The Craft of Language Learning

Ronald Johnson
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I'm Ronald Johnson, host of the Craft of Language Learning, and on this podcast, I interview linguists, polyglots, and language enthusiasts on how to learn foreign languages. We discuss second language acquistion, study routines, techniques, comprehensible input, recommended resources, and more.

Episodes

  1. May 20

    8 - Daniel (Armchair Linguist): Why Comprehensible Input Is Only Half the Story

    In today’s episode, I speak with Daniel, the creator behind Armchair Linguist. He is a polyglot with a background in French, Haitian Creole, Spanish, and Portuguese, and has an academic interest in historical linguistics and philology. We talk about exploring language families, mastering pronunciation, the input vs. output debate, the role of language learning apps, and more. Guest: Daniel | Armchair Linguist Connect with Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@armchair-linguistInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/armchair_linguistTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@armchair_linguistSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArmchairLinguist

    55 min

  2. May 5

    7 - How to Learn Ancient Greek w/ Eirene S. Allen

    In today’s episode, I speak with Eirene Allen, Director of the Institute for Classics Education, a non-profit for building community around exploring ancient texts, and author of "The Epic Women of Homer." We talk about reading strategies for Ancient Greek, the role of listening, practical advice on maintaining consistency in language learning, and more. EIRENE S. ALLEN Substack - Institute for Classics Education: https://substack.com/@classicsedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookishinct ANCIENT GREEK RESOURCE Online Courses: https://helenmcveigh.co.uk RONALD JOHNSON Contact Me: thecraftoflangpodcast@gmail.com

    45 min

  3. Apr 28

    6 - The Role of Memory Techniques in Language Learning w/ Emanuele Regnani

    In today's episode, I speak with Emanuele, an Italian polyglot, data scientist and former memory sports competitor. We talk about the role of memory techniques in language learning, the importance of targeting your weaknesses, how to stay consistent, and more. EMANUELE REGNANI https://www.instagram.com/eman.regLinkedIn RONALD JOHNSON Contact Me: thecraftoflangpodcast@gmail.com

    41 min

  4. Apr 18

    5 - Comprehensible Input, Dabbling & Maintaining Languages w/ The Polyglot Files

    In today’s episode, I speak with Michael, creator of The Polyglot Files. He is a writer, teacher, and polyglot with interests including Canadian dialectology and historical linguistics. We talk about immersion, how to maintain multiple languages, approaches to learning about culture and more. POLYGLOT FILES YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePolyglotFilesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepolyglotfilesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/polyglotfilesRONALD JOHNSON For collaborations/business inquiries: Contact Me: thecraftoflangpodcast@gmail.com

    55 min

  5. Apr 18

    4 - On Language, Motherhood & Multilingualism w/ Malwina Gudowska

    In today’s episode, I speak with Malwina Gudowska, author of Mother Tongue Tied: On Language, Motherhood & Multilingualism. She has a MA in Linguistics from UCL and is a PhD researcher in applied linguistics with a focus on multilingualism, emotions and motherhood. We talk about language learning, multilingualism, identity, and more. MALWINA GUDOWSKA Website: https://www.malwinagudowska.com/Substack: https://malwinagudowska.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motherlingual/RONALD JOHNSON For collaborations/business inquiries: Contact Me: thecraftoflangpodcast@gmail.com

    43 min

  6. Apr 18

    3 - Why Advanced Speakers Still Don’t Feel Fluent w/ Azren the Language Nerd

    In today’s episode, I speak with Azren, a Canadian polyglot who speaks English, French, Spanish, Mandarin, and Gujarati. He has been publishing content on second language acquisition for over a decade. We talk about the meaning of fluency, the importance of mindset, the psychological aspects of language learning, how to overcome the intermediate plateau and more. AZREN THE LANGUAGE NERD Substack: https://azren.substack.com/Website: https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polyglotazrenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/azrenthelanguagenerdRONALD JOHNSON For collaborations/business inquiries: Contact Me: thecraftoflangpodcast@gmail.com

    41 min

  7. Apr 18

    2 - How to Learn Latin and Ancient Greek w/ Anne Phillips

    In today’s episode, I speak with Anne Phillips. She has a bachelors in Latin and Greek from Hillsdale College, and a doctorate in Classical Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara and currently teaches Latin and Greek at the House of Humane letters. We talk about how to learn ancient languages and to gain reading proficiency, comprehensible input, approaches to understanding grammar, and more. ANNE PHILLIPS Website: https://houseofhumaneletters.com/Substack: https://annephillipshhl.substack.com/RONALD JOHNSON For collaborations/business inquiries: Contact Me: thecraftoflangpodcast@gmail.com

    58 min

  8. Apr 18

    1 - How to Overcome the Intermediate Plateau w/ Alice Conte

    In today’s episode, I speak with Alice Conte, who goes by Alice English coach on Instagram. We talk about how to overcome the intermediate plateau, the importance of speaking practice, techniques for improving our pronunciation, the role of grammar, and much more. ALICE ENGLISH COACH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliceenglishcoachYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aliceieltscoachRONALD JOHNSON For collaborations/business inquiries: Contact Me: thecraftoflangpodcast@gmail.com

    37 min
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I'm Ronald Johnson, host of the Craft of Language Learning, and on this podcast, I interview linguists, polyglots, and language enthusiasts on how to learn foreign languages. We discuss second language acquistion, study routines, techniques, comprehensible input, recommended resources, and more.

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