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David Mansaray
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Backstage - TV & Film
Nyad, Fingernails, How To Have Sex
On this week’s Backstage we hear from Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi about her new Netflix film Nyad. We also talk to Bonnie Stoll, who is played by Jodie Foster in the film.Director Christos Nikou chats about his inspiration behind Fingernails - the new Apple TV+ film starring Jessie Buckley, Jeremy Allen White, Riz Ahmed, Annie Murphy and Luke Wilson.Plus, making her feature directorial debut, Molly Manning Walker tells us about her new film How To Have Sex.Hosts: Katie Spencer, Bethany Minelle and Jayson MansarayProducer: Debbie RidgardVideo director: Da...
2023-11-03
41 min
Sky News Daily
Hollywood strikes: Are writers right about AI?
It’s been 100 days since Hollywood writers went on strike over concerns artificial intelligence (AI) will take their jobs - as well as disputes over working conditions and claims of dwindling pay. The looming cloud of AI hangs over all industries, but are writers and actors right to be worried about being stripped of their creativity? On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined by Lisa Holdsworth – a TV and theatre writer, and chair of the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain – as well as Dr Alex Connock, senior fellow at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Busin...
2023-08-09
22 min
Sky News Daily
Hollywood strikes: Are writers right about AI?
It’s been 100 days since Hollywood writers went on strike over concerns artificial intelligence (AI) will take their jobs - as well as disputes over working conditions and claims of dwindling pay. The looming cloud of AI hangs over all industries, but are writers and actors right to be worried about being stripped of their creativity? On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined by Lisa Holdsworth – a TV and theatre writer, and chair of the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain – as well as Dr Alex Connock, senior fellow at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Busin...
2023-08-09
22 min
Sky News Daily
Edinburgh Fringe: Do people still want to laugh at politics?
Cost of living crisis, government scandals – are they the sort of things people want to laugh at? At Edinburgh Fringe, some shows are steering away from satire – apparently unconvinced it is what audiences want. After the BBC cancelled Mock The Week too, is there still a place for topical comedy and satire? On the Sky News Daily podcast, our arts & entertainment editor Amy Hitchcock is joined by comedians Nish Kumar, Rosie Holt and Sarah Southern, along with our entertainment reporter Jayson Mansaray.Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce Interviews producer: Madeleine Drury Podcast promotions producer: Davi...
2022-08-15
21 min
Sky News Daily
Edinburgh Fringe: Do people still want to laugh at politics?
Cost of living crisis, government scandals – are they the sort of things people want to laugh at? At Edinburgh Fringe, some shows are steering away from satire – apparently unconvinced it is what audiences want. After the BBC cancelled Mock The Week too, is there still a place for topical comedy and satire? On the Sky News Daily podcast, our arts & entertainment editor Amy Hitchcock is joined by comedians Nish Kumar, Rosie Holt and Sarah Southern, along with our entertainment reporter Jayson Mansaray.Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce Interviews producer: Madeleine Drury Podcast promotions producer: Davi...
2022-08-15
21 min
The Sustainable Motorsport Podcast
The Three Es - The Ocean XPrix 2021
The Extreme E teams landed in Senegal and put on some show around Lac Rose, Dakar. In this episode, Jess and Tris look at all the racing action, the electric vehicle market in the USA and the impact in West Africa, of an event like this being held in Senegal. The climate change focus and legacy projects are looked at in the context of the partners brought on board for the Ocean XPrix and the impact of these – it’s a full look at only the second race of the Extreme E championship! A sp...
2021-06-07
1h 23
Voices In Recovery Podcast
Kemoh Mansaray
This week I met with Kemoh Mansaray. He is the Lloydminster Local Immigration Partnership Coordinator, a board member and community engagement chair of the Africa Centre, past president of the Sierra Leone Association of Alberta and founding board chair of the Clareview Multicultural Centre. He is presently a member of the Black Coalition Against Racism Black-CAR recently formed due to the out cry of Black Lives Matter.
2020-07-16
1h 00
Language is Culture Podcast
EP40 - How to Make the Most of a Language Tutor (Judith Meyer)
What makes a good language tutor? How do we make the most of the time spent with one? Today we’ve invited Judith Meyer, a 29-year-old German polyglot and computational linguist from Berlin to share her thoughts. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: What makes an amazing tutor How to spot a bad tutor How to organise a productive session with a tutor Learning vocabulary with a tutor Improving pronunciation with a tutor Studying grammar with a tutor The importance of having a good rapport with a tutor And much, much more...! http://www...
2014-12-30
49 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP40 - How to Make the Most of a Language Tutor (Judith Meyer)
What makes a good language tutor? How do we make the most of the time spent with one? Today we’ve invited Judith Meyer, a 29-year-old German polyglot and computational linguist from Berlin to share her thoughts. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: What makes an amazing tutor How to spot a bad tutor How to organise a productive session with a tutor Learning vocabulary with a tutor Improving pronunciation with a tutor Studying grammar with a tutor The importance of having a good rapport with a tutor And much, much more...! http://www...
2014-12-30
49 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP39 - Language and Life
Do you want to learn a language? Maybe you want to improve a language you’ve already started learning? Or perhaps what you need is motivation to keep going? Well if that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place. Here we combine the success stories of everyday learners with advice from experts to equip you with the necessary tools and motivation. It’s easy to make excuses for not learning a language, but we're here to show you that It doesn’t matter if you’re a full-time student, parent or work 9-5, with the right methods and motivati...
2014-12-19
1h 25
Language is Culture Podcast
EP39 - Language and Life
2014-12-19
1h 25
Language is Culture Podcast
EP38 - Are English Speakers Bad at Learning Foreign Languages? (Alex Rawlings)
In this episode of the podcast with Alex Rawlings, Britain’s most multilingual student, we discuss: Why an English speaker should learn a foreign language The psychological and cultural barriers English speakers face when learning language What the benefits come with language learning How to overcome the “I can’t learn another language” mentality. How to find motivation for learning, How to find a method that works for you. What advantages are English speaker’s have when they learn languages. What to expect when learning a language and how is involved. http://www.languageisculture.com/episode1/
2014-12-10
39 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP38 - Are English Speakers Bad at Learning Foreign Languages? (Alex Rawlings)
In this episode of the podcast with Alex Rawlings, Britain’s most multilingual student, we discuss: Why an English speaker should learn a foreign language The psychological and cultural barriers English speakers face when learning language What the benefits come with language learning How to overcome the “I can’t learn another language” mentality. How to find motivation for learning, How to find a method that works for you. What advantages are English speaker’s have when they learn languages. What to expect when learning a language and how is involved. http://www.languageisculture.com/episode1/
2014-12-10
39 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP37 - How to Develop a Feel for a Foreign Language (Chris Parker)
Chris Parker started to study Mandarin in 2006. He has worked as a translator and simultaneous interpreter between Chinese and English, and has taught interpretation in the UK and in Beijing. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: Chris' experience learning Mandarin Chinese to fluency How to develop a feel for a foreign language Translation as a tool for breaking into a new language Native language interference in foreign language learning
2014-12-07
47 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP37 - How to Develop a Feel for a Foreign Language (Chris Parker)
Chris Parker started to study Mandarin in 2006. He has worked as a translator and simultaneous interpreter between Chinese and English, and has taught interpretation in the UK and in Beijing. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: Chris' experience learning Mandarin Chinese to fluency How to develop a feel for a foreign language Translation as a tool for breaking into a new language Native language interference in foreign language learning
2014-12-07
47 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP36 - Success with Language Learning
Do you want to learn a language? Maybe you want to improve a language you’ve already started learning? Or perhaps what you need is motivation to keep going? Well if that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place. Here we combine the success stories of everyday learners with advice from experts to equip you with the necessary tools and motivation. It’s easy to make excuses for not learning a language, but we're here to show you that It doesn’t matter if you’re a full-time student, parent or work 9-5, with the right methods and motivati...
2014-12-04
1h 05
Language is Culture Podcast
EP36 - Success with Language Learning
2014-12-04
1h 05
Language is Culture Podcast
EP35 - Language Learning as a Tool for Personal Development (Randy Hunt)
Randy Hunt is on a mission to learn a new language fluently every year. His passion for learning about other cultures and meeting new people has helped him succeed with languages. Listen to this episode where he shares how languages have helped him live a better life and what he's learned on his journey. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: Fear in language learning and how to overcome it Breaking through plateaus Language learning as a tool for personal-development How languages can help you discover things about your personality What separates unsuccessful language learners from s...
2014-12-02
1h 00
Language is Culture Podcast
EP35 - Language Learning as a Tool for Personal Development (Randy Hunt)
Randy Hunt is on a mission to learn a new language fluently every year. His passion for learning about other cultures and meeting new people has helped him succeed with languages. Listen to this episode where he shares how languages have helped him live a better life and what he's learned on his journey. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: Fear in language learning and how to overcome it Breaking through plateaus Language learning as a tool for personal-development How languages can help you discover things about your personality What separates unsuccessful language learners from s...
2014-12-02
1h 00
Language is Culture Podcast
EP34 - Does language learning become difficult as we get older? (Steve Kaufmann)
In this episode of the podcast, Steve Kaufmann, a very popular language blogger, shares his experience learning languages for over 50 years. Steve spoke only English until the age of seventeen and now he’s able to speak 12 languages at the age of 68. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: Whether it is easier or harder to learn a language with age How experience shapes the learning process in language learning The psychological barriers people have to face when learning languages later in life The personality traits of successful language learners How to stop resisting a new la...
2014-11-28
31 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP34 - Does language learning become difficult as we get older? (Steve Kaufmann)
In this episode of the podcast, Steve Kaufmann, a very popular language blogger, shares his experience learning languages for over 50 years. Steve spoke only English until the age of seventeen and now he’s able to speak 12 languages at the age of 68. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: Whether it is easier or harder to learn a language with age How experience shapes the learning process in language learning The psychological barriers people have to face when learning languages later in life The personality traits of successful language learners How to stop resisting a new la...
2014-11-28
31 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP33 - Everything You Need to Know About Taking Language Classes Online (María Arlandis )
In this episode of the podcast, Ellen Jovin shares her insights about the differences between self-learning and learning in an institution. Ellen Jovin studied languages at Harvard University, decided to quit graduate school, and then started a project to study 17 languages as an autodidact. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: What it’s like to study languages at Harvard University. The components of a successful language class. What all learners need to know about self-study The common misconceptions held about classroom based learning and learning a language as an autodidact The differences between self-study material and materi...
2014-11-16
27 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP33 - Everything You Need to Know About Taking Language Classes Online (María Arlandis )
In this episode of the podcast, Ellen Jovin shares her insights about the differences between self-learning and learning in an institution. Ellen Jovin studied languages at Harvard University, decided to quit graduate school, and then started a project to study 17 languages as an autodidact. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: What it’s like to study languages at Harvard University. The components of a successful language class. What all learners need to know about self-study The common misconceptions held about classroom based learning and learning a language as an autodidact The differences between self-study material and materi...
2014-11-16
27 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP32 - How to Listen Your Way to Fluency in a Foreign Language (Vladimir Skultety)
This episode of the podcast is about using “Mass listening” as a shortcut to developing fluency in a foreign language. Vladimir Skultety is an experienced language learning who speaks more than 10 languages. He’s used this approach to develop advance fluency in many of his language, including Mandarin. In this episode we discuss specifically: What “mass listening” actually is and why you should use it in your approach to learning languages. How to start learning a language with mass listening. How to overcome the challenge of listening to difficult speech, especially with languages similar to your native tongue. The intensity of the process and...
2014-11-09
1h 01
Language is Culture Podcast
EP32 - How to Listen Your Way to Fluency in a Foreign Language (Vladimir Skultety)
This episode of the podcast is about using “Mass listening” as a shortcut to developing fluency in a foreign language. Vladimir Skultety is an experienced language learning who speaks more than 10 languages. He’s used this approach to develop advance fluency in many of his language, including Mandarin. In this episode we discuss specifically: What “mass listening” actually is and why you should use it in your approach to learning languages. How to start learning a language with mass listening. How to overcome the challenge of listening to difficult speech, especially with languages similar to your native tongue. The intensity of t...
2014-11-09
1h 01
Language is Culture Podcast
EP31 - Can You Really Learn a Language Well Without Taking Classes? (Ellen Jovin)
In this episode of the podcast, Ellen Jovin shares her insights about the differences between self-learning and learning in an institution. Ellen Jovin studied languages at Harvard University, decided to quit graduate school, and then started a project to study 17 languages as an autodidact. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: What it’s like to study languages at Harvard University. The components of a successful language class. What all learners need to know about self-study The common misconceptions held about classroom based learning and learning a language as an autodidact The differences between self-study material and materi...
2014-11-06
39 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP31 - Can You Really Learn a Language Well Without Taking Classes? (Ellen Jovin)
In this episode of the podcast, Ellen Jovin shares her insights about the differences between self-learning and learning in an institution. Ellen Jovin studied languages at Harvard University, decided to quit graduate school, and then started a project to study 17 languages as an autodidact. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: What it’s like to study languages at Harvard University. The components of a successful language class. What all learners need to know about self-study The common misconceptions held about classroom based learning and learning a language as an autodidact The differences between self-study material and materi...
2014-11-06
39 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP30 - How to Become Integrated Into a New Culture for Language Learning (Richard Simcott)
In this episode of the podcast, hyper-polyglot Richard Simcott shares his insights on becoming integrated into a new culture and its implications on language learning. Richard Simcott has studied more than 30 different languages and traveling to countries where the language is spoken has been a big part of his journey as a language learner. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: How one becomes integrated into a new society when learning a new language in a place where its spoken as a native language How important it is to become integrated and understand a languages’s...
2014-11-03
55 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP30 - How to Become Integrated Into a New Culture for Language Learning (Richard Simcott)
In this episode of the podcast, hyper-polyglot Richard Simcott shares his insights on becoming integrated into a new culture and its implications on language learning. Richard Simcott has studied more than 30 different languages and traveling to countries where the language is spoken has been a big part of his journey as a language learner. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: How one becomes integrated into a new society when learning a new language in a place where its spoken as a native language How important it is to become integrated and understand a languages’s...
2014-11-03
55 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP28 - Language Learning and Travel
2014-10-22
55 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP28 - Language Learning and Travel
Do you want to learn a language? Maybe you want to improve a language you’ve already started learning? Or perhaps what you need is motivation to keep going? Well if that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place. Here we combine the success stories of everyday learners with advice from experts to equip you with the necessary tools and motivation. It’s easy to make excuses for not learning a language, but we're here to show you that It doesn’t matter if you’re a full-time student, parent or work 9-5, with the right methods and motivati...
2014-10-22
55 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP 26 - Personality and Language Learning
Do you want to learn a language? Maybe you want to improve a language you’ve already started learning? Or perhaps what you need is motivation to keep going? Well if that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place. Here we combine the success stories of everyday learners with advice from experts to equip you with the necessary tools and motivation. It’s easy to make excuses for not learning a language, but we're here to show you that It doesn’t matter if you’re a full-time student, parent or work 9-5, with the right methods and motivati...
2014-10-10
29 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP 26 - Personality and Language Learning
2014-10-10
29 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP 25 - Developing the Language Learning Skill
Do you want to learn a language? Maybe you want to improve a language you’ve already started learning? Or perhaps what you need is motivation to keep going? Well if that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place. Here we combine the success stories of everyday learners with advice from experts to equip you with the necessary tools and motivation. It’s easy to make excuses for not learning a language, but we're here to show you that It doesn’t matter if you’re a full-time student, parent or work 9-5, with the right methods and motivati...
2014-10-05
1h 03
Language is Culture Podcast
EP 25 - Developing the Language Learning Skill
2014-10-05
1h 03
Language is Culture Podcast
EP24 - Overcoming Disadvantages
Do you want to learn a language? Maybe you want to improve a language you’ve already started learning? Or perhaps what you need is motivation to keep going? Well if that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place. Here we combine the success stories of everyday learners with advice from experts to equip you with the necessary tools and motivation. It’s easy to make excuses for not learning a language, but we're here to show you that It doesn’t matter if you’re a full-time student, parent or work 9-5, with the right methods and motivati...
2014-10-02
39 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP24 - Overcoming Disadvantages
2014-10-02
39 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP23 - Overcoming Racism and Xenophobia (Baye McNeil)
Baye McNeil discusses his expereinces with racism and xenophobia in America and Japan.
2014-09-30
49 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP23 - Overcoming Racism and Xenophobia (Baye McNeil)
Baye McNeil discusses his expereinces with racism and xenophobia in America and Japan.
2014-09-30
49 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP22 - Italian Culture ( M. Elizabeth Evans)
All about the Italian culture :)
2014-09-25
40 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP22 - Italian Culture ( M. Elizabeth Evans)
All about the Italian culture :)
2014-09-25
40 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP21 - My Talk at the Polyglot Gathering 2014 (David Mansaray)
A recording of a talk I gave (David Mansaray) at the Polyglot Gathering, 2014 about the personal transformation I've gone through because of language learning.
2014-09-21
24 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP21 - My Talk at the Polyglot Gathering 2014 (David Mansaray)
A recording of a talk I gave (David Mansaray) at the Polyglot Gathering, 2014 about the personal transformation I've gone through because of language learning.
2014-09-21
24 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP20 - The Input Hypothesis (Dr. Stephen Krashen)
Dr. Stephen Krashen talks about the input hypothesis. He speaks about what it is, how it was discovered and what langauge learners can do to embrace it to improve their langauge learning.
2014-09-14
1h 06
Language is Culture Podcast
EP20 - The Input Hypothesis (Dr. Stephen Krashen)
Dr. Stephen Krashen talks about the input hypothesis. He speaks about what it is, how it was discovered and what langauge learners can do to embrace it to improve their langauge learning.
2014-09-14
1h 06
Language is Culture Podcast
EP19 - The Transformational Journey in Language Learning (John Fotheringham)
2014-08-31
1h 00
Language is Culture Podcast
EP19 - The Transformational Journey in Language Learning (John Fotheringham)
Do you want to learn a language? Maybe you want to improve a language you’ve already started learning? Or perhaps what you need is motivation to keep going? Well if that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place. Here we combine the success stories of everyday learners with advice from experts to equip you with the necessary tools and motivation. It’s easy to make excuses for not learning a language, but we're here to show you that It doesn’t matter if you’re a full-time student, parent or work 9-5, with the right methods and motivati...
2014-08-31
1h 00
Language is Culture Podcast
EP18 - How to Develop Fluency with Sentences (Mike Campbell)
Mike Cambell is a polyglot and linguist with over 20 years of expereince learning languages. In this episode of the podcast we disccus: How to translate ideas Why it’s important to translate ideas instead grammatically correct sentences The importance of awareness in language learning Why you should concentrate on achieving fluency at level B1 and B2 instead of C1 and C2 How emotions are expressed differently in different languages The relationship between muscle memory and fluency The relationship between language and music http://www.languageisculture.com/episode18
2014-08-27
1h 11
Language is Culture Podcast
EP18 - How to Develop Fluency with Sentences (Mike Campbell)
Mike Cambell is a polyglot and linguist with over 20 years of expereince learning languages. In this episode of the podcast we disccus: How to translate ideas Why it’s important to translate ideas instead grammatically correct sentences The importance of awareness in language learning Why you should concentrate on achieving fluency at level B1 and B2 instead of C1 and C2 How emotions are expressed differently in different languages The relationship between muscle memory and fluency The relationship between language and music http://www.languageisculture.com/episode18
2014-08-27
1h 11
The Magnetic Memory Method Podcast
Olly Richards Talks About Language Tech And Real Communication
In this very candid interview with polyglot Olly Richards, we’re getting a look behind the scenes into the workings of one of the hardest working, most effective and interesting language learners on the scene. Tune in now and you’ll learn: * The difference between the desire to communicate and the desire to learn a language and how bringing these two distinct quests together can give your study efforts a boost. * Why consuming a lot of information will not enable you to suddenly speak the language. * Why even self-directed lear...
2014-07-26
1h 05
The Magnetic Memory Method Podcast
Olly Richards Talks About Language Tech And Real Communication
In this very candid interview with polyglot Olly Richards, we’re getting a look behind the scenes into the workings of one of the hardest working, most effective and interesting language learners on the scene. Tune in now and you’ll learn: * The difference between the desire to communicate and the desire to learn a language and how bringing these two distinct quests together can give your study efforts a boost. * Why consuming a lot of information will not enable you to suddenly speak the language. * Why even self-directed lear...
2014-07-26
1h 05
Language is Culture Podcast
Ep15 - Engineering the Successful Language Learner's Mindset (Michał Grześkowiak)
Michał Grześkowiak is passionate coach for life and language, musician, polyglot, marathon runner and speaker who inspires people to reach their full potential. His language learning journey didn't start too long ago but he already has half a dozen languages under his belt. His secret: language learning must be fun. Listen to this episode where we share tips and strategies for injecting fun into your learning and overcoming your biggest fears. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: The constructive mindset for effective learning Actionable steps for injecting fu...
2014-05-17
1h 05
Language is Culture Podcast
Ep15 - Engineering the Successful Language Learner's Mindset (Michał Grześkowiak)
Michał Grześkowiak is passionate coach for life and language, musician, polyglot, marathon runner and speaker who inspires people to reach their full potential. His language learning journey didn't start too long ago but he already has half a dozen languages under his belt. His secret: language learning must be fun. Listen to this episode where we share tips and strategies for injecting fun into your learning and overcoming your biggest fears. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: The constructive mindset for effective learning Actionable steps for injecting fu...
2014-05-17
1h 05
Language is Culture Podcast
EP14 - How to Live your Life through Language (Luca Lampariello)
Luca is an Italian polyglot and a prolific YouTuber who after many years struggling to make progress with languages found a way to learn in his home country, without taking classes and is now able to speak 12 fluently. He’s often mistaken for a native speaker in the languages he speaks and he owes this all to the lifestyle he has developed with languages over the years, and the method he's developed for language learning. Luca is one of today’s most influential and successful polyglots and in this episode of the podcast he describes how h...
2014-05-11
1h 25
Language is Culture Podcast
EP14 - How to Live your Life through Language (Luca Lampariello)
Luca is an Italian polyglot and a prolific YouTuber who after many years struggling to make progress with languages found a way to learn in his home country, without taking classes and is now able to speak 12 fluently. He’s often mistaken for a native speaker in the languages he speaks and he owes this all to the lifestyle he has developed with languages over the years, and the method he's developed for language learning. Luca is one of today’s most influential and successful polyglots and in this episode of the podcast he describes how h...
2014-05-11
1h 25
The Magnetic Memory Method Podcast
The Most Controversial Language Learning Technique In The World
In this week’s episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, you’ll learn: * Why David Mansaray’s Language is Culture Podcast is one of the finest language learning resources you’ll ever find online. * Why you need to join David’s Lovers of Language and Culture Facebook group immediately. * Why the idea that mnemonics are artificial is a dangerous meme (and how to stop worrying about the natural/artificial division and start loving all learning methods). * Exactly how and when to use rote learning to achieve your goals in ways that won’t...
2014-04-19
55 min
The Magnetic Memory Method Podcast
The Most Controversial Language Learning Technique In The World
In this week’s episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, you’ll learn: * Why David Mansaray’s Language is Culture Podcast is one of the finest language learning resources you’ll ever find online. * Why you need to join David’s Lovers of Language and Culture Facebook group immediately. * Why the idea that mnemonics are artificial is a dangerous meme (and how to stop worrying about the natural/artificial division and start loving all learning methods). * Exactly how and when to use rote learning to achieve your goals in ways that won’t...
2014-04-19
55 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP13 - How to Memorise Foreign Language Vocabulary Easily (Anthony Metivier)
Do you have a bad memory? Are there words that don't stick, no matter what you do? Wouldn't it be nice to memorise vocabulary, grammar rules, pronunciation and anything you can think of painlessly? Ladies and Gents, this is a very special episode. We've invited the memory expert Anthony Metivier onto the show. After 14 years of research, practice and experimentation, Anthony created the Magnetic Memory Method, to teach you how to memorise foreign language vocabulary. What's interesting about this method is that it can be used to memorise and effectively recall anything you...
2014-04-16
51 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP13 - How to Memorise Foreign Language Vocabulary Easily (Anthony Metivier)
Do you have a bad memory? Are there words that don't stick, no matter what you do? Wouldn't it be nice to memorise vocabulary, grammar rules, pronunciation and anything you can think of painlessly? Ladies and Gents, this is a very special episode. We've invited the memory expert Anthony Metivier onto the show. After 14 years of research, practice and experimentation, Anthony created the Magnetic Memory Method, to teach you how to memorise foreign language vocabulary. What's interesting about this method is that it can be used to memorise and effectively recall anything you...
2014-04-16
51 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP11 - How to Become Good at Language Learning (Anthony Lauder)
Anthony Lauder's big question for the past five years has been: "can a language dunce ever become good at languages”?He's experimented with lots of different techniques, lived in a number of different countries, and succeeded in his attempt to learn a language despite the many ups and downs on the journey. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: What separates the best language learners from the rest How to deepen your foundations in any language and why it's important How connectors and synonyms can transform your ability to communicate How to stick to th...
2014-03-30
1h 03
Language is Culture Podcast
EP11 - How to Become Good at Language Learning (Anthony Lauder)
Anthony Lauder's big question for the past five years has been: "can a language dunce ever become good at languages”?He's experimented with lots of different techniques, lived in a number of different countries, and succeeded in his attempt to learn a language despite the many ups and downs on the journey. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: What separates the best language learners from the rest How to deepen your foundations in any language and why it's important How connectors and synonyms can transform your ability to communicate How to stick to th...
2014-03-30
1h 03
Language is Culture Podcast
EP10 - Everything you Need to Know about Improving Foreign Language Pronunciation (Olle Linge)
One of the most popular questions we are asked is: “How can I improve my pronunciation?”. Pronunciation is an integral part of language, it plays a big role in communication, building empathy with your interlocutor, as well as creating a virtuous, motivational circle: native speakers’ being surprised at the way you pronounce their language can be an enormous boost of motivation and confidence, which will help you to keep improving your language skills. That’s why today we’ve invited Olle Linge, the author of Hacking Chinese, onto the show, he's currently enrolled on a master’s program for teac...
2014-03-24
1h 12
Language is Culture Podcast
EP10 - Everything you Need to Know about Improving Foreign Language Pronunciation (Olle Linge)
One of the most popular questions we are asked is: “How can I improve my pronunciation?”. Pronunciation is an integral part of language, it plays a big role in communication, building empathy with your interlocutor, as well as creating a virtuous, motivational circle: native speakers’ being surprised at the way you pronounce their language can be an enormous boost of motivation and confidence, which will help you to keep improving your language skills. That’s why today we’ve invited Olle Linge, the author of Hacking Chinese, onto the show, he's currently enrolled on a master’s program for teac...
2014-03-24
1h 12
The Magnetic Memory Method Podcast
Sam Gendreau Talks About How To Get “Addicted” To Language Learning
In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, Sam Gendreau talks about how to get “addicted” to language learning without getting hung up on grammar or building the internal, psychological barriers that get in the way of living a life of language learning, fun and new experiences. Listen now and you’ll learn: * The precise connection between language learning and addiction so that you can use the highs to accomplish all of your fluency goals and the secret origins of why Sam named his site directly from the influece of Konglish. * How to get...
2014-03-17
51 min
The Magnetic Memory Method Podcast
Sam Gendreau Talks About How To Get “Addicted” To Language Learning
In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, Sam Gendreau talks about how to get “addicted” to language learning without getting hung up on grammar or building the internal, psychological barriers that get in the way of living a life of language learning, fun and new experiences. Listen now and you’ll learn: * The precise connection between language learning and addiction so that you can use the highs to accomplish all of your fluency goals and the secret origins of why Sam named his site directly from the influece of Konglish. * How to get...
2014-03-17
51 min
The Magnetic Memory Method Podcast
David Mansaray On Passion, Polyglots and Positivity
In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, renowned polyglot and language learning expert David Mansaray (www.davidmansaray.com, www.languageisculture.com) talks about how to make sure that you’re smarter tomorrow than you are today by using positivity, writing, observation and many more simple ideas you can start applying to your life immediately. Listen to this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast right now to learn: * The difference between self-education and self-directed learning and how to be proactive about your own education so that you can grow in the direction you wa...
2014-03-06
1h 00
The Magnetic Memory Method Podcast
David Mansaray On Passion, Polyglots and Positivity
In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, renowned polyglot and language learning expert David Mansaray (www.davidmansaray.com, www.languageisculture.com) talks about how to make sure that you’re smarter tomorrow than you are today by using positivity, writing, observation and many more simple ideas you can start applying to your life immediately. Listen to this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast right now to learn: * The difference between self-education and self-directed learning and how to be proactive about your own education so that you can grow in the direction you wa...
2014-03-06
1h 00
Language is Culture Podcast
EP9 - How to Learn a Language Without Travelling Abroad (Keith Brooks)
“You need to live in a foreign country to learn the language.” “ Immersion is the only way to learn.” Do these phrases sound familiar ? Having to live in a country to learn its local language is, hands down, the biggest myth in language learning. That’s why today we’ve invited Keith Brooks, the author of "Pardon My Norwegian", to share his story learning Norwegian and immersing himself in the language while living in Kentucky. How do you learn a language in your home country? What does immersion really mean? What mindset is nee...
2014-03-06
41 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP9 - How to Learn a Language Without Travelling Abroad (Keith Brooks)
“You need to live in a foreign country to learn the language.” “ Immersion is the only way to learn.” Do these phrases sound familiar ? Having to live in a country to learn its local language is, hands down, the biggest myth in language learning. That’s why today we’ve invited Keith Brooks, the author of "Pardon My Norwegian", to share his story learning Norwegian and immersing himself in the language while living in Kentucky. How do you learn a language in your home country? What does immersion really mean? What mindset is nee...
2014-03-06
41 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP8 - How Learning a Language Can Impact Your Life and Personality (Olly Richards)
In this episode of the podcast, our guest is Olly Richards, the polyglot behind "I Will Teach You A Language". Olly has learned 7 languages while living in different countries around the world and he's passionate about fast and efficient learning strategies. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: How living in a different country and speaking another language can change your personality Experiences which are only accessible to those who speak different languages How to be a great communicator even without knowing a language well What sets unsuccessful and successful language learners apart http://www.languageisculture.com/episode8/
2014-02-20
29 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP8 - How Learning a Language Can Impact Your Life and Personality (Olly Richards)
In this episode of the podcast, our guest is Olly Richards, the polyglot behind "I Will Teach You A Language". Olly has learned 7 languages while living in different countries around the world and he's passionate about fast and efficient learning strategies. In this episode of the podcast we discuss: How living in a different country and speaking another language can change your personality Experiences which are only accessible to those who speak different languages How to be a great communicator even without knowing a language well What sets unsuccessful and successful language learners apart http://www.languageisculture.com/episode8/
2014-02-20
29 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP7 - An Insight Into Mastering The Japanese Language and Understanding Japanese Culture (Luca Toma)
In this episode of the podcast, Luca Toma shares his experience living in Tokyo, Japan for 10 years and teaching Japanese and Italian. Luca graduated in Japanese Language and Literature and works as a translator from Japanese to Italian and also teaches Japanese (from Italian or English) and Italian (from Japanese or English). In this episode of the podcast we discuss: His experience learning Japanese in Japan What it takes to master Japanese How different registers work in Japanese How to learn the Japanese registers without being in the country How to consciously improve your fluency in any language The fr...
2014-02-09
47 min
Language is Culture Podcast
EP7 - An Insight Into Mastering The Japanese Language and Understanding Japanese Culture (Luca Toma)
In this episode of the podcast, Luca Toma shares his experience living in Tokyo, Japan for 10 years and teaching Japanese and Italian. Luca graduated in Japanese Language and Literature and works as a translator from Japanese to Italian and also teaches Japanese (from Italian or English) and Italian (from Japanese or English). In this episode of the podcast we discuss: His experience learning Japanese in Japan What it takes to master Japanese How different registers work in Japanese How to learn the Japanese registers without being in the country How to consciously improve your fluency in any language The fr...
2014-02-09
47 min