Lindsay Dow
Host of How to Learn a Language
Hey, I’m Lindsay and I’m on a mission to teach you how to learn a language. Yes, you! The How to Learn a Language podcast is a big part of that mission because it’s all about making language learning fun and still making progress. Win win, huh?
I’ve recently completed my MA in Applied Linguistics and spent the past 2 decades plus of my life learning languages, which means I know a thing or two about how to do this thing.
When I’m not sharing how to learn languages on the internet, I’m trying new-to-me sports (because being a beginner is the best!), hunting down old language books, and playing with my tortoise Gonzo (who speaks a grand total of zero languages).
How to Learn a Language is the smart independent language learner's new favourite podcast with the very self-explanatory name!
We’ll cover all aspects of language learning, especially focusing on learning how to learn languages better. From time to time guests might pop by to share how they learn languages, but mostly it’ll be me and you hanging out so hey, get comfy and let's learn how to learn a language.
Follow for more at https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/podcast
Got a question? A topic you'd like covered or a guest you'd like to hear from? Email me at lindsay[at]doeslanguages[dot]com.
Lindsay Dow has hosted 66 Episodes.
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How Does Language Life Work?
April 8th, 2024 | Season 3 | 13 mins 34 secs
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Language Life helps you to become fluent in any language on demand. Here's everything you need to know about how it works.
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Why Learn Languages When It's Not Urgent?
April 3rd, 2024 | Season 3 | 12 mins 32 secs
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Why learn languages when it's not a priority? And can you fit it in with everything else you do? Here's why to learn languages even when it's not urgent.
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How I Teach Languages I Can't Actually Speak
March 25th, 2024 | Season 3 | 13 mins 29 secs
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Want to know how I teach languages I can't speak? I've taught people 27 languages that I don't speak (& counting!). And 9 languages I do. How? Let me explain.
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Rewards Or Threats? How to Find & Maintain Your Unique Motivation
March 18th, 2024 | Season 3 | 11 mins 59 secs
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Motivation is key to fluency. We need language learning motivation because it's what drives us to keep going. But are you motivated by rewards or threats?
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Language Learning Audit: Everything You Need To Know
March 4th, 2024 | Season 3 | 7 mins 53 secs
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We all go through moments when language learning feels stuck. When we're just not sure if we're doing it right. That's when a Language Learning Audit is needed.
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Language Evening Classes Don’t Work (You Need To Do This Proven Process Instead)
February 26th, 2024 | Season 3 | 13 mins 17 secs
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Language evening classes have long been a popular way for adults to learn another language. But they don't always work well. Here's why & what to do instead.
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How to Speak Better In Another Language
February 19th, 2024 | Season 3 | 13 mins 15 secs
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How to speak better in another language isn't always easy to figure out. Here's 5 key areas that will help you speak better in another language.
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How Language Dabbling Helps You Become Fluent Faster
February 9th, 2024 | Season 3 | 13 mins 39 secs
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Language Dabbling makes you fluent faster. You don't have to learn one language at a time anymore if you don't want to. Language dabbling can be a powerful way to get better. In this episode, I'll explain what it is, why I do it, and why it works to make you fluent faster.
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How To Learn More Than One Language At The Same Time
January 12th, 2024 | Season 3 | 33 mins 46 secs
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Wondering how to learn more than one language at the same time? Becoming a polyglot is easy when you've busted the myths about how to learn multiple languages. Listen to this episode to learn how.
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Self-Compassion & Identity in Language Learning with Emily Harris
January 4th, 2024 | Season 3 | 31 mins 57 secs
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Self-compassion and identity in language learning are two topics not discussed as often as they need to be. That's why I love that Emily Harris is part of the conversation. She brings both topics to the forefront of how we think about language learning.
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4 Step Process to Learn Any Language with Angel Pretot
November 30th, 2023 | Season 3 | 56 mins 32 secs
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Can there really be a 4 step process that works to learn any language? Angel Pretot has created just that. In this episode, discover these 4 steps you can apply today to your own studies.
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Language Learning Intensity: How to Learn Fast without Losing Self-Compassion
October 5th, 2023 | Season 3 | 14 mins 56 secs
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One thing that's sometimes missing from the conversation about how long it takes to learn a language is language learning intensity.
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Perfectionism & Immersion Myths That Need Debunking with Heidi Lovejoy
September 28th, 2023 | Season 3 | 42 mins 53 secs
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What perfection and immersion myths do you need debunking? In this episode of How To Learn A Language, Heidi Lovejoy discusses her experience with both areas.
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The Best Languages to Learn for the Future
September 21st, 2023 | Season 3 | 19 mins 41 secs
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What are the best languages to learn for the future? If you're looking for a one language answer, this will disappoint. Find your best languages to learn here.
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How to Handle Unsolicited Advice in Language Learning (& How Not to Give It)
September 14th, 2023 | Season 3 | 21 mins 8 secs
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Unsolicited advice in language learning is never fun. So why does it still happen? What can we do in response? Here's how to handle it & how not to give it.
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A Perspective on Passive Learning, Movies & Other Trends with Cara Leopold
September 7th, 2023 | Season 3 | 53 mins 41 secs
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Passive learning, movies and more. There's lots of language trends that come and go. Find out which ones are worth paying attention to in this interview with Cara Leopold.