20: New Languages for New Worlds: ConLangs and the Case of Esperanto

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22: It’s a Wrap (For Now)

It’s a wrap for season 1! The Easy Languages Podcast is taking a break. We hope you have enjoyed the past 21 episodes, found our language stories interesting, and our tips useful and actionable. As for the future… stay tuned on the Easy Languages YouTube channel and on our websit ...  Show more

21: 4 Asian Languages You Can Learn Together (With Hyperpolyglot & Author Tim Keeley)

Join Rita in this special episode and listen to our remarkable guest, Tim Keeley - a hyperpolyglot & author - as he tells us about his fantastic life journey in 30 languages and gives us valuable insights into the historical and cultural ties that bind 4 of the major East Asian L ...  Show more

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