The Ink Well

Sanskrit & The Indo-European Language Family - Mahendra Acharya

Dear podcast listeners, Today, I am happy to introduce you to a hyper-polyglot from India, Mahendra Acharya. Mahendra speaks 13 different languages with varying fluency. Having mastered Kannada, Tulu, Hindi, Farsi, Russian, German, and English, and having reached an adequate level in Spanish, Lithuanian, and Greek, Mahendra is currently trying his hand at Arabic and Hungarian. If you are curious to hear about Mahendra's learning techniques, experiences with different languages, and ideas regarding language migration and development, stick around to hear more! If you enjoyed what you heard, consider subscribing and leaving a comment. Your support not only boosts the algorithm but also helps us reach other polyglots and language lovers just like you. Timeline: 00:00 - Intro 01:23 - Does it get confusing being a polyglot? 03:59 - Learning Lithuanian 11:07 - How to learn different languages effectively? 19:17 - Sanskrit, Dravidian languages, and the Indian education system 30:57 - Should English be mandatory in India? 32:50 - Is Sanskrit a dead language like Latin? 37:07 - Is Russian closer to Sanskrit than Hindi? 43:37 - Sanskrit, Lithuanian, Persian and Russian cognates (mutual intelligibility) 48:42 - The Proto-Indo-European language theory and controversy 1:00:51 - Estonian and Basque 1:05:12 - What can linguistics teach us about history? 1:14:26 - The Native American and African languages 1:18:29 - How to maintain the languages that you have already learnt? 1:27:15 - Mahendra's tips for language learners and future polyglots 1:38:27 - Possible topics for the next podcast 🌐 Get in touch with the host: https://linktr.ee/pauliusjuodis

The Neuroscience of Language Learning & Psychedelics Research - Nicole Vignola #31

Dear listeners, I am happy to introduce to you Nicole Vignola. Nicole is a neuroscientist who studies learning, attention and ways we can change our thoughts, habits and behaviours. Her new book: 'Rewire: Break the Cycle, Alter Your Thoughts and Create Lasting Change (Your Neurotoolkit for Everyday Life)' is going to be out next month so don't miss the release! Connect with Nicole: https://www.instagram.com/nicolesneuroscience/ Timeline: 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - What is neuroscience? 03:57 - Do we only use only 10% of our brain? 06:09 - Split personality 09:56 - The pineal gland 14:06 - Nicole's book 15:56 - Is 25 the age of decline? 21:11 - Psychedelic research 28:55 - How does language learning affect our brains? 31:29 - Do children and adults use different parts of the brain while learning? 35:44 - How does our mindset change our physiology? 38:07 - How important is rest and recovery for memory and growth? 45:03 - Is learning 2 languages at once a good idea? 49:25 - Cognitive processing, energy limits and meditation 🌐 Get in touch with the host: https://linktr.ee/pauliusjuodis

A Venezuelan Discusses Teaching English In Brazil - Gerardo Catillo #30

Dear listeners of The Ink Well podcast, Today, I am glad to introduce you to Gerardo Castillo. Gerardo is a Venezuelan English teacher living and working in Brazil. Having majored in English, he has been teaching it all around South America. In this conversation, we have spoken about the struggles that language learners encounter and how to solve them. Also, we compared Venezuelan and Brazilian cultures, their mindsets when it comes to learning, and, of course, we talked about the similarities and differences of the Spanish and Portuguese languages. If you are a teacher, a language learner, or an admirer of cultures, I think you are going to love today’s conversation. If you find our talk interesting, let us know by following the show or reviewing it with a 5-star rating. ✍️ Gerardo's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerardo-rumbos-professor/ 🌐 Get in touch with the host: https://linktr.ee/pauliusjuodis

From Italy to Quebec: a Story of Multiculturalism - Urmi Hossain #29

Dear listeners. Today you are listening to the 29th episode of the Ink Well, a podcast where I interview various linguists, teachers, polyglots and other interesting multilinguals. Our today’s guest is Urmi Hossain. Urmi grew up in Italy but she is not a regular Italian. As she says herself, she is Italian by birth yet Bengali by blood. More than a decade ago she relocated to Quebec and she has been living and working there ever since. If you are curious to know more about the Bengali language, the cultural difference between the Italian and Canadian ways of life or the reasons behind some of the tensions that are still plaguing India and Pakistan today – I think you are going to enjoy our today’s show. Also, if you haven’t yet subscribed to the podcast, be sure to do so. It helps to keep the project growing. Let’s get started. ✍️ Urmi's contacts: https://linktr.ee/urmihossain 🎧 Listen to the audio only: http://tinyurl.com/4f4yjr5u 🌐 Get in touch with the host: https://linktr.ee/pauliusjuodis

This Is What They Didn't Teach You in School About Writing - Philip Charter #28

Dear listeners, Today you are listening to the 28th episode of The Ink Well podcast. Our today‘s guest is Philip Charter. Philip is a writing coach. His main professional task is to help multilingual writers such as I to achieve their writing authority and future-proof their careers. Philip also runs a writers‘ community, offers various courses online and works with clients in private. Today we have discussed some key topics such as what is writing authority and what are the main mistakes that multilingual writers make when they communicate in English. If you are interested in writing and want to write better, I am certain that you will enjoy this episode. Thus, without further ado, let‘s jump into it. ✍️ Connect with Philip: https://linktr.ee/englishwritingcoach 🌐 Want to get in touch? https://linktr.ee/pauliusjuodis