How to Learn a Language

Lindsay Dow
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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. How to Learn Chilean Spanish: 10 Essential Words

    10H AGO

    How to Learn Chilean Spanish: 10 Essential Words

    Learn 10 essential Chilean Spanish words with Marco from Latin ELE. Discover unique local expressions like "weón," "luca," "fome," and "bacán," plus tips on Chilean pronunciation and useful phrases to help you feel confident when visiting Chile. Stay until the end for a special free gift from Marco!Get Marco's free gift: https://www.latinele.com/adventurescompanion ---**GET STARTED FOR FREE**🎁 Free Video Training - How to Finally Learn That Language: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freevideo 🎁 Free Ultimate Language Resource List: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/list---**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/prom...📺 Watch & Learn - Master language study through my bingeable video course: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/watc...📒 Learner Planner - Plan & track your language goals like a pro: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/lear...🎶 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/100c...🥳 Successful Self-Study - Build habits that make language learning last: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/sss---**TIMESTAMPS** 00:00 🎙️ Intro 02:00 Introduction of Marco and Chilean Spanish 03:00 Chilean pronunciation and aspiration of "s" 05:00 Use of "vos" conjugation in Chile 07:00 Word 1: "weón" – casual address 10:00 Word 2: "luca" – a thousand pesos 13:00 Word 3: "cancelar" – how to pay 16:00 Word 4: "fome" – boring or unfortunate 18:00 Word 5: "bacán" – cool 21:00 Word 6: "cachai" – do you understand? 22:00 Word 7: "po" – emphasis marker 25:00 Food-related words: "ají," "palta," "maní," "frutilla" 30:00 Closing and free gift offer ---**RELATED VIDEOS**10 Guaraní Words Every Traveller Needs for Paraguay: https://youtu.be/7GXzRomdUoM9 Must-Watch Films for Spanish Learners: https://youtu.be/GJwj2537WTQ9 Signs Your Vocab Routine Isn't Working (& How to Fix It): https://youtu.be/MzvO9Ym1ook---**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/podc...👩‍💻 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

    31 min
  2. Why Learn a New Language From Scratch When AI Exists?

    OCT 29

    Why Learn a New Language From Scratch When AI Exists?

    Learning a language in the age of AI is still incredibly valuable. It increases your tolerance by helping you understand yourself and others better, boosts your confidence by encouraging you to speak and make mistakes, and develops transferable skills like patience and discipline that benefit all areas of life. Plus, language learning acts as a brain gym, providing mental exercise that supports memory and problem-solving. AI tools can support your practice, especially solo speaking habits, but they don’t replace the deep human connection and personal growth that come from learning a language yourself.---📆 Sign up for the free webinar with AI Language Club: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/webinar🤖 Learn more about AI Language Club: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ailanguageclub?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=affiliate_ai_language_club_271025&utm_content=video_description **GET STARTED FOR FREE**🎁 Free Video Training - How to Finally Learn That Language: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freevideo 🎁 Free Ultimate Language Resource List: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/list---**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/prom...📺 Watch & Learn - Master language study through my bingeable video course: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/watc...📒 Learner Planner - Plan & track your language goals like a pro: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/lear...🎶 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/100c...🥳 Successful Self-Study - Build habits that make language learning last: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/sss---**TIMESTAMPS** 00:00 Intro 01:00 Learning languages increases tolerance 02:00 Reducing fear of the unknown through language 03:00 Building confidence by embracing mistakes 04:00 Developing a solo speaking habit 05:00 Using AI tools to support speaking practice 06:00 Language learning builds transferable skills 07:00 Applying skills from language learning to life and vice versa 08:00 Language learning as brain exercise 09:00 AI as a tool, not a replacement for language learning 10:00 Webinar announcement and closing ---**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/podc...👩‍💻 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

    10 min
  3. Is English Enough to Travel The World?

    OCT 20

    Is English Enough to Travel The World?

    Can you travel the world with just English? Yes, you can, but there’s a big but. From my travels last year across Lithuania, Egypt, India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Korea, and Japan, I found that English varies widely and flexibility is key. While English often works, knowing some local language makes travel richer, more respectful, and opens up experiences you’d miss otherwise - from ordering food without English menus to connecting with locals at festivals. Learning a language doesn’t have to be a need, it can be a choice that enhances your journey. If you want to start learning fast for travel, check out my free Ultimate Language Resource List with tools for hundreds of languages.---**GET STARTED FOR FREE**🎁 Free Video Training - How to Finally Learn That Language: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freevideo 🎁 Free Ultimate Language Resource List: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/list---**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 00:01:00 Can you travel with just English? 00:03:00 Variations of English and flexibility 00:04:00 Respect and local language effort 00:06:00 Food and cultural experiences 00:08:00 Connecting with locals 00:09:00 Choosing to learn a language 00:11:00 Ultimate Language Resource List 00:12:00 Outro---**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

    13 min
  4. “What if I don’t do it the ‘right’ way?”

    OCT 14

    “What if I don’t do it the ‘right’ way?”

    In this episode, I address the common worry of not learning a language the right way. I explain how Language Life helps you speak fearlessly by trusting your own learning process without perfectionism or one-size-fits-all methods. Language Life includes a bonus of two 1:1 VIP Half-Days until 14.10.25! Get started here: ⁠https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll⁠ ---**GET STARTED FOR FREE**🎁 Free Video Training - How to Finally Learn That Language: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freevideo 🎁 Free Ultimate Language Resource List: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/list---**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/prom...📺 Watch & Learn - Master language study through my bingeable video course: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/watc...📒 Learner Planner - Plan & track your language goals like a pro: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/lear...🎶 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/100c...🥳 Successful Self-Study - Build habits that make language learning last: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/sss---**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

    6 min
  5. 3 Real Benefits of Learning a Language (Beyond, You Know, Speaking It.)

    OCT 13

    3 Real Benefits of Learning a Language (Beyond, You Know, Speaking It.)

    Learning languages has transformed my life in so many ways beyond just speaking them. In tis video, I wanted to share 3 things languages have given me beyond actually being able to speak another language! In short: language learning always gives more than it takes.---**GET STARTED FOR FREE**🎁 Free Video Training - How to Finally Learn That Language: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freevideo 🎁 Free Ultimate Language Resource List: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/list---**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/prom...📺 Watch & Learn - Master language study through my bingeable video course: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/watc...📒 Learner Planner - Plan & track your language goals like a pro: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/lear...🎶 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/100c...🥳 Successful Self-Study - Build habits that make language learning last: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/sss---**TIMESTAMPS** 00:00 🎙️ Intro 01:00 Travel made possible through languages 03:00 Languages open doors to history, culture, and empathy 05:00 Transferable skills gained from language learning 07:00 🎙️ 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 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/podc...👩‍💻 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

    8 min
  6. “I don’t have time for this right now.”

    OCT 12

    “I don’t have time for this right now.”

    If you feel like you don’t have time for language learning right now, this episode is for you. I explain how Language Life is designed to be fun, flexible, and functional with bite-size video lessons, easy-to-use workbooks, and a private podcast feed for on-the-go learning. Language Life includes a bonus of two 1:1 VIP Half-Days until 14.10.25! Get started here: ⁠https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll⁠ ---**GET STARTED FOR FREE**🎁 Free Video Training - How to Finally Learn That Language: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freevideo 🎁 Free Ultimate Language Resource List: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/list---**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/prom...📺 Watch & Learn - Master language study through my bingeable video course: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/watc...📒 Learner Planner - Plan & track your language goals like a pro: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/lear...🎶 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/100c...🥳 Successful Self-Study - Build habits that make language learning last: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/sss---**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

    7 min
  7. “I’ve already tried everything. Nothing works for me.”

    OCT 11

    “I’ve already tried everything. Nothing works for me.”

    If you’ve tried everything and feel like nothing works for you, this episode is for you. I explain how Language Life helps you speak any language fearlessly by combining self-study, coaching, and practice in a way that builds your confidence and trust in yourself. Language Life includes a bonus of two 1:1 VIP Half-Days until 14.10.25! Get started here: ⁠https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll⁠ ---**GET STARTED FOR FREE**🎁 Free Video Training - How to Finally Learn That Language: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freevideo 🎁 Free Ultimate Language Resource List: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/list---**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---**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

    12 min
  8. “I don’t know what fluency even means for me anymore.”

    OCT 5

    “I don’t know what fluency even means for me anymore.”

    In this episode, I talk about how fluency is something you define for yourself. Fluency isn’t about hitting a dictionary definition or a set number of words but about the feeling of confidence and knowing you can use the language. Language Life includes a bonus of two 1:1 VIP Half-Days until 14.10.25! Get started here: ⁠https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll⁠---**GET STARTED FOR FREE**🎁 Free Video Training - How to Finally Learn That Language: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freevideo 🎁 Free Ultimate Language Resource List: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/list---**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/prom...📺 Watch & Learn - Master language study through my bingeable video course: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/watc...📒 Learner Planner - Plan & track your language goals like a pro: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/lear...🎶 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/100c...🥳 Successful Self-Study - Build habits that make language learning last: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/sss---**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

    6 min
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    130
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lindsay Dow
  • Show Website
    How to Learn a Language

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