The Language Learning Show

I hope this helps you get un-stuck! If you have any comments or questions, don't hesitate to reach out at https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/contact The main topics I cover in this video are: 1. You are actually progressing, but you don't know it 2. You're not dedicating enough time or energy to language learning 3. "The Intermediate Plateau" 4. Your attention is split Here&#39...

I began learning Mandarin in 2014. In this podcast, I explain how I learned the language, describe my level, and speak in Mandarin for a few minutes. Contact me at https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/contact if you have any comments or questions!

I got very personal in this episode. This is the audio from a video I made for my LinkedIn. Feel free to contact me at https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/contact if you have any comments or questions.

Big thanks to Brian for this question. I hope you all find this podcast helpful. Contact me at https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/contact if you have any questions.

Thanks to Amber for this question on how to have fun and step out of your comfort zone when learning a language :) Submit your questions by visiting https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/contact

The first category is how you spend your time and energy when studying (e.g., resources you use.) The second is non-linguistic lifestyle choices (e.g., sleep quality, stress levels, nutrition.) Contact me at https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/contact if you have any comments or questions.

Decision paralysis has been a problem in my life since childhood. I would analyze everything. However, that's recently changed. Here's what I do now. Contact me at https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/contact if you have any questions or comments.

Title says it all :) Contact me at https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/contact if you have any comments or questions.

Today I answer a question from Brandon, a previous Calgary Language Nerds student. He asked me about a language learning method called Automatic Language Growth and about "acquiring" a language using comprehensible input as opposed to "learning" a language with traditional methods. Here is the video that I reference in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW8M4Js4UBA F...

This is a fascinating story about two people I met while exploring Singapore. It turns out you don't need to really have a fluent language in common with someone to communicate for a long time. Enjoy this episode! Feel free to say hello at https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/contact

In this video, I discuss the importance of learning a language in a memorable way. If you have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to reach out at https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/contact .

Today I am (tentatively) wrapping up my new project called Azren's Top Language Learning Tips. In this episode, I talk about the importance of enjoying the language learning process. I have made a page on my website where I can have my top tips in one single place. If you want to see every video in this series, visit https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/top-tips/ If you have any comments or questi...

Today I continue my new project called Azren's Top Language Learning Tips. In this episode, I share a few tips on how to memorize vocabulary. I have made a page on my website where I can have my top tips in one single place. If you want to see every video in this series, visit https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/top-tips/ If you have any comments or questions about this video, feel free to contac...

Today I continue my new project called Azren's Top Language Learning Tips. In this episode, I share numerous tips on learning to improve pronunciation. This is a topic I'm quite passionate about. I have made a page on my website where I can have my top tips in one single place. If you want to see every video in this series, visit https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/top-tips/ If you have any c...

Today I continue my new project called Azren's Top Language Learning Tips. In this episode, I share a simple step-by-step process you can follow to learn complicated grammar points in another language. I have made a page on my website where I can have my top tips in one single place. If you want to see every video in this series, visit https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/top-tips/ If you have any...

Today I continue my new project called Azren's Top Language Learning Tips. In this episode, I share what I believe might be the most important piece of language learning advice I've ever come up with. It's a framework you can follow to keep yourself on track on your language learning journey. I have made a page on my website where I can have my top tips in one single place. If you want...

Today I continue my new project called Azren's Top Language Learning Tips. In this podcast, I share 1 thing you can do to have an easier time learning a language. I have made a page on my website where I can have my top tips in one single place. If you want to see every video in this series, visit https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/top-tips/ If you have any comments or questions about this video...

Today I continue my new project called Azren's Top Language Learning Tips. In this podcast, I share some advice on finding the right learning resources for: a) People learning endangered languages, or languages with relatively few resources and, b) People learning a language that has so many resources it's hard to pick which ones to use I have made a page on my website where I can have my...

Today I continue my new project called Azren's Top Language Learning Tips. In this video, I share some self-study resources that are particularly helpful for those who are just starting off on their language learning journey. I have made a page on my website where I can have my top tips in one single place. If you want to see every video in this series, visit https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/t...

I mentioned quite a few external links in this episode. Here are the links. I encourage you to read them over after watching this video: 1. Cambridge University Press article: https://www.cambridge.org/elt/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/How-long-does-it-take-to-learn-a-foreign-language.pdf 2. Foreign Service Institute data: https://www.state.gov/foreign-language-training/ 3. CEFR Global Scale: ht...

Today I continue my new project called Azren's Top Language Learning Tips. In this video, I share advice on improving your listening and reading comprehension skills. I have made a page on my website where I can have my top tips in one single place. If you want to see every video in this series, visit https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/top-tips/ If you have any comments or questions about this v...

Today I continue my new project called Azren's Top Language Learning Tips. In this video, I share 3 crucial tips to improve your speaking skills efficiently. I have made a page on my website where I can have my top tips in one single place. If you want to see every video in this series, visit https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/top-tips/ If you have any comments or questions about this video, fee...

I want to condense and compile the thousands of pieces of content I've made about language learning. This podcast is step 1 of me doing this. I have made a page on my website where I can have my top tips in one single place. If you want to see every video in this series, visit https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/top-tips/ If you have any comments or questions about this video, feel free to contac...

A quick podcast answering a couple of questions I received after my podcast on using Chat GPT for language learning purposes a couple weeks ago. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/contact .

I have to give credit to Andrew Bustamante for the inspiration behind this video. I heard him discuss Conversation Maps and I realized that I have unconsciously used this concept regularly in my life. Hearing Andrew talk about Conversation Maps in explicit terms has allowed me to use them more effectively myself and break down how you can use them yourself. After you finish this episode, you will...