The HypoPolyglot

In today’s episode, I share an experience I had that I feel illustrates a couple of nice, and perhaps less cliché, reasons to learn another language.

In today’s episode, I present several arguments as to why you should absolutely ignore any language tool or video that makes a claim that you can learn a language while you sleep.

Digital tools are fantastic, but too much screen time can have diverse effects on you physically and mentally – and if you already stare at a screen as part of your job, well, then you have to be even more careful.  So, today, I thought I would share a few ways to cut down on your screen time when learning a new language. 

Whether you're planning a long-term stay or a permanent relocation to a place where they speak another language, there are several reasons why you should start learning the local language prior to departing.  And in today’s episode, I will be sharing those reasons with you.

In this episode, I share a few specifics as to why language skills make you more attractive to employers.

In today's digital age, online opportunities and resources have taken learning languages to a whole new level.  However, there are a few negative aspects to these new digital tools that modern language learners should be aware of –and today, I am going to reveal some of them to you. 

Today, I give my opinion of the language resource, LanguageU

I discuss an important language element- tone.  Because, neglecting tone can potentially cause some communication issues, especially for advanced speakers

In today’s episode, I am going to share a game that can be used both as a means of maintaining languages that you have already learned as well as a means to help you learn new languages. Plus, it will also help you improve your interpreting skills. 

In this episode, I response to Chris in Colorado who writes, “My friends tell me that when I speak Russian that I vaguely sound like the Chris they know. I don’t know if they are pulling my leg, or if this is real. I certainly cannot judge it myself. Can you shed some light on this?”

Want to avoid committing potential some cultural faux pas?  Then make sure you understand register.  

In today’s episode, I discuss how your use of a dictionary evolves as you make progress in your new language.  And I share a few tips on how to use a dictionary as a beginner, intermediate, and advanced learner.

In this episode, I respond to a listener who asked, "What should I do with my old language books that I don’t use anymore? I feel bad, just throwing them away.”

In this episode, I discuss three pitfalls caused by "mastery,"  This way, you can spot them and avoid them!

In this episode, you I will share three flawed definitions of subjects that you should avoid...because sometimes learning what a bad definition of a subject isn't is just as important as learning what a good one is.

And I am going to kick off this series on grammatical subjects by presenting a few reasons as to why you should take the time to re-learn or re-establish your knowledge of this key language element. 

In this episode, I break down two important language elements, and discuss why it is important to keep them balanced. 

Whether you are a veteran language learner or a beginner, I share a few reasons as to why everyone should dabble in a variety of languages. .

In today's episode, I respond to listeners who asked for tips related to improving or developing their circumlocution skills.

In today’s episode, I present some typical and not so typical reasons as to why you should consider learning American Sign Language! 

In today’s episode, I share a few tricks that you can use to buy yourself some “think time” when holding a conversation.

In today’s episode I discuss what I feel is the greatest challenge that students face when it comes to grammatical gender. And I also share a few strategies you that you can use to overcome it.

In today’s installment, I break down the roles that nouns play - nice and simple.

Over the past 6 months, I conducted a survey in which 42 fellow hypopolyglots were asked to answer some basic questions about their study routines as well as offer advice they had on the topic of studying.  And, today, I thought I would keep it simple, and share the results of this survey with you.

In today’s episode, I respond to a listener who has asked me to share a few additional activities one can use to develop vocabulary.