'Language learning feels like magic when it works...' - David, Lingopie CEO Truer words have never been said. In this special episode of the Refold Podcast, Clayton is joined by Lingopie's CEO, David! David is a long time language learner who struggled to learn Hebrew with traditional methods. However, all that changed when he started watching TV w…

The Refold Podcast is BACK! This week, Clayton is joined Krystal, a Chinese heritage speaker who rediscovered her love of Chinese because of webnovels! She's also the admin of a thriving Chinese learner Discord community that is dedicated to learning Chinese with native content. The community she helps manage is known as "The Heavenly Path," but it…

In this week's episode of the Refold podcast, join Clayton and Andrew, a Refold veteran who remarkably achieved C1 proficiency in Russian in just three years. What began as a New Year's resolution three years ago became an incredible journey to fluency. Tune in to listen to them chat about Andrew's journey as a language learner, the importance of c…

In this episode, Clayton is joined by Davis (known as Galaxy Rocker online). He's an American English native who learned Irish in college and teaches Irish in Ireland! In this episode, they go into detail about how Irish is used in Ireland and the differences between how the language is used professionally vs in homes. They also discuss how the lan…

The community is back for another special Round Table edition of the Refold Podcast. This week, Clayton is joined by some of our favorite Refold modmins, Skypon, Exaltedtoast, and Cyn. They're diving deep into the question: How comprehensible does your input need to be to make real significant progress? Is there a Goldilocks zone of comprehensibili…

In this episode of the Refold Podcast Clayton is joined by Bryan. Bryan is a heritage learner of Portuguese and went from learning with Duolingo before switching to immersion based methodologies. Tune in to listen to them chat about Bryan's experience as a heritage learner, his history with languages, and what drew him to the immersion language lea…

In this episode of the Refold Podcast Clayton is joined by Sparkles! He's a Refold veteran, Japanese server moderator, and is currently working as an engineer in Japan. Tune in to listen to his language learning journey, how he prepared for the move, and what it's really like living and working in Japan.…

In this very special LIVE recorded episode of the Refold Podcast, Clayton is joined by several members of the Refold mod and admin team. Today's topic: All about output! Tune in to listen to them share their personal experiences with output, their favorite tools and strategies, and more!

Well folks, you now know that we know that you know that the time has come for BCI and for us to pivot -If you have followed us this far, we hope you have learned and laughed along with us through the years. BCI episodes will remain online, our social channels will stay open, and we hope you will keep in touch with us and follow Susy’s analytics ad…

Hey there podcast fans! Today Clayton is joined by @jantelakoman, the man behind the Toki Pona Comprehensible Input channel. Jan is a passionate language learner, English/Turkish translator, and was inspired by ALG and Stephen Krashen to make his very own content. Tune in to learn about the Toki Pona language, how to make comprehensible input, and …

What is scarier: working multiple gigs, or being caught lying about it? Join us this week as we discuss dual employment, moonlighting, and the overemployment trend - Is it legal? Is it ethical? Maybe most importantly, is it...feasible? Is the hustle worth the hassle? Let's Check-In!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…

Today, Clayton is joined by Pandyjack on the Podcast! He's an Indian-American who grew up trilingual, speaking English, Hindi, and Gujarati. He's been an active member of the Refold Community since it was founded and is a moderator on the Russian Refold server! Tune in to listen to them chat about what it was like growing up trilingual and his expe…

Interviews are the first dates of the corporate world - and while we like to believe we know a red flag 🚩 when we see it... What about green, beige flags, or yellow flags? What are interview quirks, and what are undisputable non-negotiable warning signs? Let's Check-In!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biascheckin…

Tonight on the Podcast Clayton is joined by Gabriel!He’s a native Portuguese speaker and private tutor. Oh, and he also started a comprehensible input channel for Portuguese!Tune in to listen to them chat about his experiences teaching and what hethinks sets successful students apart from the rest.

We know that a solid professional network is paramount to one’s career, but how does gender - and gendered behavior - factor into who we choose to shake hands with and who we seek out for mentorship? Join us this week as we look at how women and men approach networking differently, how much size really matters, and a few tricks to beat our biases. …

Hey everyone! Today, we have a VERY special format of the Refold podcast for you, where we hosted a LIVE Round Table event open to the entire Refold Community! Clayton was joined by a panel of Refold community admins and staff, including Clowdy (Ryan), Cyn (Tyler), and Brizz (Bree). The topic? Healthy language learning (and a whole lot of other top…

Join us this week as we chat through some myths about women and the workplace - from McKinsey & LeanIn.Org’s latest workplace report, to glass ceilings, ambition, cliffs to scale and stairs to be fixed. Let’s Check-In! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biascheckin/message…

Join us this week as we look at the end of the WGA (Writers Guild of America) strike, the trouble brewing in Detroit with the United Automotive Workers (UAW) and its far-reaching impact, and last but not least: what happens when the one not reporting for work indefinitely....is the federal government? Let's Check-In! **Note: we recorded this ahead …

Hey everyone! Today's episode is a casual chat with Bree, our social media mage and author of our monthly newsletter. Tune in to vibe with Bree and Clayton as they talk about what's new at Refold, updates about their language learning journeys, ADHD, and what it's really like working at Refold (spoiler alert, it's a lot of fun). Roadmap Stage 4 🔗 h…

Would you rather help us celebrate our third birthday or learn a little bit about yours truly? Join us this week to take a look back on our favorite episode of the year, take a peek behind the curtain and into our work bags, and who knows, get to know us a bit better? Let’s Check-In! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…

In this episode of the Refold Podcast, Clayton is joined by Mike Campbell, the CEO of Glossika! Mike is a passionate polyglot who founded Glossika to satisfy his own language-learning desires. Glossika is a program that provides thousands of sentences voiced by native speakers, and is commonly used for shadowing practice or for exposure to massive …

Hi everyone! Welcome back after a well-deserved summer break. Join us for a little recap of our multiple flights and our last AITA story! Let’s Check-In--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biascheckin/message

Tonight on the Podcast Clayton is joined by Hannah!She’s a native Tagalog speaker and teacher on italki. Oh, and she’s also a full-time engineering student!Tune in to listen to them chat about her experiences teaching and what she thinks sets successful students apart from the rest. Looking for structured guidance on your language journey? Check ou…

Today, Clayton is chatting with Vernon. Vernon has a unique story of moving to Kenya as a child, where he picked up Swahili completely through immersion. Growing up as the son of a translator, he moved to Kenya at a young age and was surrounded by language learning. His experience moving to different countries in the African continent gave him a ve…

Hey there, language learners! Here at Refold, we're all fangirling a bit over this guest. In this episode, Clayton invited Killer Gerbah onto the program, and he just so happens to be the creator of one of our *favorite* video players for immersion - ASB Player. Tune in as Clayton and Killer Gerbah discuss his philosophy behind software development…

Hey there, language learners! Today's episode of the Refold Podcast is a real treat. We're honored to have Koalani on the podcast. She's a native Greek speaker who learned to speak English and Spanish with a near-flawless accent -- all without the internet! In addition to Greek, English, and Spanish, she also speaks Dutch, Finnish, and Swedish.Tune…

Ever wondered what it takes to get into linguistics? In this episode of the Refold Podcast, Clayton is joined by Chris Sundita, a language learner turned linguist. Chris, from a young age, has always been passionate about languages. The first foreign language he delved into was Spanish, then he explored his Filipino heritage languages, and his love…

Today Clayton is speaking with the GOAT of comprehensible input himself, Pablo from Dreaming Spanish ! Pablo has a long history with languages. He's a native speaker of Spanish and Catalan and knows several other languages to a high level, including English, Japanese, Thai, and more! Perhaps what Pablo is most known for is his channel here on YouTu…

In this episode, the tables are turned! In this HIGHLY requested episode, Vanessa joins the podcast not as a guest but as a host to interview Clayton himself! Clayton is a passionate language learner with a long history of both learning AND teaching languages. Clayton's passion for language learning carries into his position with Refold, where he m…

We have known for a hot minute that what we do affects the environment... yet here we are. Join us in looking at corporate responsibilities, climate change, and where even to start to think about how what we do at work impacts the environment. Let's Check-In! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biascheckin/message…

In this episode, Clayton is joined by Sal! He's a French learner, Refold coaching program graduate, and language-learning enthusiast. In their conversation, they delve into Sal's language learning history, his breakthrough in using immersion-based strategies, and the significance of community, accountability, and support for people on their learnin…

Today Clayton is joined by Bart! He and Clayton go way back, and they chat a lot about Bart's experiences as a high-level language learner living in Poland. Bart goes into the details of why he feels that he learned more playing video games and watching Cartoon Network than he did out of English class. Bart's experiences highlight the importance of…

Traveling for work - exciting, stressful, boring, tiresome…awkward? Confusing? You be the judge (with us) in this month’s AITA episode. Let’s Check-In! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biascheckin/message

Ah, meetings. The bane of workers' calendars since collaboration's dawn. Do we need meetings? Could they be replaced by emails and written memos? And if not, what can we do to make them more efficient, less frequent, and hopefully more bearable? Let's Check-In! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biascheckin/message…

This week Clayton is chatting with Gabriele, an Italian polyglot who teaches ancient Egyptian and Sumerian here on YouTube! In addition to his YouTube channel, he's a passionate language learner and a very active member of the online language community. Tune in as he chats with Clayton about his studies in university, translating, and more! Gabriel…

Welcome to Leadership 102, our second #BacktoBasics episode exploring leadership and those who wield power. Are leaders born? Made? What types of power can we have? What do we think of as leadership traits and behaviors? Let's Check-In!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biascheckin/message…

Ok, you caught us. You can't learn a language in 6 weeks, but there's a reason LDS Missionaries are well-known for their language abilities. Today, Clayton is joined by McKAY, an LDS Missionary Training Center (MTC) graduate who learned Tagalog. At the MTC, he intensively studied Tagalog for 6 weeks and then continued to study it for 2+ hours a day…

Temperatures and tempers often rise along each other - but the midday sun is no excuse to throw shade! In this torrid AITA we look at all the scorching burns some left in their wakes working outdoors, napping, and offering "experience" as compensation. Let's Check-In!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biascheckin/m…

This Friday, Clayton is interviewing Mark Kaufmann, the man behind LINGQ! He's a former pro hockey player, son of the famous polyglot Steve Kaufmann, and LingQ CEO. In this episode, they chat about the fascinating history of how LingQ came to be, the thought process behind designing the app, and an inside look into the potential future of LingQ. Ge…

So many little and not so little things that can improve daily tasks are initially designed as disability supports - from bendy straws to keyboards, voice recognition software, and more. Despite the universality and versatility of accommodations (or "productivity enhancers") , it's still scary to discuss them in the workplace. Join us as we talk th…

Hey everyone! This week we have George from the @koreanalwayspodcast as our guest on the Refold Podcast! George, originally from the UK, is currently attending university in Korea - completely in Korean! Tune in to hear them chat about his experiences abroad, his podcast, and language learning.

Leader, follower, manager... Those are intuitive terms to most, but also somehow hard to define - almost as hard as determining what comes first: manager or leader? Tune in for this week's #BacktoBasics where we look at leadership KSAOs and how they evolve. Let's Check-In! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biasche…

This week on the Refold Podcast, Clayton is joined by Tom, a Dutch linguist AND physicist! Tom has a passion for small regional languages, ChatGPT, and languages in general. Tune in to listen to them chat about these topics and more!

The Cure sang Friday, I'm in love...But are we in the office, especially when the sun shines outside? We owe summer Fridays to the NYC Mad Men, but as time goes by, it might be time to look beyond the long weekend to even more flexible time management policies. Let's Check-In! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bia…

Today on the podcast Clayton is interviewing Greduan, a native Spanish speaker who learned to speak English and Japanese with immersion at a young age. He's also an OG of the Refold community, who was around from the very beginning. Tune in to listen to them chat about his experiences living abroad, language acquisition, and more.…

Happy Pride month, listeners! Join us for a June AITA episode that is all about humor, silver linings, and everyone being able to bring their whole self to work... Minus the bigots, of course. Let's Check-In! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biascheckin/message

This week on the Refold Podcast we're introducing you to one of our favorite Refold community members, Skypon! He's an Italian Refold Community admin, polyglot, and heritage speaker of both Spanish and Icelandic! We really enjoyed chatting with Skypon this week and we hope you find the conversation as enlightening as we did!…

Hey everyone! This week we have George from the @koreanalwayspodcast as our guest on the Refold Podcast! Originally from the UK, George is currently attending university in Korea - completely in Korean! Tune in to hear them chat about his experiences abroad, his podcast, and language learning.

Pour yourself a cup of ambition and let's be candid: how many hours do we actually work in a week? How many hours are we just kind of...there and available to others? Enter the latest workplace buzzword - "jobless employment" and its all-too-common counterpart: feeling used and taken advantage of in the workplace. Let's Check-In! --- Send in a voic…

Hey everyone! This week Clayton is joined by a VERY special guest, Crush! He's a polyglot who created HypLern, an app designed to help people learn languages with reading! Crush is a lifelong language learner passionate about under-served languages. Tune in as he chats with Clayton about his history with languages, the power of reading, what it's l…