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014: Can you use one language to learn another?

014: Can you use one language to learn another?

FromStoryLearning Podcast


014: Can you use one language to learn another?

FromStoryLearning Podcast

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
May 14, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Linda asks: "What do you think of using the Laddering technique to use one second language to learn another?"
In this episode:

The laddering technique
When does it make sense to use one language to learn another?
Similar languages, such as Macedonian and Albanian
Crafty ways to meet native speakers of one language... using another language!

Resources featured in this episode:
Richard Simcott is today's special guest, and runs the following sites:

Speaking Fluently blog - Richard's language blog
Speaking Fluently Facebook page - a vibrant Facebook community where you can connect with Richard and other language learners

Today's featured resource:

Polyglot Workshops - Richard runs workshops for aspiring language learners all over the world, together with fellow polyglot Alex Rawlings, who was featured in Episode 7.
Upcoming workshops will be held in:

Budapest
London
Belo Horizonte



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Released:
May 14, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

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Learning a new language? Get your language learning questions answered by polyglot Olly Richards, who speaks 8 languages and runs the popular blog - I Will Teach You A Language. Whatever's holding you back on the path to fluency, tune in twice a week to get your regular dose of language learning motivation, with Olly and other polyglot guests, such as Benny Lewis, Luca Lampariello, Richard Simcott and Alex Rawlings. Learn Spanish, Learn French, Learn German, Learn Italian, Learn Portuguese, Learn Arabic, Learn Japanese, Learn Chinese