Creative Language Learning Podcast
Kerstin Cable
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Kerstin from Fluent Language and Lindsay from Lindsay does Languages are obsessed with language learning - join them in this podcast!
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Aug 4, 2017
Episode 57: Why is it so Hard to Find Pop Music in Other Languages?
We examine foreign language pop music, and how language learners can use it for their benefits.
Jul 20, 2017
Episode 56: The Best Language Learning Tools for Summer 2017
Grab your sunglasses, get out into the sunshine, and listen to our selection jam-packed with awesome and brand new language learning resources.
Jun 30, 2017
Episode 55: Motivated by Vladimir Putin's Russian (with Kris Broholm)
Kris Broholm from Actual Fluency joined me to discuss mindset and accountability in language learning that come from a place of reality and gentle confidence.
Jun 13, 2017
Episode 54: Live from the Polyglot Gathering 2017
It's one of my favourite episodes of the year - the live clips are in, so you can experience the Polyglot Gathering in 2017 with the Creative Language Learning Podcast as we bring you interviews, impressions and fun from the conference floor.
Jun 1, 2017
Episode 53: "We're Quite a Polite Show Really"
From the languages we've been studying over the last 8 months, to the talks we're attending at the upcoming Polyglot Gathering...WELCOME BACK to the show.
Oct 30, 2016
Episode 52: The Best Language Learning Tools for Autumn/Winter 2016
We made it to episode 52 and this is a WHOPPER, full of best-of. Find more language learning tools and the best podcast episodes AND the ultimate Good, Bad and Struggling. Wow!
Oct 16, 2016
Episode 51: Top 5 Fictional Languages
The Creative Language Learning Podcast countdown of the most awesome fictional languages
Oct 4, 2016
Episode 50: Take Our Quiz for European Day of Languages (Live Episode)
We did it! 50 episodes, and one massive live celebration.
Sep 11, 2016
Episode 49: Peace, Words 'n Harmony
Can Languages Bring on World Peace? This episode goes deep into what language can mean to our world.
Sep 9, 2016
Live Party Invitation!
There'll be a quiz!
Aug 28, 2016
Episode 48: Don't Avoid Language Speakers
You Do Not Need a Native Speaker For Practice This one had a controversial statement at the heart of it, and Lindsay and I debated the merits of hunting, finding, selecting, working with and learning with native speakers. So, do you need a native speaker to learn a language?
Aug 14, 2016
Episode 47: A Good Handle on The Hangul
Listener Feedback - we let you guys dictate the topics for the episode and gave a LOT of tips
Jul 31, 2016
Episode 46: Mastery and Advanced Level Language Learning
When you reach the higher language levels, it's not enough to just study. How does it feel to reach a level where you are looking for ways to go beyond fluency? How can you move towards mastery?
Jul 18, 2016
Episode 45: How To Learn a Language Using Snapchat
Everyone's talking about social media, some people are talking about social media for language learning. In today's podcast episode, Lindsay and I guide you through the Snapchat app for language learning.
Jul 3, 2016
Episode 44: Be Like a Waffle (Language Learning in Country)
Learning a language where it is spoken is one of the Top 5 wishes on every learner's bucket list. In this episode, we explore stories and tips about language learning - including Lindsay's travels to Costa Rica, and what Kerstin's English was like on day 1 in England.
Jul 3, 2016
What We Think About Brexit
Lindsay and Kerstin's take on Brexit
Jun 19, 2016
Episode 43: Language is Everything: Talking Language Activism with Wikitongues
We all know that language is important, but after listening to this episode you'll be amazed at the variety of perspectives
Jun 5, 2016
Episode 42: Could Language Make You Money?
Today's episode returns to the topic of making money with languages. We ask if that's something you should be doing and how it can work.
May 22, 2016
Episode 41: How to Rock Language Learning For Travel
Got a trip coming up? Here's how to make sure you get the local language down
May 9, 2016
Episode 40: Live from the Polyglot Gathering in Berlin
We bring you reports and impressions on the road in this special episode. Listen in for more interviews than ever before!
Apr 28, 2016
Episode 39: Polyglot Gathering Preview (Mini Episode)
Preview of the talks we are not going to miss
Apr 24, 2016
Episode 38: The Best Tools for Language Learning in Spring/Summer 2016
Like in fashion, we give you our best recommendations of the season
Apr 10, 2016
Episode 37: The Secret Languages of Great Britain (with expert voice Simon Ager)
We present you the real landscape of the languages spoken in the British Isles
Mar 28, 2016
Episode 36: But WHY!!!! Are You Learning A Language?
A listener question leads us into the depths and beautiful motivations of polyglots and language learners
Mar 14, 2016
Episode 35: Polyglot Club Certificates Available Now
In this episode, we put the word and label "polyglot" on trial with the help of Alex Rawlings.
Feb 28, 2016
Episode 34: Language Learning is Too Hard and Inconvenient (That's NO EXCUSE)
That's no excuse!! Join Lindsay and me as we have a great time demolishing language learning excuses
Feb 14, 2016
Episode 33: Future You is The Best You, with Guest Benny Lewis
This episode is all about being inspired by other people and their achievements. We decided to invite a guest well-known language learning hero to many: Benny Lewis from Fluent in 3 Months.
Jan 31, 2016
Episode 32: The Guide to Knowing Your Language Learning Style
All about habits and how we build & create them. Listen to find out how we learn languages and how we use our tendencies.
Jan 19, 2016
Episode 31: Learn A Language with TV: How to Get The Most Out of Watching TV in Your Target Language
Kerstin likes murders, Lindsay likes YouTube, and we discuss how YOU can get the most out of TV in another language.
Jan 3, 2016
Episode 30: How to Achieve a New Year's Resolution of Learning a New Language
Lindsay & Kerstin discuss language progress, setting goals and new year's resolutions
Dec 21, 2015
Episode 29: How to Be Super Efficient (The German Episode) with Michael Schmitz
Things get real with Michael Schmitz, creator of Smarter German. He talks what Germans know as "klartext"
Nov 30, 2015
Episode 28: What You Are is What You Say (Language and Identity)
A super news edition featuring expert interview with J from Compassionate Language Learner
Nov 22, 2015
Episode 27: Inside the #Add1Challenge with Brian Kwong
Lindsay meets the creator of the biggest language challenge the internet has ever seen.
Nov 9, 2015
Episode 26: Language Events, Language Careers, Language Inspiration
Kerstin and Lindsay talk about building community, bringing language to life for young people, and share an interview with a real professor! Plus: Tips of the Week!
Oct 18, 2015
Episode 25: Becoming a Musician Can Make You a Fantastic Language Learner
Did you know that becoming a musician can help you learn languages? It worked for Shannon, and she tells the story in this interview.
Oct 1, 2015
Episode 24: European Day of Languages Live with Music, Debate and Britishness
Lindsay and Kerstin celebrate the European Day of Languages with all of you guys!
Sep 18, 2015
Episode 23: Teach (Yourself) a Language with Tammy Bjelland from Language in Bloom
Inspiring interview with Tammy Bjelland who has insights into language teaching, study and learning
Aug 24, 2015
Episode 22: Travel and Tutor Hunting Tips from Kerstin and Lindsay
This episode features two core themes: travel and tutor tips.
Aug 12, 2015
Episode 21: Why your Language Learning Goal Sucks and What to Do About it
Short solo episode with Kerstin, featuring a special visit from "angry Kerstin" to help you set better goals. Plus: The official announcement of Speak German like a Native!
Jul 19, 2015
Episode 20: Mobile Language Learning and Big News with Lindsay Does Languages
Big news, lots of laughs and tips to make the most out of Memrise
Jul 5, 2015
Episode 19: Chilled out Success with Language Surfer Ron Gullekson
This episodes features an inspiring interview with Ron Gullekson from Language Surfer
Jun 22, 2015
Episode 18: Defining Polyglot and World View with Lindsay Dow
Language learning news and chat with Kerstin and Lindsay. Join the debate!
Jun 7, 2015
Episode 17: Creative Language Entrepreneurship with Gabby Wallace
With guest Gabby Wallace, a true digital nomad in the polyglot space
May 17, 2015
Episode 16: It's a language! No, it's a dialect! And Lindsay is back.
Lindsay Dow joins Kerstin for fun discussions about scripts, writing and travelling.
Apr 20, 2015
Episode 15: From Marrying a Soldier to Writing a German Blog, with Angelika Davey
In episode 15, you will learn the tricks of multilingual families, and find out what's behind the blog "Angelika's German" with Angelika Davey.
Mar 23, 2015
Episode 14: The Memory Palace is a Happy Place (with guest Anthony Metivier)
Kerstin talks to her guest Anthony Metivier about the amazing things psychology can teach you about language learning.
Feb 26, 2015
Episode 13: Becky Morales on Perfect Pronunciation and Having 4 Bilingual Kids
Episode 13: Becky Morales on Perfect Pronunciation and Having 4 Bilingual Kids
Jan 23, 2015
Episode 12: Chris Broholm from Actual Fluency on Challenges, Information Overload and Book Club
Kerstin rambles a little, announces Language Book Club and then Chris Broholm joins her and talks some sense. With an article of the week about Duolingo!
Dec 7, 2014
Episode 11: Putting the World to Rights with Olly Richards from IWTYAL
This episode talks about what's what and puts the world to rights!
Nov 16, 2014
Episode 10: Love Online Learning? Then my Guest Breanne has ALL the Information You Need
Love Online Learning? Then you will not want to miss this podcast with Breanne Dyck
Oct 27, 2014
Episode 9: Chatting to Benny Lewis about Confidence vs Discipline and Groups vs Individuals
Welcome to episode 9, where I'm featuring an AMAZING article of the week and an interview with Benny Lewis from Fluent in 3 Months.
Oct 13, 2014
Episode 8: Lindsay and Kerstin do Languages
Lots of fun, travel stories, J-Lo's insurance policies and tips of the week with Lindsay Dow
Oct 4, 2014
Behind the Scenes
Exciting announcements about what's new with our podcast, from a feed update (can you hear us?) to upcoming guests.
Sep 26, 2014
Episode 7: Lost in Translation, the 80/20 Rule and French Grammar
Kerstin talks to John Colley from the Online Learning Podcast about making a French online course, getting language learning right from the start and how to have fun learning vocabulary.
Sep 1, 2014
Episode 6: I'm Not Dead Yet, So I'd Like to Keep Learning
Randy Glover talks about starting at 57, keeping going and the ins & outs of Rosetta Stone Advanced
Jul 30, 2014
Episode 5: ...and Nobody Knows Where the Verb is
Hey everyone, welcome to podcast episode 5! The interview in today's episode was one of the most amazing and inspiring ones that I have ever recorded. I loved talking to André Klein, a fellow German native speaker and teacher of German. It is really a gem, there is so much in there just for you to take a new, fresh, alternative approach to language learning. Fluent News
My books Fluency Made Achievable and The Vocab Cookbook are finally here, and you can buy them to really improve your language learning methods. There is a special discount for early buyers, available only until 31 July! Full info over at www.fluentlanguage.co.uk/bookNews Article: 20 BBC readers who lost fluency in their language
When we find ourselves in an immersion environment, sometimes it can be hard to remain entirely at ease with the language we grew up with. The BBC collected stories and opinions from 20 readers who shared their own stories.
Examples include swearing in your native language versus swearin…
Jun 9, 2014
Episode 4: X-Men, Game of Thrones, At the Gym...and Tips To Beat Stagnation
Hey folks, welcome to episode 4 of the Creative Language Learning Podcast. This one is a solo show, just me sharing what's new and what's been catching my attention recently. We'll be getting nerdy and practical!
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Over the past few weeks I have been writing a lot for my new book which is due to come out on the 31 July so I figured it was time to speak to you instead of writing even more! We will cover:
* Unhelpful (?) Words For Language Learning
Language used to describe language learning does not have to be intimidating. In fact, it is just like going to the gym; if you push yourself too hard, you might end up doing yourself more damage than good. Both going to the gym and learning a new language involve some level of self-discipline, an element of focus and a sense of goal achievement. Learning is very personal driven and cannot be compared to the learning progress of another pe…
Apr 21, 2014
Episode 3: How Personality Influences Language Learning with Jade Joddle
In today's episode, you will hear from Jade Joddle, a coach in English and Speaking Skills from Jadejooddle.com. Jade and I found something in common: We are both very strong examples of the introvert and extrovert personalities. Jade is an introvert and uses her experiences to help others. In today's podcast we make a start in exploring that both introverts and extroverts have their strengths in language learning.
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* How Jade found out that the "Teaching English Abroad With TEFL" model is not right for her
* How a speaking and group classes feel to an extrovert and an introvert
* Why introverts are not always shy, but sometimes stand in their own way when they want to speak a new language - and what this has to do with your childhood
* How 1 to 1 coaches and teachers are useful tools for introvert language learners
* What you should consider about your native speaki…
Jan 13, 2014
Episode 2: HipHop, Rap and Repetition with Fluency MC
Interview with Jason Levine, the Fluency MC, who merges HipHop and English Language Teaching
Dec 13, 2013
Episode 1 (as a proper podcast): Business, Careers and Language Skills, with Peter Rodway from Specialist Language Courses
In today's interview, you will meet Peter Rodway. He's a co-founder of Specialist Language Courses, an education consultancy and training provider for companies all over the world. He focuses on bringing language skills to businesses, and in our surprising interview you'll hear more about: - How teaching English in Asia got Peter to the job as director of his own company - Who in your company decides that it's time to teach you a language - Why your company loves you if they are teaching you a language - What Peter thinks is the biggest barrier to language learning - and how to fix it - What intercultural intelligence means in business (and how it shows with English, German and Japanese people) - And most importantly: **What are Peter's tips for becoming more employable through your language skills!**
Dec 12, 2013
Improve your English with this video and audio story
This episode brings you something different - an audio version of the story I wrote for a joint book called "Natural English through Storytelling." The language is written as I write, and it's personal to me. You can find more about this book on Amazon under "André Klein"
Oct 11, 2013
Learn German with YouTube's most popular high school teacher: Levi Antrim!
In this great article you will hear us discuss: How this small-town American guy discovered a love and passion for German and started producing creative and entertaining videos for his classes, How the students in his high school classes have changed the way they approach German as a school subject, Herr Antrim's YouTube success and the new series he's working on - teaching with puppets!, How quickly you can really experience the full benefit of immersion learning in the country, How to deal with the eternal problem called "They all speak English to me!", What Levi loves about Germany, and our shared love of the beautiful city of Berlin, Why you shouldn't use "Männer" by Herbert Grönemeyer in classes with under 21s, Levi's top picks for bands and videos to use while practicing German