Fluent•ish, the Podcast

🎧 Episode 10 | “Do I Hafta Handwrite in My Additional Language? Typing Is Enough, Isn’t It?” Fluent•ish the Podcast | Hosted by Rebecca & Lisa from Little Crab Educational Press Wondering if handwriting really matters when learning a new language—or if typing is just fine? In this Season 1 finale , we unpack how handwriting and composition affect fluency, confidence, and memory—and why your m...

🎧 Episode 9 | “How Can I Get Better At Reading in My New Language When I Don’t Really Enjoy Reading in My Native Language Either? What If I’m Just Not a Reader?” Fluent•ish the Podcast | Hosted by Rebecca & Lisa from Little Crab Educational Press Do you feel stuck because you don’t love reading—even in your native language? Wondering if you can still make progress in your second language with...

🎧 Episode 9 | “How Can I Get Better At Reading in My New Language When I Don’t Really Enjoy Reading in My Native Language Either? What If I’m Just Not a Reader?” Fluent•ish the Podcast | Hosted by Rebecca & Lisa from Little Crab Educational Press Do you feel stuck because you don’t love reading—even in your native language? Wondering if you can still make progress in your second language with...

🎧 Episode 8 | “Can I Improve My Mindset Around Studying (Read—Loathing) Grammar?” Fluent•ish the Podcast | Hosted by Rebecca & Lisa from Little Crab Educational Press Wondering if there’s a better way to approach grammar without the dread? In this episode, we explore:✅ Why grammar feels so hard—and how mindset shifts can help✅ The truth about grammar and fluency (hint: you don’t need perfec...

🎧 Episode 8 | “Can I Improve My Mindset Around Studying (Read—Loathing) Grammar?” Fluent•ish the Podcast | Hosted by Rebecca & Lisa from Little Crab Educational Press Wondering if there’s a better way to approach grammar without the dread? In this episode, we explore: ✅ Why grammar feels so hard—and how mindset shifts can help ✅ The truth about grammar and fluency (hint: you don’t need perf...

🎧 Episode 7 | “Do I HAVE to Study Tons of Vocabulary? How Much is Enough ?” Fluent•ish the Podcast | Hosted by Rebecca & Lisa from Little Crab Educational Press Feeling overwhelmed by all the words you don’t know in your new language? Wondering if there’s a smarter way to build vocabulary that actually sticks? In this episode, we explore: How many words you really need at different stages of...

🎧 Episode 7 | “Do I HAVE to Study Tons of Vocabulary? How Much is Enough ?” Fluent•ish the Podcast | Hosted by Rebecca & Lisa from Little Crab Educational Press Feeling overwhelmed by all the words you don’t know in your new language? Wondering if there’s a smarter way to build vocabulary that actually sticks? In this episode, we explore: How many words you really need at different stages of...

🎧 Episode 6 | “But, If We’re Aiming for a Legitimate Accent Rather Than a ‘Native’ Accent, How’s it Possible to Improve Speaking and Pronunciation?” --> Psst! This Episode is a TWOFER. Fluent•ish the Podcast | Hosted by Rebecca & Lisa from Little Crab Educational Press Does your mind go blank when it's your turn to speak in your second language? Do you feel like your voice sounds stiff, ro...

🎧 Episode 6 | “But, If We’re Aiming for a Legitimate Accent Rather Than a ‘Native’ Accent, How’s it Possible to Improve Speaking and Pronunciation?” --> Psst! This Episode is a TWOFER. Fluent•ish the Podcast | Hosted by Rebecca & Lisa from Little Crab Educational Press Does your mind go blank when it's your turn to speak in your second language? Do you feel like your voice sounds stiff...

In S1 Ep. 5 of Fluent•ish the Podcast , we introduce the Seven Language Skills —and why knowing what they are can totally shift how you approach language learning. For the remainder of Season 1, each episode will get into one or two of the Seven Language Skills, and we’ll show you a thought-provoking framework based off of the Seven Language Skills that helps you assess your strengths and laser fo...

In S1 Ep. 5 of Fluent•ish the Podcast , we introduce the Seven Language Skills —and why knowing what they are can totally shift how you approach language learning. For the remainder of Season 1, each episode will get into one or two of the Seven Language Skills, and we’ll show you a thought-provoking framework based off of the Seven Language Skills that helps you assess your strengths and laser fo...

In S1 Ep. 4 of Fluent•ish the Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most loaded—and misunderstood—questions in language learning: “But how do I know which accent is the right accent?” If you’ve ever worried about sounding “wrong,” felt self-conscious about your pronunciation, or wondered if you need to mimic a native speaker perfectly to be taken seriously—this episode is for you. We explore what...

In S1 Ep. 4 of Fluent•ish the Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most loaded—and misunderstood—questions in language learning: “But how do I know which accent is the right accent?” If you’ve ever worried about sounding “wrong,” felt self-conscious about your pronunciation, or wondered if you need to mimic a native speaker perfectly to be taken seriously—this episode is for you. We explore what...

In S1 Ep. 3 of Fluent•ish the Podcast, we’re tackling one of the biggest early hurdles in language learning: “How do I choose the right language for me?” If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of options—or second-guessed whether your chosen language is “the best” fit—this episode is for you. We explore how to cut through decision fatigue with a thoughtful (but fun!) framework that he...

In S1 Ep. 3 of Fluent•ish the Podcast, we’re tackling one of the biggest early hurdles in language learning: “How do I choose the right language for me?” If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of options—or second-guessed whether your chosen language is “the best” fit—this episode is for you. We explore how to cut through decision fatigue with a thoughtful (but fun!) framework that he...

In S1 Ep. 2 we talk about two common fears in language learning: “What if I picked the wrong language?” and “What if I’m just not good at languages, anyway?” These kinds of doubts can hold people back, especially when tied to identity, expectations, or a sense of falling behind. We also highlight some key takeaways that might help if you're navigating similar thoughts. Whether you’ve switched...

Welcome to the first episode of Fluentish: The Podcast . In Season 1, The Bilingual Blueprint: From Hesitation to Conversation , we’re setting the stage for what this show is all about—and how it can support your language learning journey, wherever you’re starting from, no matter what language(s) you are learning. We introduce ourselves ( Rebecca , language teacher and Mandarin learner , and Lisa...

In S.1 Ep. 2 we talk about two common fears in language learning: “What if I picked the wrong language?” and “What if I’m just not good at languages, anyway?” These kinds of doubts can hold people back, especially when tied to identity, expectations, or a sense of falling behind. We also highlight some key takeaways that might help if you're navigating similar thoughts. Whether you’ve switched lan...

Little Crab Educational Press is excited to announce the podcast every aspiring polyglot, classroom language teacher, and parent raising bilingual kids will be so glad they discovered! Fluent•ish, the Podcast is a happy place for language learners, free of snobbery, where your hosts (and sisters!) Lisa and Rebecca will tackle questions such as, “What if I picked the ‘wrong’ language to learn? And...

Welcome to the first episode of Fluentish: The Podcast . In Season 1, The Bilingual Blueprint: From Hesitation to Conversation , we’re setting the stage for what this show is all about—and how it can support your language learning journey, wherever you’re starting from, no matter what language(s) you are learning. We introduce ourselves ( Rebecca , language teacher and Mandarin learner , and Lisa...

Little Crab Educational Press is excited to announce the podcast every aspiring polyglot, classroom language teacher, and parent raising bilingual kids will be so glad they discovered! Fluent•ish, the Podcast is a happy place for language learners, free of snobbery, where your hosts (and sisters!) Lisa and Rebecca will tackle questions such as, “What if I picked the ‘wrong’ language to learn? And...