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LMS S4 E9 – Leo Listening Founder Cara Leopold on How She Got Fluent in French + How to Learn Languages Through TV & Films
Cara Leopold is the founder of Leo Listening, where she helps “intrepid travellers and adventurous expats improve their English listening skills so they can better understand and better connect with fast-talking native speakers through their love of films.” In the interview, we talk about how she learned French and how to learn languages through TV shows and movies.
LMS S4 E8 – Hyperpolyglot Steve Kaufmann on How He Learned 20+ Languages
Steve Kaufmann is a hyperpolyglot who has learned more than 20 languages (!!!) and the founder of LingQ, an online language learning platform that helps you acquire languages using content you love. He was my second guest on the Language Mastery Show way back in 2009, and returns 13 years later to offer new insights and encouragement for independent language learners.
LMS S4 E7 – Jim & May from “Spanish and Go” on Spanish Immersion & Traveling the World
Jim and May describe themselves as a “gringo/Mexican international couple” on a mission to connect English speakers to the Spanish-speaking world. Their excellent podcast, YouTube channel, blog, and Spanish immersion retreats in Mexico help learners bridge the gap between learning and actually living in Spanish. In the interview, they share what they have each learned in their own language learning journeys, their best tips for learning Spanish, and favorite resources for immersing yourself in Spanish right at home.