Podcasts about language courses

  3CR would like to acknowledge the Kulin Nation – true owners, caretakers and custodians of the land from which we broadcast. 3CR pays respect to Elders, past and present of the Kulin Nation. We recognise their unceded sovereignty.//News headlines//Tamala Shelton// Next up is a recording from a fundraiser held in December 2024 which was organised by the wonderful Ibi. The event raised money for Sisters Inside as well as mutual aid initiatives for people in Sudan and Palestine. In the following outtake you will hear the voice of proud Bundjalung and Lama-lama woman Tamala Shelton. Tamala is an actor, singer and author of the two spoken word pieces we are about to play. The first piece was written by Tamala to commemorate NAIDOC week last year, answering the call to keep the fire burning.The second piece is personal confrontation with the atrocities of genocide on social media as well as a call to action, in the name of justice for the Palestinian people. You can donate directly to Sisters Inside here, Bakri's (@bakri2) fundraiser for Sudan here, and Ibrahim's (@ibrahim_palestine20) fundraiser for Gaza here.//Yousef Alreemawi//Yousef Alreemawi is a musician, translator, educator and the founder of 3CRs much loved show ‘Palestine Remembered'. He is also the current director of Averroes Centre, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to promote knowledge about Arab culture in Australia. On Tuesday, Yousef joined me to talk about his exciting new project - a 12 week Arabic language course, hosted at Black Spark cultural centre. Instead of creating a standard course and then seeking out participants, Yousef will host a public gathering aimed at understanding the communities unique needs and interests for learning the Arabic language. You can register to attend the public meeting...which will be held at Black Spark on February 11th at 6pm...by emailing Yousef Alreemawi at “y.reemawi@gmail.com” to express your interest.//Sophie - Melbourne Activist Legal Support (MALS)// Joins us to unpack the service's Legal Observer Team Report on the policing of the Disrupt Land Forces protests, which was published on Monday this week. The report covers legal and human rights concerns about police conduct at and media reporting on protest actions undertaken to disrupt the Land Forces Exposition, so-called Australia's largest defence industry event, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 11-13 September 2024. You can read the full report here. If you are interested in participating in legal observer training or otherwise supporting MALS' vital work, you can visit their website here.//Invasion Day Rally Speeches// We'll listen back to speeches from Invasion Day rallies around the country, including by Guyala Bayles and Ruby Wharton in Magan-djin/brisbane, and Roxy Moore in Boorloo/perth. Roxy's speech focuses on the Land Back for Stolen Generations campaign being waged by Noongar women calling for the Uniting Church to hand back Whadjuk Noongar land that was stolen to establish Sister Kate's mission (support their campaign by signing the petition here). Our thanks to Anna Carlson at 4ZZZ for sharing the recordings of Guyala and Ruby's speeches, and to the Land Back for Stolen Generations crew for sharing Roxy's speech//.

Last week I attended one of Marta Pagans' workshops for freelancers. It was nothing to do with languauge learning, but I was interested in the event anyway and I was also glad to participate in some training where I used one of my other languages.I'm not going to talk about what I learned at the workshop – though you'll be seeing some of the results of the actions that I decided to take as the year goes on.I do, however, want to share some of my reflections about using German, my first additional language, in a business training context.This is what I learned!Do you relate to any of these things?Visit the show notes page, find out more about my events, and get the link for Marta's page  here:https://englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode268/

Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 160 – Doing an Overseas Language Course   https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/slowenglish/podcast160.mp3 (This podcast is 13 minutes and 29 seconds long.) Hi, In Podcast 127, I talked about the … Continue reading →

For anyone who's listening in January 2025 - wishing you a year with interesting encounters, opportunities that help you to grow, and people who will support you along the way! If you have discovered the episode at a later date - have a wonderful day!You won't get one of the typical new year episodes from me about what you should be thinking/starting or doing differently. There's enough of that around and a lot of it lacks self-compassion. I think any time can be a good time to make a positive change. However, sometimes for us in the northern hemesphere, the middle of winter is not the best time to start pushing ourselves to do something radically different. Sometimes a gentler start to the new year is better. But I have been making changes here at English with Kirsty. Last year I posted about them on LinkedIn. I rewrote parts of my website and reorganised the pages. I changed how I approach my content creation so that I now concentrate on 7 main topics ... and I didn't talk about those here on the podcast.So this is a quick episode to tell you where my focus will be this year so that you'll know what's coming up on the podcast.There may also be other things that I don't know about yet, but this is a fair snapshot of what I'm doing right now.In July 2025, the English with Kirsty podcast will be 10. I want to run some kind of online event to celebrate that, so let me know using the contact form on the show notes page or via LinkedIn if you have any ideas! https://englishwithkirsty.com/episode266/or you ca email me - kirsty@englishwithkirsty.com

In episode 148 of the Get Richer, Teacher podcast, I dive into the world of group language courses and explore five common myths that could be holding you back from growing your business. If you've been trying to scale or shift from one-to-one lessons and it hasn't worked, this episode is for you.The myths I discussed:People only care about reaching language levels (A2, B1, C1).Offering multiple group options (times, levels) is better.People need months or years to reach their language goals.Groups are only appealing because they're cheaper than one-to-one lessons.You can sell groups the same way you sell one-on-one lessons.Tune in for a bonus myth and practical tips to scale your teaching business effectively and grow with high-impact group offers!Come and build a group language course your clients will love in my live challenge 11-13th November. Sign up here. Hey, I'm Ola!For the last 3 years I have been helping language teachers and coaches like you build profitable, sustainable and enjoyable businesses. I used to be a teacher, a teacher trainer and even ran my own language school in the past, but I am now focused on coaching teachers full-time (and I love it!) So far I have helped over 600 language educators from all over the world and my mission is to see the world where teachers thrive, enjoy the hell out of life and their job and have a great impact on their students lives, mainly through getting better at marketing and selling fabulous language group programs and definitely without burnout or selling their souls.You can learn from me for free:you can listen to this weekly podcast!you can download my free social media guide for teachersyou can read my blogyou can follow me on Instagram where I share tons of tips and inspiration for teachers in businessWe can work together in 3 different ways at 3 different stages of your business as well:if you're freelancing as a language teacher or coach and want to get better at getting paying clients, check out Rocket Fuelif you're ready to scale beyond 1:1s and want to build a profitable, sustainable and fun business with a group program at its core, then Rocket Accelerator is for youor check out my 1:1 package

If you use access technology or have other accessibility requirements, you can't just find a good language course and sign up for it! First you need to check out how accessible that course will be for you, how willing the course provider is to make any adaptions, and then you can make an informed decision about whether it's going to be a good option to meet your needs.I'm a learner as well as a teacher and I have a lot to say about this too, but I thought it would be more interesting to have a discussion with one of my clients who also uses access technology.I've known Elisabeth for a number of years now. In fact, she was my second customer! We talked about: Elisabeth's previous experiences of learning English Why Elisabeth wanted to find an online English course and what was important to her in terms of accessibility Why it's important for designers of courses or learning materials to be aware of different accessibility requirements and to consider them from the beginning of the project What Elisabeth does to develop and improve her English outside of our classes. Find out more on the show notes page:https://englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode262/

I took a 2-week intensive language course while working full time as a freelance translator. In today's video, I'm sharing my experience. Hope you enjoy!

What is your image of a salesperson? Perhaps you associate them with a pushy car salesman who uses manipulative techniques. Or maybe you picture someone who—even if they don't work as a salesperson—has a natural gift for persuasion and can always sway people to their side. We often imagine that selling is a skill you're born with. And while I do believe that a certain type of personality can make the transition to selling easier—like being extroverted, courageous, or energized by talking to people—the truth is, that's just a small part of the process. It's helpful, sure, but honestly, it's an insignificant piece of the puzzle when you truly understand what sales is all about.In Episode 141 of the Get richer, teacher podcast, I talk about three things you need to sell language courses without being manipulative.Listen to the episode to learn: How to make sure you won't have to persuade people to buy your course. What to emphasize when talking about your offer to be more effective in selling. The mindset shift that will make all the difference in promoting your course!Want to grow your business with group language courses? Take my quiz to see if you're reaHey, I'm Ola!For the last 3 years I have been helping language teachers and coaches like you build profitable, sustainable and enjoyable businesses. I used to be a teacher, a teacher trainer and even ran my own language school in the past, but I am now focused on coaching teachers full-time (and I love it!) So far I have helped over 600 language educators from all over the world and my mission is to see the world where teachers thrive, enjoy the hell out of life and their job and have a great impact on their students lives, mainly through getting better at marketing and selling fabulous language group programs and definitely without burnout or selling their souls.You can learn from me for free:you can listen to this weekly podcast!you can download my free social media guide for teachersyou can read my blogyou can follow me on Instagram where I share tons of tips and inspiration for teachers in businessWe can work together in 3 different ways at 3 different stages of your business as well:if you're freelancing as a language teacher or coach and want to get better at getting paying clients, check out Rocket Fuelif you're ready to scale beyond 1:1s and want to build a profitable, sustainable and fun business with a group program at its core, then Rocket Accelerator is for youor check out my 1:1 package

In episode 140 of Get richer, teacher podcast we explore the surprising benefits of having a smaller, more engaged audience for your language teaching business.Tune in to the episode and: Discover how having a more focused audience can help you establish yourself as an authority in your niche.Learn why building meaningful connections with fewer, engaged followers is often more effective than trying to reach a large crowd.Find out how focusing on a smaller audience can lead to more sustainable success by prioritizing value over volume.Understand the importance of creating a standout offer that meets your audience's needs rather than just growing your follower count.Want to grow your business with group language courses? Take my quiz to see if you're reHey, I'm Ola!For the last 3 years I have been helping language teachers and coaches like you build profitable, sustainable and enjoyable businesses. I used to be a teacher, a teacher trainer and even ran my own language school in the past, but I am now focused on coaching teachers full-time (and I love it!) So far I have helped over 600 language educators from all over the world and my mission is to see the world where teachers thrive, enjoy the hell out of life and their job and have a great impact on their students lives, mainly through getting better at marketing and selling fabulous language group programs and definitely without burnout or selling their souls.You can learn from me for free:you can listen to this weekly podcast!you can download my free social media guide for teachersyou can read my blogyou can follow me on Instagram where I share tons of tips and inspiration for teachers in businessWe can work together in 3 different ways at 3 different stages of your business as well:if you're freelancing as a language teacher or coach and want to get better at getting paying clients, check out Rocket Fuelif you're ready to scale beyond 1:1s and want to build a profitable, sustainable and fun business with a group program at its core, then Rocket Accelerator is for youor check out my 1:1 package

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Let's shake things up and dive into why traditional language courses may no longer be effective. Ready for some real talk about language learning? Episode 131 of the Get richer, teacher podcast is for you!Here's what I'm chatting about in this episode:The limitations of traditional language courses and why they fail modern learners.Rethinking the goals of language learning beyond just fluency.The importance of embracing individual learner needs and motivations.The negative impact of irrelevant course content on learner engagement.A call for a human-centered, personalized approach to language education.Tune in for a thought-provoking chat that could change how you think about teaching and learning languages.If you're interested in hearing more about effective, profitable group language classes of the future and learning how to sell them, then you can;t miss my talk at the free Teacher Talk Sales Summit on 13-14th June! Get your free ticket here.Hey, I'm Ola!For the last 3 years I have been helping language teachers and coaches like you build profitable, sustainable and enjoyable businesses. I used to be a teacher, a teacher trainer and even ran my own language school in the past, but I am now focused on coaching teachers full-time (and I love it!) So far I have helped over 600 language educators from all over the world and my mission is to see the world where teachers thrive, enjoy the hell out of life and their job and have a great impact on their students lives, mainly through getting better at marketing and selling fabulous language group programs and definitely without burnout or selling their souls.You can learn from me for free:you can listen to this weekly podcast!you can download my free social media guide for teachersyou can read my blogyou can follow me on Instagram where I share tons of tips and inspiration for teachers in businessWe can work together in 3 different ways at 3 different stages of your business as well:if you're freelancing as a language teacher or coach and want to get better at getting paying clients, check out Rocket Fuelif you're ready to scale beyond 1:1s and want to build a profitable, sustainable and fun business with a group program at its core, then Rocket Accelerator is for youor check out my 1:1 package

There are plenty of online gurus out there selling the dream of passive income as the ultimate solution to all your problems. They How does your perfect work week look?How many classes do you teach? How much time do you spend on content creation, class preparation, and administrative tasks? Is it about waking up at 5 AM and exercising? Spending 30 minutes daily on reading, as recommended by business gurus? Working 6 hours a day with free afternoons? Or perhaps having a stable income of xxx $ every week?In episode 128 of Get richer, teacher podcast, I'll:Show you an example of a typical week in the life of a successful language teacher or coachShare my thoughts on what having a sustainable and enjoyable teaching business really meansProvide insights on how YOU can make it happen.What are you most driven by? What's your motivation to grow your business? Remember that all of this can be reality and I can definitely help you achieve it. Over the next few weeks I will be running an amazing online event that could change the trajectory of your business. Followed by the launch of my signature course ‘The Rocket Accelerator' Stay tuned for all of it!Hey, I'm Ola!For the last 3 years I have been helping language teachers and coaches like you build profitable, sustainable and enjoyable businesses. I used to be a teacher, a teacher trainer and even ran my own language school in the past, but I am now focused on coaching teachers full-time (and I love it!) So far I have helped over 600 language educators from all over the world and my mission is to see the world where teachers thrive, enjoy the hell out of life and their job and have a great impact on their students lives, mainly through getting better at marketing and selling fabulous language group programs and definitely without burnout or selling their souls.You can learn from me for free:you can listen to this weekly podcast!you can download my free social media guide for teachersyou can read my blogyou can follow me on Instagram where I share tons of tips and inspiration for teachers in businessWe can work together in 3 different ways at 3 different stages of your business as well:if you're freelancing as a language teacher or coach and want to get better at getting paying clients, check out Rocket Fuelif you're ready to scale beyond 1:1s and want to build a profitable, sustainable and fun business with a group program at its core, then Rocket Accelerator is for youor check out my 1:1 package

My guest today is Olivia Segal whom I met on LinkedIn last year.This is how Olivia introduces herself:Hi! I'm Olivia. I'm an English Language Specialist. I help Spanish- and Catalan-speaking organisations with all their content in English through my reviewing and editing, translation, writing, and language consultation services. I'm based in London, but you can find me in Barcelona a few times a year.I love talking about languages! I studied them at university, learnt even more by living and working abroad and am still amazed by the people you can meet through speaking another language.We talked about: Olivia's language story – which languages she is learning and where she has used them so far How Olivia worked to overcome her reluctance to speak while living in Spain and Brazil The power of learning through asking lots of questions and finding opportunities for authentic conversations Olivia's experiences with language tandems The importance of exposure to new languages to build vocabulary and how one-to-one classes can help with that How Olivia discovered podcasts during the pandemic and how looking at which podcasts are trending in each country can help you to discover new things to listen to. Find out more about olivia on the show notes page:https://www.englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode242and check out the events section on my home page for details of te events that I mentioned at th beginning.***********Send me an email if you have any questions or suggestions about the English with Kirsty podcast:podcast@englishwithkirsty.com

My guest today is Megan Miller, whom I met last year on LinkedIn.Megan Miller is the CEO of Aprovechar Language Solutions, LLC, a company which acts as a bridge between English and Spanish language learners. Her personalized and small group programs take a habit-based approach, and whether it's in class or a Book Club – you know you'll have fun! Megan has a Bachelor's in Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture and is certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language.We talked about:• Megan's podcast for learners of Spanish and how she focuses on one word in each episode.• How habits and routines can help us to improve our language skills.• The mountains and valleys of language learning and what you can do when it stops being fun.• What we want to call ourselves – teacher? Coach? Mentor? Trainer? What do these things mean in different languages?• And it comes back again … learning a language needs to be fun!!Find out more about Megan on the show notes page:https://www.englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode240***********Send me an email if you have any questions or suggestions about the English with Kirsty podcast:podcast@englishwithkirsty.comor come and find me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-wolf-a8478235/

My guest today is Craig WealandLondon-born Craig is a DELTA qualified teacher, materials writer and a professional podcaster and podcast editor.He settled in Valencia, Spain in 1997 where he worked for the British Council and was a Cambridge speaking examiner until 2021.He has spoken at several international conferences on podcasting and language teaching. These days, he spends his time teaching English conversation and fluency online and producing his co-hosted language podcast.We talked about:⭐ Craig's story and how he got into teaching⭐ The hidden meanings behind words and why it's important to understand body language as well as words⭐ Craig's experiences of living and working in Spain⭐ Tips and resources for passing the Cambridge speaking exam⭐ Craig's podcast for learners of EnglishFind out more about Craig on the show notes page:https://www.englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode239***********Send me an email if you have any questions or suggestions about the English with Kirsty podcast:podcast@englishwithkirsty.comor come and find me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-wolf-a8478235/

In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Darcy Lear, a Lecturer at the University of Chicago, whose expertise in foreign and second language education is truly exceptional. Dr. Lear holds a PhD from the Ohio State University and an MA from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her dedication to languages for specific purposes (LSP) is evident through her teaching, publications, and presentations, including courses like "Spanish for the Professions" and "Spanish for Public Interest Law in the U.S."Dr. Lear's contributions to the field are remarkable, with books such as Integrating Career Preparation into Language Courses and the introductory Spanish textbook Conéctate, which she co-authored with Grant Goodall.Today, we delve into the fascinating intersection of LSP and career readiness, exploring how instructors can seamlessly integrate these elements into language curriculum. Join us as we unravel the importance of preparing students for real-world language use and equipping them with the skills they need to thrive in diverse professional settings.So grab your headphones and get ready to enhance your understanding of Languages for Specific Purposes and Career Readiness with Dr. Darcy Lear. This is an episode you won't want to miss!BONUS: Check out Darcy's excellent Letter of Recommendation resource here!

I start this episode by running through the 4 events that I'm offering in March 2024. If you'd like to know more or you're interested in future events, check out the events section on https://www.englishwithkirsty.com I then go on to talk about my experiences of volunteering, 5 ways a voluntary role in another language can help you, and how not all volunteering roles are the same. They can be online or face-to-face, and there are many organisations that are looking for volunteers, so you're sure tto find something related to your interests or a topic about which you feel passionate.How about you? do you have any experience with volunteering in another language? Is it something that you would like to explore?Find out more on the show notes page:https://englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode237/Send me an email if you have any questions or suggestions about the English with Kirsty podcast:podcast@englishwithkirsty.comor come and find me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-wolf-a8478235/

I often get asked how long it really takes to learn a language. In this video I discuss the FSI language difficulty ranking and whether it's really possible to achieve a high level of fluency within the timelines they provide.

Do you enjoy podcasts?Would you like to know how to find the best ones for you and what you can do with them so that you improve all areas of your English, not just your passive listening?The first in my series of interactive workshops is about podcasts and how they can become an important part of your language learning journey! Date: Thursday 22nd February Time: 16:00 UK/Portugal Time (17:00 CET, 18:00 eET) Duration: 60 minutes Location: Zoom Price: £25 Find out more on the workshop's web pagehttps://www.englishwithkirsty.com/podcast-workshopI work with multilingual professionals who want to develop their English, but these learning strategies will work if you're learning other languages too.Let me know if you have any questions and I hope to see you there!Email: podcast@englishwithkirsty.com

Alice MANSAUD is a French coach and podcaster whom I discovered through The Language Worker podcast.In France, Italy, Poland, Spain...Alice has always cherished international encounters and experiences, so much she decided to teach her native language, French to non-French speakers! Through her own journey in learning languages and expatriation, she explored the power of the brain and life challenges, which led her to create her own method. With "Moi-même en français", she helps non-French speakers to learn and absorb French in order to be(come) themselves in French. We talked about:* The importance of being and becoming yourself in another language.* Alice's podcast, the different kinds of episodes that she produces, and how listening to podcasts can help us to learn other languages.* The need to find new challenges as intermediate language learners.Alice's newsletter for people who are learning French.Finding our own way as language learners and identifying the strategies that will be most useful for us.Our take-away at the end - be open and curious to try new things that will take your language learning adventure to the next level!Find out more on the episode's page: | https://englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode230/

Welcome to the Fluent Show's annual WOTY Extravaganza ✨ Exploring AI language goals, language bots, and a global banquet from rizz to crisis mode. This episode has something for everyone! Get the full show notes and links to all words of the year at https://www.fluent.show/243 Love the show? Rate & Review it here (https://lovethepodcast.com/0dH1NG) - takes 30 seconds and means a lot to us!

Isabelle and I met on LinkedIn after she was a guest on my friend Rita Gonçalves' "The Language Worker" podcast. Isabelle is a Pronunciation Coach & Marketing Translator from English and German into French for the Tech and Cyber security industry. This is how Isabelle introduces herself:"I'm Isabelle Cottenet, a French pronunciation coach and translator.I help non native French speakers master the rhythms and sounds of the language to sound clear and confident in French. I've been delving into the relationship between languages and music for over 20 years.Today, I use a combination of tools drawn from my background in linguistics, phonetics, music, and vocal technique to create an enjoyable, efficient and supportive journey into French pronunciation for my students.I offer individual and group online classes focused on phonetics and pronunciation. I work with interpreters, translators, language instructors, but also corporate professionals, freelancers, individuals, and singers who want to improve their French pronunciation and be better understood." Find out more on the show notes page:https://englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode223/

In the face of huge budget deficits, Victoria and Otago Universities are working together to save their language courses. It's a potential solution for languages that were on track to be disestablished at the end of this year, and can now continue through a collaborative teaching model. Professor Nic Smith is the Vice-Chancellor at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, and he joins Jesse today.

Welcome to episode 242, introducing a very special guest. I'm pretty excited for this interview with my friend Josh Goldsmith from techforword (https://www.fluentlanguage.co.uk/techforword). Josh is a super impressive person: UN and EU interpreter, successful entrepreneur, and an all-round sunny soul. In this episode, you'll learn about * Interpreting - what's it like and how do you get the good jobs? * Tech for Languages - why does it change the game for language learners...and what to remember if you're scared it'll be hard to use * Artificial intelligence! - will the robot butlers become our future language tutors? But best of all, Josh is my partner for a brand new language learning project! We're calling it AI Language Club (http://www.ailanguageclub.com), and starting next month we will start bringing you the freshest ideas and experiments so YOU can use new AI tools to help you learn languages faster. We would LOVE to have you join us in AI Language Club, our project that aims to make language learning fun and engaging by exploring different AI tools. Join the waitlist at www.ailanguageclub.com "Technology helps us do our jobs better, be more efficient, be more accurate, and it's also a lot of fun." (Josh) by the way.. This interview marks the start of a new era in the Fluent Show...maintenance mode! How do you like it? Want to send feedback? I always love hearing from you at kerstin@fluentlanguage.co.uk or Instagram: http://instagram.com/kerstin_fluent/. If you like, use #thefluentshow for your post! Special Guest: Josh Goldsmith.

I haven't done a solo episode for a while, so I decided to talk about producing content in other languages.This is relevant for me at the moment because I'm creating a presentation in Romanian and writing a guest blog article in German. So I thought it might be useful to share some of the things that I've been doing to make the process easier. After all, it's not exactly the same when you are creating content in an additional language. Maybe you need to do the same with content in English.Let me know if you have any tips to add or experiences to share!Find out more on the show notes page:https://www.englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode218

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Leanna and I connected when Leanna message me on LinkedIn. First I thought our conversation would be about language teaching, but in the end, we also talked about:How speaking (and learning) additional languages can make you a better teacherStrategies for learning new languages independently as an adult.Ways to make sure that you allocate time to different projects when you're learning multiple languages.Leanna's new blog and website, Learning with Leanna.This is how Leanna introduces herself:"I am Leanna Lee, and I started my teaching career with home-schooling my son for his Kindergarten and 1st grade years. After that, I worked as a Spanish and Mandarin Teacher for a private day care. During the pandemic, I obtained my TESOL certificate and started my journey as an ESOL Teacher. I started my company Learning with Leanna during this time and privately tutored through this. I have worked with children and adult students from all over the world and I enjoy helping my students reach their English goals. In my free time I enjoy reading, learning languages, and spending time with my son and husband."Find out more on the show notes page:https://www.englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode213

In this episode I dip my toes in to the world that is learning a new language. With a few quick tips on language learning for both you and your children.Even if you're moving for just a couple of years or so, you'll get so much more out of your stay if you can speak the lingo. I'll share 5 reasons why an expat should learn the local language, however long you'll be living in that country. And especially if you're moving to an expat hub – get yourself out of the expat bubble and thrive!Also, I'll offer you some quick tips to get you up and running. And most of what I talk about will apply to your kids as well as you.Then I move onto talking about what's known as full immersion language learning, and the pros and cons of that... Whilst it's generally acknowledged that full immersion into a language is the best way to become fluent, this is pretty stressful and not always possible. And I'll share why I don't believe that full immersion is always a good format for children and can be extremely damaging for some.Not learning the language will make your everyday expat life more stressful – like going to doctors, shopping or getting your paperwork done – simple things you've always taken for granted become minefields when you're trying to navigate them in a foreign language.If you don't speak the language, you will feel cut off from the country you live in.Remember, learning even a few words and phrases of a new language is inclusive and will open so many doors for you as well as boosting your confidence and giving you a massive sense of achievement.Get expat life support at every stage of your expat journey - from home to away and back again!  Sign up to join The Expatability Club so you can get your priority boarding pass when the doors to this very exclusive club are open.Want independent advice about your move overseas? For a one-to-one chat, please check my calendar for dates and options hereAll my articles on Language Learning on ExpatChild hereCompanies who offer Language Courses on The Expat DirectoryTake a look at my Expatability site for more details on how we can work together to make your expat life the dream life you want!Support the show

Today I'm starting with the idea that we should try and focus on our message, rather than on how we feel about delivering it."I've got something useful to share that will help people", rather than "I don't want to speak in front of these people because I'm nervous!"It doesn't mean we ignore how we feel, but it shifts the focus on to something more positive.Following on from the idea of focusing on the message, there are 5 more things to think about:Make it clear;Make it complete/don't hold back useful information;Make it relevant;Make it yours;Make it memorable - in a good way!This is where you can find the show notes page:https://www.englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode208

What's it like attending an in-person language exchange event?Victoria Galmarini, Lead Manager for MundoLingo, an in-person language exchange organization, shares how to run a language exchange event, ways exchanges differ in different countries, and what a successful language exchange event looks like.(PS: Learn a little about Benny's experience at language exchange events by listening to this episode!)Mentioned in this Episode Mundo Lingo Apply to be a Mundo Lingo Manager Join Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to support what we do!Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

Welcome to something brand new! How to Learn a Language is a new series that's the smart language learner's new favourite 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 mostly it'll be me and you hanging out so hey, get comfy and let's learn how to learn a language. In episode 1, I share some key things to think about when you're picking an online language course.

Aren't words of the year the BEST?? Definitely no quiet quitting or shrinkflation over here because today is a bonus! We're coming out of goblin mode for this special topic (what a vibe shift) and having a lot of fun learning words from all over the world, including the UK, Australia, USA, Germany, Austria, Portugal and Norway. Where do you listen? Take a photo of where you're listening to the Fluent Show and share it on social media to say hello! Here's where you can tag me: * Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/thefluentshow * Instagram: http://instagram.com/kerstin_fluent/ and #thefluentshow

Will technological advances keep impacting language learning positively?This is a question that Philippa Wentzel, Curriculum Team Lead of the popular online language resource Lingoda, attempts to answer in her discussion with Benny.In this interview, Philippa explores topics such as how academic learning can be unsatisfying, how Lingoda relies on UX analysis to make sure they stay on track with learners' needs, and the pros and cons of using technology in language learning.Philippa also explains how Lingoda offers learners control over their language learning and curriculum by using a “choose your own path” approach.Mentioned in this EpisodeLingodaJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to support what we do!Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1948: Ducks dying from lead poisoning Language is power: Red Wing High School adds Dakota language course Burger restaurant to replace Rochester grocery store cafe later this year Body found in Manor Park identified as 20-year-old Rochester man Mayo grad Vold striving to be the female wrestling coach she never had

Can anyone join the active polyglot community?If you're hesitant to join the active polyglot community, polyglot and language mentor Miguel, also founder of the blog The Multilingual Bronxite, shares about what he's discovered from taking part in these communities.In this interview with Benny, Miguel shares his perspective on the usefulness of the polyglot community. As a regular participant and speaker himself at international polyglot events such as Polyglotar, Miguel explains how the community is less intimidating than what would seem from the outside. As he puts forward, everyone is learning, so everyone is very open and like-minded!Miguel also discusses how studying on your own can prove more valuable than learning languages the academic way as well as his opinion regarding immersion. Does it really help you learn a language, or does that depend on your skill level?Mentioned in this Episode The Multilingual Bronxite The Assimil Method Fluent in 3 Months Blog Poliglotar Conference Website italki Join Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to support what we do!Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

How closely does improving your body impact improving your memory?Michael Campbell, founder and CEO of Glossika, one of the most popular language resources on the Internet, shares how he has improved his physical and mental abilities by making important changes in his life.In this unusual episode (which focuses more on self-improvement than languages), Micheal andBenny discuss the benefits of changing diets and switching mindsets to achieve a healthier personal health.Michael also compared using Glossika and learning languages to being consistent in going to the gym. The main comparison between being successful at both? Repetition.Mentioned in this EpisodeGlossikaJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to support what we do!Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

In this episode, Teacher Zdenek (an English teacher from the Czech Republic) and I answer other English teachers' questions about creating English language courses for learners of English. We talk about how to grow on social media, find time to create content when you already have a busy scheule as well as how to start doing extra teaching and course creation on the side.GO AND FOLLOW TEACHER ZDENEK!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacherzdenek/Webpage: https://linktr.ee/TeacherZdenekLooking for clear structure and guidance to help you work towards your pronunciation goals? Join Pronunciation Pro! MORE INFO: https://courses.pronunciationwithemma.com/courses/britishenglishpronunciationcourseWARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't the podcast for you.Follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube at "Procrastination with Emma" and "Pronunciation with Emma".You can also follow me on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter at "Pronunciation with Emma" for free pronunciation and English lessons.

This episode includes a Black Friday promotion. Follow this link to get the Black Friday price.Check out all our Black Friday deals on 50+ languages here.How can language learning happen through reading stories?Olly Richards, creator of the Uncovered Language Courses, is back on the Language Hacking Podcast to answer the question above.Olly shares his story and explains how he combined his background in education, his polyglot skills, and his passion for writing in order to make language learning more accessible to the everyday language learner. He explains how there is more to language learning than just passive absorptionBenny and Elizabeth encourage Olly to talk about the structure of his courses, how they cover microskills needed by beginners to build solid bases in a new language, and the struggle to find the right native tutor to support the courses' development.The discussion also covers Olly's recently released intermediate-level Uncovered courses and how they follow the same methodology as his beginner courses.If you're interested in testing out Olly's Uncovered method, take advantage of the Uncovered Courses Black Friday promotion going on right now!Follow this link to get the Black Friday price.Mentioned in this Episode Uncovered Language Courses Black Friday Deals Olly's first podcast episode: #005 | Olly Richards on Living Abroad and Story Learning French Uncovered review: French Uncovered Italian Uncovered review: Italian Uncovered German Uncovered review: German Uncovered Spanish Uncovered review: Spanish Uncovered Japanese Uncovered review: Japanese Uncovered Join Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to support what we do!Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

Jobseekers are being forced to travel hundreds of kilometres, miss work and complete training courses they don't need to qualify for unemployment benefits. Luke Henriques-Gomes explains to Laura Murphy-Oates why some problems persist under the revamped Workforce Australia program

Your family can learn to speak Spanish together with Master Books Academy's "Beginning Spanish for Families" course. Professional Spanish Instructor, Arja Regier, joins the podcast to talk about the course she designed for homeschool families.  In this show, Arja shares: Why here method of teaching works so well How she built laughter into the learning experience How the online video course works well for a whole family learning experience Complete unit one of Beginning Spanish for Families for free. Click here to get started at MasterBooksAcademy.com.   Master Books whose mission is "Ink on Paper to Touch Eternity" is an imprint of New Leaf Publishing Group.

So this is it and the last episode is a good one!! Lindsay and I close this chapter of the Fluent Show in true style, with * lots of YOUR listener feedback and beautiful messages * why finishing things can be beautiful, and how to escape the dreaded feeling of "what could have been" * a look at the secret box of lost Fluent Show episodes that we never got to make * a QUIZ!! Hah, didn't think we'd skip that did you?

content warning for one mild reference to explicit images at about 24 minutes In this episode I'm joined by my friend Bec Howie, a passionate language lover from Australia. Bec and I chat about how languages have made a difference in our lives. You think of them as a hobby, but we've found that learning a language has.. changed our career paths given us amazing new options helped us find love made us more confident Listen in for a massive boost of motivation! Plus: The Fluent Show's FINAL Episode The next episode, number 240, is pretty special... because

In this episode, you'll learn about language exchange and how you can use it to become fluent in a new language. My guest is Brian Heavey, international events organiser and director at Online Language Exchange & Real Events Ireland. Brian has been running language exchange events for 10 years now, with thousands of participants learning languages together. In April 2020, he pivoted his business to create Online Language Exchange providing online exchanges during lockdown. Brian speaks Spanish, Portuguese and a bit of Irish, and is raising a multilingual family in Dublin. Where do you listen? Take a photo of where you're listening to the Fluent Show and share it on social media to say hello! Here's where you can tag me: * Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/thefluentshow * Instagram: http://instagram.com/kerstin_fluent/ and #thefluentshow Thank you to Brian (http://www.onlinelanguageexchange.com) for this episode introduction. Love the show? Rate & Review it here (https://lovethepodcast.com/0dH1NG) Special Guest: Brian Heavey.

Get ready for spring and summer with our big pop culture episode featuring recommendations for music, TV and films to enjoy in over 22 languages. Lindsay introduces a helpful framework for getting the most out of pop culture in another language: * Discover * Consume * Create We hope you enjoy our recommendations! Timestamps Lindsay's faves MUSIC - Rosalia - MOTOMAMI (Spanish with some Catalan and English and Japanese influence) - Stromae - Multitude (French) - Daddy Yankee - Legendaddy (Spanish) - Tierra Adentro - Aguije (Spanish and Guarani) - Dead Blonde - Propaganda (Russian) - Monetochka - Raskpaski dla Vzrosluh (Russian) - Toot Ard - Migrant Birds (Arabic) - Waiata Reo Maori: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX9Ca1SohktgM (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX9Ca1SohktgM) - Raices Indigenas: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX1aLJoYoaZnK (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX1aLJoYoaZnK) - Mosaic: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DXd9vfK9DV3I6 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DXd9vfK9DV3I6) - Organica: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX2pprEpa9URZ (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX2pprEpa9URZ) - Borderless: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWZJmo7mlltU6 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWZJmo7mlltU6) - Global X: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWUxHPh2rEiHr (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWUxHPh2rEiHr) - Folk Fabrique: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX62XscWX9t6h (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX62XscWX9t6h) - The Sounds of Spotify/Every Noise FILMS - La Famille Belier - CODA remade from this concept (French) - Jiro Dreams of Sushi - he really really really likes sushi (Japanese) - The Skin I Live In - phew! Banderas is on fire! (Spanish) - Downstream to Kinshasa - moving. Loved seeing a different place. (Lingala, Swahili) - Bad Lucky Goat - take me here too please sunshine (islander Creole English) - Cairo Station - it's OG Manic Pixie Dream Girl (Arabic) - Song Without a Name - heartbreaking, real, honest, tonne of bricks (Spanish with Quechua) - 5 Broken Cameras - life in Palestine looks tough as (Arabic, Hebrew) - The Prince of Nothingwood - wanna watch all his films please (English and Arabic) - Sweat - never connected to this lead before (Polish) TV: El Casa del Papel (Money Heist), How to Sell Drugs Online Fast Kerstin's faves MUSIC Indie, alternative, punk, rock music: - Tocotronic, Kraftklub, Die Ärzte

Today I'm bringing you a special, a recording of an expert panel discussion I moderated at the recent Women in Language conference, entitled *“Feminism in Our Language World”. * This is a top quality conversation I think you should hear. It isn't a talk about how to learn vocabulary or find conversation partners in some kind of feminist way. It's an examination of the world we live in, and how it may impact us as humans, not just language learners. > "Feminism helps me to get space to just say what I want to say and not feel like I can't say my message." > "A lot of people still see "feminist" as the extreme end of the spectrum and so are reluctant to use the term to describe themselves." > "I can talk all day about the intersectionality of all things. But when you're not in a place where you can make mistakes, we're not in a place where you can make change." > "To become the best version of yourself, you need to stand for the humanity of someone else." I am grateful to Lindsay and Shannon as well as our panelists Archana Parmar, Chesline Pierre Paul, Martina Gerdts, and Samantha Lassaux, for allowing me to put this audio out on the podcast. Where do you listen? Take a photo of where you're listening to the Fluent Show and share it on social media to say hello! Here's where you can tag me: * Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/thefluentshow * Instagram: http://instagram.com/kerstin_fluent/ and #thefluentshow Love the show? Rate & Review it here (https://lovethepodcast.com/0dH1NG) Special Guests: Archana Parmar, Chesline Pierre-Paul, Martina Gerdts, and Samantha Lassaux.

In this episode, my guest is Mignon Fogarty - better known as Grammar Girl. She's a language podcaster, founder of the Quick and Dirty Tips network, a bestselling author, Podcasting Hall of Fame inductee, and she's even been a guest on the Ophrah Winfrey show! In other words, we have a super expert on the podcast today. In this fun conversation, Mignon and I chatted about * the biggest misconceptions people have about grammar * the reality of being women (not girls!) who have "expert podcasts" * the truth about using grammar correctly - how important is it really? And then she took YOUR questions - that burning issue of the Oxford comma is finally solved! Enjoy the show! You can find out more about Mignon here (https://www.fluent.show/guests/mignon) and about Where do you listen? Take a photo of where you're listening to the Fluent Show and share it on social media to say hello! Here's where you can tag me: * Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/thefluentshow * Instagram: http://instagram.com/kerstin_fluent/ and #thefluentshow Thank you to Mignon Fogarty (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl) for this episode introduction. Love the show? Rate & Review it here (https://lovethepodcast.com/0dH1NG) Special Guest: Mignon Fogarty.

Shannon Kennedy is a professional musician, learner of 16 languages, and a language learning expert at Eurolinguiste, Fluent in 3 Months, and Women in Language. She's also my buddy and we have a tradition: Every year, Shannon visits the show to share how the last year went. Don't miss this incredible conversation where Shannon shares how she creates structure and stability for hers the difference between goal-oriented and stats-oriented habits pre-committing as a way to follow through on good intentions why Shannon is definitely not learning a new language this year (I don't believe her!) and why you need holistic awareness of your languages Listen to Shannon's reviews of 2020 (https://www.fluent.show/203), 2019 (https://www.fluent.show/166) and 2018 (https://www.fluent.show/118). Apps mentioned in this episode Duolingo (http://www.duolingo.com) Lingq (https://www.fluentlanguage.co.uk/lingq)* Streaks (https://streaksapp.com/) Books mentioned in this episode All the Rage (https://uk.bookshop.org/a/6226/9780062861450) by Darcy Lockman* Fair Play (https://uk.bookshop.org/a/6226/9781529400212) by Eve Rodsky* The One Thing (https://uk.bookshop.org/a/6226/9781848549258) by Gary Keller* Indistractable (https://uk.bookshop.org/a/6226/9781526610201) by Nir Eyal* Links with * are affiliate links Love the show? Rate & Review it here (https://lovethepodcast.com/0dH1NG) Make sure you check out our sponsor Clozemaster! Special Guest: Shannon Kennedy.

Women in Language is an online event filled with talks presentations from female language experts who have done amazing things and documented their journey. The conference is open to everyone, and it's organised by Kerstin, Lindsay and Shannon. In this episode, I've got 10 speakers from the conference sharing exactly why they love this event and what they'll be bringing you this year. Make sure you get your $29 ticket at www.womeninlanguage.com today! You will hear from * Jessica Kumar on privilege in linguistics * Irene Cangi on reaching higher language levels of Italian * Lauren Williams introducing AAC - what is it, why do you need it? She has the answers! * Mariana Favila-Alcala and Belen Nuñez on why feminism matters in the language industry * Sara Holmes on how to teach your baby American sign language * Abigail Fulbrook on taboos in the language classroom * Marjolein Benschop on her talk about learning when you are multipassionate * Vickie Kelty and Laia Moret on why they're going to bring some games to the event Get the full speaker line-up at www.womeninlanguage.com (https://womeninlanguage.com/p/2022-speakers) Where do you listen? Take a photo of where you're listening to the Fluent Show and share it on social media to say hello! Here's where you can tag me: * Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/thefluentshow * Instagram: http://instagram.com/kerstin_fluent/ and #thefluentshow Thank you to Valerie for this episode introduction. Love the show? Rate & Review it here (https://lovethepodcast.com/0dH1NG) Special Guests: Jessica Kumar and Sara Holmes.

Their eyes met at Dubai airport...and it started a love affair with Malayalam! In this episode, my American-born guests Jessica Kumar and Eliza Keyton (Eli Kutty) share their stories of falling in love with India - well, some of it! You'll hear about * how Jessica and Eliza travelled the world * what family traditions in India mean for independent women like these two * why one person's experience can never show you all that India has to offer * how learning a language can change your experience of India, no matter where you are * why both of them decided to share their experiences by podcast and instagram Where do you listen? Take a photo of where you're listening to the Fluent Show and share it on social media to say hello! Here's where you can tag me: * Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/thefluentshow * Instagram: http://instagram.com/kerstin_fluent/ and #thefluentshow Love the show? Rate & Review it here (https://lovethepodcast.com/0dH1NG) A transcript of the interview is available for this episode Special Guests: Eliza Keyton and Jessica Kumar.

If you're the kind of person who doesn't want to hear about vaccines, just press "stop" now. Welcome to our 2021 Words of the Year episode - somewhat dominated by one concept. It's another fun episode as Lindsay and I discuss all those words that made our 2022, including * vax and vacina, jab and booster * Wellenbrecher * cheugy * Chirui (チルィ) * sportsvaske And lots more! Where do you listen? Take a photo of where you're listening to the Fluent Show and share it on social media to say hello! Here's where you can tag me: * Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/thefluentshow * Instagram: http://instagram.com/kerstin_fluent/ and #thefluentshow Love the show? Rate & Review it here (https://lovethepodcast.com/0dH1NG)