The Actual Fluency Podcast for Language Learners

I catch up with legendary Alex Rawlings to talk about where to live in the world, the expat problem and his latest a-ha moments in language learning.

Richard Benton is back for part 2! In this episode we continue to talk about using language learning as a force of good and also the Polyglot Conference(s).

Kris Broholm interviews Richard Benton about the community impact of language learning. They discuss how residents can learn languages spoken by immigrant populations, promoting local diversity. Benton advocates for communities embracing languages beyond the dominant one.

Kris Broholm interviews Ed Cooke from Memrise about the Memrise project and their new Membus initiative. They discuss the multilingual road trip to record native speakers across Europe. The episode also covers effective learning techniques and methods to improve memory for language acquisition.

Kris Broholm and Michael Levi-Harris continue their discussion about being a hyperglot. Michael shares his personal definition of "speaking" a language and his challenges with discipline and focus, despite his innate abilities. He also elaborates on the number of languages he is able to converse in.

Kris Broholm interviews Michael Levi-Harris, writer and star of "The Hyperglot Movie." They discuss the film's inspiration, creation, and its connection to Michael's personality as a language learner. The conversation also explores similarities between Michael and the movie's main character, along with broader language learning topics.

Kris Broholm welcomes Richard Delamore, also known as Evil Dea, to discuss his deep involvement with Esperanto. Delamore shares his discovery of the language through Wikipedia and his journey to becoming a prominent content creator for the Esperanto community, including Esperanto TV and his daily YouTube videos.

Kris Broholm interviews Conor Grooms about his documentary, "Spanish in One Month," which details rapid language acquisition. They discuss strategies for learning a language quickly and delve into Baselang, a platform for language learning.

Kris Broholm interviews Steve Ridout, creator of the Readlang website. They discuss Steve's experiences as a freelance developer, language learner, and aspiring polyglot, including his life based in Spain.

Kris Broholm hosts Idahosa Ness, who recounts his journey learning Spanish and Mandarin. Ness explains how prioritizing native-like pronunciation and tones accelerated his language acquisition. He details developing a philosophy centered on mastering sound for faster learning.

Kris Broholm welcomes Haikaa Yamamoto for a conversation about honoring oneself, others, and the planet. Kris details the podcast's new video format on YouTube, including unedited episodes and behind-the-scenes content. He also invites listeners to submit questions for video responses.

Kris Broholm welcomes hyperpolyglot Daniel Krasa to discuss his language learning journey. They cover effective study methods, practical tips, and how Daniel developed a career involving languages.

Kris Broholm and Dr. Taghreed Al-Saraj revisit their discussion on language anxiety. Dr. Al-Saraj shares her personal journey into researching the topic, detailing how her observations of unmotivated English students in Saudi Arabia led her to explore its roots. She also discusses her book, "The Anxious Language Learner.

Kris Broholm welcomes Kerstin Cable to discuss German pronunciation. They explore the importance of clear pronunciation in speaking a language. Kerstin shares details about her online course, "Speak German Like a Native," which focuses exclusively on this specific aspect of German learning.

Kris Broholm and guest Dr. Taghreed Al-Saraj discuss strategies for teachers and students to reduce language anxiety. They explore classroom teaching improvements that foster language learning development. The conversation also critiques traditional rote learning methods.

Kris Broholm hosts Roberto Salazar to delve into Latin and Ancient Greek. Roberto shares his lifelong fascination with these classical languages, detailing his journey from childhood dreams to intensive study. They discuss the enduring benefits and reasons to learn Latin or Ancient Greek.

Kris Broholm interviews Sam Horrox about teaching languages abroad. They discuss using language education to fund travel, earn money, and build a career while residing in a foreign country.

In this third episode in the Learner Profile series I'm joined by extremely talented polyglot: Vladimir Skultety. Vladimir speaks around 15 languages and 9 of them at a high level. This a great epi...

Kris Broholm interviews Roberto Salazar as part of the Learner Profile series. They discuss Roberto's personal experiences and specific methods for learning Latin and Ancient Greek. The episode explores his unique journey and approach to mastering these classical languages.

Kris Broholm and guest Michał Grześkowiak discuss strategies to find and maintain motivation in language learning and everyday life. They cover overcoming procrastination, building consistency, and the importance of understanding personal purpose. Michał shares his journey from law to coaching, focusing on mindset and self-knowledge.

Kris Broholm and guest Fabrício Carraro discuss the unique experience of learning Russian in Brazil. They explore Fabrício's journey into foreign cultures, his personal story of meeting his Russian wife, and the intersection of language learning, cultural immersion, and love.

Kris Broholm interviews Carole Westerkamp, focusing on the intersection of language acquisition and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. They discuss practical applications of NLP techniques to enhance language learning strategies and overcome common challenges.

Kris Broholm welcomes John Fotheringham from languagemastery.com. John details his background in linguistics and experiences living in Japan and Taiwan. He explains starting his blog to share observations on efficient language learning, contrasting common inefficient methods.

Kris Broholm speaks with Lauren Lewis about her work on Fluency in 3 Months. They discuss Lauren's new video series where she learns Russian using a "speak from day one" approach and attending tutoring lessons.

Jimmy Mello comes on the show to talk about teaching languages for more than 20 years and how his own personal method: The Mello Method came to be.