Kerstin Cable, host of "The Fluent Show" shares her tips and enthusiasm for learning new languages. We talked about what to do if you're stalled learning a language, what the good things and bad things are about language learning apps (to help you learn how to use them better), the massively underestimated thing that will help you learn a language, and how l ... Show More
Jan 15
Building the Online Etymology Dictionary, with Doug Harper
1151. This week, we look at the deep history of words with Doug Harper, creator of Etymonline. We look at the "gravitational" link between digging a grave and having a grave problem, the surprising 1839 origin of "OK," and why some of our favorite word stories are actually "folk ... Show More
33m 50s
Jan 13
Using ‘impact’ as a verb. ‘Sympathy’ versus ‘empathy.’ Big help, Irving.
1150. This week, we look at "impact" as a verb and why it's a pet peeve for so many editors and readers. Then, we look at the linguistic shift between sympathy and empathy, exploring how "sympathy" began to sound patronizing and how "empathy" expanded to fill the gap.Links to Get ... Show More
15m 6s
Jan 8
Rare books, burned letters, and Johnson’s dictionary, with John Overholt
1149. This week, we look at the life and legacy of Samuel Johnson, the man behind the 1755 Dictionary of the English Language. We talk with John Overholt, curator at Harvard’s Houghton Library, about Johnson's eclectic career. We also look at what it’s like to manage a collection ... Show More
32m 21s
Feb 2023
Learn English with TV Shows & Movies: An Effective and Fun Way to Improve Your Skills
<p>Improve your English skills by watching your favorite TV shows and movies! In this lesson, we'll share tips on how to choose appropriate content for your level, learn new vocabulary, improve your pronunciation and listening skills, and gain a better understanding of the langua ... Show More
6m 14s
Sep 2023
How to Speak English Fluently with Your Native Language
<p>Learn how to use your native language to your advantage when learning English. This video covers the concepts of cross linguistic influence, L1 transfer, and fossilization, and provides tips on how to avoid making mistakes and improve your pronunciation.</p>
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12m 30s
<p>On voit de plus en plus sur internet des méthodes miracles d'apprentissage de langues. Beaucoup recommandent de ne pas apprendre de grammaire du tout . </p> <p>Est-ce possible ? </p> <p>Est-ce une erreur ?</p> <p>Et notre langue natale, on l'a apprise sans grammaire ?</p> <p>J ... Show More
