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Podcast Episode 16: Discover languages, dialects and scripts with Lindsay Dow

In Episode 16, I'm introducing our new co-host: Lindsay Dow fromLindsay Does Languages.I’m bringing Lindsay in for more Creative Language Learning Podcast because she's just been so much fun for you to listen to. The episode is supported by Flashsticks (use code KERSTIN10 on www.flashsticks.com for a 10% discount).

In Episode 16, you’ll hear:

A discussion of the world’s many different scripts and writing systems, withLindsay’s recent forays into Amharicand how I worked in Korea for 2 days

What...

3 Useful Resources to help you improve your French (even if you last studied 10 years ago)

Mes dames et messieurs, I bet you have dreamed about the French many times. It’s the ultimate language of chatting in a streetside café or watching the sun go down over the Atlantic. But French is for more than just a fun trip, as it counts as a leading world language too.

French is the World's Most Taught Language

The French Embassy to the US delivers a fun fact about France in its list of 10 Reasons to Learn French:

French is the only language, alongside English, that is taught in every...

Online Teaching Systems Check: Can you answer these 5 Questions?

Before you enjoy this article, please take a second to join our FREE Facebook event on 7-9 May 2015.

I am co-hosting this event with my fellow teacher Gabby Wallace, and we'll be sharing Q&As, giveaways and lectures to help you get set in your business and start teaching awesome new students.

Earlier today, I was watching my husband-to-be as he tried on his wedding suit. The very friendly tailor and I shared a little bit of smalltalk - where do you live, where are you from, that kind of stuf...

Language Linkfest: April 2015

What what WHAT, how is another month flying by so quickly? I hope you've all had a wonderful month of April. I've loved it so far. The sun finally came out here in England, and it was about time. Right now I'm writing to you from a cool co-working event organised by my friend here in Lancaster. Join us if you're local.

In the coming month, I think I'm going to be a bit busier than usual because I am getting married!

I will do my best to keep up with the blog and podcast, and you definitely h...

The Best Language Podcasts when you need Inspiration

Before I moved to Lancaster I had never listened to talk radio. I moved in with my boyfriend in 2006, and slowly BBC Radio 4 became a part of my life. Talk radio stations bring shows and conversations that talk about the most important topics in our lives. A show to listen to while you wash up, a radio drama on your drive to work, a debate over coffee.

Of course, talk radio has moved with the times. Now you don’t have to tune in at a specific time and day anymore. The new listening trend to...

Podcast Episode 15: From marrying a soldier to writing a German language blog, with Angelika Davey

My guest this month is Angelika Davey, owner of the blog angelikasgerman.co.uk. Angelika has been teaching German independently for many years.

Listen to our interview to find out more about

Keeping your mind agile, and whether it really matters to anyone under 50

The ultimate showdown: Age vs. Attitude! Which one makes you a better learner?

Why learning German is your best choice for business

What it’s like to date someone from a different country

A new and innovative approach that makes even th...

How I came to Online Teaching: A TEFL-Free Story

Many people who find me and my work through Fluent often assume that I took the classic route of learning how to teach online after studying for a TEFL exam, but that's not actually true. In fact, I never set out to be an entrepreneur at all. In today's blog post, I want to share this awesome interview with me and Gabby Wallace from Laptoplanguageteacher.com.

It's an in-depth look at how I started out in language teaching, and how my independent streak actually helped me discover my own niche...

Upgrade Fluency Made Achievable on your iPad or Mac

If you are a regular Fluent reader, you'll already know that I have published two language learning guides so far. They're called Fluency Made Achievable and The Vocab Cookbook, and both have been for sale exclusively on Kindle this year.

Well guys, it's time to break free and announce the launch of my new iBooks version of Fluency Made Achievable. Over the past weeks I decided to work on creating this special edition of the book, and it's now been approved for sale on the iBooks store.

Why i...

How to Fall in Love with a Language: Inspiring Stories from Learners like You

A few weeks ago, my partner and I decided to watch the oscar-nominated filmNightcrawler. You may be aware that things get a bit scary in the film, soIallowed myself a distraction from watching it. I was watching the film in English with Spanish subtitles.

And I realised two things:

Spanish doesn't swear sexually but religiously (¡diablos!)I prefer Spanish to French, even though I've been learning French for 20 years and only studied Spanish from 2001 to 2003

Soon I found myself wondering if this...

How to enjoy Language Learning more by being lousy at it

If you are a long-term follower of the Fluent blog, you might already be familiar with my love of Pinterest. I spend the odd free minute over on that website, admiring pictures, getting inspiration and using it to learn about education and teaching..

The Growth Mindset

Today I came across a really great graphic illustrating the growth mindset (previously discussed in episode 9 of the podcast), which is such a helpful way for language learners and strivers of any kind to treat perfectionism an...