Today's episode is a throwback to my schooldays. I spent 6 years learning German with nothing to show for it! If you want to know how that's possible. give the episode a listen!

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Poetry is one of the most beautiful things we can do with language. In this episode I share with you 3 of my favourite poems, have a look at their meanings, and tell you why I love them so much.

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Dundee - city of discoveries, the sunniest city in Scotland, and my hometown. Join me as we take a look at the history, culture and changes this wee city is undergoing!

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From the grey, miserable weather to characters like Groundskeeper Willie and movies like Trainspotting, Scotland and its people can come across as bleak and pessimistic. But is it all true? Are we really as miserable and dour as the stereotypes say? Give this episode a listen and find out!

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Staying motivated when learning a language can be tricky, so in this episode I share with you some advice that you can use to keep your motivation high. Interested? Give it a listen!

My apologies for my voice at the start of the podcast, I think I might be coming down with a cold!

The videos I talk about in this episode:

Polyglot A Lot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDckOBtxB5s&t=1731s

Language Lords: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hin1HGhbGdo

Victor Talking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVGM20plU1Y&t=1895s

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In this episode I look at a concept that can cause problems for language learners - what can happen when we translate words and phrases literally. We'll cover everything, from minor confusion to accidental offence. Interested? Give it a listen!

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In this episode I take inspiration from the fact I'm on holiday to talk about how great travelling is for language learning. I look at how you can get the most out of your travels and some of the fantastic benefits. Interested? Give it a listen!

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In this episode I finish off the story of my accent and explain why history means I sound the way I do. I also talk about some techniques you can use for improving your accent in your target language. Interested? Give it a listen!

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