Lindsay Dow

How to Learn a Language

How to Learn a Language is the 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. Follow for more at https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/podcastGot a question? A topic you'd like covered or a guest you'd like to hear from? Email me at lindsay[at]doeslanguages[dot]com.

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Lindsay Dow

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Education

Latest episode

Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

7 Powerful Ways Shame Shows Up To Stop Language Learners 28.07.2024

The role of shame in language learning isn't something we always like to talk about. But we should. Here's 7 ways shame affects language learners. Here's the best ways to stay in the loop: 🥰 Get your Grace & Space ticket here: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/graceandspace 💛 Join Language Life to become fluent in any language on demand: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 🎲...

How to Get Fluent No Matter How Busy Life Is (The Best Approach) 21.07.2024

Curious how to get fluent even when you're really busy? Here's the best approach to fluency no matter what season of life you're in. Here's the best ways to stay in the loop: 🥰 Get your Grace & Space ticket here: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/graceandspace 💛 Join Language Life to become fluent in any language on demand: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 🎲 Join Promp...

Why You Deserve Better Than Other People's Language Expectations 14.07.2024

When other people's languages expectations (& our own) don't match your progress, it sucks. Here's why language expectations are bringing down your languages. Here's the best ways to stay in the loop: 🥰 Get your Grace & Space ticket here: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/graceandspace 💛 Join Language Life to become fluent in any language on demand: https://lindsaydoes...

How to Get Over Embarrassment & Feel Language Confident 08.07.2024

Feeling intimidated to speak another language? Here's how to get over embarrassment and feel language confident. Here's the best ways to stay in the loop: 💛 Join Language Life to become fluent in any language on demand: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 🎲 Join Promptly for weekly writing & speaking prompts: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/promptly 🌈 Join Dabblers' Den to lear...

How to Learn Any Language Better Than In School 01.07.2024

No, you don't need a teacher and yes, you can still learn that language. Here's how to learn any language better than in school. Here's the best ways to stay in the loop: 💛 Join Language Life to become fluent in any language on demand: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 🎲 Join Promptly for weekly writing & speaking prompts: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/promptly 🌈 Join Dabbl...

Microlearning How to Make Anything Feel As Easy as Duolingo 24.06.2024

Why is Duolingo easy to do when there's no time for anything else? Microlearning helps you make anything feel as easy as Duolingo. Here's the best ways to stay in the loop: 💛 Join Language Life to become fluent in any language on demand: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 🎲 Join Promptly for weekly writing & speaking prompts: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/promptly 🌈 Join Dabbler...

Double the Value of Your Language Practice 17.06.2024

More language practice is always a good thing. But there's something even better - language practice you actually want to review. With that you double the value of your language practice. Here's how to make your language practice worthwhile. Join Promptly here: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/promptly Here's the best ways to stay in the loop: 💛 Join Language Life to become fluent in...

How to Learn Languages with Games with Matthew Boyle 13.05.2024

Want to learn languages with games? Matthew Boyle of Language Card Games knows how it's done. Matthew's website, Language Card Games: https://languagecardgames.com/ Here's the best ways to stay in the loop: 💛 Join Language Life to become fluent in any language on demand: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 🌈 Join Dabblers' Den to learn a language every month with me: https://lind...

How to Learn English Living Abroad with Fabio Cerpelloni 06.05.2024

What's it like to learn English living abroad when you're working? Fabio has lived and worked in multiple English-speaking countries and shares his story. Follow Fabio: Fabio's website: https://fabiocerpelloni.com/ Fabio's podcast - Stolaroid Stories: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stolaroidstories Fabio interviewing me on his podcast: https://youtu.be/1JGccYaiI8I?si=OIOZA...

How Does Language Life Work? 08.04.2024

Language Life helps you to become fluent in any language on demand. Here's everything you need to know about how it works. Here's the best ways to stay in the loop: 💛 Join Language Life to become fluent in any language on demand: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 🌈 Join Dabblers' Den to learn a language every month with me: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/dabblersden 💛 Read the b...

Why Learn Languages When It's Not Urgent? 03.04.2024

Why learn languages when it's not a priority? And can you fit it in with everything else you do? Here's why to learn languages even when it's not urgent. Here's the best ways to stay in the loop: 💛 Join Language Life to become fluent in any language on demand: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 🌈 Join Dabblers' Den to learn a language every month with me: https://lindsaydoes...

How I Teach Languages I Can't Actually Speak 25.03.2024

Want to know how I teach languages I can't speak? I've taught people 27 languages that I don't speak (& counting!). And 9 languages I do. How? Let me explain. Here's the best ways to stay in the loop: 💛 Join Language Life to become fluent in any language on demand: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 🌈 Join Dabblers' Den to learn a language every month with me: https://li...

Rewards Or Threats? How to Find & Maintain Your Unique Motivation 18.03.2024

Motivation is key to fluency. We need language learning motivation because it's what drives us to keep going. But are you motivated by rewards or threats? Here's the best ways to stay in the loop: 💛 Join Language Life to become fluent in any language on demand: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 🌈 Join Dabblers' Den to learn a language every month with me: https://lindsaydoeslanguag...

Language Learning Audit: Everything You Need To Know 04.03.2024

We all go through moments when language learning feels stuck. When we're just not sure if we're doing it right. That's when a Language Learning Audit is needed. Here's the best ways to stay in the loop: 💛 Join Language Life to become fluent in any language on demand: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 🌈 Join Dabblers' Den to learn a language every month with me: https://lind...

Language Evening Classes Don’t Work (You Need To Do This Proven Process Instead) 26.02.2024

Language evening classes have long been a popular way for adults to learn another language. But they don't always work well. Here's why & what to do instead. Here's the best ways to stay in the loop: 💛 Join Language Life to become fluent in any language on demand: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 🌈 Join Dabblers' Den to learn a language every month with me: https://lindsay...

How to Speak Better In Another Language 19.02.2024

How to speak better in another language isn't always easy to figure out. Here's 5 key areas that will help you speak better in another language. Here's the best ways to stay in the loop: 💛 Join Language Life to get the Speak 28x28 Challenge & become fluent in any language on demand: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 🌈 Join Dabblers' Den to learn a language every month with...

How Language Dabbling Helps You Become Fluent Faster 09.02.2024

Language Dabbling makes you fluent faster. You don't have to learn one language at a time anymore if you don't want to. Language dabbling can be a powerful way to get better. In this episode, I'll explain what it is, why I do it, and why it works to make you fluent faster. 🌈 Join Dabblers' Den to learn a new language every month: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/dabblers-den/...

How To Learn More Than One Language At The Same Time 12.01.2024

Wondering how to learn more than one language at the same time? Becoming a polyglot is easy when you've busted the myths about how to learn multiple languages. Listen to this episode to learn how. 🌈 Join Dabblers' Den to learn a new language every month: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/dabblers-den/ (Note! As I was listening back to this, I noticed that I say "half the world&#39...

Self-Compassion & Identity in Language Learning with Emily Harris 04.01.2024

Self-compassion and identity in language learning are two topics not discussed as often as they need to be. That's why I love that Emily Harris is part of the conversation. She brings both topics to the forefront of how we think about language learning. 🥳 Join Language Life: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 💛 Read the blog version: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/self-compassion-...

4 Step Process to Learn Any Language with Angel Pretot 30.11.2023

Can there really be a 4 step process that works to learn any language? Angel Pretot has created just that. In this episode, discover these 4 steps you can apply today to your own studies. 👉 Angel interviewing me on his podcast: https://www.frenchfluency.net/cultural-fluency-podcast/lindsay-does-languages 👉 Angel's website: https://www.frenchfluency.net/ 👉 Angel's podcast: https://www.fr...

Language Learning Intensity: How to Learn Fast without Losing Self-Compassion 05.10.2023

One thing that's sometimes missing from the conversation about how long it takes to learn a language is language learning intensity. 🎟️ Get your ticket for Grace & Space: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/grace-space/ 🥳 Join Language Life: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 💛 Read the blog version: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/language-learning-intensity-what-amp-how-to-d...

Perfectionism & Immersion Myths That Need Debunking with Heidi Lovejoy 28.09.2023

What perfection and immersion myths do you need debunking? In this episode of How To Learn A Language, Heidi Lovejoy discusses her experience with both areas. 🎥 Watch the free video training mentioned at the start of this episode: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/privatetraining Heidi's website: https://lovejoyandlanguages.com/ Heidi's podcast - Love, Joy, and Languages: http://www.lo...

The Best Languages to Learn for the Future 21.09.2023

What are the best languages to learn for the future? If you're looking for a one language answer, this will disappoint. Find your best languages to learn here. 👉 Free Language Starter Pages: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/starterpages 🥳 Join Language Life: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 💛 Read the blog version: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/the-best-languages-to-learn-...

How to Handle Unsolicited Advice in Language Learning (& How Not to Give It) 14.09.2023

Unsolicited advice in language learning is never fun. So why does it still happen? What can we do in response? Here's how to handle it & how not to give it. 💻 Free Video Training - Why Self-Compassion is Your Greatest Language Learning Strength: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/privatetraining/ 🥳 Join Language Life: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 💛 Read the blog version: ht...

A Perspective on Passive Learning, Movies & Other Trends with Cara Leopold 07.09.2023

Passive learning, movies and more. There's lots of language trends that come and go. Find out which ones are worth paying attention to in this interview with Cara Leopold. Join the Back to School Movie Challenge. Cara’s website: https://leo-listening.com/  Cara’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LeoListening/ Cara’s Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caraleopold/  Cara’s Pi...

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