In this episode I'm joined by Toki Pona speaker Joel, also known as jan Telakoman. During the call we discuss comprehensible input as one of the strongest ways to learn a new language, and we both share our experiences learning toki pona - a tiny, constructed language of only ~150 words.

Joel's YouTube channel

https://www.youtube.com/@jantelakoman

Toki Pona Comprehensible Input Playlist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_a0s0wowhE&list=PLwYL9_SRAk8EXSZPSTm9lm2kD_Z1RzUgm

Katie from Dynamic Languages comes on the podcast to share what the future of virtual reality might look like. During the conversation we also cover topics like learning whilst travelling, language learning in schools, and much more.

About Dynamic Languages:

App on the Meta Store: https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/dynamic-languages/4890053391081880/
Website: https://www.dynamiclanguages.org/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dynamiclanguages
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dynamic_languages_360/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DynamicLanguages

In this episode we catch up with Fluent in 3 Months founder Benny Lewis about his latest language learning mission (Korean), the new and improved Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp, and a very open discussion on how he recovered from a few horrible years of depression, divorce, debt, and weight gain.

Benny's Website where you can find everything including his book, and bootcamp:

https://fluentin3months.com

Bite Size Language Courses from Actual Fluency:

https://bitesizelanguages.com

In this episode, Kris and Luca Lampariello discuss the importance of building confidence and identity in a language to overcome perfectionism and fear of making mistakes.

They also touch on the impact of mindset on language learning, the benefits of speaking a language even imperfectly, and the challenge of maintaining multiple languages. Lampariello emphasizes the importance of exposure and practice in language learning, and suggests that building an identity in a language and treating all languages as equally important can help prevent confusion between sounds and pronunciation in different languages.

Find Luca here:

https://www.youtube.com/@LucaLampariello

Smart Language Learning Academy: https://actf.lu/luca

In this podcast episode, language learner and transracial adoptee Emily Harris discusses her own experiences as an adoptee when it comes to learning her heritage language, and her experiences with perfectionism and finding balance in language learning.

She also talks about her language learning journey, including her initial attraction to German and her future language goals, such as learning Persian and improving her Arabic skills.

Harris emphasizes the importance of individualized goals and finding a learning schedule that works for one's energy level and personal life. She also shares her language learning content on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and a new podcast called "The Language Wellness and Identity Podcast."

Follow Emily Harris:

YouTube: Language Travel Adoptee... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp-HcdqX1iSlUok92r8-t9w
Instagram: @languagetraveladoptee... https://www.instagram.com/languagetraveladoptee/
The Language Wellness and Identity Podcast ...https://open.spotify.com/show/2eVbzHTByRNVbxlkPPoICO

In this podcast episode, I'm joined by Cara Leopold, an English listening specialist, and founder of Leo Listening to talk about her experience learning French, moving to France, and eventually integrating in the local community as an expat. We also discuss English listening skills, and her new project: The Movie Club, which helps English speakers learn more idiomatic and casual language through the use of movies and TV. Check out Cara and the Movie Club here: https://leo-listening.com

Check out the Bite Size Listening Courses, produced by Actual Fluency: https://actualfluency.com/courses/

In this episode of the Actual Fluency Podcast, host Kris Broholm interviews Heidi Lovejoy, the creator and host of The Love, Joy and Languages Podcast. They discuss the topic of perfectionism and its effects on language learning, mental health, and imposter syndrome. Lovejoy shares her struggles with perfectionism while learning Italian, how it affected her mental health, and her journey to overcome it. They also explore the ideal process of moving to a foreign country while learning the local language and how to approach language learning without perfectionism.

Heidi's website: https://lovejoyandlanguages.com/

More Actual Fluency Podcast: https://actualfluency.com/actual-fluency-language-learning-podcast/

Kris comes back with a quick update to announce the return of the Actual Fluency podcast.