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Here we talk about how busy adults learn a foreign language. You know when you move abroad and its tough to fit in, get the hang of the language quickly and make friends? Well, here you learn everything you need to know and do to make that process easier. In fact, you get my approach that let me learn 3 languages (Italian, French, and Spanish) in the last 5 years, all on my own while juggling everything else in my life. Welcome!
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Thanks for listening and supporting the podcast! FREE short Bilingual English-Arabic podcasts, to help English speakers learn Arabic, and Arabic speakers learn English, playfully, on the go. Access over 243 longer podcasts: Become a Paid Subscriber (Cancel any time!): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/subscribe Lessons? https://thouria-s-school.teachable.
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Get tips on how to learn a foreign language using music, movies, TV, radio and other free and low-cost resources from polyglot Susanna Zaraysky, author of the book, "Language is Music". (Susanna speaks English, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian and Bosnian/Serbo-Croatian.) www.createyourworldbooks.com
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Learning a language is not what you think - but so much more. If you’re someone who has always wanted to learn another language - any language - but never knew where to start, start right here. Hosted by language and learning coach, Neurolanguage Coach®, and language learning enthusiast Hedvig Sandbu, this podcast will help you to tackle language learning challenges, find an abundance mindset that works for you, and be inspired by people who have been where you are now. You’ll see that there ...
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Language Hacking

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Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy meet real-life language learners and discover smarter, faster ways to learn a language. Learn more at: https://www.fluentin3months.com/podcast/
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Are you currently studying a foreign language? Or do you feel you are making no more progress? Then you have found the right podcast. Psychologist, author, polyglot and language teacher Gerhard Ohrband shows you tips and strategies on how to take your language skills to the next level. Intro music: “Go down fighting” by Cleveland classic metal band Shok Paris, from the album “Steel and Starlight”. With kind permission from Bill Peters (Auburn Records). Please check them out: https://www.face ...
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The Thoughtful Travel Podcast with Amanda Kendle is a show for travel lovers. Each episode is packed with travel stories from fellow travel addicts on topics like using foreign languages, meeting the locals, getting lost and what we learn from our travels.
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This show is for students of Polish as a foreign language. It covers various topics from Polish language - phrases, grammar, use to Polish culture, history and every day life in Poland. (Also my life as Polish expat/emigrant in Egypt, Spain and USA) Do you want more episodes? There are 9 more episodes in my new online course "Kontrowersyjne tematy" Sign up here: www.polskidaily.eu/kurs-kontrowersyjne-tematy Do you understand only 50 % of the episodes? Transcripts will make your life easier a ...
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Ryan, Marc & Edward

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Calling someone an Egg refers to a person who is Caucasian on the outside but is Asian on the inside. A Banana has an opposite meaning which means someone who is Asian but has a Western mindset. 1 Egg (Ryan) and 2 Bananas (Marc & Edward) all hail from the US, with different backgrounds, have united to discuss our life experiences living and working in different parts of Asia and now reside in Taiwan. We want to help English learners with new phrases, idioms and slang, while incorporating som ...
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Listen to Short English Conversations with Dialogue Frog! Enjoy short and real English conversations to practice English listening, speaking and pronunciation. Subscribe for weekly updates! Visit our website at dialoguefrog.com for more English speaking and listening practice with episode transcripts, vocabulary lists and extra content. Ranked in the Best 10 English Conversation Podcasts by FeedSpot! Each episode of Dialogue Frog is a real conversation between two people. You will hear commo ...
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Listen to our podcasts and get better in Russian language. We are here to improve your skills. We post every other week. You can find transcripts and exercises for each episode on our web page: nativerussian.net. Join our weekly speaking classes and practice conversational Russian with us. You can find more details on our web page: nativerussian.net.
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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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Do you want to learn a language? Maybe you want to improve a language you’ve already started learning? Or perhaps what you need is motivation to keep going? Well if that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place. Here we combine the success stories of everyday learners with advice from experts to equip you with the necessary tools and motivation. It’s easy to make excuses for not learning a language, but we're here to show you that It doesn’t matter if you’re a full-time student, parent or ...
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Down to Business English

Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan & Samantha Vega | Business English Instructors

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A podcast for people who use English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) in their work environment and want to improve their overall language skills. In each episode, hosts Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan, and Samantha Vega discuss Business news making headlines around the world. Through their discussions, Skip, Dez and Samantha introduce English vocabulary & phrases related to business, review grammar, and identify cultural differences found in International business situations. An excellen ...
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Podcasts in English is for students/learners of English who want to improve their speaking and listening skills. The pie team have over 20 years of EFL (English as a Foreign Language) and ESL (English as a Second Language) teaching experience with the British Council in Asia, Africa and Europe. As well as the podcast listenings there are transcripts of the podcasts and worksheets which will provide comprehensive help for all four language skills to aid your learning.
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“Exegetically Speaking” is a weekly podcast of the friends and faculty of Wheaton College, IL and The Lanier Theological Library. Hosted by Dr. David Capes, it features language experts who discuss the importance of learning the biblical languages—Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek—and show how reading the Bible in the original languages “pays off.” Each podcast lasts between seven and eleven minutes and covers a different topic for those who want to read the Bible for all it is worth. Click on the ...
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1. Stick to a method you are comfortable with. 2. Have fun while you learn. 3. Keep your language learning target in mind. 4. Contextualise the language. 5. Don’t let fear find you. 6. Have a dedicated language learning space. 7. Commit gradually. 8. Hone your listening skills. 9. Set small milestones and reward yourself frequently. 10. Find the connections. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joana-flatley/support
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The TEFLology Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast all about teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) and related matters, presented by three self-certified TEFLologists. We take a lighthearted look at the fields of English language teaching (ELT) and applied linguistics, with topics ranging from TESOL methodologies and approaches to current affairs and history. Email: teflology@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter @TEFLology
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Are you a struggling language learner? Do you feel like you lack the confidence and skills to learn a foreign language? Join Makoto Tokudome, a language teacher and a language coach as he leads you through his book The Thoughtful Language Learner. Listen to this podcast to help you cultivate self-awareness and understanding of who you are as a learner.
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Who are the people that learn Serbian? Why are they learning it? How? What's the most challenging thing about learning Serbian? After getting similar questions for years as a Serbian teacher, I decided to present you some of the amazing people who love Serbia and learn Serbian. I talk with people of different backgrounds who learn Serbian: some are of Serbian descent, others are scientists or polyglots, tourists or expats, or simply in love with a Serb or our country. I hope that together we ...
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My ADHD superpower is...

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Hi and welcome to My ADHD superpower is....a podcast about reframing ADHD by focussing on what we excel at, both in our professional and personal lives. My name is Sian and I was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 42. I always believed that you had to be an 8 year old fidgety boy to be diagnosed with ADHD, it wasn’t until I read an article about ADHD in women that I realized I had many of the same struggles and characteristics growing up. For years I labeled myself as lazy or useless at certa ...
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Learn over 34 languages in the fastest, easiest and most fun way. Sign up for your Free Lifetime Account at www.InnovativeLanguage.com. Start speaking a language in minutes with lessons by real teachers. Join and get new, free audio & video lessons every week – from Beginner to Advanced. With 500+ million lesson downloads since 2005, you’re learning with the largest library of lessons. Our language training system consists of Audio Lessons, Video Lessons, Word of the Day, Apps, Premium tools ...
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Big and White: Life as a Foreigner in Nepal

Big and White Productions, Expats living in Nepal

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You don't need to sell all your stuff and jump on an airplane to find out what it's like to live or travel as a foreigner in Asia! Join the oddly and aptly named Big and White, two expat ladies who have already taken the plunge, as they chat about the joys and sorrows of moving to a new culture and sticking out like a sore thumb. Whether it's discussing the finer points of driving in Kathmandu traffic, chatting about stomach parasites, or reminiscing about the time they accidentally asked fo ...
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Fluency TV English

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Hey everyone! Here on FluencyTV English you'll learn and improve your English with tips, classes, and exercises on many different subjects. Practice dialogue, learn new expressions, hear how the natives speak, and stay on top of the news. Are you ready? Fluency Academy. Your life unlocked!
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Thank you for considering listening to our podcast, How to Teach a Language: A Workshop for One-on-One Language Teachers Podcast. This a podcast for those of you who teach a language one on one, in person, or using one of those platforms that enable you to teach online. In this podcast, I am going share with you how to teach language based on the research, the studies and literature from the Field of Second Language Acquisition, the field that studies every aspect of how we learn a language, ...
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Tiburón News (also Tiburon News) is a great place to learn about a whole host of different topics related to global politics, general knowledge, science, technology and more. We discuss Latin America, U.S. politics, conservative values and a host of other topics.
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In a block of flats in Paris a small group of neighbours enjoy friendly relations. Billie, a young foreign student is welcomed by Rosa, the doyenne of the group. She gets to grips with life in Paris with Zirek, a private car hire driver, Amir, a young florist from Afghanistan, Diane, Pierre and their three children. Les voisins du 12 bis, a bilingual radio story in 13 episodes for immersive listening to learn French in everyday situations.
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Phrasal Verbs cause nightmares for English learners around the world. Write Back Soon will help learners of English master their phrasal verbs through following the relationship of Duncan and Lisa, two students who are temporarily separated and who communicate by email. Each episode will introduce a number of phrasal verbs used in real context, and listeners will build up a thorough understanding of each of these phrasal verbs.
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All the S**t I've Learned Abroad

Steph Paige and Andrea Gillis

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All The S**t I’ve Learned Abroad is an international travel podcast with production spanning the globe. Canadian hosts Steph Paige and Andrea Gillis record remotely between Melbourne, Australia and London, England to bring listeners lessons learned through decades of travelling. Together, the pair have visited almost every exotic location in the world… and some not so exotic. With only the most extreme destinations left unexplored, not by choice, the duo have a wealth of firsthand knowledge ...
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The Education & Empowerment Podcast explores success and advancement through education by interviewing today's top leaders in the fields of education, business and technology. This show is brought to you by 4stay, a SaaS-enabled Online Booking marketplace for student and intern housing. Learn more at: https://4stay.com/
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On my Youtube channel ENGLOGIC I teach advanced English and the language learning process through their logical and mathematical patterns, which we can use as anchors to UNDERSTAND how a language works rather than simply MEMORISE it. In this podcast I want to discuss and share my experience and thoughts on English as a language, the general language learning process as both a teacher and a student and my approach to foreign languages. We will also cover completely unrelated topics, such as m ...
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Sam Alburger

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Each episode, a guest paints us a picture of their life changing story. Our job - well that is the easy part - is to sit back, relax, and learn something new from their experiences that can be taken and implemented in our own lives.
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Welcome to the Speaksli Fast German podcasts. You can also watch fun and fast-paced Speaksli animated videos on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/speaksli). To keep up to date on new videos and podcasts, please follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Speaksli was formed by an American living in Switzerland who has created an entire language learning platform based on animated videos and easy-to-understand podcasts. She has experience working in Training and Development for Dell Europe, as w ...
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Real Talks with Poles to krótkie, spontaniczne rozmowy z Polakami na różne tematy. Ich celem jest dać Ci szansę posłuchać różnych głosów, idiolektów czyli indywidualnych stylów mówienia i przyzwyczaić Cię do naturalnej, niezaplanowanej mowy. Najpierw usłyszysz całą rozmowę, a potem ja zwrócę Ci uwagę na ciekawe słowa i konstrukcje gramatyczne. Jeśl…
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Alright, so you’ve decided to learn a new language and you’re dreaming about having smooth conversations with native speakers. But what does it really take to get there? Being conversational means you can chat with people, understand what they're saying, and respond naturally. Sounds awesome, right? Well, let’s break down the essential skills you n…
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In this episode we're talking all things no-plan travel today. Have you ever planned an unplanned trip? Bit of an oxymoron there! For the spontaneous and 'non planner' people out there, mystery trips are growing in popularity, so what are you mystery trip options? Want to learn more about the sites we talk about in this episode? Check out: Black To…
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1 Timothy 4:1 is translated by the NLT, “Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith.” Some take the Greek behind “the last times” to mean “the last days,” the extreme end of history. But is that Paul’s meaning? Dr. Jermo van Nes is Assistant Professor of New Testament at Evangelische Theologi…
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Taught Ameera to read and write Arabic, using this workbook, specially designed for her and about her: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/First-Arabic-Workbook-Accompanying-Videos/dp/B0CYQ4T2BL/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=⁠ . Get your own copy! Now helping her communicate with her cousins in Jordan 🇯🇴 (Levantine Arabic). Here are the expressio…
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) remains a vital benchmark for U.S. economic performance, despite being established in 1896. Today, the DJIA and Dow Theory continue to provide investors with valuable insights into market trends. Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan explore the history and significance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, often refer…
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Real Talks with Poles to krótkie, spontaniczne rozmowy z Polakami na różne tematy. Ich celem jest dać Ci szansę posłuchać różnych głosów, idiolektów czyli indywidualnych stylów mówienia i przyzwyczaić Cię do naturalnej, niezaplanowanej mowy. Najpierw usłyszysz całą rozmowę, a potem ja zwrócę Ci uwagę na ciekawe słowa i konstrukcje gramatyczne. Jeśl…
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Proverbs 15:12 is translated, “mockers resent correction” (NIV), “scoffers do not like to be rebuked” (NRSV), “mockers hate to be corrected” (NLT), and in other ways. Close attention to the Hebrew wording enhances our awareness of the character type (the scoffer) and the response to reproof (does not love it). Dr. Arthur Keefer is a Presbyterian Mi…
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Want to know why you keep forgetting things? You’re in the right place. I’ve been studying memory and teaching people how to improve it for over a decade. And the answers couldn’t be clearer. You do face the mystery of why it’s so hard to change, however. That’s why in addition to explaining why forgetfulness in your 30s and 40s starts happening wi…
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Taught Ameera to read and write Arabic, using this workbook, specially designed for her and about her: https://www.amazon.com/First-Arabic-Workbook-Accompanying-Videos/dp/B0CYQ4T2BL/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= . Get your own copy! Now helping her communicate with her cousins in Jordan 🇯🇴 (Levantine Arabic). Here are the expressions…
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My guest today is one of my clients with whom we had a of 1:1 work and she came on today to share her language learning journey in hopes to motivate others, who might be feeling intimidated by even just an idea of taking on a new language. You can find more of my stuff here - https://www.instagram.com/language.guide.elena/ Free Mindset Interactive …
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Do you reserve your Saturday afternoons for the brain fitness promised by crossword puzzles? If not, congratulations. That could be a wise decision. But for over 50 million people, crossword puzzles are a part of their daily lives. And they think it’s helping them. Unfortunately, that’s not necessary true. In fact, there’s a pernicious myth out the…
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A close and careful reading of the words and grammatical constructions of Revelation 3:20 will clarify at whose door the Lord stands, and the strong encouragement of what he is doing there. Dr. Scott Duvall is Fuller Professor of New Testament at Ouachita Baptist University. Among his publications are (with J. Daniel Hays), Grasping God's Word, Fou…
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Elon Musk’s social media platform X faces legal challenges in Brazil over content moderation, highlighting the difficulties global companies encounter with varying legal and cultural standards. Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the recent legal battle between Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) and the Brazilian Supreme Court. They discuss the c…
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Date = أرّخDate = تاريخDate = تمرةPl. تمر / تمور Date = موعد*****Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHATSend me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/messageBuy my creations! They make beautiful gifts! https://benable.com/ThouriaBenable is a tool to cre…
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When an OT character is first introduced in narrative literature, we are typically given important clues about who they are and what they are going to do. So it is with Elijah, a foreigner who would seem to be an unlikely opponent of Baal worship. Dr. David Firth is Old Testament Lecturer at Trinity College, Bristol, UK. Among his publications are,…
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Copper — a critical industrial metal — holds the intriguing title of "Dr. Copper" for its ability to diagnose the health of the global economy. In this episode, we delve into how copper prices act as an economic barometer and explore the factors influencing its market trends. Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the concept of "Dr. Copper," examini…
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If you think of Australia, you're bound to imagine a few stereotypes of what life here is like: sun and sand might feature, and you will perhaps imagine we're a laidback nation of permanently relaxed people. Over the last year, the topic of what people think about Australia has come up with quite a few guests so I decided to compile an episode abou…
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Usually I would wait until after someone completes a memorization mission they’ve announced to record an episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast. But when Luke Ranieri said he’s memorizing the first 100 lines of The Iliad in Ancient Greek… I just knew I had to talk to him. As soon as possible. Why? Because Luke proved long ago that he has wha…
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So, you've decided to learn a new language—congratulations! That's a fantastic decision, but now what? With so many resources, apps, and methods out there, it's easy to feel like you're drowning in options. The key is to take that first step, no matter how small. Once you get going, you are likely to feel overwhelmed with the amount of things you n…
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Real Talks with Poles to krótkie, spontaniczne rozmowy z Polakami na różne tematy. Ich celem jest dać Ci szansę posłuchać różnych głosów, idiolektów czyli indywidualnych stylów mówienia i przyzwyczaić Cię do naturalnej, niezaplanowanej mowy. Najpierw usłyszysz całą rozmowę, a potem ja zwrócę Ci uwagę na ciekawe słowa i konstrukcje gramatyczne. Jeśl…
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C’mon, admit it. You think that learning how to increase memory skill and ability is going to be a drag. I thought that myself the first time I read a memory improvement book. It had only two pages of instruction on how to memorize vocabulary. I nearly tossed it across the room because the description was so vague and illogical. As someone with a P…
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I didn’t learn the most productive study habits overnight. But I learned just how terribly ineffective cramming can be when I failed an exam during my undergrad. I swore I would never never fail like that again and committed myself to mastering the skills involved in studying like a pro. Sure, I normally practiced good study habits. But I made it m…
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Among the spiritual gifts Paul lists in Romans 12 is diakonia, often translated simply as “ministry” or “service.” The social context of the Greek speaking world can assist us in understanding more fully what this term signified for them. Dr. Teresa McCaskill is an independent researcher who resides in central Florida. She has authored Gifts and Ri…
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Group travel at it's core is often the perfect blend of solo travelers at heart who want to experience a new place whilst still having the camaraderie of traveling with others with a built-in support system, making it easier to navigate new places, handle unexpected situations, and enjoy diverse perspectives and ideas. Joined by Bruce Poon Tip, fou…
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“Train up a child in the way he should go” (KJV) is a popular proverb, but to understand what it means we have to understand what biblical proverbs are, and what key Hebrew words of this proverb likely intend. Dr. Richard Schultz is the Blanchard Professor of Old Testament in Wheaton College Graduate School. In addition to other publications, he ha…
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Turkey's hair transplant industry is booming, attracting international clients and reshaping the medical tourism landscape. This episode explores the factors driving this growth, including advancements in technology, social acceptance, and economic factors. Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega dive into the rapidly growing hair transplant industry in Tu…
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So, you want to develop and use a virtual Memory Palace. It’s possible. The earliest example I’m aware of comes from Hugh of St. Victor, who lived and taught memory techniques during the medieval period. These days, we have even more options than he did because we live in a world packed with many kinds of imaginary potential memory spaces. Although…
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As a student, you want to unlock your potential. Whether it’s for an upcoming exam or professional certification, you know that you have to be at your best. Especially when you have so little time to devote to learning. Enter William Wadsworth, the visionary founder of Exam Study Expert. If you’ve been following the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast f…
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Pablo Deiros is an Argentinian pastor, teacher, author, and more. He recounts his years of learning Hebrew and Greek and their importance for his work as a church historian. His publications include Historia Global del Cristianismo and Historia Del Cristianismo En America Latina. Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Lang…
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Life is like a giant puzzle, isn't it? Each piece represents a different aspect—family, career, health, relationships, personal growth, social life, and more. But here's the kicker: figuring out how to fit all these pieces together into a coherent picture is no easy task. It's a delicate process of balancing and juggling, where every decision we ma…
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The NIV translates part of Hebrews 2:10 as, “it was fitting that God . . . should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through what he suffered.” Prof. Peeler explains what is intended by the imagery of the key Greek words translated as “pioneer” and “make perfect.” Amy Peeler is the Kenneth T. Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies Professor of …
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South Korea's economic landscape has been significantly shaped by its large family-owned conglomerates, known as chaebols. These entities have driven the nation's rapid development, but also face criticism for their dominant market position and governance issues. Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan examine the world of South Korean chaebols and the phenom…
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Meeting new people is one of my favourite parts of travelling, and when these chance encounters turn into long-term friendships, that's just perfection! My most recent trip, three weeks in England and Wales, came about because my son and I were invited to attend the wedding of a dear travelling friend, who we originally met in Cambodia and have als…
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I sound like a 5-yr old, not a grown person! I totally look like a fool because I am constantly making grammar mistakes and using wrong words or even worse - I freeze up and can’t say anything. I fee like a total joke sometimes! Do any of these things sound familiar to you? Have you said or thought any of these about your foreign language journey? …
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In the resurrection narrative of John’s Gospel, Mary Magdelene is asked by angels within the empty tomb why she is crying. Turning from them she finds a man whom she supposes to be the gardener, but is in fact Jesus himself. This apparently mistaken understanding may in fact be pointing us to another garden and Gardener. Dr. Ruben Zimmermann is Pro…
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The United States government has taken unprecedented steps to ban the popular social media platform TikTok due to concerns over data security and potential influence from the Chinese government. Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the recent developments surrounding the US government's decision to ban TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, B…
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2 Timothy 3:16 is commonly translated, “All Scripture is inspired” or “God-breathed.” Apart from what that metaphorical language on its own might suggest to the English reader, what observations can be made about the recorded history of God’s speech as it proceeds from God’s utterance to written Scripture? Dr. Brent Sandy taught New Testament and G…
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Egypt's economy is facing significant challenges, with key sectors like the Suez Canal and natural gas industry experiencing sharp declines in revenue. These difficulties are exacerbated by geopolitical tensions and internal economic issues, creating a complex landscape for the country's financial future. Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on the …
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Recently I received an interesting message on Instagram with a really good point to discuss - desire Vs fear of moving abroad. What to do if you really want to try living abroad but you are afraid of the complications that it brings. It made me realize how many people might be in a similar position and that it might be helpful to dedicate an episod…
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Today, I am sharing yet another language learning gem with you. The person and the resource I am going to introduce goes perfectly with stage 3 where you learn to overcome your speaking blocks and fears, your listening comprehension and start building more confidence in your ability to communicate in this new language. Over the years, I have discov…
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In the first lines of Paul’s letter to the Philippian church he says he is praying in joy because of their “partnership in the gospel” (NIV). From the end of the same letter we learn what this means (material support of Paul’s mission) and its implications. Rev. Dr. John Dickson is Jean Kvamme Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies and Public …
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Learning other languages can be really hard - especially if you're sitting in your home country trying to learn from a boring textbook. The guests in this episode all decided that they'd learn another language - Thai, French, Polish and Welsh - by travelling and immersing themselves in the language, in varied and interesting ways. First up, I hear …
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Уроки русского с нами || Текст и упражнения к подкасту || Мы в Инстаграм || В этом выпуске Настя берёт интервью у Димы. Он рассказывает о том, как он провёл майские праздники. In this episode Nastya talks to Dima. He tells us how he spent his holidays in May. We teach Russian || Transcript and exercises for this podcast || Our Instagram ||…
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Ever struggled to stay motivated or consistent in your language learning journey? Understanding the Beckhard-Harris Change Equation can be a game-changer! It reveals how dissatisfaction with your current situations, in our case, language skills, a clear vision of our goals, practical steps to get there, and overcoming challenges can propel you forw…
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The Church Father, Ignatius (likely died within the first two decades of the 2nd century), in his Letter to the Philadelphians, uses wording that suggests dependence on the Gospel of John (likely written in the last decade of the 1st century), and also reveals something of Ignatius’ own dependence on the Spirit in his preaching. Dr. Jonathon Lookad…
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It's all about priorities! Ask yourself, are you making travel a priority in your life? If the answer is no, then why not? While we have many priorities in life, we often forget to add travel as one of them. For many reasons, like mental and physical health, creating long lasting memories, and becoming more cultured, Steph and Andrea discuss why tr…
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The global chocolate industry is grappling with a steep rise in cocoa prices, leading to significant changes for producers and consumers alike. This unprecedented surge, driven by unusual weather patterns and long-standing structural challenges, has sent shockwaves through the market, forcing chocolate manufacturers to rethink recipes, pricing, and…
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1. **What's your name?** In Arabic, you can ask a man, "ما اسمُكَ؟" (masmuka?), or a woman, "ما اسمُكِ؟" (masmuki?). To answer, simply say "ʾismī" followed by your name³. 2. **Where are you from?** When talking to a man, you can ask, "من أين أنت؟" (min ayna anta?). For a woman, it's "من أين أنت؟" (min ayna anti?). To respond, say "أنا من نيويورك" (…
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Today is another one of those episodes where I have a guest to share with you yet another useful tool or technique. Let’s meet Francesca. Her approach has been attracting me for a long time because not only she is an amazing person and she teaches italian but she also uses unique abilities of our brain through neurolanguage methods to make sure tha…
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