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Your podcast for language learning tips, tricks and motivation hosted by Jan van der Aa and Lucas Bighetti.

Jan van der Aa


    • Oct 25, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 8m AVG DURATION
    • 38 EPISODES


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    How Olly Richards Learned Italian In 3 Months

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 13:33


    How much time do you need to learn a new language? Is it reasonable to expect to learn a new language in three months? This, of course, depends on a number of factors. In today's episode, Jan talks to Olly Richards (from I Will Teach You a Language)to discover which method he used in order to learn Italian in three months.

    How Much Time Should You Spend With Your Target Language Every Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 4:58


    Have you been wondering how much time you should be spending every day learning your target language if you want to see fast results? Yes? Then, our latest podcast episode is for you! Join Jan as he talks about how long you need to study if you want to see fast progress.

    Are YouTube Polyglots Fake?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 8:16


    If you've tried to learn a foreign language, you experienced first hand how much work and effort goes into learning and speaking a language. You have also probably run into a lot of YouTube videos of people speaking multiple languages. The question is - are these people fake? Can one person really manage to learn and NOT FORGET multiple languages? This is the question we answer in today's episode so check it out!

    Are Most Polyglots Talented

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 5:40


    So, do you need the talent to learn a foreign language or to become a polyglot? This is the question that we answer in today's episode!

    How To Quickly Learn A New Language From Scratch - (with Lýdia Machová)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019 5:47


    In this episode, Jan shares his experience of learning Chinese and shares his tips and methods on how to learn a new language from scratch. This is a fragment of an interview that Jan did with Lýdia Machová for one of her video courses.

    Three Bio-hacking Principles for Better Memorization

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 8:30


    We all use our ways, means, and methods when trying to memorize vocabulary or different aspects of the language we are learning. But, sometimes, we feel like our memory is simply terrible! Listen to our latest episode in which Lucas shares his view on the matter and offers three bio-hacking principles that can help you improve your memory!

    How To NOT Forget A Foreign Language(with Lýdia Machová)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 6:49


    Has it happened to you that you invested so much time to learn a foreign language, but after maybe years of not using it, you lost a lot of what you have learned? This is a common problem for all of us. In this episode, our guest Lydia and Jan discuss methods that help us to NOT forget the language we have learned.

    TAORLL07 - 4 Tips For Better Memorization

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 9:09


    Do you easily forget words that you've spent a lot of time memorizing? Or maybe some vocabulary is really hard to memorize altogether? Listen to our latest episode in which Jan shares four scientifically proven tips on how to improve your memorization. Since memorizing vocabulary is a crucial part of language learning, there are ways we can help our brain remember words better.

    TAORLL06 - The Power Of Making Combinations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 8:57


    Have you wondered what is the FASTEST way you can get to a conversational level? Maybe you spend days and days learning words but you struggle with making sentences of your own. In this episode, Jan talks about the POWER of making combinations with the words that you already know. You might be surprised just how many sentences or phrases you can come up with, with just a few words!

    Interview With Polyglot Lýdia Machová About Her Background And Language Mentoring

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 10:56


    In today's episode, we're not going to strictly talk about language learning, but we want to introduce a polyglot Lýdia Machová who has been a successful language mentor. Listen to Jan and Lýdia talk about language mentoring and reasons behind Lýdia's decision to leave her career as an interpreter for a career in language mentoring.

    Why You Keep Forgetting Words And Should You Worry About It

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 5:02


    So, you keep learning the vocabulary of your target language, but you constantly forget the words you've learned. We've all been there and it's very frustrating! In this episode, Jan talks about how our mind works and how it remembers situations, concepts, and words and explains how you can use that in order to remember the vocabulary better and for longer.

    What To Do If You Can't Understand Native Speakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 5:10


    In this episode, Jan talks about different strategies you can use in order to enhance your language learning and get closer to understanding native speakers.

    How ''Chunking'' Can Help You To Learn Languages - With Lukas Van Vyve

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 6:06


    In this episode, Jan and Lucas Van Vyve discuss the method of "chunking" as a great way to learn languages.

    TAORLL05 - How To Master The 'Magical 2,5%'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 5:37


    It today's episode, Jan talks about the 'Magical 2,5%' of vocabulary that you need in order to reach a conversational level as a beginner.

    TAORLL04 - The Most Important Ingredient Is NOT Talent

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 4:41


    In this episode, Jan discuses that talent is not the most important ingredient to become good in learning languages. What do you think it is? Listen to find out!

    TAORLL03 - The 3 Stages Of Language Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 5:27


    In this episode, Jan explains the three stages of acquiring any new skill and how these can be applied to learning a new language.

    TAORLL02 - The Girl That Changed The Way I Learned Languages

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 4:42


    In this episode, Jan shares how a single girl and his experience of the Chinese culture have forever changed the way he learns foreign languages.

    The Best Way to Learn Grammar without Studying it

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 6:39


    Every week Lucas from LanguageBoost will be answering your questions about language learning. James from Australia asked - How and when do you tackle grammar in a foreign language? In this episode, Lucas explains the best way to learn grammar without actually studying it.

    TAORLL01 - How To Break The ''Frustration Barrier''

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 8:39


    When you just start learning something new, you know that you’re going to be bad at it. Learning only becomes fun after you reach a certain level. Some call it the ‘’frustration barrier’’. In this podcast, we talk about how to break the frustration barrier at the very beginning and excel in your language learning.

    How Learning FRENCH Changed My Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2018 8:42


    Join us in today's podcast as Jan talks about all the reasons why learning a new language is a good idea and shares with you how learning French has changed his life!

    How To Survive French Grammar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2018 9:06


    Join us in today's podcast as we talk about the French grammar. Is it as hard as people say it is? I'll share my experience and offer a few tips on how to learn it.

    Is French Hard To Learn?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2018 15:50


    In today's podcast, we are going to talk about French. Is French hard to learn? Let's look at some facts and let me share with you my experience of learning French.

    What Does It Take To Become A Polyglot The #1 Ingredient!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2018 11:56


    What is a polyglot? Do you need a lot of money or a high IQ to become one? Join us in this podcast as Jan talks about what it takes to become a polyglot.

    Does Language Immersion Really Work - My Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2018 10:36


    Language immersion is one of the ways you can learn a foreign language. Join us in this podcast as I share my experience with language immersion.

    What's More Difficult Mandarin, Cantonese Or Thai

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2018 4:55


    Join us in today's podcast as we talk about which one of these three Asian languages is more difficult for an English speaker to learn.

    What It Feels Like To Be A Hyperpolyglot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2018 8:18


    Join us in this podcast as we talk about what it feels like to be a hyperpolyglot, and actually being able to speak more than 30 languages.

    What Drives Steve Kaufmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2018 7:33


    Join us today in a Skype interview with the one and only Steve Kaufmann!

    What Are Grammatical Cases

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2018 5:04


    Join us in this podcast as we talk about the gramatical cases and how they are used in languages.

    The Most DIFFICULT Languages Of The World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2018 9:49


    Which do you think is the most difficult language in the world? Listen to our latest podcast and hear the opinions and expriences of three polyglots.

    LinguaHackers Vladimir Skultety - Speaking 20 Languages

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2018 30:48


    Our guest in this podcast is LinguaHackers' Vladimir Skultety! Listen to his experience of learning and speaking 20 languages.

    How to Go from Speaking a Language at B2 to C1 - with Luca Lampariello

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 7:01


    Listen to the tips and tricks from Luca Lampariello on how to go from speaking a language from a B2 to a C1 level.

    How Steve Kaufmann Learns Languages

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2018 7:24


    Join us in this podcast to hear Steve Kaufmann share his strategies and ways for learning languages.

    How Do You Say - To Go - In Russian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 7:08


    In this podcast, we are going to share with you the most important verbs that are used in Russian to say "to go".

    Benny Lewis Vs Steve Kaufmann - Whose Method Works Better

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018 8:54


    In this podcast we discuss Lewis's and Kaufmann's method for language learning. Which one works the best?

    How I Learned English And What I Learned From It

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2018 8:54


    In this podcast I talk about how I learned English and what were the benefits of learning this language.

    Can You Really Learn A Language At School

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2018 7:20


    We have all learned at least one foreign language at school. How much of that language can you speak now? Can we really learn a language at school and speak it afterwards? In this podcast, I will share a bit about the effects of learning a language at school.

    Good Student Vs Good Learner - The Differences

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2018 8:57


    What is the difference between a good student and a good learner and why is that important for language learning?

    Welcome to our podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2018 9:13


    Welcome to our podcast! by Jan van der Aa

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