Best David Mansaray Podcasts (2024)

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EP40 - How to Make the Most of a Language Tutor (Judith Meyer) 49:53

9+ y ago49:53

49:53

What makes a good language tutor? How do we make the most of the time spent with one? Today we’ve invited Judith Meyer, a 29-year-old German polyglot and computational linguist from Berlin to share her thoughts. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: What makes an amazing tutor How to spot a bad tutor How to organise a productive session with a…

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EP39 - Language and Life 1:25:54

9+ y ago1:25:54

1:25:54

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EP38 - Are English Speakers Bad at Learning Foreign Languages? (Alex Rawlings) 39:33

9+ y ago39:33

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In this episode of the podcast with Alex Rawlings, Britain’s most multilingual student, we discuss: Why an English speaker should learn a foreign language The psychological and cultural barriers English speakers face when learning language What the benefits come with language learning How to overcome the “I can’t learn another language” mentality. …

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EP37 - How to Develop a Feel for a Foreign Language (Chris Parker) 47:44

9+ y ago47:44

47:44

Chris Parker started to study Mandarin in 2006. He has worked as a translator and simultaneous interpreter between Chinese and English, and has taught interpretation in the UK and in Beijing. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: Chris' experience learning Mandarin Chinese to fluency How to develop a feel for a foreign language Translation as …

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EP36 - Success with Language Learning 1:05:22

9+ y ago1:05:22

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EP35 - Language Learning as a Tool for Personal Development (Randy Hunt) 1:00:35

9+ y ago1:00:35

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Randy Hunt is on a mission to learn a new language fluently every year. His passion for learning about other cultures and meeting new people has helped him succeed with languages. Listen to this episode where he shares how languages have helped him live a better life and what he's learned on his journey. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: F…

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EP34 - Does language learning become difficult as we get older? (Steve Kaufmann) 31:09

9+ y ago31:09

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In this episode of the podcast, Steve Kaufmann, a very popular language blogger, shares his experience learning languages for over 50 years. Steve spoke only English until the age of seventeen and now he’s able to speak 12 languages at the age of 68. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: Whether it is easier or harder to learn a language with …

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EP33 - Everything You Need to Know About Taking Language Classes Online (María Arlandis ) 27:58

9+ y ago27:58

27:58

In this episode of the podcast, Ellen Jovin shares her insights about the differences between self-learning and learning in an institution. Ellen Jovin studied languages at Harvard University, decided to quit graduate school, and then started a project to study 17 languages as an autodidact. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: What it’s like…

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EP32 - How to Listen Your Way to Fluency in a Foreign Language (Vladimir Skultety) 1:01:44

9+ y ago1:01:44

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This episode of the podcast is about using “Mass listening” as a shortcut to developing fluency in a foreign language. Vladimir Skultety is an experienced language learning who speaks more than 10 languages. He’s used this approach to develop advance fluency in many of his language, including Mandarin. In this episode we discuss specifically: What …

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EP31 - Can You Really Learn a Language Well Without Taking Classes? (Ellen Jovin) 39:48

9+ y ago39:48

39:48

In this episode of the podcast, Ellen Jovin shares her insights about the differences between self-learning and learning in an institution. Ellen Jovin studied languages at Harvard University, decided to quit graduate school, and then started a project to study 17 languages as an autodidact. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: What it’s like…

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EP30 - How to Become Integrated Into a New Culture for Language Learning (Richard Simcott) 55:43

9+ y ago55:43

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In this episode of the podcast, hyper-polyglot Richard Simcott shares his insights on becoming integrated into a new culture and its implications on language learning. Richard Simcott has studied more than 30 different languages and traveling to countries where the language is spoken has been a big part of his journey as a language learner. In this…

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EP28 - Language Learning and Travel 55:43

10y ago55:43

55:43

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EP 26 - Personality and Language Learning 29:59

10y ago29:59

29:59

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EP 25 - Developing the Language Learning Skill 1:03:47

10y ago1:03:47

1:03:47

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EP24 - Overcoming Disadvantages 39:33

10y ago39:33

39:33

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EP23 - Overcoming Racism and Xenophobia (Baye McNeil) 49:27

10y ago49:27

49:27

Baye McNeil discusses his expereinces with racism and xenophobia in America and Japan.

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EP22 - Italian Culture ( M. Elizabeth Evans) 40:13

10y ago40:13

40:13

All about the Italian culture :)

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EP21 - My Talk at the Polyglot Gathering 2014 (David Mansaray) 24:00

10y ago24:00

24:00

A recording of a talk I gave (David Mansaray) at the Polyglot Gathering, 2014 about the personal transformation I've gone through because of language learning.

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EP20 - The Input Hypothesis (Dr. Stephen Krashen) 1:06:20

10y ago1:06:20

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Dr. Stephen Krashen talks about the input hypothesis. He speaks about what it is, how it was discovered and what langauge learners can do to embrace it to improve their langauge learning.

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EP19 - The Transformational Journey in Language Learning (John Fotheringham) 1:00:29

10y ago1:00:29

1:00:29

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EP18 - How to Develop Fluency with Sentences (Mike Campbell) 1:11:11

10y ago1:11:11

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Mike Cambell is a polyglot and linguist with over 20 years of expereince learning languages. In this episode of the podcast we disccus: How to translate ideas Why it’s important to translate ideas instead grammatically correct sentences The importance of awareness in language learning Why you should concentrate on achieving fluency at level B1 and …

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Ep15 - Engineering the Successful Language Learner's Mindset (Michał Grześkowiak) 1:05:22

10y ago1:05:22

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Michał Grześkowiak is passionate coach for life and language, musician, polyglot, marathon runner and speaker who inspires people to reach their full potential. His language learning journey didn't start too long ago but he already has half a dozen languages under his belt. His secret: language learning must be fun. Listen to this episode where we …

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EP14 - How to Live your Life through Language (Luca Lampariello) 1:25:54

10y ago1:25:54

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Luca is an Italian polyglot and a prolific YouTuber who after many years struggling to make progress with languages found a way to learn in his home country, without taking classes and is now able to speak 12 fluently. He’s often mistaken for a native speaker in the languages he speaks and he owes this all to the lifestyle he has developed with lan…

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EP13 - How to Memorise Foreign Language Vocabulary Easily (Anthony Metivier) 51:21

10+ y ago51:21

51:21

Do you have a bad memory? Are there words that don't stick, no matter what you do? Wouldn't it be nice to memorise vocabulary, grammar rules, pronunciation and anything you can think of painlessly? Ladies and Gents, this is a very special episode. We've invited the memory expert Anthony Metivier onto the show. After 14 years of research, practice a…

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EP11 - How to Become Good at Language Learning (Anthony Lauder) 1:03:47

10+ y ago1:03:47

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Anthony Lauder's big question for the past five years has been: "can a language dunce ever become good at languages”?He's experimented with lots of different techniques, lived in a number of different countries, and succeeded in his attempt to learn a language despite the many ups and downs on the journey. In this episode of the podcast we discuss:…

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EP10 - Everything you Need to Know about Improving Foreign Language Pronunciation (Olle Linge) 1:12:18

10+ y ago1:12:18

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One of the most popular questions we are asked is: “How can I improve my pronunciation?”. Pronunciation is an integral part of language, it plays a big role in communication, building empathy with your interlocutor, as well as creating a virtuous, motivational circle: native speakers’ being surprised at the way you pronounce their language can be a…

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EP9 - How to Learn a Language Without Travelling Abroad (Keith Brooks) 41:56

10+ y ago41:56

41:56

“You need to live in a foreign country to learn the language.” “ Immersion is the only way to learn.” Do these phrases sound familiar ? Having to live in a country to learn its local language is, hands down, the biggest myth in language learning. That’s why today we’ve invited Keith Brooks, the author of "Pardon My Norwegian", to share his story le…

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EP8 - How Learning a Language Can Impact Your Life and Personality (Olly Richards) 29:59

10+ y ago29:59

29:59

In this episode of the podcast, our guest is Olly Richards, the polyglot behind "I Will Teach You A Language". Olly has learned 7 languages while living in different countries around the world and he's passionate about fast and efficient learning strategies. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: How living in a different country and speaking a…

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EP7 - An Insight Into Mastering The Japanese Language and Understanding Japanese Culture (Luca Toma) 47:28

10+ y ago47:28

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In this episode of the podcast, Luca Toma shares his experience living in Tokyo, Japan for 10 years and teaching Japanese and Italian. Luca graduated in Japanese Language and Literature and works as a translator from Japanese to Italian and also teaches Japanese (from Italian or English) and Italian (from Japanese or English). In this episode of th…

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EP40 - How to Make the Most of a Language Tutor (Judith Meyer) 49:53

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EP39 - Language and Life 1:25:54

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EP38 - Are English Speakers Bad at Learning Foreign Languages? (Alex Rawlings) 39:33

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EP37 - How to Develop a Feel for a Foreign Language (Chris Parker) 47:44

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EP36 - Success with Language Learning 1:05:22

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EP35 - Language Learning as a Tool for Personal Development (Randy Hunt) 1:00:35

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EP34 - Does language learning become difficult as we get older? (Steve Kaufmann) 31:09

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EP33 - Everything You Need to Know About Taking Language Classes Online (María Arlandis ) 27:58

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EP32 - How to Listen Your Way to Fluency in a Foreign Language (Vladimir Skultety) 1:01:44

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EP31 - Can You Really Learn a Language Well Without Taking Classes? (Ellen Jovin) 39:48

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EP30 - How to Become Integrated Into a New Culture for Language Learning (Richard Simcott) 55:43

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EP28 - Language Learning and Travel 55:43

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EP 26 - Personality and Language Learning 29:59

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EP 25 - Developing the Language Learning Skill 1:03:47

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EP24 - Overcoming Disadvantages 39:33

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EP23 - Overcoming Racism and Xenophobia (Baye McNeil) 49:27

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EP22 - Italian Culture ( M. Elizabeth Evans) 40:13

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EP21 - My Talk at the Polyglot Gathering 2014 (David Mansaray) 24:00

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EP20 - The Input Hypothesis (Dr. Stephen Krashen) 1:06:20

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EP19 - The Transformational Journey in Language Learning (John Fotheringham) 1:00:29

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EP18 - How to Develop Fluency with Sentences (Mike Campbell) 1:11:11

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Ep15 - Engineering the Successful Language Learner's Mindset (Michał Grześkowiak) 1:05:22

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EP14 - How to Live your Life through Language (Luca Lampariello) 1:25:54

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EP13 - How to Memorise Foreign Language Vocabulary Easily (Anthony Metivier) 51:21

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EP11 - How to Become Good at Language Learning (Anthony Lauder) 1:03:47

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EP10 - Everything you Need to Know about Improving Foreign Language Pronunciation (Olle Linge) 1:12:18

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EP9 - How to Learn a Language Without Travelling Abroad (Keith Brooks) 41:56

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EP8 - How Learning a Language Can Impact Your Life and Personality (Olly Richards) 29:59

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EP7 - An Insight Into Mastering The Japanese Language and Understanding Japanese Culture (Luca Toma) 47:28

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