Learning a new language is easier said than done, and English in particular is a tricky one to master. It is a language that has absorbed influences from other languages and is still constantly evolving, with rules that seem like they’re never followed. On the internet, resources abound, but English language learners, particularly those who immigrate as adul ... Show More
Yesterday
Forum From The Archives: M. Gessen Reckons with Familial Crime and Punishment
“The Idiot,” a podcast from Serial and New York Times opinion columnist M. Gessen, shares the story of Gessen’s own cousin, Allen, who went to prison for trying to have his ex-wife killed. The podcast asks how we reckon with personal beliefs about justice and punishment when appl ... Show More
55m 49s
Yesterday
Concerts, Art, and Festivals Not to Miss in the Bay This Fall
Fall is one of the most exciting times of year for arts and culture. To celebrate the start of the season, we’ve invited KQED’s Arts & Culture team to share their picks for the Bay Area’s best concerts, theater, exhibitions and local festivals. From major headliners and Broadway ... Show More
54m 50s
Aug 2023
3 Surprising English Learning Strategies Proven to Boost Your Skills, Confidence, and Job Prospects
<p>Are you struggling to improve your English skills? Do you feel like you're not making any progress? If so, you're not alone. Many people find it difficult to learn a new language, especially as an adult. But there are some surprising strategies that can help you boost ... Show More
15m 6s
Jun 2021
'I'm Willing To Fight For It': Learning A Second Language As An Adult
Becoming fluent in a second language is difficult. But for adults, is it impossible? Short Wave hosts Maddie Sofia and Emily Kwong dissect the "critical period hypothesis," a theory which linguists have been debating for decades — with the help of Sarah Frances Phillips, a Ph.D. ... Show More
14m 46s
Jun 2016
095 - How does it feel to be fluent in English?
<p>When you're learning a language, it's common to feel sad about your progress.<br /> <br /> You want to become fluent... but it seems like that goal is so far away!<br /> <br /> If you hear an expression that you don't know, or have difficulty understanding a fast conversation, ... Show More
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<p>Listen with FREE Digital Transcript only on the <span style= "color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><a style="color: rgb(35, 111, 161);" href="https://reallifeglobal.com/app/">RealLife App</a>.</span></p> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr">Do you ever feel like English seems so easy for other people ... Show More
<p>"<em>I'm just bad at languages,</em>" "<em>I'm too embarrassed to speak,</em>" "<em>I'm too old to learn.</em>" These are some of the things people learning English tell themselves.<br /> In this episode, Ethan, Andrea and Justin discuss these and a few other common excuses an ... Show More
