4 - On Language, Motherhood & Multilingualism w/ Malwina Gudowska

8 - Daniel (Armchair Linguist): Why Comprehensible Input Is Only Half the Story

In today’s episode, I speak with Daniel, the creator behind Armchair Linguist. He is a polyglot with a background in French, Haitian Creole, Spanish, and Portuguese, and has an academic interest in historical linguistics and philology. We talk about exploring language families, mastering pronunciation, the input vs. output debate, the role of language learning apps, and more. Guest: Daniel | Armchair Linguist Connect with Daniel: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@armchair-linguist [https://www.youtube.com/@armchair-linguist] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armchair_linguist [https://www.instagram.com/armchair_linguist] * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@armchair_linguist [https://www.tiktok.com/@armchair_linguist] * Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArmchairLinguist [https://www.patreon.com/ArmchairLinguist]

7 - How to Learn Ancient Greek w/ Eirene S. Allen

In today’s episode, I speak with Eirene Allen, Director of the Institute for Classics Education, a non-profit for building community around exploring ancient texts, and author of "The Epic Women of Homer." We talk about reading strategies for Ancient Greek, the role of listening, practical advice on maintaining consistency in language learning, and more. EIRENE S. ALLEN * Substack - Institute for Classics Education: https://substack.com/@classicsed * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookishinct ANCIENT GREEK RESOURCE * Online Courses: https://helenmcveigh.co.uk RONALD JOHNSON * Contact Me: thecraftoflangpodcast@gmail.com

6 - The Role of Memory Techniques in Language Learning w/ Emanuele Regnani

In today's episode, I speak with Emanuele, an Italian polyglot, data scientist and former memory sports competitor. We talk about the role of memory techniques in language learning, the importance of targeting your weaknesses, how to stay consistent, and more. EMANUELE REGNANI * https://www.instagram.com/eman.reg * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/emanuele-regnani?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios] RONALD JOHNSON * Contact Me: thecraftoflangpodcast@gmail.com

5 - Comprehensible Input, Dabbling & Maintaining Languages w/ The Polyglot Files

In today’s episode, I speak with Michael, creator of The Polyglot Files. He is a writer, teacher, and polyglot with interests including Canadian dialectology and historical linguistics. We talk about immersion, how to maintain multiple languages, approaches to learning about culture and more. POLYGLOT FILES * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePolyglotFiles * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepolyglotfiles * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polyglotfiles RONALD JOHNSON For collaborations/business inquiries: * Contact Me: thecraftoflangpodcast@gmail.com

4 - On Language, Motherhood & Multilingualism w/ Malwina Gudowska

In today’s episode, I speak with Malwina Gudowska, author of Mother Tongue Tied: On Language, Motherhood & Multilingualism. She has a MA in Linguistics from UCL and is a PhD researcher in applied linguistics with a focus on multilingualism, emotions and motherhood. We talk about language learning, multilingualism, identity, and more. MALWINA GUDOWSKA * Website: https://www.malwinagudowska.com/ * Substack: https://malwinagudowska.substack.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motherlingual/ RONALD JOHNSON For collaborations/business inquiries: * Contact Me: thecraftoflangpodcast@gmail.com