39 episodes
The Unconventional Polyglot: A Unique Approach to Learning Languages William
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This is a podcast about languages and language-learning from a unique perspective. Since 2018, I have spent thousands of hours studying (to varying degrees) 16 languages (!), and I have learned a lot about what works and what doesn't, from apps to websites to books to YouTube channels, podcasts and more. Join me as we explore the process of language learning, as well as the languages themselves (the true stars of the show!).
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Language-learning app review -- Busuu
In this episode I cover which languages Busuu offers, how their language courses are structured, what makes Busuu different from other apps (particularly Duolingo), and my personal likes and dislikes related to the app.
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Is your language study diverse enough? (Mine wasn't)
In this episode, based on recent personal experience, I advocate maintaining a language study routine that encompasses all four major aspects of language: reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
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Duolingo courses ranked WORST to BEST
In this episode, I rank the 18 Duolingo courses that I have personally worked through.
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My method for maximizing vocabulary retention while reading
In this episode, I lay out the method I use to best ensure that I retain as much vocabulary as possible while I read materials in one of my target languages.
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How can you most effectively retain vocabulary in your target language?
In this episode, I outline a method I use to organize and retain vocabulary into my long-term memory. I am confident that if you follow the steps in this method, you will be able to add many, many new words into your target-language vocabulary.
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A review of 2022 and preview of my 2023 language study!
In this episode, I look back at my goals for language-learning in 2022 and how well I met those goals. Then I discuss what my language-learning goals are for 2023.