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Learning a Language In-Country
Learning a language where it is spoken is one of the Top 5 wishes on every learner's bucket list. In this episode, we explore stories and tips about language learning - including Lindsay's travels to Costa Rica, and what Kerstin's English was like on day 1 in England.
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What's different between home learning and in-country learning?
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The risk and benefit of having a "home library" for language learning
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How can you build your in-country vocabulary?
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Why having no choice is the single best thing you can do for your language skills
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The three types of in-country learning: Short Stay, Mid-Stay and Complete Life Change
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How to rank and assess your language level on the "Kerstin Cable Breakfast Food Scale"
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German learners! Kerstin is inviting you to come to Germany and speak for a week at the Fluent German Retreat
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Exactly what to do when people correct you as you speak another language
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What does it mean when you start to dream and think in another language?
Plus: Bonus Secret
We started off the show comparing a few Duolingo notes, and finally find out what happens when you finish a Duolingo skill tree.
Links and Resources from this Show
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Becoming Fluent book by Roger Kreuz and Richard Roberts
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Creative Language Learning Podcast Episode 32 - the one about habit building
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Learn German in Germany with Kerstin at the Fluent German Retreat
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Lindsay's "Learning x in x" Series on Youtube
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