How to Learn a Language

Lindsay Dow
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  • Language Learning
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How to Learn a Language is the podcast with the very self-explanatory name! We’ll cover all aspects of language learning, especially focusing on learning how to learn languages better. From time to time guests might pop by to share how they learn languages, but mostly it’ll be me and you hanging out so hey, get comfy and let's learn how to learn a language. Follow for more at https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/podcast Got a question? A topic you'd like covered or a guest you'd like to hear from? Email me at lindsay[at]doeslanguages[dot]com.

  1. 4d ago

    She's Learning a Language That Was Banned for Almost 100 Years - In Conversation with Malia Yoshioka

    Malia Yoshioka shares her unique language journey from growing up in Hawaii as a forth generation Japanese American with its complex cultural and linguistic layers to living 10 years in Turkey, where she learned Turkish through her passion for food. She discusses the history and revitalization of the Hawaiian language (ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi), her experiences learning Japanese, Turkish and French, and how immersion and personal interests shaped her approach to language learning. Malia also reflects on the importance of respecting local cultures and languages wherever you are.In this interview:✅ How Malia learned Turkish through her passion for food (not a single textbook)✅ The real history of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and its revitalization today✅ The "bilingual greeter" job that taught her absolutely nothing✅ The one phrase that unlocks conversation in any language✅ Why your personal passion is your most powerful language learning toolFollow Malia on her website: https://shoyusugar.com/Subscriber to Malia's newsletter: https://shoyusugar.com/newsletter ---**GET STARTED FOR FREE**🎁 Free Video Training - How to Finally Learn That Language: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freevideo ---**WORK WITH LINDSAY**💛 Language Life - Speak fearlessly, trust your language gut & master your process: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll💬 Speak 28x28 Challenge - 4 weeks to speaking confidence. Any language, any level: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/speak🎲 Promptly - Get fun prompts & challenges to keep practicing daily: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/prompts📺 Watch & Learn - Master language study through my bingeable video course: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/watch📒 Learner Planner - Plan & track your language goals like a pro: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/learnerplanner🎶 Music Maestro - Learn languages with music & lyrics: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/music🔡 Vibrant Vocab - Finally build a vocabulary that sticks: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/vocab🎨 100 Creative Ideas for Language Learners - Beat boredom & stay consistent: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/100creativeideas🥳 Successful Self-Study - Build habits that make language learning last: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/sss---**TIMESTAMPS**00:00 Intro and overview 01:00 Malia’s background and travels 03:00 Hawaiian language and identity 06:00 Hawaiian Pidgin English and language influences 08:00 School language experiences and Hawaiian immersion 12:00 Learning French and Japanese in high school 20:00 Living in Turkey and learning Turkish through food 24:00 Returning to Hawaiian language as an adult 27:00 Japanese language practice and tips 30:00 Spanish learning and regional differences 34:00 Hawaiian dialects and language preservation 36:00 Controversy over Hawaiian language status 39:00 Future of the Hawaiian language 41:00 Where to find Malia online ---**RELATED VIDEOS**9 Reasons to Learn Hawaiian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp-5ZPjJhd0 ---**ABOUT ME**🌍 Hi! I’m Lindsay - MA in Applied Linguistics, lifelong language learner & global citizen. I help ambitious people around the world learn languages their way - so they can move abroad, connect with family, or simply spark a new hobby. My mission? Make language learning fun, flexible, and functional for your life.---**JOIN THE COMMUNITY**💌 Language Sparks Emails - Get fresh tips & motivation multiple times a week: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/emailme🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/podcasts👩‍💻 Read the blog for curated language learning advice: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/---**LET’S CONNECT**💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaydoeslanguages/📌 Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/ldlanguages/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaydoeslanguages/

    She's Learning a Language That Was Banned for Almost 100 Years - In Conversation with Malia Yoshioka

  2. Sep 4

    Try Language Life for the weekend (for free.)

    Get a full inside peek at what it's really like inside Language Life. Totally free, for one weekend only. The Language Life Open Weekend is happening Thursday 10th - Sunday 13th September.If you've been curious about Language Life and wanted to join but also wanted to see what it's really like inside before you do, this is for you.​The first ever Language Life Open Weekend will give you a feel for what it's really like to work with me inside the program & get full support to make languages feels easy.​Here's what's included:​🙋 Free chance to submit a Question for the Question Bank (& hear my personalised feedback!)📲 1:1 Async Chat with me to ask me anything (just like the support you get throughout the program!)💻 Curriculum Walkthrough (& the chance to look around for yourself!)🤗 Join a Live Cosy Chat (& meet current Language Life folk!)Sign up now to join me for the free Language Life Open Weekend at lindsaydoeslanguages.com/openweekend #languagelearning #learnlanguages #polyglot #foreignlanguages #multilingual #languagestudy #studygram #languagelover #learninglanguages #education

  3. Aug 31

    Can You Really Balance & Maintain 15 Languages?

    I've studied 15 languages to a decent level. But does that mean I SPEAK 15 languages?... In this episode, I explore the reality of balancing and maintaining 15 languages. --- **GET STARTED FOR FREE** 🎁 Free Video Training - How to Finally Learn That Language: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freevideo --- **WORK WITH LINDSAY** 💛 Language Life - Speak fearlessly, trust your language gut & master your process: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 💬 Speak 28x28 Challenge - 4 weeks to speaking confidence. Any language, any level: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/speak 🎲 Promptly - Get fun prompts & challenges to keep practicing daily: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/prompts 📺 Watch & Learn - Master language study through my bingeable video course: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/watchandlearn 📒 Learner Planner - Plan & track your language goals like a pro: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/learnerplanner 🎶 Music Maestro - Learn languages with music & lyrics: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/music 🔡 Vibrant Vocab - Finally build a vocabulary that sticks: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/vocab 🎨 100 Creative Ideas for Language Learners - Beat boredom & stay consistent: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/100cilearners 🥳 Successful Self-Study - Build habits that make language learning last: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/sss --- **TIMESTAMPS** 00:00 🎙️ Intro 02:00 What it means to have studied 15 languages 04:00 Why Lindsay counts studied languages, not just spoken ones 07:00 Can you really maintain 15 languages? 10:00 Embracing imperfection and self-compassion in language learning --- **JOIN THE COMMUNITY** 💌 Language Sparks Emails - Get fresh tips & motivation multiple times a week: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/emailme 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindsayDowLanguages 👩‍💻 Read the blog for curated language learning advice: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ --- **LET’S CONNECT** 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaydoeslanguages/ 📍 Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/ldlanguages/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaydoeslanguages/ --- 🗣 languagelearning #learnalanguage #polyglot #personaldevelopment #moveabroad #connectwithheritage #getfluent

    Can You Really Balance & Maintain 15 Languages?

  4. Aug 26

    Don't Visit Taiwan Without Knowing These 10 Words!

    Discover essential travel words for your first trip to Taiwan. This video covers key phrases, cultural insights like traditional characters, measure words, and unique local terms such as QQ, kuai kuai, and the Taiwanese Louis Vuitton. Learn how to order bubble tea with ease and get familiar with Taiwan’s compass-inspired place names. Perfect for travellers wanting to connect deeper with Taiwan through language.---**GET STARTED FOR FREE**🎁 Free Video Training - How to Finally Learn That Language: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freevideo ---**WORK WITH LINDSAY**💛 Language Life - Speak fearlessly, trust your language gut & master your process: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll💬 Speak 28x28 Challenge - 4 weeks to speaking confidence. Any language, any level: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/speak🎲 Promptly - Get fun prompts & challenges to keep practicing daily: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/prompts📺 Watch & Learn - Master language study through my bingeable video course: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/watchandlearn📒 Learner Planner - Plan & track your language goals like a pro: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/learnerplanner🎶 Music Maestro - Learn languages with music & lyrics: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/musicmaestro🔡 Vibrant Vocab - Finally build a vocabulary that sticks: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/vibrantvocab🎨 100 Creative Ideas for Language Learners - Beat boredom & stay consistent: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/100creativeideas🥳 Successful Self-Study - Build habits that make language learning last: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/successfulselfstudy---**TIMESTAMPS** 00:00 Intro 01:00 Language overview and traditional characters 02:00 Basic greetings02:30 Asking prices03:00 Measure words03:30 QQ 04:00 Ordering bubble tea 06:00 Kuai kuai07:00 Ga ji dai08:00 Taiwan place names09:00 Outro ---**RELATED VIDEOS**9 Reasons to Learn Mandarin Chinese: https://youtu.be/cS1UaQvs-3E?si=ItTWjxKzG2QnvIhJ ---**ABOUT ME**🌍 Hi! I’m Lindsay - MA in Applied Linguistics, lifelong language learner & global citizen. I help ambitious people around the world learn languages their way - so they can move abroad, connect with family, or simply spark a new hobby. My mission? Make language learning fun, flexible, and functional for your life.---**JOIN THE COMMUNITY**💌 Language Sparks Emails - Get fresh tips & motivation multiple times a week: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/emailme👩‍💻 Read the blog for curated language learning advice: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/---**LET’S CONNECT**💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaydoeslanguages/📌 Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/ldlanguages/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaydoeslanguages/

    Don't Visit Taiwan Without Knowing These 10 Words!

  5. Aug 19

    Is HSK 1 Enough to Travel in China?

    Can you travel China with only HSK1 level? In this episode, I share my month-long experience travelling China with basic Chinese skills. Discover how translation apps, digital payments, and visiting less touristy cities made the trip enjoyable and manageable. Learn why you don’t need fluency to explore and connect, and get tips on using language tools and simple phrases to enhance your travel experience.---**GET STARTED FOR FREE**🎁 Free Video Training - How to Finally Learn That Language: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freevideo ---**WORK WITH LINDSAY**💛 Language Life - Speak fearlessly, trust your language gut & master your process: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll💬 Speak 28x28 Challenge - 4 weeks to speaking confidence. Any language, any level: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/speak🎲 Promptly - Get fun prompts & challenges to keep practicing daily: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/prompts📺 Watch & Learn - Master language study through my bingeable video course: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/watchandlearn📒 Learner Planner - Plan & track your language goals like a pro: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/learnerplanner🎶 Music Maestro - Learn languages with music & lyrics: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/musicmaestro🔡 Vibrant Vocab - Finally build a vocabulary that sticks: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/vibrantvocab🎨 100 Creative Ideas for Language Learners - Beat boredom & stay consistent: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/100creativeideas🥳 Successful Self-Study - Build habits that make language learning last: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/successfulselfstudy---**TIMESTAMPS** 00:00 Intro & overview 01:00 Translation apps and tech-savvy locals 03:00 How everything is digital (& what this means for language practice) 05:00 Why you should go somewhere you've never heard of (that's still on high-speed trains!) 07:00 Why you should travel now regardless of fluency ---**RELATED VIDEOS**9 Reasons to Learn Mandarin Chinese: https://youtu.be/cS1UaQvs-3E?si=ItTWjxKzG2QnvIhJ ---**ABOUT ME**🌍 Hi! I’m Lindsay - MA in Applied Linguistics, lifelong language learner & global citizen. I help ambitious people around the world learn languages their way - so they can move abroad, connect with family, or simply spark a new hobby. My mission? Make language learning fun, flexible, and functional for your life.---**JOIN THE COMMUNITY**💌 Language Sparks Emails - Get fresh tips & motivation multiple times a week: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/emailme🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindsayDowLanguages 👩‍💻 Read the blog for curated language learning advice: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/---**LET’S CONNECT**💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaydoeslanguages/📌 Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/ldlanguages/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaydoeslanguages/

    Is HSK 1 Enough to Travel in China?

  6. Aug 3

    The Most Common Language Learning Obstacles People Face (& How We Beat Them)

    This episode of How to Learn a Language explores the three most common obstacles language learners face: picking resources, speaking practice, and plateaus. I'll share practical strategies to overcome these challenges and what we do to move past them when we work together.---**GET STARTED FOR FREE**🎁 Free Video Training - How to Finally Learn That Language: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freevideo ---**WORK WITH LINDSAY**💛 Language Life - Speak fearlessly, trust your language gut & master your process: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll💬 Speak 28x28 Challenge - 4 weeks to speaking confidence. Any language, any level: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/speak🎲 Promptly - Get fun prompts & challenges to keep practicing daily: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/prompts📺 Watch & Learn - Master language study through my bingeable video course: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/watchandlearn📒 Learner Planner - Plan & track your language goals like a pro: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/learnerplanner🎶 Music Maestro - Learn languages with music & lyrics: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/music🔡 Vibrant Vocab - Finally build a vocabulary that sticks: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/vocab🎨 100 Creative Ideas for Language Learners - Beat boredom & stay consistent: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/100cilearners🥳 Successful Self-Study - Build habits that make language learning last: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/sss---**TIMESTAMPS** 00:00 🎙️ Intro 01:00 Common obstacle 1: Picking resources 06:00 Common obstacle 2: Speaking practice 09:00 Common obstacle 3: Plateaus ---**JOIN THE COMMUNITY**💌 Language Sparks Emails - Get fresh tips & motivation multiple times a week: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/emailme🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindsayDowLanguages👩‍💻 Read the blog for curated language learning advice: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/---**LET’S CONNECT**💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaydoeslanguages/📍 Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/ldlanguages/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaydoeslanguages/---🗣 languagelearning #learnalanguage #polyglot #personaldevelopment #moveabroad #connectwithheritage #getfluent

    The Most Common Language Learning Obstacles People Face (& How We Beat Them)

  7. Jul 29

    10 Must-Know Tagalog Words for Your First Trip to the Philippines

    Discover 10 essential Tagalog words for your first trip to the Philippines. From the polite "po" to local food favourites like adobo and halo-halo, plus useful terms like CR (comfort room) and barangay, these Filipino words and phrases for tourists will help you understand the world around you from Manila and Cebu to El Nido and Bohol. ---**GET STARTED FOR FREE**🎁 Free Video Training - How to Finally Learn That Language: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freevideo ---**WORK WITH LINDSAY**💛 Language Life - Speak fearlessly, trust your language gut & master your process: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll💬 Speak 28x28 Challenge - 4 weeks to speaking confidence. Any language, any level: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/speak🎲 Promptly - Get fun prompts & challenges to keep practicing daily: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/promptly📺 Watch & Learn - Master language study through my bingeable video course: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/watchandlearn📒 Learner Planner - Plan & track your language goals like a pro: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/learnerplanner🎶 Music Maestro - Learn languages with music & lyrics: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/musicmaestro🔡 Vibrant Vocab - Finally build a vocabulary that sticks: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/vibrantvocab🎨 100 Creative Ideas for Language Learners - Beat boredom & stay consistent: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/100creativeideas🥳 Successful Self-Study - Build habits that make language learning last: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/successfulselfstudy---**TIMESTAMPS** 00:00 Intro 00:30 Po 01:30 Unique Filipino English phrases 02:15 CR02:50 PWD03:30 Sari-sari store04:00 Balut and other Filipino foods 06:00 Sarap06:30 Buko07:00 Moma 07:30 Barangay 08:00 Bangka09:00 Outro ---**ABOUT ME**🌍 Hi! I’m Lindsay - MA in Applied Linguistics, lifelong language learner & global citizen. I help ambitious people around the world learn languages their way so they can move abroad, connect with family, or spark a new hobby. My mission is to make language learning fun, flexible, and functional for your life.---**JOIN THE COMMUNITY**💌 Language Sparks Emails - Get fresh tips & motivation multiple times a week: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/emailme🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindsayDowLanguages 👩‍💻 Read the blog for curated language learning advice: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/---**LET’S CONNECT**💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaydoeslanguages/📌 Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/ldlanguages/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaydoeslanguages/

    10 Must-Know Tagalog Words for Your First Trip to the Philippines

  8. Jul 20

    My Bare Minimum Language Routine (Spoiler: It's Zero.)

    Today, I'm sharing my bare minimum language learning routine...it's zero! I explain why having a zero buffer day can actually boost long-term progress. You'll hear what my current Chinese study routine looks like, including morning writing, app practice, and audio lessons, and how I adapt it when on the move.---**GET STARTED FOR FREE**🎁 Free Video Training - How to Finally Learn That Language: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freevideo ---**WORK WITH LINDSAY**💛 Language Life - Speak fearlessly, trust your language gut & master your process: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll💬 Speak 28x28 Challenge - 4 weeks to speaking confidence. Any language, any level: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/speak🎲 Promptly - Get fun prompts & challenges to keep practicing daily: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/prompts📺 Watch & Learn - Master language study through my bingeable video course: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/watchandlearn📒 Learner Planner - Plan & track your language goals like a pro: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/learnerplanner🎶 Music Maestro - Learn languages with music & lyrics: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/music🔡 Vibrant Vocab - Finally build a vocabulary that sticks: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/vocab🎨 100 Creative Ideas for Language Learners - Beat boredom & stay consistent: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/100cilearners🥳 Successful Self-Study - Build habits that make language learning last: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/sss---**TIMESTAMPS** 00:00 🎙️ Intro 00:01 Discussing three-tier goals and the zero buffer concept 00:03 Current Chinese routine and stability benefits 00:04 Morning writing habit and phone alarm automation 00:05 Morning study session details: course book, audio, apps 00:06 Stretch goals: podcasts, TV, lessons 00:07 Adjusting goals when traveling and importance of zero buffer 00:09 Closing thoughts and encouragement ---**JOIN THE COMMUNITY**💌 Language Sparks Emails - Get fresh tips & motivation multiple times a week: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/emailme🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindsayDowLanguages👩‍💻 Read the blog for curated language learning advice: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/---**LET’S CONNECT**💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaydoeslanguages/📍 Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/ldlanguages/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaydoeslanguages/---🗣 languagelearning #learnalanguage #polyglot #personaldevelopment #moveabroad #connectwithheritage #getfluent

    My Bare Minimum Language Routine (Spoiler: It's Zero.)
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How to Learn a Language is the podcast with the very self-explanatory name! We’ll cover all aspects of language learning, especially focusing on learning how to learn languages better. From time to time guests might pop by to share how they learn languages, but mostly it’ll be me and you hanging out so hey, get comfy and let's learn how to learn a language. Follow for more at https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/podcast Got a question? A topic you'd like covered or a guest you'd like to hear from? Email me at lindsay[at]doeslanguages[dot]com.

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  • Creator
    Lindsay Dow
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    183
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lindsay Dow
  • Show Website
    How to Learn a Language

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