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In this video, I talk with Jon Hamilton, a former Green Beret, about language learning and how physical training relates to mastering new languages. 

In this video, I explain why language learning is often made harder than it needs to be and how to stop overcomplicating it. 

In this video I discuss the importance of noticing in language learning and whether it's something we can deliberately train. 

In this episode, I tell you about 7 of my biggest regrets in language learning. Do You Have A Question? This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask ...and I’ll do my best to feature it ... Show More

This is the first part of a series of episodes in which I explore what the common assumptions are for language teaching. Today, I'm covering the first three questions in the survey I opened, which you can also answer here: https://forms.gle/qAnoxepR2Fdgpnbv6 The questions are: So ... Show More

When talking to someone in something other than your native language, it sometimes helps to know what other languages they speak. This not only helps you to learn more about a person, but can also potentially give you insight into other things you have in common with them. In thi ... Show More

Man, I’d give anything to have a day off. Have you ever felt this way? I know learning another language is not easy, and requires daily practice. I’m pretty sure that since you listen to this podcast, you must give it your best shot when it comes to learning English.  I give you ... Show More

Learning a new language is famously very hard and usually takes years. Could all that be about to change?  While we now have apps like Duolingo to help, it’s still likely to take a long time and a lot of effort to be anything close to fluent. What usually helps is spending time i ... Show More

I came up with this podcast yesterday. I even wrote some of it in the car. And even though I touched on this topic in a podcast like 10 years ago, this lesson is ever better. Have you ever heard someone say something like, “It’s even colder today than yesterday,” or “He even brou ... Show More

In the world of linguistics, there are very few people with a resume as impressive as Adele Goldberg. She has had a major influence on the way we understand and study language. In this very special interview we talk about vocabulary learning, input vs output, and her language acq ... Show More

In today’s episode, Tom talks about one of the biggest questions in language learning: Can you really learn English while you sleep? Many apps, videos, and channels promise you fast results if you just play English audio while you are sleeping. But is it true? Can your brain real ... Show More

I just got the idea that just is just one of those words that has a number of difference uses in everyday English. Just a sec, let me think about that. So, let's check out all of the different ways you can use just, plus set phrases like just about, just as well, just a minute, a ... Show More

Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. Do you ever feel stuck repeating the same simple phrases like “That’s very good” or “I’m not sure”? You’re not alone! In this episode, you’ll discover 20 advanced expressions that will instantly upgrade your Englis ... Show More