can apply today to your own studies. πŸ‘‰ Angel interviewing me on his podcast: https://www.frenchfluency.net/cultural-fluency-podcast/lindsay-does-languages πŸ‘‰ Angel's website: https://www.frenchfluency.net/ πŸ‘‰ Angel's podcast: https://www.frenchfluency.net/cultural-fluency-podcast πŸ‘‰ Angel's Facebook:...
Published 11/30/23
One thing that's sometimes missing from the conversation about how long it takes to learn a language is language learning intensity. 🎟️ Get your ticket for Grace & Space: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/grace-space/ πŸ₯³ Join Language Life: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll πŸ’› Read the blog version: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/language-learning-intensity-what-amp-how-to-do-it/ πŸ’› Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IczHPC0f5Kc How to Learn a Language is the...
Published 10/05/23
What perfection and immersion myths do you need debunking? In this episode of How To Learn A Language, Heidi Lovejoy discusses her experience with both areas. πŸŽ₯ Watch the free video training mentioned at the start of this episode: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/privatetraining Heidi's website: https://lovejoyandlanguages.com/ Heidi's podcast - Love, Joy, and Languages: http://www.lovejoyandlanguagespodcast.com/ Heidi's Instagram:...
Published 09/28/23
What are the best languages to learn for the future? If you're looking for a one language answer, this will disappoint. Find your best languages to learn here. πŸ‘‰ Free Language Starter Pages: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/starterpages πŸ₯³ Join Language Life: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll πŸ’› Read the blog version: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/the-best-languages-to-learn-for-the-future/ πŸ’› Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ruTunlure_0?si=BR_SfKxgTisnpSsQ How to...
Published 09/21/23
Unsolicited advice in language learning is never fun. So why does it still happen? What can we do in response? Here's how to handle it & how not to give it. πŸ’» Free Video Training - Why Self-Compassion is Your Greatest Language Learning Strength: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/privatetraining/ πŸ₯³ Join Language Life: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll πŸ’› Read the blog version:...
Published 09/14/23
Passive learning, movies and more. There's lots of language trends that come and go. Find out which ones are worth paying attention to in this interview with Cara Leopold. Join the Back to School Movie Challenge. Cara’s website: https://leo-listening.com/Β  Cara’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LeoListening/ Cara’s Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caraleopold/Β  Cara’s Pinterest profile: https://www.pinterest.fr/leolistening/ πŸ₯³ Join Language Life:...
Published 09/07/23
Wondering how to learn a language with Duolingo? Does it even work? Is it too easy, too passive, too hard? Here's how to use Duolingo best. πŸ₯³ Join the Language Life Waitlist: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll πŸ’› Read the blog version: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/how-to-learn-a-language-with-duolingo-actually-remember-it/ πŸ’› Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gvIBQduMXNE How to Learn a Language is the podcast with the very self-explanatory name! We’ll cover all aspects...
Published 08/24/23
Discover why learning a language isn't enough to be effective at intercultural communication in this conversation with Shahidah Foster. πŸ‘‰ Black Girls Learn Languages: http://www.blackgirlslearnlanguages.co/ πŸ‘‰ BGLL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LanguageBae πŸ‘‰ BGLL Facebook Group (a safe space for Black Women): https://www.facebook.com/groups/blackgirlslearnlanguages πŸ‘‰ BGLL on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlslearnlanguages πŸ‘‰ Culture Shock Books:...
Published 08/10/23
Regular writing in other languages is a great habit for language learning. Ever wondered what's missing from your language learning? How does it seem so easy for everyone else? This could be the missing piece. πŸ₯³ Join Language Life: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll πŸ’› Read the blog version: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/why-regular-writing-could-be-the-missing-piece-of-your-language-learning-success/) πŸ’› Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/538GcYHE_nc How to Learn a...
Published 07/13/23
Me & Kerstin have spoke a lot about language over the years! But I've never really asked about her experience learning English until now. πŸ₯³ Join the Language Life Waitlist: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll πŸ’› Read the blog version: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/how-different-is-learning-english-to-other-languages-with-kerstin-cable/ πŸ’› Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-dE8orReEJk The latest Words of the Year episode of The Fluent Show (at time of recording):...
Published 06/29/23
Successful language learning isn't always about speed. The best learners know how to combine speedy gains and steady growth. Here's how. πŸ₯³ Watch the on-demand free private training, Why Self-Compassion Is Your Greatest Language Strength: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/privatetraining πŸ’› Read the blog version: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/what-successful-language-learning-looks-like-speedy-gains-steady-growth πŸ’› Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FGYP63k9Rq4 How to Learn a...
Published 06/15/23
When it comes to staying motivated with language learning, a challenge could be just the thing to keep you going. Here's the best challenges for all learners. πŸ₯³ Join the Speaking Confidence Challenge: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/scc πŸ’¬ Join italki ready for the next challenge: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/joinitalki πŸ’¬ Join the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/fi3mchallenge πŸ“š Language Learner Reading Challenge:...
Published 06/01/23
πŸ₯³ Join Language Life: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll πŸ’› Read the blog version: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-language-life/ πŸ’› Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/edDJNXuXsB4 How to Learn a Language is the podcast with the very self-explanatory name! We’ll cover all aspects of language learning, especially focusing on learning how to learn languages better. From time to time guests might pop by to share how they learn languages, but...
Published 05/19/23
Why is self-compassion so hard? Here's 9 reasons why self-compassion is hard and why moving past them can have a happy impact on your language learning. πŸ₯³ Reserve your spot at the free live class: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll πŸ’› Read the blog version: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/why-is-self-compassion-so-hard-a-happy-language-learners-perspective/ πŸ’› Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mjRfsGieKAI How to Learn a Language is the podcast with the very self-explanatory...
Published 05/12/23
Your language learning personality changes how you learn languages - sometimes without you even knowing it. Learn more about your language learning personality & how you can work with it rather than against it in this episode! πŸŽ™οΈ Get the Podcast List & discover over 800 podcasts to help you learn a language here: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/language-learning-podcasts/ πŸ₯³ Join the Language Life Waitlist: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll πŸ’› Read the blog version:...
Published 05/04/23
What's the best way to learn a language? There's so many ways to learn a language that it can be overwhelming. Let's break down the pros & cons of 3 options. πŸ₯³ Join the Language Life Waitlist: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll πŸ’› Read the blog version: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/the-best-way-to-learn-a-language-for-successful-results/ πŸ’› Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BmUKwvYlSfE How to Learn a Language is the podcast with the very self-explanatory name! We’ll...
Published 04/27/23
What's the best language learning advice? After studying over 14 languages, here's my best language learning advice to share with you in one simple article. πŸ’› Read the blog version: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/the-best-language-learning-advice-youll-ever-need-to-know/ πŸ’› Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BmUKwvYlSfE How to Learn a Language is the podcast with the very self-explanatory name! We’ll cover all aspects of language learning, especially focusing on learning how to...
Published 04/07/23
Why understand applied linguistics? What is applied linguistics? And how is it relevant to language learners? Find out what all polyglots need to know in this episode. πŸ’› Free 13 minute Video: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/secretvideo πŸ’› Language Life: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 🎢 Music Maestro: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/music πŸ“Ί Watch & Learn: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/watchandlearn How to Learn a Language is the podcast with the very self-explanatory...
Published 03/24/23
How to really learn vocabulary & remember it? Iconicity is the language learner's missing piece. Let's look at what iconicity is and how you can use it. Get the Vibrant Vocab mini course for everything you need to know about vocabulary: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/vocab How to Learn a Language is the podcast with the very self-explanatory name! We’ll cover all aspects of language learning, especially focusing on learning how to learn languages better. From time to time...
Published 03/02/23
There's a lot of choice when it comes to what info to take in to help you learn a language. And it can be tricky trying to whittle that down to the core stuff that works for you. And, hey, Lindsay Does Languages and the way we work isn't going to work for every language learner. That's good! Because there's something out there for you! If you know that's you, no problem. You're still welcome here, but don't feel obliged. Take only what you need. But if you're wondering how and why to...
Published 02/23/23