The Language Learning Show

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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...

Understanding the concept of "The Gold Medal Ideal" has made me much more productive and reduced internal conflict. I'm excited to talk to you about it today. My hope is that it: a) Expedites your language learning process and, b) Reduces internal conflict when you start a study/practice session Enjoy the episode! Contact me by visiting https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/contact if you...

Language learners frequently doubt if they're taking the right steps to actually reach their desired level of proficiency. It's normal - you've likely never learned a language before and so it's natural to question if you're on the right path. In today's episode, I share a simple process to have 100% certainty about the effectiveness of your language learning approach. It r...

A current Calgary Language Nerds student submitted the question that inspire this video. She was wondering if she should be looking up unfamiliar words when doing reading practice in another language. My suggestion to her was to have Chat GPT open while she reads and to ask it questions whenever she didn't understand something from her reading material. In this podcast, I give further details...

As I've spoken with private tutors over the years, I've noticed that they frequently feel frustrated with students who aren't committed to their studies. In today's podcast, I share my perspective on why this happens and what to do about it. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact me @polyglotazren on social media or email me at https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/...

I was teaching one of my upper-intermediate level Spanish students today and she told me an interesting travel anecdote. Let's call this student Anna. A few years ago, Anna was in a taxi while traveling around Colombia. The taxi driver was initially quite aloof and rude with her. However, as soon as Anna spoke to the driver in Spanish, his entire demeanour changed. He treated my student and he...

I wanted to make this podcast today because summer is right around the corner and I’ve seen too many people over the years make the mistake of pausing their language studies during this time. In general, I advise against this because: Consistency and fluency go hand-in-hand and, While you may have the best of intentions now, it is very common for people to give up on trying to learn a language by...

Many language learners I come across feel that speaking is one of the hardest parts of learning another language. They feel self-conscious and get frustrated at their inability to communicate with native speakers fluently, leading them to make mistakes such as: 1. Switching to their first language in the middle of a conversation. For example, I was once speaking with a friend in Gujarati and was f...