Language Learning Made Simple - The MezzoGuild Podcast
The Mezzofanti GuildAre you learning a foreign language (or want to)? Get the best and most unique advice and tips from Donovan Nagel, author of the well-known blog 'The Mezzofanti Guild - Language Learning Made Simple'. Also check out Talk In Arabic, a sister project.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 37 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Categories | Language LearningEducation | ||||
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Read more here: www.mezzoguild.com/better-language-learning/
In this episode, I share 9 actionable steps you can take right now that will guarantee you better language learning. --- For inexpensive language tutors, teachers and conversation... more
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In this episode, I talk about language learning blogging, how it's all changing and how to stay relevant in 2019.
This is a follow-up to my guide: www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-start-a-... more
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Read more: www.mezzoguild.com/egyptian-arabic-easy-stories/
The first paperback edition of our new series called Egyptian Arabic: Easy Stories With English Translations is up now on Amazon.
It cons... more
Read more here: www.mezzoguild.com/learn-language-like-a-child/
In this episode, I talk about my son and his language development, and how as adults we can learn in much the same way.
We have advantages as adults in many ways but the idea... more
Read more here: www.mezzoguild.com/cultural-identity
In this episode, I reflect on the personal challenge and pain I've experienced assimilating into various cultures and then having to leave.
Language maintenance is easy - cultural ident... more
Read my update here: www.mezzoguild.com/fluency-proficiency/
In this episode, I reflect on the difference between language fluency and proficiency.
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Read my update here: www.mezzoguild.com/one-year-old-language-learning/
In this episode, I talk about my 1 year old son's language development and how the observations I've made can apply to natural adult language acquisition.
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Read my update here: www.mezzoguild.com/koine-greek-isnt-hard/
In this episode, I share more about my current approach to learning Koine (New Testament) Greek. I offer suggestions for how seminaries and colleges can improve on teaching it. more
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- Liked it!
I’m still waiting for this show to come back! Was listening to it in 2019. Hope you’re thinking about starting it again :) anyway good luck for the host!
Apple Podcasts5M2Mrrr
United Kingdom2 years ago - He is really wrong about Esperanto
...and quite snobbish about it. All of his criticisms are more true of multilingual purists than Esperantists. It is NOT a political movement.
Apple Podcasts1orangepaisley
United States5 years ago - Full Of Hard Earned Wisdom
Found Donovan's podcast through his blog and appreciate his advice. After struggling with learning a 2nd language I can appreciate all the mistakes I made and that he points out when it comes to becoming conversational. Emphasises the basics and is someone who has obviously put in the hard yards to get where he is!
Apple Podcasts5Mere Mortals Podcast
Australia5 years ago - He’s Right, But...
I agree. He’s completely correct about how we learn our first language and how to become fluent in a language. You can take years of language classes in an American school, but still fail to be able to hold a conversation. On the other hand, some of us don’t learn the same way he does. The approach that Donovan teaches is correct for learning fluency, and it works very well for his learning style, which may be the most common learning style. However, some of us actually LOVE grammar! Some of us ... more
Apple Podcasts4gefsgirlUnited States5 years ago - Assimil review
Passed judgement without even using it. Terrible, miserable review that contained no positives.
Apple Podcasts1Dave123wrtUnited Kingdom5 years ago - Keep up the great podcast!
Love the podcast, would love to see more episodes!
Apple Podcasts5Corkeana
Ireland6 years ago - Great advice
I also have been trying to get back into learning Spanish again, since I got stuck in the Intermediate level and gave up many years ago. As an ESL teacher I have felt embarrassed about this, I know my Spanish speaking students judge me on it, too. So I decided to pick up Spanish again. The language learning world has changed a lot , and there are more podcasts and YouTube channels out there now than before. I gave up. Then I found this podcast. It has been so helpful so far. His advice is timele... more
Apple Podcasts5sol_mUnited States6 years ago - Solid show
For some reason, most language learners on YouTube and in podcasts have irksome personalities. Not so with Donovan! I really enjoy any content this guy puts out. Check out this podcast!
Apple Podcasts5Matt OhioUnited States7 years ago - I love it
Great content. Clear and direct advice. Thank you for your hard work!
Apple Podcasts5An inhometrainer
Canada7 years ago - Inspirational Language Podcast
I listen to a lot of language learning podcasts. This is my favorite. I feel he goes deeper than most others and often approaches things from a different point of view.
Apple Podcasts5NateOnMissionUnited States8 years ago - Waste of time
Host is angry and spreads uninformed opinions and untrue facts about languages; podcast is basically useless for learning languages; there are podcasts on polyglots much more worth listening out there, so don't waste your time
Apple Podcasts1Purangi
China8 years ago - Love this language learning podcast
This podcast is so helpful and encouraging when trying to learn a new language or improve on a current language. Highly recommend.
Apple Podcasts5BestmumeverUnited States9 years ago
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