Best Couch Polyglot Podcasts (2024)

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126. La intel·ligència artificial parla català? Fem-li preguntes! 7:35

2h ago7:35

7:35

Com anem? Tot bé? Espero que vagi tot molt bé! Avui fem un experiment amb la pàgina web perplexity.ai. És una pàgina en què pots utilitzar la intel·ligència artificial per fer preguntes. I volia fer-li algunes preguntes en català. Concretament, sobre els somnis i els malsons. Espero que sigui interessant! Si tens cap dubte, em pots escriure un miss…

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#047 - Linguistic and Cultural Dissociation of Second-Generation Immigrants: Why Heritage Language Matters. 37:37

1d ago37:37

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#047- In this episode Gabi gives his opinion on the cultural and linguistic importance of preserving the heritage languages. check out my blog: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/blog/ Click on the link below to listen to this episode: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/001 Click on the link below to listen to this episode: …

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019: Don't Miss This if You Want Better English Listening Skills 19:27

2d ago19:27

19:27

In this episode of The Heroic English Podcast, we explore how to level up your listening skills with a mix of foundational principles and practical techniques. We go beyond the basics, offering insights into managing your listening practice to fit any schedule and ways to keep it engaging and effective. Whether you’ve got just a few minutes a day o…

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#046 - The secret of successful language and cultural integration of immigrant children and why you should imitate them. 27:20

8d ago27:20

27:20

#046- In this episode Gabi gives his opinion on why we should follow the steps of children in order to learn languages more easily! check out my blog: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/blog/ Click on the link below to listen to this episode: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/001 Click on the link below to listen to this ep…

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018: Improve English Fluency and Spontaneous Speaking Without Boring Learning Routines ft. Carolina Ramos 46:29

9d ago46:29

46:29

In this episode of The Heroic English Podcast, I talk with Carolina Ramos about her creative approach to learning English through acting and emotion. Carolina shares how she combines theater and language teaching, helping students connect to English in a more personal and memorable way. We discuss why learning through action and multi-sensory activ…

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#045- Why are we so attached to our cultural heritage? 1:06:23

14d ago1:06:23

1:06:23

#045- In this episode Gabi gives his opinion on the reasons why Americans are generally interested in their past and shows examples of why it is a good thing. check out my blog: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/blog/ Click on the link below to listen to this episode: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/001 Click on the link…

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125. La importància d'un lloguer assequible 6:29

14d ago6:29

6:29

Ei, hola, com va tot? Espero que vagi tot perfecte! Avui us parlo de la importància d'un lloguer assequible. Vaig estar uns dies a Catalunya i parlant amb amics i coneguts em vaig adonar que és un tema molt present a les vides de molta gent. Espero que aquest episodi sigui molt interessant! Si tens cap dubte, em pots escriure un missatge al YouTube…

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#044- United by language and culture and separated by war. Russians and Ukranians in Spain. 27:47

21d ago27:47

27:47

#044- In this episode Gabi gives his opinion on the language conundrum in Russia and Ukraine. check out my blog: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/blog/ Click on the link below to listen to this episode: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/001 Click on the link below to listen to this episode: https://learninglanguagesinsoci…

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#043- The secret of successful dating beyond linguistic borders. 24:36

26d ago24:36

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#043- In this episode Gabi gives all the reasons why dating beyond frontiers is a great way to learn languages. check out my blog: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/blog/ Click on the link below to listen to this episode: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/001 Click on the link below to listen to this episode: https://learn…

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123. Parlem d'una obra de teatre 7:22

28d ago7:22

7:22

Hola, quant de temps! Com estàs? Com va tot? Espero que vagi tot molt bé! Avui us vull parlar d'una obra de teatre. No l'he vista, però en llegirem la descripció junts. Pots llegir-la aquí: https://www.teatrelliure.com/ca/la-nit-del-peix-kiwi Espero que aquest episodi sigui molt interessant! Si tens cap dubte, em pots escriure un missatge al YouTub…

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017: This is what Happens When you Start LIVING your English (not just learning it) ft. Alberto Alonzo 55:36

1M ago55:36

55:36

How can creating your own cultural immersion experience help you take your English skills to the next level? In this episode of The Heroic English Podcast, I sit down with Alberto Alonso, a veteran ESL educator, to explore the most effective ways to make English learning fun, engaging, and part of your daily life. We chat about how culture—like mus…

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#042- Do we really need LGBTQ+ jargon? 8:33

1M ago8:33

8:33

#042- In this episode Gabi tells us the reasons why we are better off without all the unnecessary trendy jargon. Let's keep it real, instead.. check out my blog: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/blog/ Click on the link below to listen to this episode: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/001 Click on the link below to listen…

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016: Want to reach C2-Level English in 2025? Here’s how 11:04

1M ago11:04

11:04

In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, we dive into how you can achieve your English fluency breakthrough in 2025. With just a few weeks left in 2024, now is the time to set up key fluency activities that will help you reach your goals. I’ll walk you through three essential steps: (1) learning from C2-level speakers, (2) balance your native…

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#041- what everybody really ought to know about inclusivity and diversity from a language perspective 25:23

1M ago25:23

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#041- In this episode Gabi speaks about the really important things to keep in mind when analizing modern cultural trends such as inclusivity and diversity from a language perspective away from ideology. check out my blog: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/blog/ Click on the link below to listen to this episode: https://learninglanguag…

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015: From Surviving the SHOCK of Fast English in Manchester to Inspiring Millions with Weronika 50:11

2M ago50:11

50:11

Have you ever experienced this moment of absolute shock when an English-speaking situation is completely overwhelming even though you did your best to prepare yourself for it? In this episode of The Heroic English Podcast, I chat with Weronika, an inspiring English coach and language enthusiast. She shares her story of moving to Manchester, UK, whe…

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#040 -Why you must choose acculturation over assimilation! 12:05

2M ago12:05

12:05

#040 - In this episode Gabi gives a more developed account of the history of the Jewish migrations in the US. Check out my blog: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/blog/ Click on the link below to listen to this episode: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/001 Click on the link below to listen to this episode: https://learnin…

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122. Què passarà durant les pròximes setmanes? 7:07

2M ago7:07

7:07

Hola, com anem? Espero que vagi tot molt bé! Jo estic bé, però força cansada i he decidit agafar-me unes setmanes lliures. Per això, no publicaré episodis nous del podcast. No sé quan en tornaré a publicar, però m'imagino que serà de cara al mes d'octubre? Si vols seguir consumint contingut en català, pots anar a veure vídeos en català. Com em pots…

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014: 5 Polyglot Secrets that English Learners Need to Know ft. The Couch Polyglot 46:21

2M ago46:21

46:21

What secrets do polyglots hide that English learners can benefit from? In this episode of The Heroic English Podcast, I sit down with Laura, a passionate polyglot who shares her journey of learning multiple languages. We discuss how she manages to juggle five professional languages while maintaining conversational skills in others. Laura also revea…

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#039 - Jewish history in America. 46:21

2M ago46:21

46:21

#039 - In this episode Gabi gives a more developed account of the history of the Jewish migrations in the US. Check out the URL for the documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMd0hs2fkT0&t=21s The History of the Jewish People in America by Peter Wiernik https://www.amazon.com/History-Jewish-People-America-Discovery-ebook/dp/B09QBV4ZRG Check ou…

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#005 (038) - Entrevista de Laura Couch Polyglot sobre l'aprenentatge de llengües estrangeres. 25:45

2M ago25:45

25:45

#005 (038) - Gabi is interviewed in this episode in Catalan by a Laura Couch Polyglot. The interview revolves around topics such as what interesting methods for learning different languages Gabi thinks there are. The use of Catalan in public spaces and many more. Check out my blog: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/blog/ Click on the l…

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121. Experiment aprenent japonès! 7:17

2M ago7:17

7:17

Bon dia, com va tot? Espero que vagi tot molt bé! Ara fa uns dos mesos, vaig començar a aprendre japonès. Sempre m'havia cridat molt l'atenció aquesta llengua i vaig decidir fer un experiment durant 30 dies aprenent-la. La veritat és que va ser molt interessant i m'ho vaig passar molt bé. En aquest episodi t'explico què em va cridar més l'atenció i…

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013: How to Master English Without Traditional Methods ft. Hannah Hitchcock 1:02:41

3M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Download your Free PDF Guide to implement all the ideas from this podcast. Tap below: https://englishhero.ck.page/proximity Are you stuck in your English learning, and wondering how to break through that plateau? Well, if that’s you… this conversation could be the gentle push gets you back on track. The key in all of this, one word: PROXIMITY. In t…

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120. Conversa amb en Reuben sobre el català (PART 2) 6:30

3M ago6:30

6:30

Ei hola, com va tot? Espero que vagi tot molt bé! Aquesta és la segona part de la conversa amb en Reuben, un poliglot que parla català. Per si voleu saber-ne més d'en Reuben, té un podcast que es diu "Language Nut" i un compte d'Instagram que es diu @wordswithreuben. En aquest vídeo junts vam parlar en anglès, català i castellà: https://www.youtube…

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119. Conversa amb en Reuben sobre el català (PART 1) 7:42

3M ago7:42

7:42

Ei hola, com va tot? Espero que vagi tot molt bé! Avui parlo amb en Reuben, un poliglot que parla català. Per si voleu saber-ne més d'en Reuben, té un podcast que es diu "Language Nut" i un compte d'Instagram que es diu @wordswithreuben. En aquest vídeo junts vam parlar en anglès, català i castellà: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwDGxf7GUrM Esper…

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#037 - Introduction to Jewish history in America. 11:03

3M ago11:03

11:03

#037 - In this episode Gabi gives an introduction to Jewish migrations to the US. Check out my blog: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/blog/ Click on the link below for transcriptions: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/podcast-transcripts/ Click on the link below to listen to this episode: https://learninglanguagesinsociet…

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#036 - Scandinavian sound patters in American English. 5:11

3M ago5:11

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#036 - In this episode Gabi gives a few sound patters most commonly found a few generations back in Scandinavian-American communities across the US. Check out my blog: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/blog/ Click on the link below for transcriptions: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/podcast-transcripts/ Click on the link…

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012: Confident English on British Television with Barbara Serra | Focus on Clarity vs. Accent 55:33

3M ago55:33

55:33

Do you know who the first non-native English speaker to host a primetime news program in British TV is? Her name is Barbara Serra, and she was kind to join me here on The Heroic English Podcast. Barbara was born in Italy, was raised in Denmark, and has been living in the UK for a long time where she's worked for the BBC, Sky News, Al Jazeera Englis…

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#035 - Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish and Icelandic migrations in the Great Plains. 43:17

3M ago43:17

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#035 - In this episode Gabi explains in detail the expansion of the Scandinavian migration in the US. Check out my blog: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/blog/ Click on the link below for transcriptions: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/podcast-transcripts/ Click on the link below to listen to this episode: https://learn…

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#034 - Introduction to Scandinavian migrations to the US. 7:50

3M ago7:50

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#032 - In this episode Gabi explains based on the following website https://padutch.net/what-is-pd/ what Pennsylvania Dutch is. Check out my blog: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/blog/ Click on the link below for transcriptions: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/podcast-transcripts/ Click on the link below to listen to t…

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#033 - A story of nineteenth century immigrants from Rheinhessen to Wisconsin. 34:49

3M ago34:49

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#033 - In this episode Gabi paraphrases a research paper called Transplanted but not Uprooted: 19th-Century Immigrants from Hessen-Darmstadt in Wisconsin. Helmut Schmahl, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Germany. The paper tells a beautiful story that I found perfect for illustrating better this sequence of episodes on European migrations to t…

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118. Per què ens apuntem al gimnàs i no hi anem? 6:30

3M ago6:30

6:30

Ei hola, com anem? Espero que vagi tot molt bé i que gaudeixis de l'estiu! Avui et vull parlar de la meva experiència amb el gimnàs. M'hi apunto el gener, hi vaig unes setmanes, després ho deixo, després torno a començar. Per què passa això? T'ha passat també? L'episodi d'avui l'he enregistrat al carrer i potser serà una mica més difícil. Si tens c…

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#032 - Pennsylvania Dutch. 9:14

3M ago9:14

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#032 - In this episode Gabi explains based on the following website https://padutch.net/what-is-pd/ what Pennsylvania Dutch is. Check out my blog: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/blog/ Click on the link below for transcriptions: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/podcast-transcripts/ Click on the link below to listen to t…

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#031 - German migrations in the US. 20:48

3M ago20:48

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#031 - In this episode Gabi gives a brief summary of the waves of German and Ashkenazi migrations from Europe to North America. Check out my blog: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/blog/ Click on the link below for transcriptions: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/podcast-transcripts/ Click on the link below to listen to t…

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011: The Most Important English Learning Tip for Real Fluency 11:04

4M ago11:04

11:04

Are you ready to uncover the key question that will unlock your most fluent self in English? In this episode of The Heroic English Podcast, I discuss a powerful question that can transform your journey to fluency. While many focus on what grammar rules to master or how to stay motivated, I introduce a crucial yet often overlooked question. I share …

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117. Què penso de les microtasques i com les integro al meu dia a dia 5:45

4M ago5:45

5:45

Ei hola, com va tot? Espero que vagi tot molt bé i que gaudeixis de l'estiu! Avui et vull parlar de les microtasques. Saps què són i les fas servir mai? Com em pots ajudar? Subscriu-te al meu canal de YouTube aquí. Hi trobaràs, entre altres coses, una llista de reproducció amb més de 60 vídeos per aprendre català, sempre amb l'opció d'activar els s…

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116. Què em va explicar en Luca Lampariello 6:11

4M ago6:11

6:11

Bon dia, com va tot? Espero que vagi tot perfecte. Avui et vull parlar d'una conversa que vaig tenir amb en Luca Lampariello. Si et fa gràcia veure els vídeos (en anglès), els trobaràs aquí: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQtETTzOL30 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05otUOf-ChI&t=606s També em va molt bé si els comparteixes o hi deixes un comen…

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010: From Peru to New York: Language, Culture, and Personal Growth with Joe Paz 36:23

4M ago36:23

36:23

Want to hear a cool story of language learning, traveling and adapting to new cultures? In this episode of The Heroic English Podcast, I'm joined by my good friend Joe Paz. Joe was born in Peru, moved to The United States at a young age, and then returned to Peru, where we crossed paths. Joe talks about growing up in New York with Peruvian roots an…

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115. Una entrevista a RAC1 6:20

4M ago6:20

6:20

Bon dia, com anem? Espero que estiguis molt bé! Avui et vull parlar d'una entrevista escrita que em van fer a RAC1. La pots llegir aquí: https://www.rac1.cat/societat/20240618/178516/jove-catalana-parla-vuit-idiomes-sap-greu-oblidar-paraules-catala.html Espero que sigui interessant! Com em pots ajudar? Subscriu-te al meu canal de YouTube aquí. Hi t…

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114. Quines feines són més importants? 7:30

4M ago7:30

7:30

Bon dia, com estàs? Espero que estiguis molt bé! Avui et vull parlar de les feines que jo personalment considero més importants. Què en penses tu? Com em pots ajudar? Subscriu-te al meu canal de YouTube aquí. Hi trobaràs, entre altres coses, una llista de reproducció amb més de 60 vídeos per aprendre català, sempre amb l'opció d'activar els subtíto…

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009: How to Naturally Learn English Without Complicating Your Life with Matt Brooks-Green 43:32

5M ago43:32

43:32

Are you ready to discover the most effective language learning strategies? In this episode of The Heroic English Podcast, I chat with language learning Matt Brooks Green about effective strategies for mastering a new language. We talk about the importance of comprehensible input and how engaging with content just above your current level can enhanc…

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113. Cinc motius per viatjar! 5:54

5M ago5:54

5:54

Ei, hola, com anem? Avui et vull parlar de cinc motius per viatjar. T'agrada viatjar? Ho fas sovint? En un vídeo de fa 3 anys vaig parlar sobre coses que fa la gent a l'estiu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIqaBs4i_Uw Em pots deixar un comentari a sota del vídeo per practicar. Com em pots ajudar? Subscriu-te al meu canal de YouTube aquí. Hi troba…

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008: How to Give your English that Native Touch 36:23

5M ago36:23

36:23

Curious about how to give your English a “native” touch? In this episode of The Heroic English Podcast, we're exploring the fascinating concept of idiomaticity. When you start using certain words, phrases and expressions you sound more idiomatic, and this helps make your speech more fluent, engaging and natural. Join us as we discuss with Victoria,…

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112. Preguntes i respostes - 2 anys del podcast de català (PART 2) 3:59

5M ago3:59

3:59

Bon dia, com estàs? :) Avui comparteixo amb vosaltres la part número 2 de la celebració dels 2 anys del podcast. Vaig fer un directe multilingüe al canal de YouTube per celebrar els 4 anys del canal. El trobaràs aquí: https://www.youtube.com/live/eGmlptbPZ28 Com em pots ajudar? Subscriu-te al meu canal de YouTube aquí. Hi trobaràs, entre altres cos…

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111. Preguntes i respostes - 2 anys del podcast de català (PART 1) 8:36

5M ago8:36

8:36

Holaaaa, com anem? :) Jo avui estic molt contenta perquè celebrem que fa dos anys que existeix aquest podcast! Moltes gràcies pel vostre suport, espero que aquest episodi sigui interessant. Com que ha quedat una mica llarg, he decidit dividir-lo en dues parts (PART 1 i PART 2). Vaig fer un directe multilingüe al canal de YouTube per celebrar els 4 …

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110. La meva experiència treballant en una fira 7:30

6M ago7:30

7:30

Ei, hola, com va tot? en aquest episodi et parlo de la meva experiència treballant en una fira. Com et comento durant l'episodi, pot ser una experiència molt intensa, amb molt d'estrès, però també amb moments molt interessants i enriquidors. Espero que sigui interessant! Com em pots ajudar? Subscriu-te al meu canal de YouTube aquí. Hi trobaràs, ent…

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007: How to Conquer the Intermediate Level in English with the “3M Framework” ft. Naila Farhana 47:16

6M ago47:16

47:16

Feeling stuck in the intermediate level in English? Is there a method to conquer the "intermediate plateau"? In this episode of The Heroic English Podcast, I sit down with Naila Farhana, a multitalented language enthusiast whose YouTube success story is nothing short of inspiring. Naila shares her accidental journey from taking a gap year to becomi…

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006: Talent or Effort? How to Master English Fluency with GRIT when Things Get Hard 43:12

6M ago43:12

43:12

Download your Free Guide on for English Fluency Mastery and to implement all the ideas from this podcast. Tap below: https://englishhero.ck.page/grit Have you ever felt like giving up on learning English? What if you could turn that struggle into your strength? In this episode of The Heroic English Podcast, I'm joined by Kate Tronts, a member of ou…

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#030 - Introduction to European waves of migration in the United State of America. 7:11

7M ago7:11

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#028 - In this episode Gabi gives a brief intro to the different waves of European immigrants in the USA. Check out my blog: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/blog/ Click on the link below for transcriptions: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/podcast-transcripts/ Click on the link below to listen to this episode: https://l…

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109. Parlem d'audiollibres 6:37

7M ago6:37

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Hola, com estàs? Tot bé? Avui et vull parlar d'audiollibres. En aquest enllaç podeu trobar informació sobre audiollibres en català: https://llengua.gencat.cat/ca/serveis/informacio_i_difusio/accions_sensibilitzacio/audiollibres/ En aquest episodi et parlo d'aquests dos llibres, que em van agradar molt: - Baumgartner, de Paul Auster (més informació …

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#029 - Language and fluency 17:46

7M ago17:46

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#029 - In this episode Gabi tips to acquire fluency in a new language in beginning stages. Check out my blog: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/blog/ Click on the link below for transcriptions: https://learninglanguagesinsocietywithgabi.com/podcast-transcripts/ Click on the link below to listen to this episode: https://learninglanguage…

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