I received a comment recently, saying that learning languages as an older person is almost an impossible task. As someone who has learned 10 languages after turning 60, here’s what I think about the topic.
Nov 6
Le français au Québec, mythes et realité
Join me for a conversation with Geneviève Breton, a passionate French teacher from Quebec, recorded during my trip to the province in October. We talked about language, culture, and what makes learning French in Quebec so unique.
15m 10s
Apr 2025
816 - Conversational Idioms With Give
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
9m 12s
Sep 15
880 - Seven Ways To Use Even In English
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. <br /><br />Have you ever heard someone say something like, “It’s even colder today than yesterday,” or “ ... Show More
12m 10s
Sep 17
7 Things You Should NEVER Do To Become FLUENT in English (Mistakes To Avoid)
Book a 1.1 call with me:https://www.englishwiththiago.com/fluency-discovery-call7 Reasons Why You’re Still Not Fluent in English After Years of StudyIn this episode, Thiago, a certified Cambridge English teacher with 20 years of experience, shares seven key reasons why some stude ... Show More
18m 25s
Oct 20
910 - How To Use Should, Wish, And If Only To Express Regret In English
Hey, let me ask you a question - have you ever made a decision… and then later thought, “Oh man, I shouldn’t have done that”? Or maybe you’ve thought, “If only I had done it differently.” Yeah. That, my friend, is regret - and we all feel it sometimes. Regret is one of those univ ... Show More
9m 33s
Sep 2019
Input vs output in language learning (with Adele Goldberg)
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
29m 46s