Shhh, I’m Learning! https://mlsummer2.podbean.com A podcast for introverted and shy language learners everywhere. Hosted by a self-proclaimed shy introvert who spent years wondering why typical language learning advice wasn’t working for her. Tune in every Friday to a new episode to find out how to learn a language without feeling fake or wearing yourself out. And check us out on Instagram @shhh_imlearning. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 08:49:07 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Education:Language Learning 1440 episodic A podcast for introverted and shy language learners everywhere. Hosted by a self-proclaimed shy introvert who spent years wondering why typical language learning advice wasn’t working for her. Tune in every Friday to a new episode to find out how to learn a language without feeling fake or wearing yourself out. And check us out on Instagram @shhh_imlearning. Martha Martha No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/15767704/Cover_Art_2_78sa3k.jpg Shhh, I’m Learning! https://mlsummer2.podbean.com 144 144 S4 E10: Thank you!!! S4 E10: Thank you!!! https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s4-e10-thank-you/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s4-e10-thank-you/#comments Fri, 08 Aug 2025 08:49:07 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/dba7ecf4-0b35-3125-80bf-4729de419ef2 🎙 Final Episode: A Heartfelt Goodbye and New Beginnings In this unedited and deeply personal final episode, I reflect on the journey of the podcast—from its beginnings as a space for introverted language learners to its evolution into conversations on neurodivergence, mental health, and linguistic identity. I share the challenges that led to this hiatus, including burnout and an autism diagnosis, and explore the complexities of navigating language learning as an autistic, introverted American. I also speak candidly about linguistic discrimination, intersectionality, and the need for more inclusive, community-based language spaces. Though the podcast is ending, the conversation isn’t—I’ll still be active on Instagram and through my newsletter. Thank you for being part of this journey.

 

If you're interested, I created several songs (with the help of AI) about things I've faced using languages (one in particular) as well as my love for languages and an ode to quieter language learners everywhere. I know not everyone's a big fan of AI, but if we're going to use it, I think this is a very good use of it. It's been a very cathartic, very healing process. Here's the link if you're interested in giving it a listen.

]]> 🎙 Final Episode: A Heartfelt Goodbye and New Beginnings
In this unedited and deeply personal final episode, I reflect on the journey of the podcast—from its beginnings as a space for introverted language learners to its evolution into conversations on neurodivergence, mental health, and linguistic identity. I share the challenges that led to this hiatus, including burnout and an autism diagnosis, and explore the complexities of navigating language learning as an autistic, introverted American. I also speak candidly about linguistic discrimination, intersectionality, and the need for more inclusive, community-based language spaces. Though the podcast is ending, the conversation isn’t—I’ll still be active on Instagram and through my newsletter. Thank you for being part of this journey.

 

If you're interested, I created several songs (with the help of AI) about things I've faced using languages (one in particular) as well as my love for languages and an ode to quieter language learners everywhere. I know not everyone's a big fan of AI, but if we're going to use it, I think this is a very good use of it. It's been a very cathartic, very healing process. Here's the link if you're interested in giving it a listen.

]]> Martha false No 1685 4 10 full S4 E9: Interview with Etai from Etai's Corner S4 E9: Interview with Etai from Etai's Corner https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s4-e9-interview-with-etai-from-etais-corner/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s4-e9-interview-with-etai-from-etais-corner/#comments Fri, 23 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/5eabdf84-b899-3d47-b2e9-38cd687286e2 Today Martha is joined by Etai, an empowerment and communication coach, disability advocate, and passionate language enthusiast. Together, they dive deep into what it means to truly connect—with ourselves, with language, and with others. Etai shares his lived experience as a multilingual speaker born with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, his journey from Israel to the U.S., and how language and communication have been central to his life.

Topics We Cover:

  • Etai’s story and how disability advocacy and language learning shaped his life

  • Viewing communication as an intuitive, deeply personal process

  • Why grammar and vocabulary are just tools—not the full picture

  • Creating a shared language and “consensus reality”

  • The power of defining terms and slowing down in conversations

  • How intuitive coaching and deep listening foster authentic connection

  • Language as play: how joy and curiosity fuel lifelong learning

  • The importance of emotional resonance in language learning

  • Understanding your own “bubble” before expecting others to

  • How most communication is repair—and why that’s okay

  • Etai’s #1 piece of advice for mental health and language learning

Quotable Moments:

“Communication is all about the repair.” “If it doesn’t excite you, why do it?” “The fact that people can communicate at all is a miracle.” “Every single person has their own language—the question is, how do we build a shared one?”

Connect with Etai: 🌐 Website: etaiscorner.net 📺 YouTube: Etai’s Corner 📷 Instagram: @etaiscorner 💬 Threads, Facebook, LinkedIn: Etai’s Corner ☕ Support: Buy Me a Coffee & PayPal donations available via website

]]> Today Martha is joined by Etai, an empowerment and communication coach, disability advocate, and passionate language enthusiast. Together, they dive deep into what it means to truly connect—with ourselves, with language, and with others. Etai shares his lived experience as a multilingual speaker born with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, his journey from Israel to the U.S., and how language and communication have been central to his life.

Topics We Cover:

  • Etai’s story and how disability advocacy and language learning shaped his life

  • Viewing communication as an intuitive, deeply personal process

  • Why grammar and vocabulary are just tools—not the full picture

  • Creating a shared language and “consensus reality”

  • The power of defining terms and slowing down in conversations

  • How intuitive coaching and deep listening foster authentic connection

  • Language as play: how joy and curiosity fuel lifelong learning

  • The importance of emotional resonance in language learning

  • Understanding your own “bubble” before expecting others to

  • How most communication is repair—and why that’s okay

  • Etai’s #1 piece of advice for mental health and language learning

Quotable Moments:

“Communication is all about the repair.”
“If it doesn’t excite you, why do it?”
“The fact that people can communicate at all is a miracle.”
“Every single person has their own language—the question is, how do we build a shared one?”

Connect with Etai:
🌐 Website: etaiscorner.net
📺 YouTube: Etai’s Corner
📷 Instagram: @etaiscorner
💬 Threads, Facebook, LinkedIn: Etai’s Corner
☕ Support: Buy Me a Coffee & PayPal donations available via website

]]> Martha false No 2637 19 full S4 E8: Interview with Bront'e Singleton (The Polyglot Fox) S4 E8: Interview with Bront'e Singleton (The Polyglot Fox) https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s4-e8-interview-with-bronte-singleton-the-polyglot-fox/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s4-e8-interview-with-bronte-singleton-the-polyglot-fox/#comments Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:34:46 -0500 mlsummer2.podbean.com/fd95c836-6f21-33cf-8355-2b37d4294dcb In this episode of Shhh! I'm Learning, we’re joined (again!) by Bront’e Singleton, also known as The Polyglot Fox. Bront’e shares her refreshing perspective on language learning, blending joy, creativity, and strategies tailored for all language learners, but with a special focus on neurodivergent (or "neurospicy") learners. From her playful experiences with German and Italian to rethinking the guilt many learners feel, Bront’e invites us to transform our approach to languages into one that’s guilt-free, flexible, and fun.

We explore:

  • Bront’e’s surprising discoveries while learning German and Italian and how she embraces unexpected moments like blending accents.
  • Insights into her innovative program, Polyglot Delights, designed to make language learning feel like opening a box of chocolates—indulgent and enjoyable.
  • Strategies for neurospicy learners, including reframing consistency, overcoming distractions, and creating personalized systems that actually work.
  • Why it’s okay to take breaks, listen to your body, and define success in a way that aligns with your energy and goals.

Bront’e also shares how language learning intersects with mental health, social connection, and self-compassion, encouraging listeners to embrace their own unique journeys.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  1. Why traditional methods may not work for everyone and how to create strategies tailored to your needs.
  2. How to reframe language learning as an indulgent and guilt-free process.
  3. Tips for neurodivergent learners to manage energy, reduce overwhelm, and stay consistent without burning out.
  4. The role of humor and flexibility in embracing challenges like language interference.

Resources Mentioned:

  • Polyglot Delights – Bront’e’s program that combines themed monthly content with strategies to make language learning exciting and personalized.
  • Fluency Mastery Lab Lite – Bront’e’s resource hub for quiet souls, spicy thinkers, and learners looking to cut through the noise.

Where to Find Bront’e Singleton:

Connect with the Podcast:

Love This Episode? If you enjoyed this conversation, please leave a review and share it with fellow language learners! Your support helps us bring more inspiring guests like Bront’e to the show.

Let us know your favorite takeaway from the episode—we’d love to hear from you!

]]> In this episode of Shhh! I'm Learning, we’re joined (again!) by Bront’e Singleton, also known as The Polyglot Fox. Bront’e shares her refreshing perspective on language learning, blending joy, creativity, and strategies tailored for all language learners, but with a special focus on neurodivergent (or "neurospicy") learners. From her playful experiences with German and Italian to rethinking the guilt many learners feel, Bront’e invites us to transform our approach to languages into one that’s guilt-free, flexible, and fun.

We explore:

  • Bront’e’s surprising discoveries while learning German and Italian and how she embraces unexpected moments like blending accents.
  • Insights into her innovative program, Polyglot Delights, designed to make language learning feel like opening a box of chocolates—indulgent and enjoyable.
  • Strategies for neurospicy learners, including reframing consistency, overcoming distractions, and creating personalized systems that actually work.
  • Why it’s okay to take breaks, listen to your body, and define success in a way that aligns with your energy and goals.

Bront’e also shares how language learning intersects with mental health, social connection, and self-compassion, encouraging listeners to embrace their own unique journeys.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  1. Why traditional methods may not work for everyone and how to create strategies tailored to your needs.
  2. How to reframe language learning as an indulgent and guilt-free process.
  3. Tips for neurodivergent learners to manage energy, reduce overwhelm, and stay consistent without burning out.
  4. The role of humor and flexibility in embracing challenges like language interference.

Resources Mentioned:

  • Polyglot Delights – Bront’e’s program that combines themed monthly content with strategies to make language learning exciting and personalized.
  • Fluency Mastery Lab Lite – Bront’e’s resource hub for quiet souls, spicy thinkers, and learners looking to cut through the noise.

Where to Find Bront’e Singleton:

Connect with the Podcast:

Love This Episode?
If you enjoyed this conversation, please leave a review and share it with fellow language learners! Your support helps us bring more inspiring guests like Bront’e to the show.

Let us know your favorite takeaway from the episode—we’d love to hear from you!

]]> Martha false No 2224 4 8 full S4 E7: Intervista con Valeria Paolillo (in italiano) S4 E7: Intervista con Valeria Paolillo (in italiano) https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s4-e7-intervista-con-valeria-paolillo/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s4-e7-intervista-con-valeria-paolillo/#comments Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:30:00 -0500 mlsummer2.podbean.com/aaa585ae-9724-3f2f-a5c3-3ab4f8e5135c In this episode of Shhh! I’m Learning, we chat with Valeria Paolillo, a passionate language teacher and the founder of Vita Semplice in Italia. Valeria shares her journey to becoming a language teacher, her struggles and triumphs with learning English and Chinese and French, and how she’s embraced mindfulness and slow learning as essential parts of her teaching and personal growth.

Discover how Valeria’s retreats offer participants a unique opportunity to connect with language, culture, and themselves—all at their own pace. Valeria also opens up about the importance of savoring the language learning journey, the value of self-awareness, and how to let go of perfectionism to truly enjoy the process.

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • The concept of mindfulness in language learning.
  • How slow learning can transform your approach to mastering a language.
  • The power of connection over perfection in communication.
  • Insights into Valeria’s retreats in Sicily, where participants experience authentic Italian culture and simplicity.
  • Practical tips for staying kind to yourself while navigating language challenges.

Memorable Quotes:

  • "Slow learning means going at your own pace, unless you have a work-related exam or another goal. But if you’re studying for enjoyment, it should be enjoyable. If it becomes stressful, it’s no longer what it should be. My values, which I hope to convey, are about listening to yourself, having fun, relaxing, not judging yourself, and not demanding too much—because there’s always time." - Valeria

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Us:

Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow language enthusiasts.

]]> In this episode of Shhh! I’m Learning, we chat with Valeria Paolillo, a passionate language teacher and the founder of Vita Semplice in Italia. Valeria shares her journey to becoming a language teacher, her struggles and triumphs with learning English and Chinese and French, and how she’s embraced mindfulness and slow learning as essential parts of her teaching and personal growth.

Discover how Valeria’s retreats offer participants a unique opportunity to connect with language, culture, and themselves—all at their own pace. Valeria also opens up about the importance of savoring the language learning journey, the value of self-awareness, and how to let go of perfectionism to truly enjoy the process.

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • The concept of mindfulness in language learning.
  • How slow learning can transform your approach to mastering a language.
  • The power of connection over perfection in communication.
  • Insights into Valeria’s retreats in Sicily, where participants experience authentic Italian culture and simplicity.
  • Practical tips for staying kind to yourself while navigating language challenges.

Memorable Quotes:

  • "Slow learning means going at your own pace, unless you have a work-related exam or another goal. But if you’re studying for enjoyment, it should be enjoyable. If it becomes stressful, it’s no longer what it should be. My values, which I hope to convey, are about listening to yourself, having fun, relaxing, not judging yourself, and not demanding too much—because there’s always time." - Valeria

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Us:

Support the Podcast:
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow language enthusiasts.

]]> Martha false No 2137 4 18 full S4 E6: Interview with Kris Broholm S4 E6: Interview with Kris Broholm https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s4-e6-interview-with-kris-broholm/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s4-e6-interview-with-kris-broholm/#comments Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500 mlsummer2.podbean.com/5fa68923-dd1b-30d6-a8fd-99205c41f4df In this episode, host we dive deep into the concept of failure with guest Kris Broholm. Together, we explore how failure can be a powerful tool for learning and growth, especially in language learning and personal development. Martha and Kris share their own experiences with setbacks and discuss practical ways to reframe failure as an essential part of success.

 

Highlights:

  • Redefining Failure: Martha and Kris discuss how society's perception of failure can limit growth and how changing that mindset can unlock potential.

  • Personal Stories: Both share candid experiences of failure and the lessons they’ve drawn from them.

  • Failure in Language Learning: Practical tips on handling setbacks, plateaus, and mistakes as opportunities for improvement.

  • Embracing Vulnerability: A conversation on how opening up about failures fosters resilience and confidence.

"Every mistake I’ve made has taught me more than my successes ever could." – Kris Broholm

 

What has failure taught you? Share your story with us on social media using #FailureToSuccess and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review!

 

Resources Mentioned in the Episode

]]> In this episode, host we dive deep into the concept of failure with guest Kris Broholm. Together, we explore how failure can be a powerful tool for learning and growth, especially in language learning and personal development. Martha and Kris share their own experiences with setbacks and discuss practical ways to reframe failure as an essential part of success.

 

Highlights:

  • Redefining Failure: Martha and Kris discuss how society's perception of failure can limit growth and how changing that mindset can unlock potential.

  • Personal Stories: Both share candid experiences of failure and the lessons they’ve drawn from them.

  • Failure in Language Learning: Practical tips on handling setbacks, plateaus, and mistakes as opportunities for improvement.

  • Embracing Vulnerability: A conversation on how opening up about failures fosters resilience and confidence.

"Every mistake I’ve made has taught me more than my successes ever could." – Kris Broholm

 

What has failure taught you? Share your story with us on social media using #FailureToSuccess and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review!

 

Resources Mentioned in the Episode

]]> Martha true No 2477 4 6 full S4 E5: Language Learning Tips for Autistic Language Learners S4 E5: Language Learning Tips for Autistic Language Learners https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s4-e5-language-learning-tips-for-autistic-language-learners/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s4-e5-language-learning-tips-for-autistic-language-learners/#comments Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:22:41 -0500 mlsummer2.podbean.com/7a6a3cdb-be81-3845-874a-1f5768984e69 In this episode of Shhh! I’m Learning, we explore practical tips and strategies to support autistic language learners. Language learning is a unique journey for everyone, and for autistic individuals, certain approaches can make a big difference. Whether you’re autistic yourself, a teacher, a loved one, or simply curious, this episode is packed with insights to make language learning more inclusive and personalized.

What’s in This Episode?
  • Acknowledging Diversity: Autism is a spectrum, and everyone experiences it differently. This episode focuses on tips for autistic individuals who interact with the world verbally. We recognize that not all autistic people communicate in this way, and we aim to approach this topic with sensitivity and inclusivity. Please forgive any clumsy use of language as we're all trying to figure this out.
  • Five Practical Tips (and a bonus one!)
  • Reflections on People and Language: A candid discussion about navigating the social side of language learning and the importance of recognizing your worth beyond the number of languages you speak.
  • Incorporating AI: How AI can provide a safe, flexible way to practice language skills for those who find live interactions draining.
Additional Resources Let’s Connect!

We love hearing from our listeners. Did a tip resonate with you? Is there something you’d like to add or suggest? Send your feedback and ideas to help us continue improving and creating a more inclusive space for learning.

Thank you for joining me on this journey. Remember, language learning is personal, and every step forward counts. Be kind to yourself and keep exploring!

]]> In this episode of Shhh! I’m Learning, we explore practical tips and strategies to support autistic language learners. Language learning is a unique journey for everyone, and for autistic individuals, certain approaches can make a big difference. Whether you’re autistic yourself, a teacher, a loved one, or simply curious, this episode is packed with insights to make language learning more inclusive and personalized.

What’s in This Episode?
  • Acknowledging Diversity: Autism is a spectrum, and everyone experiences it differently. This episode focuses on tips for autistic individuals who interact with the world verbally. We recognize that not all autistic people communicate in this way, and we aim to approach this topic with sensitivity and inclusivity. Please forgive any clumsy use of language as we're all trying to figure this out.
  • Five Practical Tips (and a bonus one!)
  • Reflections on People and Language: A candid discussion about navigating the social side of language learning and the importance of recognizing your worth beyond the number of languages you speak.
  • Incorporating AI: How AI can provide a safe, flexible way to practice language skills for those who find live interactions draining.
Additional Resources Let’s Connect!

We love hearing from our listeners. Did a tip resonate with you? Is there something you’d like to add or suggest? Send your feedback and ideas to help us continue improving and creating a more inclusive space for learning.

Thank you for joining me on this journey. Remember, language learning is personal, and every step forward counts. Be kind to yourself and keep exploring!

]]> Martha false No 1369 16 full S4 E4: Entrevista com Robledo Cabral S4 E4: Entrevista com Robledo Cabral https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s4-e4-entrevista-com-robledo-cabral/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s4-e4-entrevista-com-robledo-cabral/#comments Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:54:00 -0500 mlsummer2.podbean.com/701686ac-e7b2-3a25-a47e-fc654cb2bd20 (English description below the Portuguese)

No episódio de hoje, conversamos com Rob, professor (incrível) de português, sobre como lidar com o estresse ao aprender idiomas, o impacto da introversão no aprendizado e os maiores mitos sobre o ensino de línguas.

Entre os tópicos discutidos estão:

  • Estresse positivo vs. estresse negativo no aprendizado de idiomas.
  • Estratégias para introvertidos se sentirem mais confortáveis ao praticar línguas.
  • Mitos comuns, como a existência de um método perfeito ou aprender idiomas em 7 dias.

Rob compartilha dicas valiosas para tornar o aprendizado mais leve e produtivo, desmistificando crenças prejudiciais e destacando como cada pessoa pode encontrar seu próprio ritmo.

Destaques:

  • "Introvertidos têm talentos únicos, como introspecção e autorreflexão, que enriquecem o aprendizado."
  • "Erros são hipóteses sendo testadas; aplauda-os!"
  • "Não existe uma única maneira certa de aprender um idioma."

Onde encontrar Rob: Encontre o Rob no Italki (aqui) para aulas de português em todos os níveis.

🎧 Aperte o play e descubra como transformar estresse em estímulo e deixar o aprendizado mais tranquilo!

 

Recursos:

________________________________________________________________________________________

In today’s episode, we talk with Rob, a Portuguese teacher, about managing stress while learning languages, navigating language learning as an introvert, and debunking common myths about language teaching.

Topics include:

  • Positive vs. negative stress in language learning.
  • Strategies for introverts to feel at ease while practicing languages.
  • Common myths, such as the “perfect method” or learning a language in 7 days.

Rob offers insightful advice on making learning more enjoyable and productive, busting harmful myths, and finding your own pace.

Highlights:

  • "Introverts have unique strengths, like introspection and self-reflection, that enhance learning."
  • "Mistakes are hypotheses being tested; celebrate them!"
  • "There is no one right way to learn a language."

Where to Find Rob: Find Rob on Italki (here) for Portuguese lessons at any level.

🎧 Hit play now to learn how to turn stress into motivation and make language learning more enjoyable!

 

Resources:

]]> (English description below the Portuguese)

No episódio de hoje, conversamos com Rob, professor (incrível) de português, sobre como lidar com o estresse ao aprender idiomas, o impacto da introversão no aprendizado e os maiores mitos sobre o ensino de línguas.

Entre os tópicos discutidos estão:

  • Estresse positivo vs. estresse negativo no aprendizado de idiomas.
  • Estratégias para introvertidos se sentirem mais confortáveis ao praticar línguas.
  • Mitos comuns, como a existência de um método perfeito ou aprender idiomas em 7 dias.

Rob compartilha dicas valiosas para tornar o aprendizado mais leve e produtivo, desmistificando crenças prejudiciais e destacando como cada pessoa pode encontrar seu próprio ritmo.

Destaques:

  • "Introvertidos têm talentos únicos, como introspecção e autorreflexão, que enriquecem o aprendizado."
  • "Erros são hipóteses sendo testadas; aplauda-os!"
  • "Não existe uma única maneira certa de aprender um idioma."

Onde encontrar Rob:
Encontre o Rob no Italki (aqui) para aulas de português em todos os níveis.

🎧 Aperte o play e descubra como transformar estresse em estímulo e deixar o aprendizado mais tranquilo!

 

Recursos:

________________________________________________________________________________________


In today’s episode, we talk with Rob, a Portuguese teacher, about managing stress while learning languages, navigating language learning as an introvert, and debunking common myths about language teaching.

Topics include:

  • Positive vs. negative stress in language learning.
  • Strategies for introverts to feel at ease while practicing languages.
  • Common myths, such as the “perfect method” or learning a language in 7 days.

Rob offers insightful advice on making learning more enjoyable and productive, busting harmful myths, and finding your own pace.

Highlights:

  • "Introverts have unique strengths, like introspection and self-reflection, that enhance learning."
  • "Mistakes are hypotheses being tested; celebrate them!"
  • "There is no one right way to learn a language."

Where to Find Rob:
Find Rob on Italki (here) for Portuguese lessons at any level.

🎧 Hit play now to learn how to turn stress into motivation and make language learning more enjoyable!

 

Resources:

]]> Martha false No 2868 4 4 full S4 E3: Interview with Barbara Czusz S4 E3: Interview with Barbara Czusz https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s2-e3-interview-with-barbara-czusz/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s2-e3-interview-with-barbara-czusz/#comments Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:07:10 -0500 mlsummer2.podbean.com/fab28be9-8e35-3fab-b0a3-c0f70c12d0af Welcome to another episode of Shhh! I'm Learning! In this episode, our good friend Barbara Czusz helps us explore how neurodivergence shapes the experience of learning languages. Whether you're neurodivergent yourself or want to better understand how these unique traits impact language acquisition, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

What We Discuss in This Episode
  • The Strengths of Neurodivergent Learners: How hyperfocus, creativity, and passion can accelerate language learning.
  • Navigating Challenges: Tips for managing energy, breaking through executive functioning barriers, and maintaining consistency on tough days.
  • Routines That Work: Practical strategies for building sustainable language-learning habits that respect your needs.
  • Sensory Sensitivities in Language Learning: Adapting your environment to reduce overwhelm and maximize focus.
  • Emotional Connections to Language: How deep feelings can influence language-learning motivation and retention.
Takeaways from Today’s Episode
  • Embrace your neurodivergent traits as unique tools for language success.
  • Build flexible routines that account for unpredictability.
  • Find creative ways to spark joy and curiosity in your learning process.
  • Allow yourself grace during low-energy or difficult days.

Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might benefit. Let us know your favorite takeaway from the episode on social media using #ShhhImLearning.

]]> Welcome to another episode of Shhh! I'm Learning! In this episode, our good friend Barbara Czusz helps us explore how neurodivergence shapes the experience of learning languages. Whether you're neurodivergent yourself or want to better understand how these unique traits impact language acquisition, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

What We Discuss in This Episode
  • The Strengths of Neurodivergent Learners: How hyperfocus, creativity, and passion can accelerate language learning.
  • Navigating Challenges: Tips for managing energy, breaking through executive functioning barriers, and maintaining consistency on tough days.
  • Routines That Work: Practical strategies for building sustainable language-learning habits that respect your needs.
  • Sensory Sensitivities in Language Learning: Adapting your environment to reduce overwhelm and maximize focus.
  • Emotional Connections to Language: How deep feelings can influence language-learning motivation and retention.
Takeaways from Today’s Episode
  • Embrace your neurodivergent traits as unique tools for language success.
  • Build flexible routines that account for unpredictability.
  • Find creative ways to spark joy and curiosity in your learning process.
  • Allow yourself grace during low-energy or difficult days.

Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might benefit. Let us know your favorite takeaway from the episode on social media using #ShhhImLearning.

]]> Martha false No 1879 15 full S4 E2: Interview with Mollie Guidera (Irish with Mollie) S4 E2: Interview with Mollie Guidera (Irish with Mollie) https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s4-e2-interview-with-mollie-guidera-irish-with-mollie/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s4-e2-interview-with-mollie-guidera-irish-with-mollie/#comments Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:16:44 -0500 mlsummer2.podbean.com/e0f2d42b-a4fe-339f-b3be-87a83765a1ef Welcome back to Shhh! I’m Learning! In this episode, I am joined by the inspiring Mollie Guidera, a trailblazer in Irish language education. Mollie’s approach intertwines storytelling, etymology, and creative teaching methods to connect learners with their heritage and identity. Through her engaging workshops and courses, she breaks down barriers to learning and brings the soulful, healing nature of the Irish language to life.

Key Discussion Points:

  • Mollie’s Passion for Irish: Discover why Mollie is captivated by the Irish language, recognized as “definitely endangered” by UNESCO.

  • Emotional Aspects of Learning: Explore how learning a language influences our emotions and the unique ways Irish helps us express and understand them.

  • Making Learning Relevant: Tips and insights on how to make a new language relevant to your life.

  • Irish Language Quirks: Dive into the charming and unusual characteristics of the Irish language.

  • Healing Through Language: Understand the therapeutic effects of learning a language, especially one connected to personal and cultural identity.

  • Language Worth and Loss: Mollie shares a fresh perspective on the value of language and the impact of language loss.

Connect with Mollie:

Find Mollie on Instagram and her podcast under Irish with Mollie for more content, updates, and engaging resources. Don’t miss her upcoming Black Friday sale on her courses—sign up for the waiting list via the link in her Instagram bio. For those on a tighter budget, Mollie’s daily content and occasional free Irish taster classes are perfect opportunities to start learning.

Enjoy Mollie’s contagious enthusiasm for the Irish language and learn how to embrace it in your own life. 

 

Resources:

]]> Welcome back to Shhh! I’m Learning! In this episode, I am joined by the inspiring Mollie Guidera, a trailblazer in Irish language education. Mollie’s approach intertwines storytelling, etymology, and creative teaching methods to connect learners with their heritage and identity. Through her engaging workshops and courses, she breaks down barriers to learning and brings the soulful, healing nature of the Irish language to life.

Key Discussion Points:

  • Mollie’s Passion for Irish: Discover why Mollie is captivated by the Irish language, recognized as “definitely endangered” by UNESCO.

  • Emotional Aspects of Learning: Explore how learning a language influences our emotions and the unique ways Irish helps us express and understand them.

  • Making Learning Relevant: Tips and insights on how to make a new language relevant to your life.

  • Irish Language Quirks: Dive into the charming and unusual characteristics of the Irish language.

  • Healing Through Language: Understand the therapeutic effects of learning a language, especially one connected to personal and cultural identity.

  • Language Worth and Loss: Mollie shares a fresh perspective on the value of language and the impact of language loss.

Connect with Mollie:

Find Mollie on Instagram and her podcast under Irish with Mollie for more content, updates, and engaging resources. Don’t miss her upcoming Black Friday sale on her courses—sign up for the waiting list via the link in her Instagram bio. For those on a tighter budget, Mollie’s daily content and occasional free Irish taster classes are perfect opportunities to start learning.

Enjoy Mollie’s contagious enthusiasm for the Irish language and learn how to embrace it in your own life. 

 

Resources:

]]> Martha false No 2030 14 full S4 E1: Welcome Back to Season 4! S4 E1: Welcome Back to Season 4! https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s4-e1-welcome-back-to-season-4/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s4-e1-welcome-back-to-season-4/#comments Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:47:14 -0500 mlsummer2.podbean.com/988012f0-4452-3692-96ff-dd62b97cca10 Welcome to Season 4 of Shhh, I’m Learning! I’m back after a longer-than-expected break, dealing with burnout, a whirlwind of festivals, Hurricane Helene, and extensive election research. Although this season might be the last, I’m excited to share this journey with you all.

This season, we’ll explore the social aspects of language learning, mental health, and the role of neurodiversity. As a neurodivergent language learner, I’m excited to dive into topics often overlooked, like the unique ways autistic and ADHD folks engage with languages. This season, I’ll encourage you to slow down, make language learning enjoyable, and take breaks when needed.

Episodes:

  • Episode 2: Interview with Mollie Guidera – Reviving the Irish language; mental health support through language.
  • Episode 3: Chat with Barbara Czusz – Autism, ADHD, and adapting study routines.
  • Episode 4: Interview with my iTalki teacher Rob (in Portuguese) – Managing stress; “good” vs. “bad” stress.
  • Episode 5: Solo Episode – Neurodivergent-friendly language tips.
  • Episode 6: Kris Broholm Interview – Embracing "failure" and tackling high expectations.
  • Episode 7: Interview with Valeria Paolillo (in Italian) – Mindfulness, learning slowly, and her retreats in Sicily.
  • Episode 8: Chat with Bront’e Singleton – Resources for neurodivergent learners and “quiet souls.”
  • Episode 9: Interview with Etai from Etai’s Corner – Growth mindsets in language learning.
  • Episode 10: Season Finale – Thank you and wrap-up episode.

Please bear with some audio quirks in most of the interviews—I forgot to switch the input device on Zoom!

Also, in case you missed it, catch last night's Instagram live with psychologist Johanna Ramírez for an open conversation about social anxiety in language learning.

Thank you for being here, and enjoy Season 4! 🌻

]]> Welcome to Season 4 of Shhh, I’m Learning! I’m back after a longer-than-expected break, dealing with burnout, a whirlwind of festivals, Hurricane Helene, and extensive election research. Although this season might be the last, I’m excited to share this journey with you all.

This season, we’ll explore the social aspects of language learning, mental health, and the role of neurodiversity. As a neurodivergent language learner, I’m excited to dive into topics often overlooked, like the unique ways autistic and ADHD folks engage with languages. This season, I’ll encourage you to slow down, make language learning enjoyable, and take breaks when needed.

Episodes:

  • Episode 2: Interview with Mollie Guidera – Reviving the Irish language; mental health support through language.
  • Episode 3: Chat with Barbara Czusz – Autism, ADHD, and adapting study routines.
  • Episode 4: Interview with my iTalki teacher Rob (in Portuguese) – Managing stress; “good” vs. “bad” stress.
  • Episode 5: Solo Episode – Neurodivergent-friendly language tips.
  • Episode 6: Kris Broholm Interview – Embracing "failure" and tackling high expectations.
  • Episode 7: Interview with Valeria Paolillo (in Italian) – Mindfulness, learning slowly, and her retreats in Sicily.
  • Episode 8: Chat with Bront’e Singleton – Resources for neurodivergent learners and “quiet souls.”
  • Episode 9: Interview with Etai from Etai’s Corner – Growth mindsets in language learning.
  • Episode 10: Season Finale – Thank you and wrap-up episode.

Please bear with some audio quirks in most of the interviews—I forgot to switch the input device on Zoom!

Also, in case you missed it, catch last night's Instagram live with psychologist Johanna Ramírez for an open conversation about social anxiety in language learning.

Thank you for being here, and enjoy Season 4! 🌻

]]> Martha false No 1059 4 1 full S3 E10: Thank You! S3 E10: Thank You! https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s3-e10-thank-you/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s3-e10-thank-you/#comments Fri, 12 Jul 2024 08:47:00 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/33c278ee-bf7c-34d7-a327-871cd06dfd57 We are at the end of season 3! Thank you for your invaluable support during these 30 episodes.

Today we recap season 3 and I let you in on a few secrets regarding the future of this podcast.

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

]]> We are at the end of season 3! Thank you for your invaluable support during these 30 episodes.

Today we recap season 3 and I let you in on a few secrets regarding the future of this podcast.

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

]]> Martha false No 519 3 10 full S3 E9: An Interview with Renée Arinzé S3 E9: An Interview with Renée Arinzé https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s3-e9-an-interview-with-renee-arinze/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s3-e9-an-interview-with-renee-arinze/#comments Fri, 05 Jul 2024 09:31:00 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/cd9c9955-66f0-361e-8dea-4efd187ba74a Welcome back to the penultimate episode for season 3 of Shhh, I’m Learning!

Today’s guest is Renée Arinzé, a language teacher and coach who empowers language learners to be consistent, resilient and motivated using a holistic approach based on neuroscience and psychology.

Renee has been learning languages since 2008 and can communicate in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French at varying levels. Since the start of her career she has helped hundreds of students to speak the languages they love with confidence and fluency, using the same tips that helped her to become a polyglot.

In today’s episode, we go over practical things like how to respond to, “How many languages do you speak?” We take a look at Renee’s language journey and her work, focusing towards the end of our chat on what it means to have social anxiety and how that affects language learning. Having worked with Renee, I can say she is truly an expert in what she does and puts so much effort into creating quality resources for her students and clients.

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

 

Resources mentioned in the episode:

]]> Welcome back to the penultimate episode for season 3 of Shhh, I’m Learning!

Today’s guest is Renée Arinzé, a language teacher and coach who empowers language learners to be consistent, resilient and motivated using a holistic approach based on neuroscience and psychology.

Renee has been learning languages since 2008 and can communicate in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French at varying levels. Since the start of her career she has helped hundreds of students to speak the languages they love with confidence and fluency, using the same tips that helped her to become a polyglot.

In today’s episode, we go over practical things like how to respond to, “How many languages do you speak?” We take a look at Renee’s language journey and her work, focusing towards the end of our chat on what it means to have social anxiety and how that affects language learning. Having worked with Renee, I can say she is truly an expert in what she does and puts so much effort into creating quality resources for her students and clients.

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

 

Resources mentioned in the episode:

]]> Martha false No 1806 3 9 full S3 E8: An Interview with Jessica Tefenkgi Ruelle S3 E8: An Interview with Jessica Tefenkgi Ruelle https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s3-e8-an-interview-with-jessica-tefenkgi-ruelle/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s3-e8-an-interview-with-jessica-tefenkgi-ruelle/#comments Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:17:03 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/d5638dfe-3d51-33ae-bc9e-f62e9208d1aa Welcome back to my podcast! I am very excited to share today’s episode with you. Today’s guest is Jessica Tefenkgi Ruelle, the founder of Bubbles of French, where she blends French language learning with self-exploration, mindfulness and authentic expression. She was raised in Brussels in an adoptive family from Italy, she learned several languages from a young age and has always been on a quest to reconnect languages with their most important purpose : connection, identity, belonging and expression. Journaling & meditation are amongst her favorite tools to foster that. She's also a mindset coach for sensitive and ambitious women who want to create their online business.

In today’s episode, we continue the theme mentioned in Sr. Ojeda’s regarding issues in traditional language learning and what we can do to make things better. I found it very interesting when Jessica mentioned how many people have some sort of scars from language learning in schools and/or expectations set by their parents. It can be very difficult to move away from that mindset to one of growth and mindfulness, a mindset focused on the true purpose of language, that is, communication.

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

 

Resources mentioned in the episode:

]]> Welcome back to my podcast! I am very excited to share today’s episode with you. Today’s guest is Jessica Tefenkgi Ruelle, the founder of Bubbles of French, where she blends French language learning with self-exploration, mindfulness and authentic expression. She was raised in Brussels in an adoptive family from Italy, she learned several languages from a young age and has always been on a quest to reconnect languages with their most important purpose : connection, identity, belonging and expression. Journaling & meditation are amongst her favorite tools to foster that. She's also a mindset coach for sensitive and ambitious women who want to create their online business.

In today’s episode, we continue the theme mentioned in Sr. Ojeda’s regarding issues in traditional language learning and what we can do to make things better. I found it very interesting when Jessica mentioned how many people have some sort of scars from language learning in schools and/or expectations set by their parents. It can be very difficult to move away from that mindset to one of growth and mindfulness, a mindset focused on the true purpose of language, that is, communication.

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

 

Resources mentioned in the episode:

]]> Martha false No 2090 3 8 full S3 E7: Entrevista con Diego Ojeda (en español) S3 E7: Entrevista con Diego Ojeda (en español) https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s3-e7-entrevista-con-diego-ojeda-en-espanol/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s3-e7-entrevista-con-diego-ojeda-en-espanol/#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:03:48 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/e10450fd-cef2-3b2a-a9ad-bf6570d1ef38 Welcome back (finally)! Today's episode is with Diego Ojeda, a passionate Spanish teacher, a comprehensible poetry author, a blogger and an accomplished world language teacher trainer and presenter. He has been recognized and awarded for his outstanding teaching style that he brings to the class and enjoys sharing this style and what he's learned from it with his colleagues. A native of Bogotá, Colombia, he has many years of experience teaching in both his native country and in the United States.

Diego brings a refreshing, cultural awareness and innovative perspective to the teaching of the Spanish language. His instructional strategies can be easily adapted to any Spanish language proficiency level. Diego is co-founder of #langchat, an X/Twitter chat that has supported many world language educators in the US since 2011. Having lived and taught in Wisconsin, he now teaches Spanish language at Louisville Collegiate School in Louisville, KY.

In today’s episode we chat about who Sr. Ojeda is, where he comes from, his experiences living and teaching in the United States, and the problems with world language education in the US. 

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

 

Resource mentioned in the episode:

]]> Welcome back (finally)! Today's episode is with Diego Ojeda, a passionate Spanish teacher, a comprehensible poetry author, a blogger and an accomplished world language teacher trainer and presenter. He has been recognized and awarded for his outstanding teaching style that he brings to the class and enjoys sharing this style and what he's learned from it with his colleagues. A native of Bogotá, Colombia, he has many years of experience teaching in both his native country and in the United States.

Diego brings a refreshing, cultural awareness and innovative perspective to the teaching of the Spanish language. His instructional strategies can be easily adapted to any Spanish language proficiency level. Diego is co-founder of #langchat, an X/Twitter chat that has supported many world language educators in the US since 2011. Having lived and taught in Wisconsin, he now teaches Spanish language at Louisville Collegiate School in Louisville, KY.

In today’s episode we chat about who Sr. Ojeda is, where he comes from, his experiences living and teaching in the United States, and the problems with world language education in the US. 

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

 

Resource mentioned in the episode:

]]> Martha false No 1931 3 7 full S3 E6: An Interview with Jacqueline Sadberry S3 E6: An Interview with Jacqueline Sadberry https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s3-e6-an-interview-with-jacqueline-sadberry/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s3-e6-an-interview-with-jacqueline-sadberry/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:26:00 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/8f635d09-a89f-35b5-a475-c4b693aa8f61 Hello and welcome back! Today’s episode is with Jacqueline Sadberry. Jacqueline is a Texas native and author with a passion for languages, faith, K-Pop, and turtles. She currently works to provide a space for those looking for consistent speaking practice in English, Spanish, and Japanese, or who have a desire to become conversational.

You can find her on YouTube, Facebook, and Pinterest as Jacqueline Simone Media. If you would like to book some sessions with her, you can email her at langhelp22@gmail.com.

I found Jacqueline after completing a language challenge on Instagram – part of the prize for my time was 5 sessions with Jacqueline to learn how to introduce myself in Japanese. And, to be honest, I went into this thinking, I’m curious about Japanese, but I’ll just do these 5 sessions and then stop.

Nope.

Yes, it’s something about the magic of Japanese, but it’s also Jacqueline’s style – how much energy she pours into helping her clients succeed and her passion for languages. Jacqueline has a natural talent for providing that safe space I just mentioned and for helping her clients’ confidence grow. I highly suggest seeking her out even if you’re interested in just dabbling with one of the languages she helps with.

In today’s conversation we chat about Jacqueline’s language journey, how she got started with her current work, finding language partners with positive energy, and why culture matters in learning and teaching languages. I’m so excited for you to hear today’s interview, and so without further ado, let’s get into it!

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

]]> Hello and welcome back! Today’s episode is with Jacqueline Sadberry. Jacqueline is a Texas native and author with a passion for languages, faith, K-Pop, and turtles. She currently works to provide a space for those looking for consistent speaking practice in English, Spanish, and Japanese, or who have a desire to become conversational.

You can find her on YouTube, Facebook, and Pinterest as Jacqueline Simone Media. If you would like to book some sessions with her, you can email her at langhelp22@gmail.com.

I found Jacqueline after completing a language challenge on Instagram – part of the prize for my time was 5 sessions with Jacqueline to learn how to introduce myself in Japanese. And, to be honest, I went into this thinking, I’m curious about Japanese, but I’ll just do these 5 sessions and then stop.

Nope.

Yes, it’s something about the magic of Japanese, but it’s also Jacqueline’s style – how much energy she pours into helping her clients succeed and her passion for languages. Jacqueline has a natural talent for providing that safe space I just mentioned and for helping her clients’ confidence grow. I highly suggest seeking her out even if you’re interested in just dabbling with one of the languages she helps with.

In today’s conversation we chat about Jacqueline’s language journey, how she got started with her current work, finding language partners with positive energy, and why culture matters in learning and teaching languages. I’m so excited for you to hear today’s interview, and so without further ado, let’s get into it!

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

]]> Martha false No 2207 3 6 full S3 E5: Mid-season Book Review S3 E5: Mid-season Book Review https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s3-e5-mid-season-book-review/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s3-e5-mid-season-book-review/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:25:00 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/0e60402c-b59d-33e9-9f83-6658b000f6ed It's time to talk about more books! Today I recommend four books to you. I also go into not waiting too long to read in other languages, the benefits of a Spotify Premium account (15 hours of audiobook listening time per month!), and rethinking how books come into our lives.

Three Notes/Corrections: 1) The name of Terrance Lee's podcast changed from "Quiet Voice Fearless Mind" to "The Introvert Experience." and 2) Terrance Lee has a new book coming out this month called The Calm Effect - be on the lookout! 3) Spotify Premium gives you 15 hours of audiobook listening time per month, not 10 as I mistakenly said in the episode, but you can "refill" in 10-hour increments (that apparently roll over each month if unused).

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

]]> It's time to talk about more books! Today I recommend four books to you. I also go into not waiting too long to read in other languages, the benefits of a Spotify Premium account (15 hours of audiobook listening time per month!), and rethinking how books come into our lives.

Three Notes/Corrections: 1) The name of Terrance Lee's podcast changed from "Quiet Voice Fearless Mind" to "The Introvert Experience." and 2) Terrance Lee has a new book coming out this month called The Calm Effect - be on the lookout! 3) Spotify Premium gives you 15 hours of audiobook listening time per month, not 10 as I mistakenly said in the episode, but you can "refill" in 10-hour increments (that apparently roll over each month if unused).

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

]]> Martha false No 959 3 5 full S3 E4: An interview with Dr. Devina Krishna S3 E4: An interview with Dr. Devina Krishna https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/insights-from-an-introverted-educator/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/insights-from-an-introverted-educator/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:35:00 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/5d9116cc-3ddc-37c7-8892-b30bcffc48af In today’s episode, we have a special guest: Dr. Devina Krishna, Assistant Professor at the Department of English, Patna Women's College, India, and a reputed scholar in linguistics.

In this riveting conversation, Dr. Krishna provides us with deep insights into the realm of language preservation and the criticality of communicating effectively. As an introvert, she provides her unique perspective as both student and teacher. She stresses the need for creating an inclusive classroom environment that caters to the needs of both introverts and extroverts.

Dr. Krishna's fervor for language preservation is inspiring as she highlights the integral role language plays in preserving cultural identities. In her daily life, she actively participates in discussions on language attrition and the crucial steps required for effective language preservation, particularly by championing one's native language.

Beyond academic discourse, Dr. Devina shares practical advice on how to navigate the teaching process for students of varying dispositions, utilizing digital tools for efficient learning, and promoting group discussions as a way of boosting interaction.

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

 

Resource mentioned in the episode:

Papers by Dr. Devina:

Related Resources:

]]> In today’s episode, we have a special guest: Dr. Devina Krishna, Assistant Professor at the Department of English, Patna Women's College, India, and a reputed scholar in linguistics.

In this riveting conversation, Dr. Krishna provides us with deep insights into the realm of language preservation and the criticality of communicating effectively. As an introvert, she provides her unique perspective as both student and teacher. She stresses the need for creating an inclusive classroom environment that caters to the needs of both introverts and extroverts.

Dr. Krishna's fervor for language preservation is inspiring as she highlights the integral role language plays in preserving cultural identities. In her daily life, she actively participates in discussions on language attrition and the crucial steps required for effective language preservation, particularly by championing one's native language.

Beyond academic discourse, Dr. Devina shares practical advice on how to navigate the teaching process for students of varying dispositions, utilizing digital tools for efficient learning, and promoting group discussions as a way of boosting interaction.

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

 

Resource mentioned in the episode:

Papers by Dr. Devina:

Related Resources:

]]> Martha false No 1498 3 5 full S3 E3: An Interview with Urmi Hossain S3 E3: An Interview with Urmi Hossain https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/empowering-quiet-language-learners/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/empowering-quiet-language-learners/#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:25:00 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/cc75f598-de34-343e-9a7c-569be48ecfe9 Welcome back! In today's episode, we introduce you to Urmi Hossain, a polyglot mentor with a rich cultural heritage, vibrant professional paths, and a deep-seated passion for language learning.

Urmi opens up about her unique life experiences and how she evolved into an adept language mentor, tuning her teaching strategies to suit her students' individual needs and goals. Sharing her perspective on the digital evolution of the language learning industry, Urmi emphasizes an inclusive teaching approach focussed on conversation practice, comfort, and encouragement for every learner.

Despite being an extrovert, she innovatively connects with her introverted students and shares her key strategies for dealing with various personality types. Urmi showcases the importance of personalized learning, creating engaging and interactive lessons curated around students' interests. Listen to this episode and get inspired by Urmi's innovative teaching methods and devotion to her students.

As the episode unfolds, you'll glean valuable advice on maintaining language skills and preserving cultural identity. This episode proves to be an essential listen for language learners, educators, and enthusiasts by providing a nuanced approach to language learning and teaching.

A deeper discussion ensues as Urmi unravels her unique methods to encourage quiet language learners and the fine balance between tutor-student speaking time for a more dynamic learning environment. She ends on a powerful note by sharing crucial advice on transitioning from a protected learning space to the real world of language interaction.

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

 

Resource mentioned in the episode:

]]> Welcome back! In today's episode, we introduce you to Urmi Hossain, a polyglot mentor with a rich cultural heritage, vibrant professional paths, and a deep-seated passion for language learning.

Urmi opens up about her unique life experiences and how she evolved into an adept language mentor, tuning her teaching strategies to suit her students' individual needs and goals. Sharing her perspective on the digital evolution of the language learning industry, Urmi emphasizes an inclusive teaching approach focussed on conversation practice, comfort, and encouragement for every learner.

Despite being an extrovert, she innovatively connects with her introverted students and shares her key strategies for dealing with various personality types. Urmi showcases the importance of personalized learning, creating engaging and interactive lessons curated around students' interests. Listen to this episode and get inspired by Urmi's innovative teaching methods and devotion to her students.

As the episode unfolds, you'll glean valuable advice on maintaining language skills and preserving cultural identity. This episode proves to be an essential listen for language learners, educators, and enthusiasts by providing a nuanced approach to language learning and teaching.

A deeper discussion ensues as Urmi unravels her unique methods to encourage quiet language learners and the fine balance between tutor-student speaking time for a more dynamic learning environment. She ends on a powerful note by sharing crucial advice on transitioning from a protected learning space to the real world of language interaction.

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

 

Resource mentioned in the episode:

]]> Martha false No 1793 3 3 full S3 E2: An Interview with Marty Green from Marty Education S3 E2: An Interview with Marty Green from Marty Education https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/the-journey-of-language-learning-and-accent-development/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/the-journey-of-language-learning-and-accent-development/#comments Fri, 29 Mar 2024 09:25:00 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/f6cb4bae-3d9f-3caf-bcef-636ec1c1ae69 In this impactful episode of "I'm Learning", I dialogue with Marty Green, a renowned education maven. Our esteemed guest throws light on her inspiring endeavor of breaking language barriers, embracing diverse cultures and transforming experiences into coaching tools for global learners. Discover how a positive mindset, resilience, and self-assuredness are quintessential in learning a new language. Unravel Marty's incredible insights into accent acquisition and the pivotal role self-drive plays in grasping languages. Power up your language learning journey with this episode.

Dive deeper into the intriguing aspects of language learning, accent acquisition, and psychological hurdles encountered by learners. This episode draws attention to society's profound impact on language learners, especially those aspiring to develop a new accent. It critically addresses biases against non-native speakers, external pressure for constant improvement and unrealistic expectations.

Join us as we dissect the voyage to mastering a new language, underscoring the need to revisit the basics. This episode is a thought-provoking discussion on countering the disparity between societal pressures and the real-world complexity of language learning. It stresses the significance of self-acceptance, informing others about the intricacies of language learning and validating every dialect and linguistic background. Whether you're an educator, immigrant, or someone grappling with bilingualism or multilingualism, this episode resonates with your experiences and struggles.

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

 

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]]> In this impactful episode of "I'm Learning", I dialogue with Marty Green, a renowned education maven. Our esteemed guest throws light on her inspiring endeavor of breaking language barriers, embracing diverse cultures and transforming experiences into coaching tools for global learners. Discover how a positive mindset, resilience, and self-assuredness are quintessential in learning a new language. Unravel Marty's incredible insights into accent acquisition and the pivotal role self-drive plays in grasping languages. Power up your language learning journey with this episode.

Dive deeper into the intriguing aspects of language learning, accent acquisition, and psychological hurdles encountered by learners. This episode draws attention to society's profound impact on language learners, especially those aspiring to develop a new accent. It critically addresses biases against non-native speakers, external pressure for constant improvement and unrealistic expectations.

Join us as we dissect the voyage to mastering a new language, underscoring the need to revisit the basics. This episode is a thought-provoking discussion on countering the disparity between societal pressures and the real-world complexity of language learning. It stresses the significance of self-acceptance, informing others about the intricacies of language learning and validating every dialect and linguistic background. Whether you're an educator, immigrant, or someone grappling with bilingualism or multilingualism, this episode resonates with your experiences and struggles.

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

 

Resource mentioned in the episode:

]]> Martha false No 2862 3 2 full S3 E1: Season 3 Premiere of "Shhh, I'm Learning" S3 E1: Season 3 Premiere of "Shhh, I'm Learning" https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/season-3-premiere-of-im-learning/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/season-3-premiere-of-im-learning/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:25:00 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/6417db46-8eb9-3f44-9b2a-4eed1450dc94 Welcome to season three of “I'm Learning,” a space for introverts, multilingual individuals, and language enthusiasts around the world. As a reminder, this podcast is a haven for those struggling to express their naturally socially selective selves in the languages they speak.

Season three kicks off with a recap of my winter rest period and the introduction of my monthly newsletter (sign up for it here!). I emphasize the importance of rest and genuine communication with you all. There's also a person announcement and that update affects my life as an introvert and a language learner, adding another layer to the diversity of this podcast.

In this introductory episode I also introduce the focus of this season: language educators who share the common belief that traditional language instruction is not always the most effective. These educators aim to humanize their students and provide resources for their individualized learning journeys. They stress the importance of expressing oneself authentically rather than striving for fluency or perfect syntax and grammar. You'll hear from educators like Marty Green, Dr. Devina Krishna, and many more, who all bring unique insights into the world of language instruction.

Whether you’re a language learner or educator, this season promises enriching content and fresh perspectives on language learning from numerous experts in the field. Explore new ways of learning languages, understand the perspective of language educators, and connect with like-minded individuals!

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

Sign up for my newsletter here! :)

]]> Welcome to season three of “I'm Learning,” a space for introverts, multilingual individuals, and language enthusiasts around the world. As a reminder, this podcast is a haven for those struggling to express their naturally socially selective selves in the languages they speak.

Season three kicks off with a recap of my winter rest period and the introduction of my monthly newsletter (sign up for it here!). I emphasize the importance of rest and genuine communication with you all. There's also a person announcement and that update affects my life as an introvert and a language learner, adding another layer to the diversity of this podcast.

In this introductory episode I also introduce the focus of this season: language educators who share the common belief that traditional language instruction is not always the most effective. These educators aim to humanize their students and provide resources for their individualized learning journeys. They stress the importance of expressing oneself authentically rather than striving for fluency or perfect syntax and grammar. You'll hear from educators like Marty Green, Dr. Devina Krishna, and many more, who all bring unique insights into the world of language instruction.

Whether you’re a language learner or educator, this season promises enriching content and fresh perspectives on language learning from numerous experts in the field. Explore new ways of learning languages, understand the perspective of language educators, and connect with like-minded individuals!

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

Sign up for my newsletter here! :)

]]> Martha false No 708 3 1 full S2 E10: That’s a Wrap, 2023 S2 E10: That’s a Wrap, 2023 https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s2-e10-that-s-a-wrap-2023/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s2-e10-that-s-a-wrap-2023/#comments Fri, 22 Dec 2023 09:55:00 -0500 mlsummer2.podbean.com/8c0f382d-8528-3ad4-a0ce-dec3c50f960b Woof, what a year it's been!

Today we're wrapping up season 2, so I decided it's time to reflect on what's happened this year as well as give you an idea of what's to come in 2024 (specifically with season 3).

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

 

Resource mentioned in the episode:

 

]]> Woof, what a year it's been!

Today we're wrapping up season 2, so I decided it's time to reflect on what's happened this year as well as give you an idea of what's to come in 2024 (specifically with season 3).

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

 

Resource mentioned in the episode:

 

]]> Martha Summerlin false No 819 13 full S2 E9: Being Honest with Your Journey, an interview with Alexandria Robinson S2 E9: Being Honest with Your Journey, an interview with Alexandria Robinson https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s2-e9-an-interview-with-alexandria-robinson/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s2-e9-an-interview-with-alexandria-robinson/#comments Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:55:00 -0500 mlsummer2.podbean.com/6f1e225f-81c8-3fe8-b31c-a5cd610d625a My guest today is Alexandria Robinson, the host and creator of the Insecurities about Language podcast. Alexandria’s podcast talks about her journey with the European Portuguese language and is a space for talking about language insecurities and people’s relationship to languages that form a part of their identity but they don’t speak them for one reason or another. Alexandria has a passion to learn more about her own family's dynamics with regards to language and ethnic background. She titles these family dynamics the Death of Language. She is currently (on and off) learning European Portuguese and discusses that part of her journey in today’s episode.

One thing I greatly admired about Alexandria is her willingness to share her vulnerability about her language story. She has a lot to say about taking breaks and how to know when to push on versus when to step back. Her story reflects what’s reality for many of us but we don’t really talk about. I’ll let her tell her story as she knows and tells it best, but I do have to say I really admire it when people put their kids first. Our language story changes because our life changes. Adulting is hard and at some point we – at least most of us – have to step out of the comfortable bubble of having less responsibilities.

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

 

Resource mentioned in the episode:

]]> My guest today is Alexandria Robinson, the host and creator of the Insecurities about Language podcast. Alexandria’s podcast talks about her journey with the European Portuguese language and is a space for talking about language insecurities and people’s relationship to languages that form a part of their identity but they don’t speak them for one reason or another. Alexandria has a passion to learn more about her own family's dynamics with regards to language and ethnic background. She titles these family dynamics the Death of Language. She is currently (on and off) learning European Portuguese and discusses that part of her journey in today’s episode.

One thing I greatly admired about Alexandria is her willingness to share her vulnerability about her language story. She has a lot to say about taking breaks and how to know when to push on versus when to step back. Her story reflects what’s reality for many of us but we don’t really talk about. I’ll let her tell her story as she knows and tells it best, but I do have to say I really admire it when people put their kids first. Our language story changes because our life changes. Adulting is hard and at some point we – at least most of us – have to step out of the comfortable bubble of having less responsibilities.

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

 

Resource mentioned in the episode:

]]> Martha Summerlin false No 2050 12 full S2 E8: On Not Following the Crowd and Other Thoughts, an interview with Kelli Connell S2 E8: On Not Following the Crowd and Other Thoughts, an interview with Kelli Connell https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s2-e8-an-interview-with-kelli-connell/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s2-e8-an-interview-with-kelli-connell/#comments Fri, 08 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0500 mlsummer2.podbean.com/30915c18-6c33-3aee-8cd9-e8c230f57906 Hello, and welcome back to Shhh! I’m Learning. My guest today is Kelli Connell.

Kelli has been working with languages in various professional capacities for the past decade. From translator to project manager, her passion for all things languages and etymology is indisputable. She’s also what one might consider an outspoken introvert (soo…ambivert? She's not 100% sure at the moment, and that's okay, because personality is a very complicated thing). She greatly enjoys expressing herself in the languages she studies, which to date has included French, German, Russian, and Norwegian. She is currently focusing on Dutch and plans to add Brazilian Portuguese to the roster soon.

I thoroughly appreciate Kelli’s directness and precise communication. In today’s episode we chat about things like learning languages  as someone who thinks in images rather than words, the confusing situation of French in the United States, what it’s like being a sort of extroverted introverted/potentially ambivert/who knows post-pandemic and the importance of being exposed to various dialects in language learning.

After listening, please head over to Instagram and let me know what you thought of today’s episode!

 

Resources mentioned in the episode:

 

 

]]> Hello, and welcome back to Shhh! I’m Learning. My guest today is Kelli Connell.

Kelli has been working with languages in various professional capacities for the past decade. From translator to project manager, her passion for all things languages and etymology is indisputable. She’s also what one might consider an outspoken introvert (soo…ambivert? She's not 100% sure at the moment, and that's okay, because personality is a very complicated thing). She greatly enjoys expressing herself in the languages she studies, which to date has included French, German, Russian, and Norwegian. She is currently focusing on Dutch and plans to add Brazilian Portuguese to the roster soon.

I thoroughly appreciate Kelli’s directness and precise communication. In today’s episode we chat about things like learning languages  as someone who thinks in images rather than words, the confusing situation of French in the United States, what it’s like being a sort of extroverted introverted/potentially ambivert/who knows post-pandemic and the importance of being exposed to various dialects in language learning.

After listening, please head over to Instagram and let me know what you thought of today’s episode!

 

Resources mentioned in the episode:

 

 

]]> Martha Summerlin false No 1598 11 full S2 E7: Owning Your Accent, an interview with Barbara Czusz S2 E7: Owning Your Accent, an interview with Barbara Czusz https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s2-e7-owning-your-accent-an-interview-with-barbara-czusz/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s2-e7-owning-your-accent-an-interview-with-barbara-czusz/#comments Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:18:00 -0500 mlsummer2.podbean.com/5a257398-a489-38e8-8964-d23803df6f9f Today's interview is with Barbara Czusz of @babs.speaks. Barbara is a language lover whose biggest love is the Finnish language. She created her studygram (previously @yoffelanguages) to meet others who share her passion. Besides that, she is a language coach who helps learners create structure and a good plan for their studies. She believes that everyone can learn a language and there is no such thing as “talent for languages.” When she is not talking about languages, you can usually find her with a cup of coffee and a good book in hand.

Today we talk about how sometimes inspiration for learning a language is random and that’s okay. We chat about setting boundaries and surrounding ourselves by supportive people as well as ask why we think of accents as so bad. After all, everyone has one. We go into not liking how we sound in a language – not that we have any solutions, but it’s a thing and we talk about it.

And as you listen I would like you to consider, what’s your stance on accents? Which do you think is more important, accent reduction or improving pronunciation? Or do you find each equally important or unimportant?

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

]]> Today's interview is with Barbara Czusz of @babs.speaks. Barbara is a language lover whose biggest love is the Finnish language. She created her studygram (previously @yoffelanguages) to meet others who share her passion. Besides that, she is a language coach who helps learners create structure and a good plan for their studies. She believes that everyone can learn a language and there is no such thing as “talent for languages.” When she is not talking about languages, you can usually find her with a cup of coffee and a good book in hand.

Today we talk about how sometimes inspiration for learning a language is random and that’s okay. We chat about setting boundaries and surrounding ourselves by supportive people as well as ask why we think of accents as so bad. After all, everyone has one. We go into not liking how we sound in a language – not that we have any solutions, but it’s a thing and we talk about it.

And as you listen I would like you to consider, what’s your stance on accents? Which do you think is more important, accent reduction or improving pronunciation? Or do you find each equally important or unimportant?

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

]]> Martha Summerlin false No 2036 2 7 full S2 E6: Compassionate Language Learning, an interview with Emily Harris S2 E6: Compassionate Language Learning, an interview with Emily Harris https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s2-e5/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s2-e5/#comments Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:43:00 -0500 mlsummer2.podbean.com/0b436ca2-86c0-37e1-8434-f98138629549 Today's interview is with Emily Harris, creator of the Mindful Multilinguals Collective and Language Travel Adoptee YouTube channel. As you'll hear today, Emily is passionate about language advice and habits that are good not just for your brain but also for your heart and your soul. Language learning isn't just about memorizing words and grammatical structures for Emily; it's about seeing yourself and taking care of yourself as a whole person.

Emily is also the host of the Language Wellness and Identity podcast (and you can find her on Patreon for bonus episodes) and she sometimes blesses us with her presence on Instagram (but is much more active on YouTube, as you'll hear today).

 

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

]]> Today's interview is with Emily Harris, creator of the Mindful Multilinguals Collective and Language Travel Adoptee YouTube channel. As you'll hear today, Emily is passionate about language advice and habits that are good not just for your brain but also for your heart and your soul. Language learning isn't just about memorizing words and grammatical structures for Emily; it's about seeing yourself and taking care of yourself as a whole person.

Emily is also the host of the Language Wellness and Identity podcast (and you can find her on Patreon for bonus episodes) and she sometimes blesses us with her presence on Instagram (but is much more active on YouTube, as you'll hear today).

 

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

]]> Martha Summerlin false No 1972 2 6 full S2 E5: Book Review - Essentialism and The Introvert’s Way S2 E5: Book Review - Essentialism and The Introvert’s Way https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s2-e5-introvert-book-review/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s2-e5-introvert-book-review/#comments Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:55:00 -0500 mlsummer2.podbean.com/cf500120-e147-3287-8f5f-2a8ab83a6456 Today's episode is a short review/summary of two books that have impacted me and my introverted language journey over the past year: Essentialism and The Introvert's Way. I find they are both full of insights to help support you on your own journey with languages. Reading is a way of interacting with and learning from people we'll probably never meet, and I am incredibly grateful for it.

If you don't have the time or inclination to actually read the books (although The Introvert's Way is mighty short), I've given links to audiovisual summaries of the books below (they're no more than 12 minutes long each).

Please note that I was recovering from a cold (or flu or something) when I recorded this episode, so apologies for my stuffy voice. I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me.

As always, let me know what you thought of the show! Reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning any time with questions, comments and ideas for future episodes. And please consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

 

Resources mentioned in the episode

  • A visual summary of Essentialism by Greg McKeown
  • An audio summary of The Introvert's Way by Sophia Dembling (I apologize profusely for it being a robot's voice)
]]> Today's episode is a short review/summary of two books that have impacted me and my introverted language journey over the past year: Essentialism and The Introvert's Way. I find they are both full of insights to help support you on your own journey with languages. Reading is a way of interacting with and learning from people we'll probably never meet, and I am incredibly grateful for it.

If you don't have the time or inclination to actually read the books (although The Introvert's Way is mighty short), I've given links to audiovisual summaries of the books below (they're no more than 12 minutes long each).

Please note that I was recovering from a cold (or flu or something) when I recorded this episode, so apologies for my stuffy voice. I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me.

As always, let me know what you thought of the show! Reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning any time with questions, comments and ideas for future episodes. And please consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

 

Resources mentioned in the episode

  • A visual summary of Essentialism by Greg McKeown
  • An audio summary of The Introvert's Way by Sophia Dembling (I apologize profusely for it being a robot's voice)
]]> Martha Summerlin true No 952 2 5 full S2 E4: Language Learning Over 50, an interview with Lisa Lyons S2 E4: Language Learning Over 50, an interview with Lisa Lyons https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/language-learning-over-50-an-interview-with-lisa-lyons/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/language-learning-over-50-an-interview-with-lisa-lyons/#comments Fri, 03 Nov 2023 09:47:00 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/49e18ea2-3a22-3673-8fc8-49192c3cc41d I cannot wait for you to hear today's episode with Lisa Lyons. Lisa came to me with the idea to chat about what it's like learning languages when you're over 50 and have more of a loose relationship with goals. This isn't a topic often discussed in language learning circles and Lisa has so much wisdom to share.

We go over Lisa's language learning journey, where to find baseball games broadcast in Spanish and the importance of learning at your own pace. Additionally, we go over how your needing subtitles even when you're at an advanced level is probably not your fault. Check out the resources list below for a video about how changing technology has made it harder for you to understand movies and TV shows, even in your native language(s).

As always, let me know what you thought of the show! Reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning any time with questions, comments and ideas for future episodes. And please consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

 

Resources mentioned in the episode:

]]> I cannot wait for you to hear today's episode with Lisa Lyons. Lisa came to me with the idea to chat about what it's like learning languages when you're over 50 and have more of a loose relationship with goals. This isn't a topic often discussed in language learning circles and Lisa has so much wisdom to share.

We go over Lisa's language learning journey, where to find baseball games broadcast in Spanish and the importance of learning at your own pace. Additionally, we go over how your needing subtitles even when you're at an advanced level is probably not your fault. Check out the resources list below for a video about how changing technology has made it harder for you to understand movies and TV shows, even in your native language(s).

As always, let me know what you thought of the show! Reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning any time with questions, comments and ideas for future episodes. And please consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

 

Resources mentioned in the episode:

]]> Martha Summerlin false No 1873 2 4 full S2 E3: Building Connections First, an interview with Heidi Lovejoy S2 E3: Building Connections First, an interview with Heidi Lovejoy https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s2-e3-building-connections-first-an-interview-with-heidi-lovejoy/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s2-e3-building-connections-first-an-interview-with-heidi-lovejoy/#comments Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:44:00 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/8bc6c141-d5a0-369f-9084-f8838a5e2b5b Welcome back for another episode of Shhh, I'm Learning!

 

Today's episode is with Heidi Lovejoy, host of the Love, Joy and Languages podcast. In this episode we chat about what it's like learning languages abroad as an introvert, how learning languages as an adult is different from when you're younger and how learning languages in context in the country is dramatically different from classroom learning.

The main focus of today's episode revolves around what we're calling the introvert's dilemma: how to learn a language as an introvert in a much more reserved and introverted society? Heidi shares her experiences so far learning German in Germany, but if you have any tips and tricks to share, please reach out to her on Instagram @love.joyandlanguages. You can find links to her podcast here.

As always, let me know what you thought of today's episode! Let's connect on Instagram @shhh_imlearning and please consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

]]> Welcome back for another episode of Shhh, I'm Learning!

 

Today's episode is with Heidi Lovejoy, host of the Love, Joy and Languages podcast. In this episode we chat about what it's like learning languages abroad as an introvert, how learning languages as an adult is different from when you're younger and how learning languages in context in the country is dramatically different from classroom learning.

The main focus of today's episode revolves around what we're calling the introvert's dilemma: how to learn a language as an introvert in a much more reserved and introverted society? Heidi shares her experiences so far learning German in Germany, but if you have any tips and tricks to share, please reach out to her on Instagram @love.joyandlanguages. You can find links to her podcast here.

As always, let me know what you thought of today's episode! Let's connect on Instagram @shhh_imlearning and please consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

]]> Martha Summerlin false No 2353 2 3 full S2 E2: Finding Your Community, an interview with Oriana Domínguez S2 E2: Finding Your Community, an interview with Oriana Domínguez https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s2-e2-finding-your-community-an-interview-with-oriana-dominguez/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s2-e2-finding-your-community-an-interview-with-oriana-dominguez/#comments Fri, 20 Oct 2023 09:56:00 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/4df2bcf2-47da-3b6f-973c-3313f58030ac Today's guest is Oriana Domínguez, lover of books and languages. She shares her journey from Venezuela to Spain to Ireland and her passion for the languages she has picked up along the way, including English, Irish and Japanese (in no particular order). Oriana is also the founder of a book club for introverted women, The Book Club Chronicles. You can find her on her website and also on Instagram @thebookclubchronicles.

Let's connect on Instagram @shhh_imlearning and please consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

List of Resources Mentioned:

 

 

]]> Today's guest is Oriana Domínguez, lover of books and languages. She shares her journey from Venezuela to Spain to Ireland and her passion for the languages she has picked up along the way, including English, Irish and Japanese (in no particular order). Oriana is also the founder of a book club for introverted women, The Book Club Chronicles. You can find her on her website and also on Instagram @thebookclubchronicles.

Let's connect on Instagram @shhh_imlearning and please consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

List of Resources Mentioned:

 

 

]]> Martha Summerlin false No 1723 2 2 full S2 E1: Welcome to Season 2! S2 E1: Welcome to Season 2! https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s2-e1-welcome-to-season-2/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/s2-e1-welcome-to-season-2/#comments Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:55:00 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/3559881f-2c6c-3d24-9d9f-fc9eba23c93f Hey y'all! In this episode I let you in on what I've been doing over the break as well as what you can expect from Season 2.

Let's connect on Instagram @shhh_imlearning and please consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

 

List of Resources Mentioned:

  • Cat on my lap video
  • Gladly Global IG and website (Quite the introvert haven! They also have a Discord community.)
  • Jacqueline Sadberry (She teaches English, Spanish and Japanese and has very introvert-friendly class packages of 10, 20 or 30 minutes. She's been helping me with Japanese.)
  • Irish with Mollie self-paced Irish courses (includes access to a 24/7 Zoom room where you are more than welcome to just listen while you work up the courage to turn on your camera and speak) and IG
  • Languages with Renee IG and website
  • Bad Language Pod on IG
  • Inbetweenish podcast on IG and Spotify
]]> Hey y'all! In this episode I let you in on what I've been doing over the break as well as what you can expect from Season 2.

Let's connect on Instagram @shhh_imlearning and please consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

 

List of Resources Mentioned:

  • Cat on my lap video
  • Gladly Global IG and website (Quite the introvert haven! They also have a Discord community.)
  • Jacqueline Sadberry (She teaches English, Spanish and Japanese and has very introvert-friendly class packages of 10, 20 or 30 minutes. She's been helping me with Japanese.)
  • Irish with Mollie self-paced Irish courses (includes access to a 24/7 Zoom room where you are more than welcome to just listen while you work up the courage to turn on your camera and speak) and IG
  • Languages with Renee IG and website
  • Bad Language Pod on IG
  • Inbetweenish podcast on IG and Spotify
]]> Martha Summerlin false No 568 2 1 full S1 E10: Learning with Heart S1 E10: Learning with Heart https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/learning-with-heart/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/learning-with-heart/#comments Fri, 12 May 2023 09:55:00 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/6561c589-42bd-3ff8-b3ef-98317096e868 Welcome to the last episode of season 1! It's truly an honor to have had you with me on the journey of this season. Today we're talking about 3 things that can help you evaluate how to learn with heart, namely:

1) Is personality change between languages really a thing? Is it a thing for everyone? Some people? Are there introverted/extroverted languages? Are we giving too much value to this last idea? What about people who grew up in a very conservative background in an "extroverted" language or vice versa?

2) You language learning routine can't stay static throughout your life. As your priorities and responsibilities outside of language change, re-evaluating your priorities within language will help you stay strong and avoid burnout.

3) Your abilities in language are a reflection of your experiences in that language, so I hereby give you permission to stop chasing that monolingual ideal and to instead see your language journey as a sort of map of where you've been linguistically.

I hope you enjoy today's episode! Reach out on IG @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you think. :)

 

Resources mentioned on today's show:

]]> Welcome to the last episode of season 1! It's truly an honor to have had you with me on the journey of this season. Today we're talking about 3 things that can help you evaluate how to learn with heart, namely:

1) Is personality change between languages really a thing? Is it a thing for everyone? Some people? Are there introverted/extroverted languages? Are we giving too much value to this last idea? What about people who grew up in a very conservative background in an "extroverted" language or vice versa?

2) You language learning routine can't stay static throughout your life. As your priorities and responsibilities outside of language change, re-evaluating your priorities within language will help you stay strong and avoid burnout.

3) Your abilities in language are a reflection of your experiences in that language, so I hereby give you permission to stop chasing that monolingual ideal and to instead see your language journey as a sort of map of where you've been linguistically.

I hope you enjoy today's episode! Reach out on IG @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you think. :)

 

Resources mentioned on today's show:

]]> Martha Summerlin false No 1637 10 full S1 E9: Learning with your cycle, an interview with Alex King S1 E9: Learning with your cycle, an interview with Alex King https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/learning-with-your-cycle-an-interview-with-alex-king/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/learning-with-your-cycle-an-interview-with-alex-king/#comments Fri, 05 May 2023 09:55:00 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/c2eba8a4-f03f-3ce4-88aa-344d3ad21647 Today we're talking about periods and things!

Why? Well, because we're not robots. We're humans with bodies and, as we learned last week, bodies are an important element of language learning and use.

But don't worry if you identify as male and/or don't have a period. Our discussion centering around cycle syncing highlights the importance of having time both to do and to rest. In our hustle culture, the rest and reflect part tends to get a bit lost.

For me, learning how my hormones fluctuate during the different parts of my cycle (and from there affect my mood and energy levels) has helped me map out my language studies in a way that works with my body, instead of against it.

I found Alex on a journey completely separate from language learning, but then found a way to connect the two. I wanted to share this with you all because it's not something I hear talked about a lot (especially in environments where periods and cycles are dirty words *eyeroll emoji*).

I hope you enjoy today's episode! Feel free to connect with Alex on Instagram or Tiktok @nutritionmoderation. And as always, send me a DM with any feedback, questions or requests to be on the show.

Happy listening!

Resources mentioned on the episode

]]> Today we're talking about periods and things!

Why? Well, because we're not robots. We're humans with bodies and, as we learned last week, bodies are an important element of language learning and use.

But don't worry if you identify as male and/or don't have a period. Our discussion centering around cycle syncing highlights the importance of having time both to do and to rest. In our hustle culture, the rest and reflect part tends to get a bit lost.

For me, learning how my hormones fluctuate during the different parts of my cycle (and from there affect my mood and energy levels) has helped me map out my language studies in a way that works with my body, instead of against it.

I found Alex on a journey completely separate from language learning, but then found a way to connect the two. I wanted to share this with you all because it's not something I hear talked about a lot (especially in environments where periods and cycles are dirty words *eyeroll emoji*).

I hope you enjoy today's episode! Feel free to connect with Alex on Instagram or Tiktok @nutritionmoderation. And as always, send me a DM with any feedback, questions or requests to be on the show.

Happy listening!

Resources mentioned on the episode

]]> Martha Summerlin false No 2342 9 full S1 E8: Embodied Language Learning, an interview with María Ortega García S1 E8: Embodied Language Learning, an interview with María Ortega García https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/embodiment-in-language-learning-an-interview-with-maria-ortega-garcia/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/embodiment-in-language-learning-an-interview-with-maria-ortega-garcia/#comments Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:50:00 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/11269ede-3369-377c-9db5-573b1121d5b8 "How are people supposed to know what to do with you when you don't even know what to do with yourself?" That question set off a journey of disentangling my identity from other people's expectations that I'm still on today. I'm humbled you're joining the conversation now and I can't wait to hear what you think of today's episode.

Today’s guest is María Ortega García, an embodied language coach, language teacher, mentor and Spanish multilingual poetry teacher based in Ireland.

I went to María with so many questions given that I spoke Spanish fluently (not perfectly), was familiar with various Spanish-speaking cultures, and yet I didn’t feel comfortable speaking Spanish in my own country. I found it hard to connect with people and frustrated at not knowing how to answer, “How did you learn Spanish?” I felt lost and out of place since Spanish has been a part of my life forever and yet I don't have a Spanish/Latin American identity or heritage.

Through the work of embodiment (which I personally find especially effective for introverts), María helped me seek answers within myself and tap into my body in order to feel more confident in new situations, as well as how to be aware of my body as a safe space.

If you're interested in working with and/or connecting with María, you can find her on her website at www.mariaortegagarcia.com.

I hope you enjoy today’s episode! Please reach out to me on Instagram at @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought and/or if you'd like to be featured on the show.

]]> "How are people supposed to know what to do with you when you don't even know what to do with yourself?" That question set off a journey of disentangling my identity from other people's expectations that I'm still on today. I'm humbled you're joining the conversation now and I can't wait to hear what you think of today's episode.

Today’s guest is María Ortega García, an embodied language coach, language teacher, mentor and Spanish multilingual poetry teacher based in Ireland.

I went to María with so many questions given that I spoke Spanish fluently (not perfectly), was familiar with various Spanish-speaking cultures, and yet I didn’t feel comfortable speaking Spanish in my own country. I found it hard to connect with people and frustrated at not knowing how to answer, “How did you learn Spanish?” I felt lost and out of place since Spanish has been a part of my life forever and yet I don't have a Spanish/Latin American identity or heritage.

Through the work of embodiment (which I personally find especially effective for introverts), María helped me seek answers within myself and tap into my body in order to feel more confident in new situations, as well as how to be aware of my body as a safe space.

If you're interested in working with and/or connecting with María, you can find her on her website at www.mariaortegagarcia.com.

I hope you enjoy today’s episode! Please reach out to me on Instagram at @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought and/or if you'd like to be featured on the show.

]]> Martha Summerlin false No 2235 8 full S1 E7: Thriving in Classrooms and Group Classes S1 E7: Thriving in Classrooms and Group Classes https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/thriving-in-classrooms-and-group-classes/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/thriving-in-classrooms-and-group-classes/#comments Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/6de9518d-c3fd-38f3-b1d5-2049db48eb7b Welcome to my shortest episode in a while! In today's episode I'll be sharing tips for both students and instructors on how to make the classroom a more welcoming space for more socially selective students. Special shout out to Jennifer Despain at NC State University for sharing Think Pair Share.

Resources mentioned in the episode: 

Let me know what you think about today's episode and please rate and review so it's easier for others to find this podcast. Please reach out to me on Instagram (@shhh_imlearning) for any questions, comments or if you'd like to be on the show.

]]> Welcome to my shortest episode in a while! In today's episode I'll be sharing tips for both students and instructors on how to make the classroom a more welcoming space for more socially selective students. Special shout out to Jennifer Despain at NC State University for sharing Think Pair Share.

Resources mentioned in the episode: 

Let me know what you think about today's episode and please rate and review so it's easier for others to find this podcast. Please reach out to me on Instagram (@shhh_imlearning) for any questions, comments or if you'd like to be on the show.

]]> Martha Summerlin false No 1247 7 full S1 E6: Introvert-Friendly Teaching, an interview with Robin Kube S1 E6: Introvert-Friendly Teaching, an interview with Robin Kube https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/introvert-friendly-teaching-an-interview-with-robin-kube/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/introvert-friendly-teaching-an-interview-with-robin-kube/#comments Fri, 14 Apr 2023 10:53:00 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/2b27c38c-4a26-31f0-b901-049fb365dbdb Welcome back! Today’s interview is with Robin Kube from NC State University (Go Wolfpack!). Robin has been teaching ESL/ESOL for forty years and so she has a wealth of information on teaching students from all over the world. She’s also introverted and shy, which translates into loads of compassion for more socially selective students. Enjoy the episode and let me know what you think! Find me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to connect.

Resources mentioned on the episode:

-TedTalk on the danger of a single story -Robwords channel on YouTube -Times article Robin mentions -YogaTimidez, with link in bio to the “support group” for shy people in Spanish (the group has changed some since my interview with Robin and now focuses more on yoga) -The two studies I mention are one from 1964 on Japanese/English and a more recent one on Spanish/English

]]> Welcome back! Today’s interview is with Robin Kube from NC State University (Go Wolfpack!). Robin has been teaching ESL/ESOL for forty years and so she has a wealth of information on teaching students from all over the world. She’s also introverted and shy, which translates into loads of compassion for more socially selective students. Enjoy the episode and let me know what you think! Find me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to connect.

Resources mentioned on the episode:

-TedTalk on the danger of a single story
-Robwords channel on YouTube
-Times article Robin mentions
-YogaTimidez, with link in bio to the “support group” for shy people in Spanish (the group has changed some since my interview with Robin and now focuses more on yoga)
-The two studies I mention are one from 1964 on Japanese/English and a more recent one on Spanish/English

]]> Robin Kube, ESOL instructor extraordinaire, gives insight into what it’s like to teach to more socially selective students as well as ideas on how to help them thrive in the language classroom. Martha Summerlin false No 2956 1 6 full S1 E5: Finding Your Voice, an interview with Katrina Madrilejo S1 E5: Finding Your Voice, an interview with Katrina Madrilejo https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/finding-your-voice-an-interview-with-katrina-madrilejo/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/finding-your-voice-an-interview-with-katrina-madrilejo/#comments Fri, 07 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/dc991376-d5ad-3b77-9e4a-92c5ade252b2 Today’s episode is an interview with the phenomenal Katrina Madrilejo. Katrina is a qualified Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher, Life Coach, Ayurveda Massage Therapist, a former professional dancer and Founder of Why Knot Escapes – a company that prioritizes self care, self love, and acceptance. Katrina is also – you guessed it – an introvert, and while she’s not in the language space, she is very much language space-adjacent. She works with introverts to help them find their voice and their confidence through her 1:1 and group coaching programs. I worked with Katrina for one of her group masterminds and, to be honest, this podcast is a direct result of my working with her.

Enjoy the episode and afterwards you can find Katrina on Instagram @katrinamadrilejo!

]]> Today’s episode is an interview with the phenomenal Katrina Madrilejo. Katrina is a qualified Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher, Life Coach, Ayurveda Massage Therapist, a former professional dancer and Founder of Why Knot Escapes – a company that prioritizes self care, self love, and acceptance. Katrina is also – you guessed it – an introvert, and while she’s not in the language space, she is very much language space-adjacent. She works with introverts to help them find their voice and their confidence through her 1:1 and group coaching programs. I worked with Katrina for one of her group masterminds and, to be honest, this podcast is a direct result of my working with her.

Enjoy the episode and afterwards you can find Katrina on Instagram @katrinamadrilejo!

]]> Today’s episode is with Katrina Madrilejo, a phenomenal life coach who focuses on helping introverts find their voice and confidence. Listen in to see what Katrina says about using your introvert superpowers in your communication. Martha Summerlin false No 3149 1 5 full S1 E4: To Speak or Not to Speak: That is the Question S1 E4: To Speak or Not to Speak: That is the Question https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/to-speak-or-not-to-speak-that-is-the-question/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/to-speak-or-not-to-speak-that-is-the-question/#comments Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/30d7395f-819f-3f62-9d79-79de7541b272 Welcome back! In today's episode, we'll take a stab at answering the question, "Should you speak?" Speaking isn't everyone's goal, but even if it's yours there are many ways to practice your speaking skills. Get ready and let's discover new ways of being in the talky-talky part of language learning.

Resources mentioned on the show (and a couple bonuses):

  • 30 Day Speaking Challenge (voice recording-based)
  • Italiano con Amore: Eleonora is a true gem of an Italian teacher and her love of literature, culture and cucina shines through in everything she does. She has 3 separate level of courses, all of which are very introvert- and shy people friendly. You can also find her on IG here.
  • The Italian Effect: Agata is another gem. She works with women only and has a very introverted style. I've worked with her for months and can't recommend her highly enough. To connect on IG, click here.
  • If Hebrew's your focus, The Hebrew Hub has a ton of amazing self-study and chat only courses, as well as courses that meet on Zoom. They also have a weekly free class on Zoom that you can find more details about here. The replays are on YouTube if you can't catch the classes live.
  • Piece of Hebrew has a podcast (with transcripts!) and YouTube channel (with subtitles in Hebrew, French and English) for intermediate learners. They also have a club, which is self-study and meets once a month on Zoom for an hour to practice speaking. Low-pressure, chill and you can easily learn vocabulary relevant for your daily life and interests.
  • For students of Portuguese, Dani from Brazilianing has a few small group and self-study courses. She knows a ton about teaching as well as working with different personality types.
]]> Welcome back! In today's episode, we'll take a stab at answering the question, "Should you speak?" Speaking isn't everyone's goal, but even if it's yours there are many ways to practice your speaking skills. Get ready and let's discover new ways of being in the talky-talky part of language learning.

Resources mentioned on the show (and a couple bonuses):

  • 30 Day Speaking Challenge (voice recording-based)
  • Italiano con Amore: Eleonora is a true gem of an Italian teacher and her love of literature, culture and cucina shines through in everything she does. She has 3 separate level of courses, all of which are very introvert- and shy people friendly. You can also find her on IG here.
  • The Italian Effect: Agata is another gem. She works with women only and has a very introverted style. I've worked with her for months and can't recommend her highly enough. To connect on IG, click here.
  • If Hebrew's your focus, The Hebrew Hub has a ton of amazing self-study and chat only courses, as well as courses that meet on Zoom. They also have a weekly free class on Zoom that you can find more details about here. The replays are on YouTube if you can't catch the classes live.
  • Piece of Hebrew has a podcast (with transcripts!) and YouTube channel (with subtitles in Hebrew, French and English) for intermediate learners. They also have a club, which is self-study and meets once a month on Zoom for an hour to practice speaking. Low-pressure, chill and you can easily learn vocabulary relevant for your daily life and interests.
  • For students of Portuguese, Dani from Brazilianing has a few small group and self-study courses. She knows a ton about teaching as well as working with different personality types.
]]> The speaking debate is everywhere! In this episode I add nuance to the discussion to help you discover if speaking is important for you right now and to re-think ways to do it if it is. Martha Summerlin false No 2538 1 4 full S1 E3: Finding Your Guiding Principle, an interview with Bront’e Singleton S1 E3: Finding Your Guiding Principle, an interview with Bront’e Singleton https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/finding-your-guiding-principle-an-interview-with-bront-e-singleton/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/finding-your-guiding-principle-an-interview-with-bront-e-singleton/#comments Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/c342c763-4bb9-338f-b608-495bc66d2349 Woah y'all, this episode is a gem. Today I'm interviewing Bront'e Singleton, a language coach and mentor who helps language learners find their Guiding Principle, aka their reason for learning a language, as well as who they want to be in the language(s) they're learning.

Bront'e is giving listeners of this podcast access to her quiz that gives personalized strategies for creating a study plan. Be sure to check it out here. You can find Bront'e on TikTok or IG as @thepolyglotfox or at her website www.thepolyglotfox.com.

Here are links to other resources Bront'e mentions:

Thanks for listening! Please DM me on IG @shhh_imlearning for feedback, questions, or requests to be on the show. I can't wait to hear from you!

]]> Woah y'all, this episode is a gem. Today I'm interviewing Bront'e Singleton, a language coach and mentor who helps language learners find their Guiding Principle, aka their reason for learning a language, as well as who they want to be in the language(s) they're learning.

Bront'e is giving listeners of this podcast access to her quiz that gives personalized strategies for creating a study plan. Be sure to check it out here. You can find Bront'e on TikTok or IG as @thepolyglotfox or at her website www.thepolyglotfox.com.

Here are links to other resources Bront'e mentions:

Thanks for listening! Please DM me on IG @shhh_imlearning for feedback, questions, or requests to be on the show. I can't wait to hear from you!

]]> Today’s episode is with Bront’e Singleton of The Polyglot Fox. Bront’e is an incredible language coach and mentor who’s passionate about helping language learners discover their own individual ways of learning and being in a language. Martha Summerlin false No 2814 1 3 full S1 E2: The Power of Quiet in Language S1 E2: The Power of Quiet in Language https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-quiet-in-language/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-quiet-in-language/#comments Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/1ed32847-ade3-3eb0-a08c-5b15b8768a1b Have you ever struggled to "talk enough" in a group discussion and/or language classroom? If so, this episode is for you. Today we'll be going over the book Quiet by Susan Cain and using it as a jumping off point for discussing what words like "introvert," "extrovert," and "shy" really mean as well as how you can use your introverted superpowers in language learning.

If you'd like, please follow on Instagram at @shhh_imlearning and please say hi!

Resources to learn more about introversion:

  • A brief video here explains 4 common classifications of introverts
  • Susan Cain's TEDTalk can be found here
  • Here is a BBC video on the quiet power of introverts
  • Frank James is one of my favorite introverted content creators - he has a great video here of 10 signs you're a true introvert
]]> Have you ever struggled to "talk enough" in a group discussion and/or language classroom? If so, this episode is for you. Today we'll be going over the book Quiet by Susan Cain and using it as a jumping off point for discussing what words like "introvert," "extrovert," and "shy" really mean as well as how you can use your introverted superpowers in language learning.

If you'd like, please follow on Instagram at @shhh_imlearning and please say hi!

Resources to learn more about introversion:

  • A brief video here explains 4 common classifications of introverts
  • Susan Cain's TEDTalk can be found here
  • Here is a BBC video on the quiet power of introverts
  • Frank James is one of my favorite introverted content creators - he has a great video here of 10 signs you're a true introvert
]]> Today we’ll be going over the book Quiet by Susan Cain and using it as a jumping off point for discussing what words like ”introvert,” ”extrovert,” and ”shy” really mean as well as how you can use your introverted superpowers in language learning. Martha Summerlin false No 1916 1 2 full S1 E1: Introduction S1 E1: Introduction https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/introduction/ https://mlsummer2.podbean.com/e/introduction/#comments Sun, 19 Mar 2023 17:09:40 -0400 mlsummer2.podbean.com/216432b1-da7e-34b9-9346-2f0e3bd30cff Hello introverted language learners! In this introductory episode I'll be introducing myself (I'm Martha, by the way) as the host of this podcast. I'll be talking about how I got the name for the podcast as well as who I am, how this podcast came about and why I believe introverted language learners need to have their voices heard. 

If you'd like, please follow on Instagram at @shhh_imlearning and please say hi!

]]> Hello introverted language learners! In this introductory episode I'll be introducing myself (I'm Martha, by the way) as the host of this podcast. I'll be talking about how I got the name for the podcast as well as who I am, how this podcast came about and why I believe introverted language learners need to have their voices heard. 

If you'd like, please follow on Instagram at @shhh_imlearning and please say hi!

]]> In this introductory episode I explain to you the who, what and why of this podcast. Follow the show on IG @shhh_imlearning! Martha Summerlin false No 1616 1 1 full