Learning a New Language

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• Podcasts

  • The Fluent Show A Podcast About Loving, Living and Learning Languages The Fluent Show is on a mission to help you get excited about language learning. We both learn languages every day in our lives, and we have learned over 15 different languages between us. We share stories, news, tips, and ideas that will make you fluent.. eventually. Subscribe to the show today to get your regular dose of Fluent love. Click play_circle_filled to listen to an episodecancelthumb_up+1play_circle_filled

    Top Tools: Online Language Teacher Edition - The Fluent Show

    Welcome to a special edition of the Fluent Show favourite top tools segment, and this time we're discussing the most useful online tools and tricks for language teachers. If you're familiar with Top Tools, you might know we try to leave out the most obvious ones and go straight to the practical tools that you might never have heard of. But with this being a first special edition for teachers, allow us to introduce each tool in the context of its wider theory. Want to cut straight to the top tools discussion? Go to timestamp 14:28 Here are the Top Tool nominations Listen to the show to find out which ones we chose as the three must-haves. TidyCal, an online scheduler you can use to cut out going back and forth on emails while you try to schedule lessons and appointments with your students. Get $10 credit on Appsumo with this referral link. (http://fbuy.me/v/kerstin_87) ThriveCart, a payment gateway that allows you to sell anything you like, set up memberships, add students to your courses and more Get to know Thrivecart (affiliate link) (https://kerstin--checkout.thrivecart.com/thrivecart-standard-account/) ConvertKit, an email newsletter software that allows you to create sign-up forms, send out branded email to lots of people, and grow your audience. Get free space for your first 1000 subscribers with this referral link. (https://app.convertkit.com/referrals/l/01240f77-0541-4823-b2a0-6816b3f2f278) Zoom breakout rooms, where you can easily organise group work, networking, chat meet-ups, language practice, language exchanges and more. Lindsay's video on Zoom for online teaching (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy9t7oOObmo) Zapier, the workflow "middleman" between all the different services you use online. Zapier can do SO MUCH. For example, save student assignment files into cloud storage, upload notes to course areas, add new bookings through your booking system to your email list, get a text when an appointment is about to start, back up your social media posts...there's a lot on offer! Look at what Zapier can do here (http://www.zapier.com) Canva, the web and app based design solution for any quick graphics you need. From your logo to your next workbook, Canva has you covered. Get a free premium element on canva with my referral link. (https://www.canva.com/join/flq-fwf-dvm) Love the show? Rate & Review it here (https://lovethepodcast.com/0dH1NG)

    1. Top Tools: Online Language Teacher Edition 01:00:21
    2. How We Found Our Teaching Styles: Kate Fisher & Karina Thorne 01:02:53
  • Coffee Break Languages Podcasts Learn a language in your coffee break cancelthumb_up+1
  • Duolingo Spanish and French Podcasts Listen to episodes of the Duolingo podcasts for compelling, true-life stories that improve your Spanish and French listening and comprehension skills. cancel
  • News in Slow Podcasts Language learning through current events cancel

• Articles

  • Rosetta Stone UK 6 Surprising Benefits of Learning a Language Whether you’re hustling to land a new job or expanding your horizons, learning a language can open the door to opportunity. In addition to improving your career prospects and love life, science has suggested that speaking another language can unlock intellectual potential and may strengthen cognitive abilities. Here are just a few of the possible benefits of learning a new language. cancel
  • Why learn a foreign language? The benefits of bilingualism The Telegraph Physiological studies have found that speaking two or more languages is a great asset to the cognitive process. cancel
  • The Guardian Learning a language – 10 things you need to know Thinking about learning a foreign language? From ignoring your age to avoiding the F-word, our multilingual experts share their tips cancel
  • Babbel Magazine 10 Tips To Learn Any Language From An Expert Are you struggling to pick up a second language (or a third, or a fourth)? Here are some practical language-learning tips from a guy who speaks nine! cancel
  • Mark Manson 22 Tips For Learning A Foreign Language Learning a foreign language can be daunting at first. Here are some tips to get you started. cancel

• Essentials

  • HelloTalk Free Language Exchange Learn a language by chatting with native speakers around the world. cancel
    
  • Memrise Learn a language. Meet the world. Learn a language with thousands of video clips of real native speakers, fun and effective games to practice your skills. Start learning at memrise.com or on our apps! cancel
    
  • Pimsleur Learn Language Fast Tired of playing word games? If your goal is to ACTUALLY SPEAK a new language … are vocabulary-building apps really the right tool? Pimsleur is--uniquely focused--on conversational skills. We won’t have you matching words and images on a screen to teach you how to actually speak. Guaranteed! cancel
    
  • Duolingo Learn a language for free Learn languages by playing a game. It's 100% free, fun, and scientifically proven to work. cancel
    
  • Rosetta Stone Language Learning Rosetta Stone is the best way to learn a foreign language. The award-winning language solution combines proven learning methods with the world's best speech recognition technology. cancel
    
  • Beelinguapp Learn Languages with Audiobooks and Music Beelinguapp empowers you to read a second language. The app shows the exact same text in two languages; side by side. At the same time, it is an audiobook, and with its unique karaoke reading, you follow the audio in the text on both sides. cancel
    
  • Amazon Kindle E-readers Kindle E-readers are designed as dedicated eBook readers. Indulge your love of reading without interruptions like email alerts and push notifications. They can hold thousands of books to keep you entertained for hours. Use dictionary lookup to extend your vocabulary, Wikipedia lookup to enrich your knowledge and instant translations to practice a second language. cancel
    
  • Amazon Free Kindle Reading Apps Turn your phone or tablet into a book with the free Kindle app. Read anytime, anywhere on your phone, tablet, or computer. Go beyond paper with immersive, built-in features. Use dictionary lookup to extend your vocabulary, Wikipedia lookup to enrich your knowledge and instant translations to practice a second language. cancel
    

• Blogs

  • Duolingo Blog Read about the language science behind Duolingo and the ways we're making language learning even more fun, accessible, and effective for our learners. cancel
  • Memrise Blog The joy of languages
  • The Mezzofanti Guild Blog This is the full archive of The Mezzofanti Guild blog posts and articles on language learning, travel and cultural immersion. cancel
  • 5-Minute Language Language learning blog 5-Minute Language is a community of language learners and polyglots. We share tips and advice on learning foreign languages effectively. cancel

• Near You

  • Meetup Language Exchange groups Find over 5002 Language Exchange groups with 6042343 members near you and meet people in your local community who share your interests. cancel
  • Meetup Language & Culture groups Meet others in your local area who share an enjoyment for a specific Language and Culture. Experience cultural activities and make new friends! cancel