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. 5 Easy Ways to Read More in a Foreign Language

    2D AGO

    5 Easy Ways to Read More in a Foreign Language

    Discover five easy ways to read more in a foreign language. You can read more in any language without needing to set aside hours each time. Here's how to fit it in!---**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/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 Wikipedia app – a powerful reading tool 03:00 Make reading flexible 04:00 Use Google Maps for real-life reading practice 06:00 Read what you enjoy 07:00 Make reading social ---**ABOUT ME**🌍 Hi! I’m Lindsay - MA in Applied Linguistics, lifelong language learner & global citizen. I help ambitious people worldwide learn languages their way to 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 - 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/

    8 min
  2. Why I Love Learning Uncommon Languages (No, It's Not For Clout!)

    5D AGO

    Why I Love Learning Uncommon Languages (No, It's Not For Clout!)

    "Woah! You speak that language I've never heard of tat only 10 people speak?!" 🙄 For me, learning uncommon languages is rewarding beyond clout or showing off. In this episode I explain why I love learning lesser studied languages & include personal stories from studying languages like Guarani and Sinhala, highlighting how even small efforts in lesser-known languages create meaningful connections and insights into culture. ---**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 Why Lindsay loves learning uncommon languages 04:00 Personal experiences06:00 Language learning motivations are universal 07:00 Overcoming pressure to "go big or go home" with certain languages 08:00 Encouragement to start any language when curious ---**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

    10 min
  3. Why You're Not Improving in Korean (& How to Fix It)

    APR 20

    Why You're Not Improving in Korean (& How to Fix It)

    Feel stuck and not improving with your Korean? I've got 3 key reasons why your progress may be slow and how to fix them using the 3 Fs of language learning. ---**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 01:00 The 1st F!03:00 The 2nd F of Language Learning05:00 And the 3rd F! ---**RELATED VIDEOS**The Essentials Every New Korean Learner Should Know: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDcvjzRZxuIWhy Korean is Hard to Learn for Every English Speaker: https://youtu.be/LOLfNdOmgtc ---**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/#languagelearning #learnalanguage

    7 min
  4. What Is Fossilisation in Language Learning? (& How to Avoid It)

    APR 17

    What Is Fossilisation in Language Learning? (& How to Avoid It)

    Ever wondered why you always make the same mistakes? The answer could be fossilisation. This episode explores fossilization in language learning, a phenomenon where certain language mistakes become fixed and difficult to correct over time. You'll learn how fossilization occurs, especially during the interlanguage stage. Plus, I'll share practical strategies to avoid or overcome fossilization.---**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 00:01:00 What is fossilization? 00:05:00 Factors influencing fossilization 00:07:00 How to avoid fossilization 00:08:00 Self-review techniques ---**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
  5. My Journey Learning German: From Beginner to Confident Speaker

    APR 13

    My Journey Learning German: From Beginner to Confident Speaker

    I never really talk about German, but it's a language I know reasonably well! So I figured it was well overdue to share my journey learning German. How I started learning German, what's difficult about it, what's easy, and how I feel about German. If you'd like more videos like this for other languages, let me know!---**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 01:00 Starting German with Open University courses 04:00 Realizing speaking was a challenge and using italki 05:00 Using Memrise for vocabulary practice 07:00 Attending Polyglot Gathering in Berlin 09:00 Difficult parts13:00 Easy parts---**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/

    16 min
  6. Language Life FAQ: How much time will Language Life take? 🤔

    APR 8

    Language Life FAQ: How much time will Language Life take? 🤔

    How much time will Language Life take? On average, 20-30 minutes a week. That's it! This has been designed to fit in seamlessly alongside your language learning. In this video, I explain more for you.Ready to get started? Join Language Life here: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll

    3 min
  7. Language Life FAQ: How does Language Life work for any language? 🤔

    APR 7

    Language Life FAQ: How does Language Life work for any language? 🤔

    How does Language Life work for any language? Short answer - because even though every language is unique, the core principles of language learning are the same. In this video, I explain more for you. Ready to get started? Join Language Life here: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll

    3 min
  8. Language Life FAQ: What's included in Language Life? 🤔

    APR 6

    Language Life FAQ: What's included in Language Life? 🤔

    What's included in Language Life? You get the full package of everything you need to learn how to learn languages better - self-study curriculum, human support and feedback, regular practice. In this video, I explain more for you. Ready to get started? Join Language Life here: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll

    13 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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    163
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lindsay Dow
  • Show Website
    How to Learn a Language

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