In this episode James tells a short story about his life that he wrote for his English course, The Art of Storytelling. It is a story about love, patience and how he is very lucky to be alive. FREE transcript and vocabulary list available for each episode at schoolofduda.com Access for FREE here the English course: The Art of Storytelling * Free fo…

Episode 12: Are we alone in the Universe? In this episode James invites his cousin Pedro on to the podcast to talk about The Fermi Paradox. They discuss the high probability of other intelligent civilizations existing in our galaxy and 10 possible theories for why we don’t see them. FREE transcript and vocabulary list available for each episode at …

In this episode James shares his own experience of using Duolingo and gives his opinion about whether you should use this app. You might be surprised by his answer! FREE transcript and vocabulary list available for each episode at schoolofduda.com Follow this link to learn more about the monthly subscription plan for School of Duda and enjoy a 25% …

In this episode James talks about three of the most experienced polyglots alive today and how they have inspired him to change the way he approaches learning languages. FREE transcript and vocabulary list available for each episode at schoolofduda.com Get your FREE Polyglots Tips Guide HERE: https://schoolofduda.teachable.com/p/polyglot-tips-guide…

In this episode James talks to his student Guilherme Magnoler about the mind, psychoanalysis, Freudian slips, learning English in London as a pizza delivery boy, if free will is an illusion, the BBC, propaganda, politics in Brazil and the role of emotional intelligence in chess. FREE transcript and vocabulary list available for each episode at scho…

In this episode James talks to Harry Snow, an experienced language learner who also has his own podcast where he chats in Spanish. Harry shares his experiences of learning a foreign language from studying at university and living abroad to his current position working for a language company in London. FREE transcript and vocabulary list available f…

In this episode James talks to his friend Juana Olila, a Brazilian polyglot, who also lives in São Paulo and teaches languages. Juana shares her process, passion and experience of learning five languages. FREE transcript and vocabulary list available for each episode at schoolofduda.comBy James WJ Sutton

Twenty years ago I had a secret. This is the story of how I went from believing that I had no talent for learning languages and being the worst in my class to how I became fluent in German and ended up graduating with the highest mark in the history of my school. FREE transcript and vocabulary list available for each episode at schoolofduda.com…

In this episode James teaches six British expressions from his memories of life growing up as the son of goat farmers. FREE transcript and vocabulary list available for each episode at schoolofduda.comBy James WJ Sutton

In this episode James continues his story about living in Brazil and shares more lessons from his experience living in this country. FREE transcript and vocabulary list available for each episode at schoolofduda.comBy James WJ Sutton

In this episode James talks about why he moved to Brazil and shares some of the lessons he has learnt from his experience living there. FREE transcript and vocabulary list available for each episode at schoolofduda.comBy James WJ Sutton

In this episode James explains why British comedy is one of the things he misses most when living in Brazil and talks about the life and work of Ricky Gervais; one of the most loved and successful British comedians alive today. FREE transcript and vocabulary list available for each episode at schoolofduda.com…

James is a British English teacher living in Brazil. In this episode he introduces himself and explains the story of why he created School of Duda during the pandemic. FREE transcript and vocabulary list available for each episode at schoolofduda.comBy James WJ Sutton