What does it really look like when 23+ languages share space in daily life? During my travels in India from September 2024 to February 2025, I saw just how multilingual life can be - and how well it all works.

In this episode, I’m sharing the surprising, eye-opening lessons travelling in India taught me about language learning. From real-life code-switching to the unexpected power of saying “thank you” in the local language, these stories and insights will have you heading to Sky Scanner!

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

02:06 🗣️ Multiple languages can co-exist and things get done

04:32 🌍 Necessity to learn a language isn't always geography

05:43 🙏 It never hurts to learn thank you in a local language

07:12 🧠 You never fully know your own language

10:39 🔁 Code-switching is life!

11:38 Outro & how we can work together

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Ever feel bored, frustrated, or just… flat when you're learning a language? You’re not alone — and it might be your attention that's the issue.

In this episode, I’m sharing a theory I stumbled upon while prepping for Grace & Space 2024 that’s completely changed how I think about language learning. It’s all about the 4 types of attention — Focused, Rote, Frustrated, and Bored — and how understanding them can help you tweak your study sessions to stay engaged, challenged, and actually enjoy the process more.

If you’ve ever pushed through a boring textbook just because you started it, or rage-quit an app after losing your last “heart”…this one’s for you.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:53 Attention and Distractions in Language Learning

04:23 Focused Attention

05:27 Rote Attention

09:15 Frustration

12:30 Boredom

15:19 Outro & how we can work together

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Clozemaster is an underrated app for language learners, especially at intermediate and advanced levels.

Here's how to use Clozemaster and get the most from it.

Looking to enhance your language skills? In this video, I'll guide you through the best practices for maximizing this powerful tool for language learning.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction to Clozemaster

4:13 - Listening Skill

6:01 - Speaking Skill

7:26 - Text Input Mode

8:05 - Explain AI Button

9:49 - Favourite Sentences

10:57 - Download for Offline Use

12:45 - Create Your Own Collections

14:31 - Find Shared Collections

15:12 - Explore Collection Features

15:44 - Set a Custom Goal

16:45 - Learn One Language Through Another

17:54 - Adjust Review Mode Settings

18:32 - Cloze Reading

With my extensive background in language learning, honed through over two decades of experience and an MA in Applied Linguistics, I'm excited to equip you with all the tips you need.

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