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The Language Mastery Show

The Language Mastery Show

60 episodes

The Language Mastery Show brings you conversations with the world's best language learners. Get an inside look at how polyglots, linguists, and everyday people master languages the smart way, and how YOU can, too. I'm your host, John Fotheringham, a linguist, teacher, and the author of Master Japanese and Master Mandarin. For more language learning tips, tools, and immersion resources, visit LanguageMastery.com.

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Author & Digital Nomad Daniel Rusteen on How He Learned Spanish After Two Failed Attempts

Published: Dec. 24, 2023, 2:20 a.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 15 seconds

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Former Airborne Cryptologic Linguist Ian Fritz on What He Learned at the Defense Language Institute & Spying on the Taliban

Published: Dec. 4, 2023, 10 p.m.
Duration: 57 minutes 59 seconds

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Language Coach Stephane Angeles on How to Use the "Barbie Method" & Improve All 4 Language Skills

Published: Sept. 15, 2023, 9:42 p.m.
Duration: 49 minutes 36 seconds

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LightSpeed Spanish Founders Gordon Smith & Cynthia Duran on Banishing Fear & Mastering Spanish Accents

Published: Aug. 25, 2023, 6:48 p.m.
Duration: 59 minutes 46 seconds

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Coach Elena Mutonono on How to Build a Sustainable, Profitable & Rewarding Online Language Teaching Business

Published: July 28, 2023, 11:14 p.m.
Duration: 45 minutes 55 seconds

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How Real Fast Spanish Founder Andrew Barr Went From a Monolingual Aussie to a Budding Polyglot

Published: May 13, 2023, 7 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 19 minutes 27 seconds

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Leo Listening Founder Cara Leopold on How She Got Fluent in French + How to Learn Languages Through TV & Films

Published: Dec. 12, 2022, 9:47 p.m.
Duration: 46 minutes 32 seconds

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Hyperpolyglot & LingQ Co-Founder Steve Kaufmann on How He Learned 20+ Languages

Published: Nov. 19, 2022, 3:03 a.m.
Duration: 41 minutes 14 seconds

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"Spanish and Go" Founders Jim & May on How to Immerse Yourself in Spanish Anywhere in the World

Published: Sept. 3, 2022, 4:07 a.m.
Duration: 52 minutes 18 seconds

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Mikkel Thorup on Visiting 100+ Countries, Mastering Languages & Making the Most of the Expat Life

Published: Aug. 6, 2022, 5:22 a.m.
Duration: 57 minutes 59 seconds

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"Slow Chinese" Founder Andrew Methven on Learning Chinese Through Chunks, News & Internet Slang

Published: April 22, 2022, 8:22 p.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 11 seconds

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"Hack Chinese" Founder Daniel Nalesnik on How to Master Mandarin & Find the Fun in Language Learning

Published: March 4, 2022, 1 p.m.
Duration: 57 minutes 43 seconds

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Ultralearning Author Scott H. Young Shares His Best Tips for Mastering a Foreign Language

Published: Jan. 30, 2022, 6:01 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 11 minutes 52 seconds

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Why Attitude Matters Much More Than Aptitude

Published: Jan. 15, 2022, 5:16 a.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 41 seconds

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The 3 Foundations of Language Mastery

Published: Jan. 9, 2022, 4:50 a.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 50 seconds

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AJATTs Khatzumoto on How To Immerse Yourself in Japanese Anywhere in the World

Published: Jan. 5, 2021, 1:40 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes

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Polyglot Lindie Botes on How to Master Japanese, Korean & Chinese Through Self-Guided Immersion

Published: Dec. 29, 2020, 12:56 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes 59 seconds

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Matt Bonder (Matt vs. Japan) on how to master Japanese through immersion

Published: Dec. 22, 2020, 4:40 a.m.
Duration: 2 hours 1 minute 15 seconds

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Matt vs. Japan on How to Master Japanese Through Immersion, Learn Kanji & Nail Your Accent

Published: Dec. 21, 2020, 11:57 p.m.
Duration: 2 hours 1 minute 16 seconds

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Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on How To Master Mandarin Chinese Through Play

Published: Dec. 15, 2020, 4:26 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 21 minutes 56 seconds

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Interview with Skritter CEO Jake Gill

Published: Nov. 17, 2020, 1:04 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 8 minutes 39 seconds

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Skritter CEO Jake Gill on How to Level Up Your Mandarin & Learn to Learn Chinese Characters the "Write" Way

Published: Nov. 17, 2020, 1:04 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 8 minutes 39 seconds

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Sam the Japanese Translator

Published: Nov. 10, 2020, 1:18 a.m.
Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes 13 seconds

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Sam the Japanese Translator on How to Master Japanese & Break Into the Translation Industry

Published: Nov. 10, 2020, 1:18 a.m.
Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes 14 seconds

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Luke & Phil from the Mandarin Blueprint

Published: Oct. 12, 2020, 10:56 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 35 minutes 40 seconds

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Mandarin Blueprint Founders Luke & Phil on How to Master Chinese Characters, Tones & More

Published: Oct. 12, 2020, 10:56 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 35 minutes 40 seconds

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Polyglot & applied linguist Stuart Jay Raj

Published: Sept. 4, 2020, 9:13 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 17 minutes 18 seconds

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Polyglot & Applied Linguist Stuart Jay Raj on How To Leverage Your Languages Skills in Business

Published: Sept. 4, 2020, 9:13 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 17 minutes 18 seconds

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Polyglot, language coach, and course creator Nick Godwin on the psychology of learning Japanese

Published: Aug. 28, 2020, 5:28 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 31 minutes 45 seconds

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Polyglot, Language Coach & Course Creator Nick Godwin on How To Learn Conversational Japanese Through Nominikeeshon & Doing What Matters

Published: Aug. 28, 2020, 5:28 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 31 minutes 46 seconds

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Hyperpolyglot Richard Simcott Returns

Published: Aug. 25, 2020, 3:57 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 7 minutes 26 seconds

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Hyperpolyglot Richard Simcott on How to Learn & Retain Multiple Languages

Published: Aug. 25, 2020, 3:57 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 7 minutes 26 seconds

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Magnetic Memory Method founder Anthony Metivier

Published: Aug. 11, 2020, 5:41 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 29 minutes 6 seconds

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Magnetic Memory Method Founder Anthony Metivier on How To Remember Words, Chinese Characters, Tones, and Beyond

Published: Aug. 11, 2020, 5:41 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 29 minutes 7 seconds

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Author Nick Velasquez on how to master any skill

Published: July 28, 2020, 12:12 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 19 minutes 10 seconds

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Author Nick Velasquez on How To Master Any Skill, Learn Japanese, and Remember More of What You Read

Published: July 28, 2020, 12:12 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 19 minutes 11 seconds

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Nihongo Creator Chris Vasselli on How To Learn Japanese Through Anime, Manga, Video Games & Harry Potter

Published: July 21, 2020, 1:29 a.m.
Duration: 58 minutes 22 seconds

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The Top 7 Lessons I've Learned from 50 of the World's Best Language Learners

Published: July 13, 2020, 9:42 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes 16 seconds

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4x U.S. Memory Champion Nelson Dellis

Published: March 24, 2020, 6:23 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes

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4x U.S. Memory Champion Nelson Dellis on Why & How He Is Learning Dutch in Just One Year

Published: March 24, 2020, 6:23 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes

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Author & Polyglot Olly Richards on Why You Should Learn Languages Through Stories Part 1

Published: March 10, 2020, 7:13 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 17 minutes 41 seconds

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Interview with polyglot Jan van der Aa on How to Monetize Your Love of Languages as a "Langpreneur"

Published: Feb. 4, 2020, 6:51 a.m.
Duration: 54 minutes 13 seconds

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Dutch Polyglot Jan Van Der AA on How To Monetize Your Love of Languages as a Langpreneur

Published: Feb. 4, 2020, 6:51 a.m.
Duration: 54 minutes 13 seconds

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Ari Smith (Xiaomanyc) on How to Learn Chinese Anywhere

Published: Jan. 21, 2020, 4:46 a.m.
Duration: 45 minutes 47 seconds

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Interview with Jonty Yamisha: Circassian Language Activist, Accidental Polyglot & Founder of Optilingo

Published: Jan. 7, 2020, 12:17 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes 54 seconds

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Circassian Language Activist & Accidental Polyglot Jonty Yamisha on How To Master a Language Through Guided Immersion

Published: Jan. 7, 2020, 12:17 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes 55 seconds

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Interview with Michael & Ellen Robinson

Published: Nov. 5, 2019, 2:40 a.m.
Duration: 54 minutes 54 seconds

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Uncommon Dream Co-Founders Michael & Ellen Robinson on Learning Spanish & Raising Children Bilingually

Published: Nov. 5, 2019, 2:40 a.m.
Duration: 54 minutes 54 seconds

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Actual Fluency Podcast Host Kris Broholm Returns — Part 1

Published: Oct. 15, 2019, 7:13 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 34 minutes 4 seconds

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Actual Fluency Podcast Host Kris Broholm on Lessons Learned From 166 Interviews Part 1

Published: Oct. 15, 2019, 7:13 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 34 minutes 4 seconds

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Interview with Ruben Adery

Published: Oct. 8, 2019, 2:12 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 55 seconds

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Pronunciation & Dialect Coach Ruben Adery on How to Master Your Accent & Sound More Like a Native Speaker

Published: Oct. 8, 2019, 2:12 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 55 seconds

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Ellen Jovin Returns!

Published: Sept. 28, 2019, 2:51 a.m.
Duration: 42 minutes 6 seconds

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Author Ellen Jovin on How to Fix Your Mistakes in Business English

Published: Sept. 28, 2019, 2:51 a.m.
Duration: 42 minutes 6 seconds

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Interview with Katie Harris

Published: Aug. 31, 2019, 5:21 a.m.
Duration: 57 minutes 18 seconds

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Joy of Languages Founder Katie Harris on Why & How to Learn Languages with TV & Movies

Published: Aug. 31, 2019, 5:21 a.m.
Duration: 57 minutes 18 seconds

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Interview with Gabriel Gelman

Published: Aug. 24, 2019, 3:35 a.m.
Duration: 59 minutes 57 seconds

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Sprachheld (Language Hero) Founder Gabriel Gelman on How To Be an Efficient, Effective Language Learner

Published: Aug. 24, 2019, 3:35 a.m.
Duration: 59 minutes 58 seconds

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Interview with Elisa Polese

Published: Aug. 17, 2019, 12:42 a.m.
Duration: 57 minutes 46 seconds

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Italian Polyglot Elisa Polese on How To Learn & Teach Multiple Languages at Once

Published: Aug. 17, 2019, 12:42 a.m.
Duration: 57 minutes 47 seconds

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Interview with Dr. Gareth Popkins

Published: Aug. 10, 2019, 12:10 a.m.
Duration: 51 minutes 22 seconds

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Dr. Gareth Popkins on How to Get Fluent in Any Foreign Language

Published: Aug. 10, 2019, 12:10 a.m.
Duration: 51 minutes 22 seconds

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Interview with Inés Ruiz

Published: Aug. 4, 2019, 6:51 p.m.
Duration: 55 minutes 10 seconds

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Medita Spanish CEO Ines Ruiz on How Mindfulness & Meditation Can Help You Master a Language

Published: Aug. 4, 2019, 6:51 p.m.
Duration: 55 minutes 11 seconds

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Interview with Gretchen McCulloch

Published: July 27, 2019, 12:28 a.m.
Duration: 52 minutes 23 seconds

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Linguist & "Because Internet" Author Gretchen McCulloch on What Makes Modern Internet Language Special

Published: July 27, 2019, 12:28 a.m.
Duration: 52 minutes 23 seconds

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Interview with Shannon Kennedy

Published: July 13, 2019, 2:28 a.m.
Duration: 40 minutes 8 seconds

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How Eurolinguiste Founder Shannon Kennedy Learns Languages

Published: July 13, 2019, 2:28 a.m.
Duration: 40 minutes 9 seconds

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Interview with Lindsay McMahon

Published: June 28, 2019, 11:38 p.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 44 seconds

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All Ears English Co-Founder Lindsay McMahon on How to Master English

Published: June 28, 2019, 11:38 p.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 44 seconds

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Interview with Lýdia Machová

Published: June 22, 2019, 2:16 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 46 seconds

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Polyglot, Language Mentor & TED Speaker Lydia Machova's 4 Core Principles of Effective Language Learning

Published: June 22, 2019, 2:16 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 47 seconds

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Interview with Tamara Marie

Published: May 31, 2019, 2:22 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 1 minute 13 seconds

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Spanish Con Salsa Founder Tamara Marie on How to Learn Spanish Through Dance, Music & Fun

Published: May 31, 2019, 2:22 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 1 minute 13 seconds

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Interview with John Dinkel

Published: May 24, 2019, 10:25 p.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 20 seconds

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Manga Sensei Founder John Dinkel on How to Master Japanese the Fun Way

Published: May 24, 2019, 10:25 p.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 20 seconds

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Interview with Sara Maria Hasbun

Published: May 4, 2019, 5:40 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 8 minutes 33 seconds

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Polyglot & Miss Linguistic Founder Sara Maria Hasbun on How to Learn a Language Like a Linguist

Published: May 4, 2019, 5:40 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 8 minutes 33 seconds

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Interview with Idahosa Ness

Published: April 27, 2019, 3:20 a.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 47 seconds

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Mimic Method Founder Idahosa Ness on How to Master Pronunciation & Sound More Like a Native Speaker

Published: April 27, 2019, 3:20 a.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 47 seconds

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Interview with Claude Cartaginese

Published: April 20, 2019, 2:19 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 8 seconds

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Polyglot Project Creator Claude Cartaginese on Lessons Learned From the World's Best Polyglots

Published: April 20, 2019, 2:19 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 8 seconds

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Interview with Gabriel Wyner

Published: April 12, 2019, 11:43 p.m.
Duration: 42 minutes 46 seconds

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Polyglot, Opera Singer & Fluent Forever CEO Gabriel Wyner on How to Improve Your Pronunciation & Make Words Stick

Published: April 12, 2019, 11:43 p.m.
Duration: 42 minutes 46 seconds

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Polyglot Mike Campbell on how he mastered Mandarin, the power of proper pronunciation & why he launched Glossika

Published: April 6, 2019, 2:42 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 33 minutes 21 seconds

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Polyglot & Glossika Founder Mike Campbell on How to Master Mandarin

Published: April 6, 2019, 2:42 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 33 minutes 21 seconds

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Interview with Lindsay Williams

Published: March 29, 2019, 7:05 a.m.
Duration: 59 minutes 38 seconds

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Lindsay Does Languages Founder Lindsay Williams' Top Tips & Language Learning Routines

Published: March 29, 2019, 7:05 a.m.
Duration: 59 minutes 38 seconds

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Interview with Mattias Ribbing

Published: Nov. 29, 2016, 10:15 p.m.
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Grandmaster of Memory Mattias Ribbing on How To Master Your Memory & Optimize Learning

Published: Nov. 29, 2016, 10:15 p.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 56 seconds

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Interview with Kerstin Hammes

Published: May 8, 2015, 11:16 p.m.
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Fluent Language Founder Kerstin Cable (Hammes) on How to Get Fluent in Any Language

Published: May 8, 2015, 11:16 p.m.
Duration: 53 minutes 25 seconds

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Interview with Kris Broholm

Published: April 10, 2015, 5:09 a.m.
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Actual Fluency Podcast Host Kris Broholm on How Language Learning Helped Pull Him Out of Depression

Published: April 10, 2015, 5:09 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 6 minutes 5 seconds

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Interview with Luca Lampariello

Published: Feb. 28, 2015, 3:59 a.m.
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Polyglot & Language Coach Luca Lampariello on the Biggest Language Learning Myths That Hold People Back

Published: Feb. 28, 2015, 3:59 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 9 minutes 21 seconds

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Interview with Aaron Myers

Published: Feb. 20, 2015, 7:34 p.m.
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Everyday Language Learner Founder Aaron Myers on How to Learn Languages the Fun Way

Published: Feb. 20, 2015, 7:34 p.m.
Duration: 53 minutes 8 seconds

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Interview with Donovan Nagel

Published: Jan. 31, 2015, 1:35 a.m.
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Mezzofanti Guild & Talk in Arabic Creator Donovan Nagel on How To Master Any Language

Published: Jan. 31, 2015, 1:35 a.m.
Duration: 47 minutes 2 seconds

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Interview with Kevin Morehouse

Published: Jan. 23, 2015, 11:47 p.m.
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Language Hero Founder Kevin Morehouse on How To Immerse Yourself in Any Language

Published: Jan. 23, 2015, 11:47 p.m.
Duration: 50 minutes 51 seconds

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British Hyperpolyglot Richard Simcott Shares the Strategies & Mindset He's Used to Learn More than 16 Languages

Published: Jan. 16, 2015, 10:18 p.m.
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British Hyperpolyglot Richard Simcott on How He Learned 16+ Languages

Published: Jan. 16, 2015, 10:18 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 12 minutes 26 seconds

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Polyglot & Language Hacker Benny Lewis on How To Get Conversationally Fluent in 3 Months

Published: Dec. 11, 2014, 12:47 a.m.
Duration: 46 minutes 10 seconds

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Interview with Ellen Jovin

Published: Aug. 7, 2014, 10:22 p.m.
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Words & Worlds of New York Creator Ellen Jovin on Learning 18 Languages Spoken in the Big Apple

Published: Aug. 7, 2014, 10:22 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 55 minutes 29 seconds

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Interview with Olly Richards

Published: April 16, 2014, 5:37 p.m.
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Polyglot & Author Olly Richards on the Power of Mindset in Language Learning

Published: April 16, 2014, 5:37 p.m.
Duration: 56 minutes 32 seconds

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Interview with Keith Brooks

Published: March 31, 2014, 6:07 p.m.
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Pardon My Norwegian Founder Keith Brooks on "Dating" vs. "Marrying" a Language

Published: March 31, 2014, 6:07 p.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 26 seconds

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Interview with Susanna Zaraysky

Published: March 1, 2014, 7:50 p.m.
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Polyglot & Author Susanna Zaraysky on Why "Language is Music"

Published: March 1, 2014, 7:50 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 7 minutes 50 seconds

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Interview with Paulino Brener

Published: Dec. 30, 2011, 12:43 a.m.
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Educator & Performer Paulino Brener on How to Harness Your Passions in Language Learning & Teaching

Published: Dec. 30, 2011, 12:43 a.m.
Duration: 44 minutes 21 seconds

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Interview with Jason West

Published: Dec. 29, 2011, 7:38 p.m.
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English Out There Founder Jason West on Why Traditional Language Education Fails

Published: Dec. 29, 2011, 7:38 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 41 minutes 57 seconds

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Interview with Arkady Zilberman

Published: May 26, 2011, 6:12 p.m.
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Language Bridge Founder Arkady Zilberman on Why Cross-Translation Blocks Our Path to Fluency

Published: May 26, 2011, 6:12 p.m.
Duration: 45 minutes 5 seconds

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Interview with Randy Hunt

Published: June 24, 2010, 5:50 p.m.
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Polyglot Randy Hunt on Why & How He Learn a New Language Every Year

Published: June 24, 2010, 5:50 p.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 28 seconds

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Interview with Dr. Orlando Kelm

Published: Dec. 5, 2009, 10:28 p.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 32 seconds

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University of Texas Professor Dr. Orlando Kelm on How He Learned Portuguese & Spanish (And How You Can, Too!)

Published: Dec. 5, 2009, 10:28 p.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 32 seconds

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Interview with Steve Kaufmann

Published: July 13, 2009, 9:41 p.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 19 seconds

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Polyglot, Author & LingQ Founder Steve Kaufmann on Why You Are Never Too Old to Learn a Language

Published: July 13, 2009, 9:41 p.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 19 seconds

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Interview with Antonio Graceffo, The Monk From Brooklyn

Published: May 6, 2009, 9:49 p.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 15 seconds

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Writer, Fighter & Linguist Antonio Graceffo on Punching Your Way to Fluency

Published: May 6, 2009, 9:49 p.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 15 seconds

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