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“Learning other languages makes you a more open person and makes you understand we are not in a vacuum.” - Fadi BouKaram When it comes to learning a new language, fear of acceptance by native speakers is often a barrier to practising and improving. But Fadi BouKaram believes shar ...  Show more

“When writing, you're using the language a lot more intentionally than when you’re speaking.” - Judith Meyer Have you ever been put off learning a new language because it uses a different writing system to your first language? If so, you’re not alone. Judith Meyer says learning t ...  Show more

Learning a language goes beyond memorizing words and basic grammar rules. Understanding culture is like having a context that allows you to give the right meaning to each new word you learn. The more you know about the social and cultural background of the language, the easier ...

Have you ever been intimidated by the prospect of learning a new language? Daniela Zappador Guerra is an Italian teacher with four languages under her belt. In this episode, she shares why developing language skills is not only more accessible than you think, it can also be delig ...  Show more

Today, Chuck and Josh dive into the ins and outs of language learning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

It's always a bit sad to hear someone say they didn’t want to travel somewhere because they were worried about not being able to get by in a foreign language. Struggling to communicate can be half the fun of a trip (at least in retrospect!) and we can learn so much from ...