Lollygagging

The Lollygagging Podcast
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The Lollygagging Podcast with Rick and Dave - language learning for intermediate and advanced learners covering topics of interest for polyglots and language-learners.

Episodes

  1. 08/14/2020

    What Have We Been Up To During the Quarantine?

    Rick and Dave check in on each other to make sure they’re still practicing good lollygagging language skills, or at least good hygiene. (Oh, the suspense!) They also discuss the Virtual Polyglot Gathering, Rick’s Listening/Reading efforts, Dave’s big move, and some nasty and threatening comments towards some anonymous polyglot personalities like Gareth Popkins and Kris...

    34 min

  2. 09/27/2019

    Random Questions We Ask Each Other

    Dave and Rick pick each other’s brains regarding the polyglotosity (yes, that’s a real word, maybe…?) of London and other parts of the world, meetups and silent periods, and something called “daving,” which is most likely illegal, or at least immoral. Download the flipping audio already Show notes 00:47   Rehashing episode 11 01:46   Rick’s take...

    32 min

  3. 08/16/2019

    Post-Gathering Motivation (Part II--Dave's Amazing Plan (Because Dave's Amazing!)

    Upon returning from the well-beloved Polyglot Gathering, Rick and Dave discuss what they want to accomplish for the next year. In this episode, Dave says so much by saying so little. Or is it the other way around? Either way, it’s going to be the best podcast you’ve ever heard because it’s Dave. Say it...

    27 min

  4. 07/17/2019

    Post-Gathering Motivation (Part I--Rick's crazy scheme!)

    Upon returning from the well-beloved Polyglot Gathering, Rick and Dave discuss what they want to accomplish for the next year. In this episode, Rick talks about a new (to him) concept that he hopes will “melt and rewire” his brain and make him a superhuman Italian-speaking dynamo. If only he could stop spending so much...

    33 min

  5. 02/15/2019

    Expanding Your Vocabulary

    Rick and Dave discuss ways to acquire subject-specific vocabulary and to expand your vocabulary with subtle shades of meaning. Use technology to find words specific to a specific field or use a an old-fashioned book. Learn how to say “infinitesimal,” preferably correctly. Download The Audio Show Notes 01:07   How can I increase my vocabulary/acquire subject-specific...

    23 min

  6. 01/25/2019

    Questions, Part II: This Time, It's Personal!

    Rick and Dave answer questions about flow, conversational fluency, materials in the target language, and Harry Potter. Listen as Rick takes the lead and discusses how he shares his techniques on pushing the intermediate-language-learning envelope, taking the listener on a thrill ride of techniques and tips until finally the listener is out of breath. Which...

    37 min

  7. 01/04/2019

    Sound Advice (Accents and Pronunciation)

    How do you acquire a decent accent? What do those weird symbols in transcriptions and fancy books mean? What does our mouth need to do in order to sound like an authentic Mongolian speaker, and will it get us arrested or admired? Heck if we know, but we talk like we do. Now with 20%...

    27 min

  8. 12/22/2018

    Do You Have What It Takes?

    What are some qualities that will help you with language study? Do you have to be a language nerd? Should you aspire for perfection? What do Rick and Dave think are helpful traits for language learning? If you answered “yes, I can!” to any of these questions, go back and read them again because your...

  9. 12/04/2018

    I Can't Do This Alone (How Your Loved Ones Can Help)

    In this episode, Rick and Dave talk about how you might get your family and/or friends to support your foolish language habit. But don’t expect anyone to be happy about that hat you’re wearing! Download The Audio

    22 min

  10. 09/20/2018

    Reality vs. Hype (and How Long Does It Really Take?)

    In this episode, Rick and Dave explore the myths of learning languages in unreasonably short periods of time and describe how painfully hard it is to learn a language. In fact, learning a language is almost as hard as listening to Rick talking. Still want to listen to the podcast and/or study a language? You’re...

    26 min
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The Lollygagging Podcast with Rick and Dave - language learning for intermediate and advanced learners covering topics of interest for polyglots and language-learners.

Information

  • Creator
    The Lollygagging Podcast
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2020
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Lollygagging Podcast
  • Show Website
    Lollygagging