Yesterday

Ex–Green Beret explains how U.S. military learns languages

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

29m 1s

Oct 2

DON'T overcomplicate language learning

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

8m 31s

Sep 25

Grammar drills won’t make you fluent. Here’s what will

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

10m 54s

Jun 2011

Speak Lesson 11 | How to Speak About the Languages You Know

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

12m 48s

Feb 2024

Advanced English Conversation: Childhood Memories — C1 Level

Can you understand advanced English? Practice your advanced English listening skills as we share about our CHILDHOOD MEMORIES. Listen to the conversation and learn to understand and speak about your past jobs in English with our slow English podcast! This lesson is ADVANCED Engli ... Show More

8m 27s

Jul 2018

Beginners 28: Conversation strategies

Learn all about those little phrases and words which Spanish speakers use to keep conversations going, show their understanding, interrupt people, and more!

17m 55s

Feb 2024

Advanced English Conversation: Language Learning — B2/C1 Level

Calvin and I have a casual conversation about language learning—What languages we've learned, How we learn them and our language learning philosophies. What languages do you speak? Can you understand advanced English? Practice your advanced English listening skills as we shar ... Show More

8m 15s

Jul 7

Speak Lesson 63 | Meeting Up with Friends

In this lesson, we learn some useful expressions for talking with friends or people we know, especially people who we haven't seen in a long time.

31m 46s

Feb 2024

English Conversation about PAST JOBS — Intermediate English (B1/B2)

Practice your listening skills as we share about our past jobs. Listen to the conversation and learn to understand and speak about your past jobs in English with our slow English podcast! This lesson is INTERMEDIATE English. My husband ⁠Calvin Hanson⁠ joins me in this lesson. Sta ... Show More

7m 12s

Oct 6

Speak Lesson 67 | How to Talk About School

In this lesson, we learn how to talk a little bit about school.

17m 46s

Sep 18

Learning English in Your Sleep The Truth About Sleep Learning

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

11m 55s

Sep 2024

How to get the best out of a language tutor to improve your retour

Hi! Welcome to the Complete Interpreter podcast by the Interpreting Coach. Why 'Complete Interpreter'? Because you're not just a translation machine, you're also a person and a business owner, and I hope to help you take a 360 view of yourself and share some g ... Show More

41m 51s

Why I’m still learning languages in my 7...