Reaching for Words

Spanish Obsessed

A show by language learners, for language learners. We talk with polyglots, teachers, learners, and technologists to uncover actionable language learning tips and hacks, no matter what language you are learning.

  • 42 minutes 21 seconds
    Language learning and technology
    Rob chats with learner, teacher, and technologist Jo Sayers about the role of technology in language learning. Does it help us or hinder us?
    9 October 2018, 5:06 pm
  • 38 minutes 20 seconds
    Finding joy
    Language learning should be a joy, but can sometimes be a drag.

    Find out how to inject more joy into your language learning with Katie, from joyoflanguages.com.

    We talk about how, when, and why to enjoy your language learning, as well as provide down to earth, actionable advice for you.
    13 September 2018, 9:52 am
  • 44 minutes 57 seconds
    Independent language learning
    What is an independent language learner, and why should we try to be one?

    In this chat with Lindsay from lindsaydoeslanguage.com, we understand the importance of "owning" your language learning, and provide, as always, tips for you to go out and apply immediately. Happy language learning!
    3 September 2018, 4:02 pm
  • 41 minutes 2 seconds
    Memory and language learning
    Meet Olly Richards, of iwillteachyoualanguage.com. Olly talks with Rob about the role of memorisation in language learning, and shares some actionable tips to help you with your memorisation.
    20 August 2018, 8:00 am
  • 30 minutes 13 seconds
    Beginning a language
    We talk with Shannon Kennedy of eurolinguiste.com, who shares with us her tips for beginners. What should you, and shouldn't you do as a beginner language learner? When should you start speaking? And, what's the role of motivation?

    All this, and more...!
    13 August 2018, 8:54 am
  • 43 minutes 1 second
    How to speak fluently
    In our first episode, we chat with Luca Lampariello.

    Luca is an accomplished polyglot who speaks 13 languages, and he shares his tips for how to speak more fluently, accurately, and confidently, no matter your current level.
    6 August 2018, 7:39 am
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