How I became a polyglot

How I became a polyglot

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Why My First Mandarin Project Almost Broke Me (And How I Fixed My Approach)

In this episode, I look back at my first Mandarin project in 2012, which became the most stressful language challenge I had ever faced. I set a public goal of reaching fluency in three months, but the growing attention brought heavy criticism, pressure, and emotional exhaustion. ...  Show more

Wrapping up Malaysia and Brunei

In this episode, I look back on the final weeks of my journey through Malaysia and Brunei before starting my new adventure in Taipei. Malaysia turned out to be an incredible experience. Thanks to my background in Indonesian, I could quickly adapt to Malay and chat with locals alm ...  Show more

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