What does it mean to be fluent in a language? How long does it take? In this episode, Jim and May dissect what it means to be fluent and how to get there. Jim goes into depth about his own journey and what methods he used to achieve fluency in less than 2 years. Links: State Department of Language Categories[VIDEO] How Jim learned Spanish[ARTICLE] How Madiso ... Show More
Sep 8
Sobre El Salvador - About El Salvador
We’re taking a closer look at El Salvador, from its Indigenous roots and fascinating history to its economy, currency, changing reputation for safety, and close ties with the United States. We explore the places that make the country worth visiting, including volcanoes, crater la ... Show More
42m 22s
Sep 1
Por qué los mexicanos dicen “provecho”? 10 códigos culturales Parte 2 - Why Do Mexicans Say “Provecho”? 10 Cultural Codes, Part 2
How do you know whether to shake hands, hug, or give someone a cheek kiss in Mexico? Why do Mexicans offer food even when they barely have enough for themselves, and why can a party’s start time be more of a suggestion than a rule? In this episode, we continue our conversation ab ... Show More
27m 43s
Aug 25
Por qué los mexicanos dicen “provecho”? 10 códigos culturales Parte 1 - Why Do Mexicans Say “Provecho”? 10 Cultural Codes, Part 1
We explore some of the small but important cultural habits that shape everyday interactions in Mexico, from wishing strangers provecho at a restaurant to greeting someone before making a request. We also compare Mexican and U.S. customs around saying hello, saying goodbye, and ev ... Show More
29m 27s
Sep 2024
The 5 Actions that Guarantee Spanish Fluency ♫ 210
Do you struggle with making CONSISTENT progress with your Spanish?In this episode, I break down the 5 Cs of consistency—the simple actions that, when done regularly, will lead you to Spanish fluency. If you’ve been struggling to stay consistent with your Spanish practice or don’t ... Show More
16m 37s
Aug 2020
Going Up, Up, Up - How to Reach Higher Language Levels
You've come a long way from being a beginner in your target language, so you know that you can make great progress. But the better you get, the harder it seems to improve even more. How can you reach the next level? In this episode of the Fluent Show, I'm sharing a few tips to he ... Show More
31m 57s
Jun 2025
#447 - How Long Does it Take to Get Fluent in English? — My Experience and How to Reach Your English Fluency Faster (Than Me)
Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. Are you wondering how long it actually takes to become fluent in English? In this powerful episode of the RealLife English Podcast, Ethan sits down with Izzy, our Fluency Coach and a passionate English learner who ... Show More
23m 7s
Dec 2022
5 Reasons You're Not Fluent in Spanish...Yet ♫ 160
Have you been learning Spanish for some time, but still aren't sure what it will take to get fluent?If so, this episode is for you.I explain the top 5 reasons you're not fluent in Spanish yet, even if you've been learning the language for years.> Did you like this episode? We'd l ... Show More
21m 52s
May 2025
The Secret to Speaking Spanish Confidently (Interview with Brittany Jones) ♫ 224
In this episode, host Tamara Marie talks with Brittany, a passionate educator, all about her journey to Spanish fluency.Despite years of studying Spanish, Brittany felt stuck when it came to real conversations. 😞Her motivation? To connect better with her students and with Spanis ... Show More
35m 52s