Podcasts about Duolingo

When technologist Luis von Ahn was building the popular language-learning platform Duolingo, he faced a big problem: Could an app designed to teach you something ever compete with addictive platforms like Instagram and TikTok? He explains how Duolingo harnesses the psychological techniques of social media and mobile games to get you excited to learn — all while spreading access to education across the world.

In this episode, provisional federal data shows suicides hit a record high under Biden. After the big guy describes himself as the "enemy" and an audience responds. Loud rap music v pastor prayer in the green room.

Plus, Dakota Williams from Colorado found hidden cameras in her rental's smoke detectors. She's here to tell her story. I reveal the most data-hungry shopping apps. And, a look at why people are turning to Duolingo and Yelp to find love.

Savannah and Ari talk about slang from the 1920s to the 2000s and share the ones they would love to bring back. Savannah mentions breaking her streak on Duolingo, and Ari discusses his hate for sourdough breadmaking. 

The end of Worlds, Duolingo collaboration, Pokimane's cookies and response, and more on this week's visit to the Time Sink! Worlds 2023 T1 NewJeans Duolingo Chess.com CEFR Scores Anki Pokimane Myna Cookie Valkyrae

(0:00) Intro(0:54) Building a Culture of Iteration and Continuous Improvement(2:29) The Importance of User Retention in Duolingo's Growth(3:24) The Power of A/B Testing in Product Development(7:57) Balancing User Feedback and Data in Product Design(10:24) The Role of Marketing in Duolingo's Growth(15:54) The Importance of Setting Constraints in Product Development(18:35) The Role of Metrics in Decision Making(24:02) The Power of Viral Marketing and Memes in Brand Building(30:44) The Impact of Social Media Marketing on User Acquisition(35:41) The Impact of Passive Aggressive Notifications(37:42) Dealing with Controversial Content and Backlash(42:40) The Importance of Being Scrappy in Marketing(45:13) The Challenges of Teaching Languages(49:25) The Importance of User Retention in Duolingo(51:14) The Journey to Monetizing Duolingo(56:40) The Challenges of Introducing Monetization in Duolingo(1:04:16) The Expansion of Duolingo Beyond Languages(1:09:13) Growing User Base and Utilizing AI(1:11:16) Impact of Going Public on Duolingo's Operations(1:16:00) The Importance of Employee Selection in Duolingo(1:22:42) The entrepreneurial journey(1:33:46) Improving the Education System(1:37:21) The honeypot website to catch cheating students Produced: Rashad Assir & Leah ClapperMixed and edited: Justin HrabovskyExecutive Producer: Josh Machiz 

There's a shocking new rival facing dating apps: Non-dating apps — Tinder, Match, and Bumble are out, Yelp, Strava, and Duolingo are in.After a 4-year wait, Tesla delivers the very first Cybertrucks today — But Tesla's Cybertruck was designed like high fashion, not like a pickup truck. And Mark Cuban is selling the Mavericks… and quitting Shark Tank — Because Mark Cuban is whipping open “The Las Vegas Playbook” for Dallas.$TSLA $MTCH $BMBLSubscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletterWant merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.comFollow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypodAnd now watch us on YoutubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, recorded LIVE & in person from the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) 2023 in Doha, Qatar, YOUR guest is Uriel Kejsefman, Senior Product Manager, Duolingo YOUR host is Elvin Freytes⁠ Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio ● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! We make education YOUR business! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edup/message

Episode 201: Neal and Toby explain the reports that officials from the UAE are looking to cut oil deals at the COP28 Climate Summit. Plus, Young Thug's racketeering case and Shein files for a US IPO. Toby shares how you can find love on Duolingo or Strava, and why Amazon is becoming the biggest package delivery service in America. And finally, what is the word of the year. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Disclosure: This is a paid advertisement for Autonomix's Regulation A+ Offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.autonomix.com Visit the at Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at https://lls.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ollie is the National Geographic Master of Ceremonies, but initially trained as a lawyer - fitting then, that he's delivered comedy to 4 people in a hen coop and been terrorised by a room full of drunken Primary School Teachers! Enjoy our upbeat conversation .... we end up with how to heal Brexit broken hearts! btw, Ollie's tech start-up was a competitor to to Duolingo, he exited for a life changing stash, and then opted to burn it all on comedy! Ollie lived and worked in Japan and we discuss Hiroshima and cultural differences, especially with Americans. https://www.instagram.com/olliehorncomedy/

It may be surprising if you didn't already know this, but back in the late 1980s, a son of first-generation Japanese immigrants rose enough in political power and popularity to become president of a South American nation. We're talking of the ex-president of Peru, Alberto Fujimori, who was elected in a time of great economic and social struggle in the nation. There was even an ongoing war against the widespread terrorism brought about by Abimael Guzman's Sendero Luminoso (which we talked about in a previous episode) that Fujimori promised to end, which helped him convince voters during his campaign. But soon, Fujimori's tactics became more bloodthirsty, and his government measures more authoritarian, and such began the most controversial presidency in Peru's history. Discover all about it (while learning Spanish) in the latest episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast! Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/1179

In this week's episode of the New Flesh Podcast, Ricky and Jon interview John Fotheringham. John is a linguist, teacher, martial artist, podcaster, and the author of Master Japanese and Master Mandarin.He's been learning and teaching languages for over two decades and has lived and worked in Japan, Bangladesh, China, and Taiwan. He's worked as a translator and an interpreter, and now focuses on helping others on their language-learning-journey at his website LANGUAGEMASTERY.COMTopics covered include; common mistakes language learners make, language faux pas, the benefits and pitfalls of language apps like Duo Lingo, AND whether Steven Seagal's Japanese, (and chosen martial art Aikido) is any good!---ARTICLES AND LINKS DISCUSSEDFind John Fotheringham at:languagemastery.com---SUPPORT THE NEW FLESHBuy Me A Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenewflesh---Instagram: @thenewfleshpodcast---Twitter: @TheNewFleshpod---Follow Ricky: @ricky_allpike on InstagramFollow Ricky: @NewfleshRicky on TwitterFollow Jon: @thejonastro on Instagram---Theme Song: Dreamdrive "Vermilion Lips" 

It's Thanksgiving, Oz 9 style, which means the only thing anyone has to be grateful for is surviving it. If you've ever wondered about the origin of stuffing, well, we have a theory for you. Also, were you aware you speak fluent Klep? It's true. And you didn't even have to practice. Take THAT, Duolingo. You've been listening to: Bonnie Brantley as Jessie, Donna, and Daisy Eric Perry as Joe and Jay Shannon Perry as Madeline Kevin Hall as Greg Sarah Golding as Mrs Sheffield Kyle Jones is your Narrator 2 And Chris Nadolny Gourley is your Narrator. Our music is composed and performed by John Faley; Lucas Elliott creates our artwork. Sarah Golding is our dialogue editor. Normally, the super-talented Chrisi Talyn Saje does the sound design, but this time you're stuck with Shannon Perry, who also penned this mess. Oz 9 is a proud member of the Fable and Folly Network. Be sure to check out all the great shows at fableandfolly.com. See you next time, space monkeys. Happiest of holiday seasons, if and however you celebrate. From yer ever-lovin', Crew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast Awesome Things of the Week Katie got a new iridescent Hello Kitty iPhone case for the 50th anniversaryhttps://shopsonix.com/products/hello-kitty-50th-anniversary-magsafe-compatible-iphone-case Chilla got a MagSafe wallet stand for his iPhone that also functions as a standhttps://amzn.to/3QOAZY0 Mike is thankful for the transit app and public transportation improvements in Pittsburgh https://transitapp.com/ Thankful for Tech Katie is thankful for her variety of external hard drives Chilla is thankful for all his tech cases for traveling Mike is thankful for the ease of travel and on-demand services enabled by technology Other News Katie used an iPhone cleaning kit with ninja star tools to clean her old phonehttps://amzn.to/3QTazEu Chilla explained YubiKeys for passwordless authentication and securityhttps://www.engadget.com/yubikeys-are-buy-one-get-one-half-off-for-black-friday-140046543.html Duolingo added chess and math lessons, has integration with Chess.comhttps://blog.duolingo.com/new-subjects/ Subscribe to the Podcast: awesomecast.com Sorgatron Media Podcast Network Feed: sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we're sharing and to join the discussion! You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Special Thanks to kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

This week's episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast Awesome Things of the Week Katie got a new iridescent Hello Kitty iPhone case for the 50th anniversaryhttps://shopsonix.com/products/hello-kitty-50th-anniversary-magsafe-compatible-iphone-case Chilla got a MagSafe wallet stand for his iPhone that also functions as a standhttps://amzn.to/3QOAZY0 Mike is thankful for the transit app and public transportation improvements in Pittsburgh https://transitapp.com/ Thankful for Tech Katie is thankful for her variety of external hard drives Chilla is thankful for all his tech cases for traveling Mike is thankful for the ease of travel and on-demand services enabled by technology Other News Katie used an iPhone cleaning kit with ninja star tools to clean her old phonehttps://amzn.to/3QTazEu Chilla explained YubiKeys for passwordless authentication and securityhttps://www.engadget.com/yubikeys-are-buy-one-get-one-half-off-for-black-friday-140046543.html Duolingo added chess and math lessons, has integration with Chess.comhttps://blog.duolingo.com/new-subjects/ Subscribe to the Podcast: awesomecast.com Sorgatron Media Podcast Network Feed: sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we're sharing and to join the discussion! You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Special Thanks to kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

What if I told you that there was a "day in which the mountain rolled into the sea" in Venezuela? What would you think? It sounds almost poetic, but it describes the country's worst natural tragedy in history. It all began with a week of heavy rain, a storm at the beginning of December 1999, when the whole nation's attention was fixed almost entirely on the shifting political events that would mark the end of an era and the beginning of something revolutionary - the age of a new referendum under Hugo Chavez's government.But all eyes would certainly soon turn to the events occurring across the coast in Vargas state, as the rain continued to fall and soon turned into something much, much worse.In this episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast, we'll delve into Venezuela's scariest natural disaster - one which marked a before and after for disaster prevention techniques and responses worldwide, such was its impact. We will discover... the Vargas Tragedy. Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/1178

Apple's App Store Editorial Team has announced the finalists for the 2023 App Store Awards. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share their thoughts on the finalists for the iPhone and iPad apps of the year. AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run Duolingo - Language Lessons Flighty - Your Flights Tracker Concepts DaVinci Resolve for iPad Prêt-à-Makeup News Nothing Announces iMessage Compatibility via New App No, Nothing hasn't brought iMessage to Android and you definitely shouldn't give it your Apple ID Apple Adopting RCS in 2024 Shortcuts Corner Rosemary demonstrates how to disable rotation lock while opening specific apps. Feedback & Questions Nick suggests using Microsoft OneNote on Mac, Windows, and iOS as a note-taking application. App Caps Rosemary's App Cap: 8BitDo Mikah's App Cap: MOFT Accessories Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv. Sponsors: securemyemail.com/twit Use Code TWIT cachefly.com/twit

What am I grateful for? Well, let's see... I'm grateful to be celebrating my one year Duolingo anniversary, I'm grateful for the woman at the grocery store who was on my level, and I'm grateful for my hair length epiphany. What I'm not grateful for is the fact that I was never a camp counselor, that I don't actively own a clipboard, and Nikola Jokic being ejected before halftime of the Nuggets Pistons game. Happy Thanksgiving everyone, please pass the crescent rolls. 

The 2023 Annual Not A Diving Podcast Pledge Drive is here... for one extra week. For the next week, support the show and receive special benefits...Option 1 - Patreon Musicality Tier (£8.50 per month)Pledge Drive Bonus = the 2024 Musicality t-shirt! Free of charge, postage and packing covered Option 2 - Patreon Solidarity Tier (£3.50 per month)Pledge Drive Bonus = a 50% off voucher to use on a basket containing any items at the Hotflush Bandcamp StoreOption 3 - a one-off donation of £8.50 or USD$10.00Pledge Drive Bonus = a 25% off voucher to use on a basket containing any items at the Hotflush Bandcamp StoreThanking you in advance for your support! Lockdown was a weird time for all of us. So many good intentions, so many regrets afterwards at not having done much except put on weight and watched a ton of Netflix. NIKS, our guest this week did not fall into the Duolingo trap in 2020, and was instead a leading member of the team who launched Black Bandcamp which subsequently became the Black Artist Database. So of course we discuss that, and also many of the issues around why such a thing is necessary. But we also get deep into her backstory as a station manager on student radio, working the door at key venues in London, and learning the ropes as a producer. This is a great conversation with someone who makes things happen... you're gonna enjoy it!Join us in the Hotflush Discord Server.Listen to all (most of) the music discussed on the show via the Not A Diving Podcast Spotify playlistFollow Scuba: twitter instagram bandcamp spotify apple music beatport

Apple's App Store Editorial Team has announced the finalists for the 2023 App Store Awards. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share their thoughts on the finalists for the iPhone and iPad apps of the year. AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run Duolingo - Language Lessons Flighty - Your Flights Tracker Concepts DaVinci Resolve for iPad Prêt-à-Makeup News Nothing Announces iMessage Compatibility via New App No, Nothing hasn't brought iMessage to Android and you definitely shouldn't give it your Apple ID Apple Adopting RCS in 2024 Shortcuts Corner Rosemary demonstrates how to disable rotation lock while opening specific apps. Feedback & Questions Nick suggests using Microsoft OneNote on Mac, Windows, and iOS as a note-taking application. App Caps Rosemary's App Cap: 8BitDo Mikah's App Cap: MOFT Accessories Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv. Sponsors: securemyemail.com/twit Use Code TWIT cachefly.com/twit

Apple's App Store Editorial Team has announced the finalists for the 2023 App Store Awards. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share their thoughts on the finalists for the iPhone and iPad apps of the year. AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run Duolingo - Language Lessons Flighty - Your Flights Tracker Concepts DaVinci Resolve for iPad Prêt-à-Makeup News Nothing Announces iMessage Compatibility via New App No, Nothing hasn't brought iMessage to Android and you definitely shouldn't give it your Apple ID Apple Adopting RCS in 2024 Shortcuts Corner Rosemary demonstrates how to disable rotation lock while opening specific apps. Feedback & Questions Nick suggests using Microsoft OneNote on Mac, Windows, and iOS as a note-taking application. App Caps Rosemary's App Cap: 8BitDo Mikah's App Cap: MOFT Accessories Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv. Sponsors: securemyemail.com/twit Use Code TWIT cachefly.com/twit

John and Jared have some sad news to share and want your feedback on the future of the podcast. They also answer two listener questions and have a rant and rave. Links from the episode:Send us a message | Mandarin Companion feedback formWorld's Most Inconvenient Convenience StoreSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's Sloppy Seconds, Billy and Sam have a catch up after their travels. Duolingo has been getting in the way of Sam's romance in Paris and we find out about Billy's cruising to Dubai.Be a Gossip and get involved...Send us your crazy and dirty confessions! They could be your own saucy tales or the goss you have on your friends! Send them in here: https://forms.gle/5uwNGBb9QAkgXKKz5 or you can even get in touch via Whatsapp! Texts/ voice notes, go wild! If you wish to remain anon, just say. We will never out you and can even disguise your voice. Whatsapp the show on: +447822010049For more from Danny & Billy and to watch some of the shows highlights, follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @gossipgayspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

142 - Join Rob and Kerri into the fascinating cruise world of Luxpedition Cruising as we break down why this isn't your typical cruise experience.From waking up to remote landscapes to exploring untamed corners without sacrificing comfort, Luxepedition is a game-changer. Picture smaller ships, expert guides, and a personalized experience that's as intimate as it gets.But that's not all – these cruises go beyond leisure; they're about learning. Imagine attending lectures in the Arctic or unwinding with a hot stone massage while surrounded by nature's beauty. Plus some adventure thrown in like taking a zodiac to remote locations or a polar plunge in the arctic.And the destinations? Brace yourselves for Antarctica, the Arctic, Galapagos Islands, Amazon Rainforest, and more. It's a cruise, but not as you know it.So, fellow adventurers, if you're ready to elevate your cruising game, hop aboard for a deep dive into the world of Luxe Expedition Cruising. Bon voyage! To book your luxpedition adventure, reach out to your Creating Magic Vacations Travel Advisor or head on over and fill out the Plan a Vacation to get started.-----------------------You're invited to join us for our Adventures by Disney England & France exclusive private group, April 29 - May 6, 2024. LEARN MORE OR JOIN THE GROUP HERE----------------------- Do you have a destination you want us to cover? Please reach out to us and let us know. You can send a direct message to us on Instagram.Check out the CMV YouTube channel for travel inspiration.Want to learn a new language? Then use our referral code and join DuoLingo - the app. It's free, it's fun, and imagine what spending 15 mins a day learning a new language instead of mindlessly scrolling on Facebook can do for you.  JOIN HERERemember, the world is a book and those who don't travel only read a page.Be Travel Inspired.

This week Conner and Paul talk about the performing arts, going to Mars, Duolingo, and learning to be a Jedi.

On season 3 episode 1, Tara goes into the most effective way to use an iPad and organization skills for students with and without the iPad. She recently bought an iPad Pro and is in love with how productive she can be with it. Tara is in love with Duolingo and Collanote. Are third-party iPads a sham? Did Tara get scammed by Amazon? How can you save $200+ on an iPad? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that one of the most influential writers in history is actually from Latin America? Colombia, to be exact – I'm talking of Gabriel García Márquez, of course! Father of the amazing and refreshing genre known as “Magical Realism”, this Aracataca-born man changed the course of Latin American literature forever with his classic “One Hundred Years of Solitude”. In this latest episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast, we'll cover his life, his inspiration, the way he worked and why he grew to become Latin America's most important writer of the past century. Enjoy! Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/1177

Ludwik Zamenhof was born in 1859 in a small city in Poland. His family was Jewish, and the area he grew up in also had factions of Germans, Russians, and Poles, all of whom mutually distrusted one another. During his childhood, Zamenhof developed a theory: these groups would never get along without a common, neutral language to communicate with people in the other groups. Zamenhof considered the possibility of using existing languages for this purpose—such as Latin and Greek—but decided that the cost to learn them was too high. So he invented his own.Esperanto, as Zamenhof's language came to be known, sought to take familiar Indo-European root words and cast them in a language without verb conjugations, cases, gender, or any of the elements which make a language like German or Russian so difficult to learn. He was nineteen when he first unveiled the language to the public. Zamenhof's goal was not just to create a language that was easy to learn, but to create a language that would put the different peoples of Europe on a footing of mutual disadvantage—and therefore, he hoped, equality.As far as invented languages go, Esperanto has enjoyed more success than most. You can study it on Duolingo. It's a staple of popular culture; for example, I recently saw in an episode of the TV show Billions, where it is being learned by the character Michael Wagner. But mostly, this success has been on the linguistic front. People find the language interesting. But it hasn't been especially useful as a basis for utopia.In a way, Zamenhof's Esperanto is a microcosm of the system of values more generally known as “humanism.” There are many shades of humanism, but at their core lies a belief that understanding, connection, and even mutual admiration among different kinds of people is not only possible but paramount to a meaningful life. If we could all converse with one another, understand one another—then maybe we'd stand a chance of constructing the kind of society we all want to live in.But while Esperanto embodies the aspirations of humanism, it also is emblematic of its tensions. In theory, getting people to celebrate the many ways of being human is an ideal worth striving for. In practice, it is a difficult one to achieve. When it comes to the ways of being humans, what all humans have in common is that they prefer their own.The fundamental impulse of humanism is to grapple with this tension, and it is the subject of the latest book by author Sarah Bakewell. In it, she surveys 700 years of humanist thought—with each thinker bringing a personal perspective to the shared problem of what it means to value human life and society in an abstract sense. The experience of reading Bakewell's book is to hear the echoing conversation of the ages. One of the ways of reading humanism is to see it as a means of participating in this conversation. It's a notion I think is rather beautiful.Her book is Humanly Possible: Seven Hundred Years of Humanist Freethinking, Enquiry and Hope. It's available now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit codykommers.substack.com/subscribe

Neste episódio da quarta temporada do Metanoia Lab, patrocinado pela Oi Soluções, o Andrea (andreaiorio.com) analisa uma fala do Luis Von Ahn, co-fundador do Duolingo e professor de ciência da computação na Carnegie Mellon, que fala sobre o fato que existem algumas competências especificas que maximizam nossa habilidade de gerar renda e de se tornar empreendedores "Solo", vs. as competências tradicionais que nos são ensinadas na educação tradicional. O Andrea chama essas competências de "Real Skills", e as diferencia das Hard Skills e das Soft Skills nesse episódio.

If you're looking for the right time to dedicate to achieving Spanish fluency, you need to hear Phillip Hargrove's story. In this episode, he explains why he decided to take the leap on coaching and how the program's personalized approach forced him to rapidly improve his conversational fluency in Spanish.Phillip shares how he went from learning Spanish on Duolingo and not being comfortable with speaking Spanish to easily having a 30-minute conversation with a native Spanish speaker in less than 90 days. This was despite facing several challenges during the 12-week program that most Spanish learners think would knock them off course. From this episode you'll learn:Why now is the perfect time to commit to speaking Spanish fluentlyHow to get comfortable speaking Spanish by stepping outside of your comfort zoneWhy the conversational method used in Spanish Language Coaching is the best way to correct your grammar mistakesDo you struggle to understand native Spanish speakers because they talk TOO fast?

Guest: Luis von Ahn, CEO and co-founder of DuolingoWhen Luis von Ahn wanted to go to college in the United States, he had to take a standardized test called the TOEFL, or Test of English as a Foreign Language. But there was nowhere in his home country of Guatemala that could accommodate another test-taker, so he flew to war-torn El Salvador, just to take the TOEFL. Many years later, as the co-founder and CEO of Duolingo, Luis and his team “decided this type of thing, we could do a lot better.” Today, more than 4,500 universities accept the results of the online Duolingo English Test — a boon for the estimated 2 billion people currently learning English around the world.In this episode, Luis and Joubin discuss returning to the office, Carnegie Mellon, identifying strivers, the “Luis dashboard,” ignoring Reddit, pre-meetings, the hardest part of learning, sounding dumb, private security, the job of a professor, digitizing books, working out every day, April Fools' campaigns, Duo the owl, and hiring nice people.In this episode, we cover: Working in Pittsburgh, in-person (00:57) How Duolingo hires (06:48) Growing up in Guatemala (10:29) Luis' parents, intelligence, and drive (12:09) His morning routine (16:56) Ground truth (19:39) “The smaller the team, the better” (22:29) Language education and human behavior (24:32) Learning English (28:53) Back to Guatemala (32:03) CAPTCHA and reCAPTCHA (36:10) Money vs. impact (41:26) Luis' TEDx Talk and public speaking tips (44:46) Love Language and nontraditional marketing (48:46) Doubling down on what works (53:27) Slow hiring (56:44) Would Luis ever start something new? (59:28) Who Duolingo is hiring and what “grit” means to Luis (01:01:46) Links: Connect with Luis Twitter LinkedIn Connect with Joubin Twitter LinkedIn Email: grit@kleinerperkins.com  Learn more about Kleiner Perkins This episode was edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm

The third and final part of the Phakut sage. Conner and Paul talk about Duolingo, the Phakut experience, and Avenue Q.

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In the fifty-second episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss motivational speed painting, Duolingo's sordid affairs, and Dan ranks his favorite frosted things. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/12dayspod/support

Do you know what's one of the strangest things in Latin America? The fact that the biggest country in a Spanish-majority region (with a third of the total population in Latin America) speaks a different language: Portuguese. You'd think that somehow, Brazil would have adopted Spanish like their neighbors, but they never did, and even today, it is a minority language among many others. So… why? Why does Brazil speak Portuguese? Basically, it has a lot to do with its origins and how the colonized lands were divided when it came to the Portuguese and Spanish kingdoms, who now had practically full control of the South American continent. …but I won't go into the historic details here. It's better if you watch the fascinating latest episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast, instead! Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/1176

So you want to get back into learning Chinese after taking a break. John and Jared give you tips on how to get back into learning Chinese and make it an even better experience than before. Guest interview is with Martina Fuchs, who started her career as an Arabic-speaking spy for the Swiss government and later became a TV journalist for China's state broadcaster CCTV.Links from the episode:This Modern Chinese Life | All Set Learning lesson packTaylor Swift speaking Chinese deepfake | The China ProjectMartina Fuchs on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is it like to leave the familiarity of higher ed to join a tech company with a vision to change how the world thinks about language testing? Jen Dewar, Senior Director of Strategic Engagement for the Duolingo English Test, shares how to break through, climb steep learning curves, learn from setbacks ... and why you don't win or lose—you only win or learn.ReferencesLuis von Ahn, co-founder and CEO of Duolingo  on How I Built This with Guy Raz and The Tim Ferriss Show.Shout out to future ALP guest, Laura Kaub,  UNHCR University Access AdvisorLearn more about Duolingo's work with refugees through the UNHCRRapid DescentWalkout song: Groove Is in the Heart by Deee-LiteBest recent read: All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake by Tiya MilesEager to read next: Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune, narrated by Anderson Cooper.Favorite podcast: The Daily, Washington Post and WSJ The Journal ... also, if you're into art fraud and art theft, Last SeenFavorite thing to make in the kitchen:  Anything, because she can only focus on what she is making.Taking and keeping notes: A Duolingo pen and conference giveaway notepads.Memorable bit of advice: "Two tears in a bucket, mother***it" ... and that's the closest we've gotten to an Explicit rating so far.Bucket list: "I don't have a bucket list, which speaks to how lucky I've been. I've gotten to do so many great things; more than I ever could have imagined or anybody who raised me could have imagined for me.”The ALP is supported by RHB. Music arranged by Ryan Anselment

141 - Join hosts Rob and Kerri as they embark on an extraordinary Alaskan cruise adventure in this episode of Travel Talk Weekly. Discover the insider tips and insights you need to plan your own unforgettable Alaskan voyage.We'll guide you through the intricate process of cruising in the Last Frontier, from selecting the perfect itinerary to choosing the right ship for your journey. Learn how to budget wisely for awe-inspiring excursions and get the lowdown on the must-visit ports of call along the way.Whether you're a seasoned cruiser or a first-time explorer, this episode will provide invaluable information on when to set sail and make the most of your Alaskan cruise experience. Tune in to Travel Talk Weekly and get ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime in Alaska!Plus, we have an exciting announcement for this show.AS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour in Ketchikan -----------------------You're invited to join us for our Adventures by Disney England & France exclusive private group, April 29 - May 6, 2024. LEARN MORE OR JOIN THE GROUP HERE----------------------- Do you have a destination you want us to cover? Please reach out to us and let us know. You can send a direct message to us on Instagram.Check out the CMV YouTube channel for travel inspiration.If you have a Travel Agent you work with, keep working with them. If not,  we can help you or one of our Creating Magic Vacations Travel Advisors. Plan a Vacation hereDo you like luxury timepieces? Join Rob over at Passport to TimepiecesWant to learn a new language? Then use our referral code and join DuoLingo - the app. It's free, it's fun, and imagine what spending 15 mins a day learning a new language instead of mindlessly scrolling on Facebook can do for you.  JOIN HERERemember, the world is a book and those who don't travel only read a page.In 2023, let's adventure together. 

From a talk Dave gave at the Philosophy Portal conference called Logic for the Global Brain, which took place June 24th and 25th, 2023. You can see all the presentations and full schedule here: https://philosophyportal.online/science-of-logic-conferenceFor an article by Dave on this topic of comparing music scenes to the theory scene, affinity groups, and the conditions for a genuine intellectual milieu, check this out:ABOUT / CREDITS / LINKSIf you want to better understand yourself and the world by asking the hardest questions, wrestling with the most complex problems, and reading the greatest thinkers in the history of philosophy and theory, then welcome. Theory Underground is for and by working class intellectuals, renegade PMCs, and adults who don't belong or see a future in anything on offer. Buy us some food or coffee:https://www.venmo.com/u/Theorypleebhttps://paypal.me/theorypleebOr become a monthly subscriber at https://theory-underground.com/donate/ Interested in getting involved? Join the Theory Underground open forum today. Most of the forums are closed until certain readings or courses have been completed, but this is the one that is open! Welcome. https://theory-underground.com/forums/forum/MAIN Help beta trial this at https://theory-underground.com/ Check out the courses, patron tiers and books, as well as events listed at these links: https://theory-underground.com/support https://theory-underground.com/eventsFollow Theory Underground on Duolingo: https://invite.duolingo.com/BDHTZTB5CWWKTP747NSNMAOYEISee Theory Underground memes here: https://www.instagram.com/theory_underground/ https://tiktok.com/@theory_underground Missed a course at Theory Underground? Wrong! Courses at Theory Underground are available after the fact on demand.https://theory-underground.com/coursesDave's first book, Waypoint, is available for free at Theory Underground in blog and audio formats. https://theory-underground.com/waypoint/ ^There you can also purchase the text for significantly cheaper than it is on Amazon.MUSIC CREDITS Logo sequence music by https://olliebeanz.com/music https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/legalcode Song: Bust Down Artist: 808 DEATH CLUB License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 - http://bit.ly/RFP_CClicense Also used in many videos:

Have you ever wondered why Paraguay isn't really a big, star destination in South America? In fact, it's actually one of the least talked about locations in all of Latin America despite its size and location. Well, this might have a lot to do with the fact that it went through a truly terrible war in the 1800s that decimated its infrastructure and even its population (up to HALF of Paraguayans died!), leaving the country more or less in ruins, and in need of serious rebuilding. And who were the culprits? That would be an interesting alliance between the Empire of Brazil (yes, it was an empire once), Argentina and Uruguay – in other words, what would be known as The Triple Alliance. But what caused the War of the Triple Alliance, and why did it get so ugly? Find out in today's episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast! Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/1175

Dave rides solo for a bit with Teona as they talk more about energy and how their new neighbor is testing that concept for them. Then THE GOFF, James Goff that is, comes in for more great conversation around tipping and how self-checkout machines are asking for them now, why TSA sucks and more splendiferous conversation. This is No Need for Apologies!-----------------HOW TO HELP US GROW:1. Like this and every video2. Comment for the algorithm 3. Subscribe to NNFA on YouTube4. Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcast & Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts5. Review and Rate all 5 stars!6. Share with friends & on Social Media "Hey check out this podcast?!"7. Buy NNFA Merch8. Subscribe to NNFA on GasDigital.com/NNFA using promo code “NNFA”9. Follow Dave & Derek on social media10. Come back Next week and Repeat!-----------------FOLLOW NO NEED FOR APOLOGIES!The Hosts:Derek GainesIG - https://rb.gy/3okmfe Twitter - https://rb.gy/ovoex8 Dave TempleIG - https://www.instagram.com/imdavetemple/ Website - https://www.davetemplecomedy.com/ The Podcast:No Need For Apologies IG - https://www.instagram.com/nnfapodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nnfa.podcast Production:Producer - Teona Sasha IG - https://www.instagram.com/teonasasha/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@teonasasha?lang=en Engineer - JorgeEdited By - Rebecca KaplanIG - https://www.instagram.com/rebeccatkaplan/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rebeccatkaplan?lang=en -----------------WANT THE FULL CATALOG? Go to https://gasdigitalnetwork.com/NNFA Use Code: “NNFA” for a 7-day free trial on the entire GaS Digital subscription.Gain access to all things NO NEED FOR APOLOGIES - ALL of the episodes, uncensored, in Full HD, AND a week earlier! -----------------To advertise your product on GaS Digital podcasts please email jimmy@gasdigitalmarketing.com with a brief description about your product and any shows you may be interested in advertising on.SEND US MAIL:GaS Digital StudiosAttn: NNFA151 1st Ave # 311New York, NY 10003“NNFA” is a GaS Digital Production. New Episodes drop WEDNESDAYS on GaS Digital for subscribers ONLY and SUNDAYS & TUESDAYS for limited release on YouTube.-----------------#NoNeedForApologies #NNFA #DerekGaines #DaveTemple #Comedy #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #GasDigitalNetwork #NNFAPodcast #NoNeedForApologiesPodcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Introduction to philosophy, from the standpoint of one trying to figure out what the hell Nick Land is doing. This is a crash course (speed run) of some of the most difficult thinkers from the history of philosophy—Kant, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Freud, Bataille, D&G etc—not dumbed down, but made accessible.Taught by Michael Downs. Recorded Oct. 28th. Enroll today at https://theory-underground.com/courses/Land-introSupport Mikey directly at his https://patreon.com/thedangerousmaybeWelcome to Theory Underground. Theory Underground is a theory lecture course centered platform and publishing house with an app on the IoS and Android stores. If you want to better understand yourself and the world by asking the hardest questions, wrestling with the most complex problems, and reading the greatest thinkers in the history of philosophy and theory, then welcome. Theory Underground is for and by working class intellectuals, renegade academics, and adults who don't belong or see a future in anything on offer. Think of Theory Underground like a gym for your brain. Or like a post left theory church. It doesn't matter. None of the analogies will do it justice. Just see if the vibe is right for you and then stick around.Get the books at a discount: https://theory-underground.com/publicationsIf you want to help me get setup sooner/faster in a totally gratuitous way, or support me but you don't care about the subscription or want to bother with the monthly stuff, here is a way to buy me something concrete and immediately useful, then you can buy me important equipment for my office on this list (these items will be automatically shipped to my address if you use the list here) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2MAWFYUJQIM58?Buy me some food or coffee: https://www.venmo.com/u/Theorypleeb https://paypal.me/theorypleeb Or become a monthly subscriber at https://theory-underground.com/donate/ OR become a monthly subscriber on the Apple or Android Theory Underground APP! Download today! Each subscriber tier unlocks special access to weekly events, ongoing or past courses, and so much more.Help beta trial this at https://theory-underground.com/ Check out the courses, patron tiers and books, as well as events listed at these links: https://theory-underground.com/support If Theory Underground has helped you see that text to speech technologies are a useful way of supplementing one's reading while living a busy life, if you want to be able to listen to PDFs for yourself, then Speechify is recommended. Use the below link and Theory Underground gets credit! https://share.speechify.com/mzwBHEB Follow Theory Underground on Duolingo: https://invite.duolingo.com/BDHTZTB5CWWKTP747NSNMAOYEI See Theory Underground memes here: https://www.instagram.com/theory_underground/ https://tiktok.com/@theory_undergroundMissed a course at Theory Underground? Wrong! Courses at Theory Underground are available after the fact on demand. https://theory-underground.com/courses

In this episode Wii play Wii! First we drink Lemonade Splash Fizz and Norm's IPA from Griffin Claw. RLXP includes removing an engine and a necklace. We've played the gameshow platformer Wipeout (Wii) and the 3D platforming classic Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii). Our reccos are Duolingo and Pimsluer. Links - GRPVG links - linktr.ee/grandrapidians --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grandrapidians/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grandrapidians/support

When technologist Luis von Ahn was building the popular language-learning platform Duolingo, he faced a big problem: Could an app designed to teach you something ever compete with addictive platforms like Instagram and TikTok? He explains how Duolingo harnesses the psychological techniques of social media and mobile games to get you excited to learn — all while spreading access to education across the world.

When technologist Luis von Ahn was building the popular language-learning platform Duolingo, he faced a big problem: Could an app designed to teach you something ever compete with addictive platforms like Instagram and TikTok? He explains how Duolingo harnesses the psychological techniques of social media and mobile games to get you excited to learn — all while spreading access to education across the world.

When technologist Luis von Ahn was building the popular language-learning platform Duolingo, he faced a big problem: Could an app designed to teach you something ever compete with addictive platforms like Instagram and TikTok? He explains how Duolingo harnesses the psychological techniques of social media and mobile games to get you excited to learn — all while spreading access to education across the world.

Duolingo's freemium subscription model, beloved brand and strategic investments have allowed it to execute its educational mission and become a cultural touchstone. Matthew Skaruppa, CFO of Duolingo, is one of the rising financial stars who are helping to bring their businesses to the next level. Since he joined the company in 2020, Duolingo has grown its base of monthly active users by more than 80%. Each month, 75 million users hone their language skills on the Duolingo app. In this podcast, part of the SAP-sponsored Growth Agents series, Skaruppa discusses how his analytical background has allowed to him to be a more strategy-oriented CFO. For him, that has meant balancing big aspirations and finite resources, and turning the uncertainties of tomorrow into action today.

Snippet From the Show “Like everything in healthcare, with infertility, you become a detective, taking a really good history from both the woman and the man. We need to remember always that it takes two people to create life. So we want to make sure we address right away male fertility and not leave that for down the road.” Jamie Rathjen Today's special guests are Jamie Rathjen and Teresa Kenney, hosts of The Hormone Genius podcast (https://www.hormonegenius.com/). Jamie is founder of the Fiat Institute (https://www.fiatinstitute.com/), a hormone coach certification program, and Teresa is Women's health Nurse Practitioner and author of The Happy Girl's Guide to Being Whole. (https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Girls-Guide-Being-Whole/dp/1735223727) Together, they discuss the topic of male and female infertility and some practical ways to create a safe environment for your hormonal health and fertility. At the end of today's show, Danielle shares a voicemail from Vanessa who shares about the Duo Lingo app. More links from today's show: Free offer from Teresa and Jamie at The Hormone Genius podcast. (https://www.hormonegenius.com/freebie) Cleanish by Gin Stephens (https://www.amazon.com/Clean-ish-Natural-Ability-Self-Clean/dp/125082415X) Water Consciousness study (https://thewellnessenterprise.com/emoto/) The Hormone Genius podcast episode on male infertility (https://soundcloud.com/thehormonegenius/s3-ep-31-male-infertility) For episode shownotes visit www.goodcatholic.com.

There is no shortage of advice on how to learn Chinese, but in this episode, hosts John and Jared not only talk about 10 common bad tips for learning Chinese, but also reframe them so you know what to do instead. Guest interview is with Dave Landis, a language enthusiast who shares his journey of learning Chinese, the role it played in his relationship with his Taiwanese wife, and how it benefits his teaching career. Links from the episode:Chinese Grammar WikiSherlock Holmes and a Scandal in Shanghai | Level 2 graded readerCathoven Text Analyzer Dave Landis BlogTimestamps Don't worry about tones [00:01:55]The misconception that tones are not important in speaking Chinese and that native speakers don't use tones naturally.Characters are too hard, just focus on speaking [00:04:21]The belief that learning characters is unnecessary and that focusing on speaking is enough to learn Chinese.Chinese has no grammar, don't worry about it [00:06:14]The misconception that Chinese language has no grammar and that learners don't need to study it.The capability of kids books [00:09:41]Kids books have a higher reading level than learners, and they contain special use vocabulary that may not be useful for learners.Reading novels as a beginner [00:11:09]Reading novels as a beginner is not an effective way to learn Chinese, as it is slow and challenging.Chinese poetry and idioms [00:13:17]Chinese poetry and idioms are not essential for beginners and should be appreciated at higher levels of language proficiency.All you need is Immersion [00:20:05]Discussion on the idea of immersing oneself in the language to learn it naturally and effortlessly.You need A well-rounded approach to learning Chinese [00:24:01]Emphasis on the importance of using multiple resources and methods to learn Chinese effectively.The lack of Chinese news sites for kids [00:30:21]Discussion about the limited availability of news sites in Chinese specifically designed for kids.Recommendation of a text analysis tool for Chinese [00:31:48]Introduction and recommendation of an online tool called "Cathoven" for teachers to analyze and level Chinese texts.Dave Landis' language learning journey [00:33:37]Interview with Dave Landis, a middle school teacher, about his language learning experiences, including his interest in German and Vietnamese before eventually learning Mandarin.Meeting and Marrying his Wife [00:41:36]Dave discusses how he met his wife and how learning Chinese helped him develop their relationship.Communicating with Bilingual Spouses [00:42:50]Dave talks about how communication with his wife is mostly in English, but sometimes they switch to Chinese, especially when speaking to their children.Studying Mandarin in China [00:45:14]Dave shares his experience of studying Mandarin in China, including his decision to attend the Chinese Language Institute in Guilin and his interactions with locals.Developing Listening Comprehension [00:52:14]Dave Landis discusses the importance of speaking to someone younger than him to improve his listening comprehension while learning Mandarin.Progress and Study Methods [00:52:48]Dave Landis talks about the progress he made during his time in China, including studying HSK 4, reading articles about China, and telling dad jokes in Chinese.Language Endurance and Filling in Gaps [00:56:38]Dave Landis and Jared Turner discuss the importance of language endurance and how participating in a language program helped fill in gaps in listening and speaking skills.The importance of reading graded books and getting a tutor [01:03:28]Dave recommends reading Mandarin Companion and Chinese Breeze books and getting a one-on-one tutor for rapid progress.The benefits of studying Mandarin overseas [01:04:12]Dave shares the example of a classmate who made rapid progress by studying Mandarin overseas and encourages others to do the same.Dave Landis' blog and his experience at CLI [01:04:38]Dave Landis talks about his blog, where he discusses the books he has read and his experience at CLI. A link to his blog will be provided in the show notes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's episode is sponsored by: Ready for some retail therapy with a side of laughter and community? Look no further than Erin.Lane's monthly live sales! Each sale features a fresh theme (think whimsical unicorns, sassy llamas, you name it!), and you'll be the first to snag brand spankin' new fabrics. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite bag too.   Make sure to never miss a minute (or fabric) by signing up for the newsletter, and keep up with us in real time by with our Facebook community, Erin.Lane Bag Buddies. Bag buddies always get first access to new bags and fabrics, because who doesn't want to share the love of their besties?     Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices                   Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life? Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight. For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!   Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.   We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!   Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world!   On the Needles:(0:35) Gigi: finished knitting Meadowlands blanket 6 in the colorway Gnome , crochet an edging  Jasmin has FINISHED her Patons “Must Have Cardigan” in Malabrigo Rios “Bobby Blue”. Gigi: cast on Meadowlands 7 :Electro: yellows , orange, to brown  Jasmin's Paton's Cabled Hoodie is working on sleeve 1, in Seismic Yarns “Citrine” Butter Sock Dk Gigi: cast  on a sock for drag along knitting, working on foot  Jasmin has swatched for her Arachne pullover, in Seismic Yarns Butter Sport in a yellow to orange gradient Jasmin picked up her Halloween stripe cardigan again, in the leftovers from her Halloween Hearts pullover (in Oink Pigments Sock) Knitting Club!   Events :(17:55) Rhinebeck - Saturday with the family, October  Cognitive Fiber Retreat Nov 11, Jasmin is teaching a steeking workshop  Mother Knows Best Keep learning! It makes your brain work better. (Brainstorm by Dan Siegel on audible) LINK!! Adult Education , Rosetta Stone , Duolingo, Library, When knitting Attacks:(20:26) Gigi: Instead of joining edges after I finished the 4th triangle of the Meadowlands blanket, I picked up stitches on the side and knitted both pieces together. Hated it. Doesn't look as smooth, there are short floats that I don't like on baby blankets  Gigi: Also did the edging of Meadowlands in single crochet stitches. Not sure if I won or lost yarn chicken . Meadowlands 7 Electra Yarn squeaks , feels crunchy in my hands Jasmin: placed the steek on the shoulder seam of halloween stripe cardigan. Rrrrip.   Knit more, know more :(34:14) A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people. Protests are ongoing. Still. Over a year. Deutsche Schule Tehran will be closed to Iranian students NOBEL PRIZE WINNER!!!! Imprisoned Iranian Activist Narges Mohammadi (her book is White Torture) Nobel Prize winner Shirin Ebadi Until We Are Free 2003 And Sew On:(41:22) Gigi: went to the Repair Cafe, and learned how to use a mending loom. Picked neon green and purple embroidery floss, couldn't finish my project in class, checked out the loom to finish the weaving at home.  Repair cafe: intro to embroidery  Week 3: more embroidery, satin stitch, shading Stick on interfacing that one can run through a printer  J: Figured out a “hack” for the automatic button hole feature on Janome for extra large buttons Jasmin mentions Emery Sand