The Actual Fluency Podcast for Language Learners
The Actual Fluency Podcast features inspirational stories from world-class language learners, industry experts, and regular people who embraced multilingualism in one way or another.
In the episodes we dive deep down in the why that pushed people to learn a new language, the how to figure out how they best achieved it, and of course a lot of great stories of the experiences that speaking multiple languages can bring to people's lives.
Licensing
"Fretless" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In the episodes we dive deep down in the why that pushed people to learn a new language, the how to figure out how they best achieved it, and of course a lot of great stories of the experiences that speaking multiple languages can bring to people's lives.
Licensing
"Fretless" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Episodes
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Mar 20, 2015 • 55min
AFP 51 – Chuck Smith: Duolingo and The Polyglot Gathering
Chuck Smith is back to talk about the upcoming Polyglot Berlin Gathering, but we also get a rare behind the scenes look into Duolingo.
Feb 20, 2015 • 53min
AFP 50 – Benny Lewis: Language Encouragement
In the season finale of the podcast I'm joined by none other than Benny Lewis. We talk about language encouragement, the community, and much more.
Feb 6, 2015 • 1h
AFP 48 – Mike Campbell: Sentence-based learning and Glossika
On today's podcast episode I'm joined by Glossika founder, Michael Campbell. Mike and I talk about sentence-based language learning and how Glossika works. We also get into the state of language learning today, as well as a lot of other good stuff!
Jan 30, 2015 • 40min
AFP 47 – Dealing with burnouts in language learning
How to deal with burnouts as a language learner. In this episode I talk extensively about feeling burned out and what you can do to get back on track.
Jan 23, 2015 • 57min
AFP 46 – Gabriel Wyner: Perfect pronunciation and flashcards
Gabriel Wyner comes on the show to talk about how you can perfect your pronunciation in foreign languages, as well as how make awesome flashcards.
Jan 16, 2015 • 56min
AFP 45 – Robin MacPherson: Developing the method
Robin MacPherson comes back to talk about language learning methods. Specifically how to develop your own, that works best for you to keep you interested.
Jan 9, 2015 • 42min
AFP 44 – Vladimir Georgiev: Denmark and Learning Danish
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.
Jan 2, 2015 • 37min
AFP 43 – Benson Hoi: Programming and language learning
On today's show I'm happy to welcome Benson Hoi, a programmer by day and aspiring polyglot by night. Benson talks about programming and language learning, how he uses flashcards as well as some tips and tricks for learning the tones of Chinese.
Dec 26, 2014 • 28min
AFP 42 – Goals and Goal-Setting
In this week I'm doing something a bit different and talking about goals and goal-setting, just in time for new year's resolutions.
Dec 19, 2014 • 52min
AFP 41 – Christopher Huff: Toki Pona and Polyglot Gatherings
Chris Huff, my good friend comes on the show to talk about about learning languages, toki pona and polyglot gatherings.
