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How to Learn a Language

How to Learn a Language

Written by: Lindsay Dow
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 How to Learn a Language is the podcast with the very self-explanatory name! We’ll cover all aspects of language learning, especially focusing on learning how to learn languages better. From time to time guests might pop by to share how they learn languages, but mostly it’ll be me and you hanging out so hey, get comfy and let's learn how to learn a language. Follow for more at https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/podcast Got a question? A topic you'd like covered or a guest you'd like to hear from? Email me at lindsay[at]doeslanguages[dot]com.Lindsay Dow Foreign Language Audiobooks
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  • The Essentials Every New Korean Learner Should Know

    The Essentials Every New Korean Learner Should Know
    Jan 14 2026
    If you want to start learning Korean, here are the essentials I wish I knew from day one. I cover learning Hangeul, the Korean alphabet, and explain five key beginner words with insights into Korean grammar and honorifics. Plus, I introduce Music Maestro, a course for learning Korean through K-pop music.---**GET STARTED FOR FREE**🎁 Free Video Training - How to Finally Learn That Language: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freevideo ---**WORK WITH LINDSAY**💛 Language Life - Speak fearlessly, trust your language gut & master your process: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll💬 Speak 28x28 Challenge - 4 weeks to speaking confidence. Any language, any level: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/speak🎲 Promptly - Get fun prompts & challenges to keep practicing daily: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/prompts📺 Watch & Learn - Master language study through my bingeable video course: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/watch📒 Learner Planner - Plan & track your language goals like a pro: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/learnerplanner🎶 Music Maestro - Learn languages with music & lyrics: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/music🔡 Vibrant Vocab - Finally build a vocabulary that sticks: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/vocab🎨 100 Creative Ideas for Language Learners - Beat boredom & stay consistent: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/100creativeideas🥳 Successful Self-Study - Build habits that make language learning last: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/sss---**TIMESTAMPS** 00:00 – Intro01:10 – Essential #102:05 – Essential #203:30 – Essential #304:40 – Essential #405:55 – Essential #508:00 – Wrap-up + Music Maestro for K-pop fans---**RELATED VIDEOS**Learning the Korean Alphabet in 2 Hours: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUpqMxEsfls9 Reasons to Learn Korean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDtlZ3usnto ---**ABOUT ME**🌍 Hi! I’m Lindsay - MA in Applied Linguistics, lifelong language learner & global citizen. I help ambitious people around the world learn languages their way so they can move abroad, connect with family, or spark a new hobby. My mission? Make language learning fun, flexible, and functional for your life.---**JOIN THE COMMUNITY**💌 Language Sparks Emails - Get fresh tips & motivation multiple times a week: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/emailme🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/podcast👩‍💻 Read the blog for curated language learning advice: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/---**LET’S CONNECT**💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaydoeslanguages/📌 Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/ldlanguages/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaydoeslanguages/---#languagelearning #learnalanguage
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    9 mins
  • How to Be Consistent For Language Learning

    How to Be Consistent For Language Learning
    Dec 31 2025

    Consistency in language learning can be tough. In this video, I share three practical strategies to help you stay on track: setting three-tier goals, finding your preferred accountability method, and reducing friction by making language practice easier to access and integrate into your daily routine. ---**GET STARTED FOR FREE**🎁 Free Video Training - How to Finally Learn That Language: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freevideo 🎁 Free Ultimate Language Resource List: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/list---**WORK WITH LINDSAY**💛 Language Life - Speak fearlessly, trust your language gut & master your process: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll💬 Speak 28x28 Challenge - 4 weeks to speaking confidence. Any language, any level: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/speak🎲 Promptly - Get fun prompts & challenges to keep practicing daily: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/prom...📺 Watch & Learn - Master language study through my bingeable video course: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/watc...📒 Learner Planner - Plan & track your language goals like a pro: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/lear...🎶 Music Maestro - Learn languages with music & lyrics: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/music🔡 Vibrant Vocab - Finally build a vocabulary that sticks: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/vocab🎨 100 Creative Ideas for Language Learners - Beat boredom & stay consistent: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/100c...🥳 Successful Self-Study - Build habits that make language learning last: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/sss---**TIMESTAMPS** 00:00 Intro 00:45 Three Tier Goals 04:00 Accountability Methods 07:00 Reducing Friction 11:00 Outro ---**ABOUT ME**🌍 Hi! I’m Lindsay - MA in Applied Linguistics, lifelong language learner & global citizen. I help ambitious people around the world learn languages their way - so they can move abroad, connect with family, or simply spark a new hobby. My mission? Make language learning fun, flexible, and functional for your life.---**JOIN THE COMMUNITY**💌 Language Sparks Emails - Get fresh tips & motivation multiple times a week: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/emailme🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/podc...👩‍💻 Read the blog for curated language learning advice: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/---**LET’S CONNECT**💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaydoeslanguages/📌 Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/ldlanguages/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaydoeslanguages/---#languagelearning #learnalanguage
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    12 mins
  • Why Most Language Learners Fail: 4 Essential Questions

    Why Most Language Learners Fail: 4 Essential Questions
    Dec 26 2025
    Whether you expect a language to be easy, difficult, or somewhere in between, there are four essential questions you should ask yourself before starting a new language. I’m Lindsay, a language learning expert, and in this video, I share these questions to help you make the right choice and set the right mindset. I also offer my Ultimate Language Resource List, a huge collection of resources for over 150 languages, to help you get started easily.---**GET STARTED FOR FREE**🎁 Free Video Training - How to Finally Learn That Language: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freevideo 🎁 Free Ultimate Language Resource List: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/list---**WORK WITH LINDSAY**💛 Language Life - Speak fearlessly, trust your language gut & master your process: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll💬 Speak 28x28 Challenge - 4 weeks to speaking confidence. Any language, any level: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/speak🎲 Promptly - Get fun prompts & challenges to keep practicing daily: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/prom...📺 Watch & Learn - Master language study through my bingeable video course: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/watc...📒 Learner Planner - Plan & track your language goals like a pro: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/lear...🎶 Music Maestro - Learn languages with music & lyrics: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/music🔡 Vibrant Vocab - Finally build a vocabulary that sticks: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/vocab🎨 100 Creative Ideas for Language Learners - Beat boredom & stay consistent: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/100c...🥳 Successful Self-Study - Build habits that make language learning last: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/sss---**TIMESTAMPS** 00:00 – Intro & the four questions00:28 – Free Ultimate Language Resource List00:55 – Question 1: Your native language01:55 – Question 2: Other languages you know02:55 – Question 3: Your reason for learning04:20 – Question 4: Available resources05:55 – Wrapping up & next steps---**ABOUT ME**🌍 Hi! I’m Lindsay - MA in Applied Linguistics, lifelong language learner & global citizen. I help ambitious people around the world learn languages their way - so they can move abroad, connect with family, or simply spark a new hobby. My mission? Make language learning fun, flexible, and functional for your life.---**JOIN THE COMMUNITY**💌 Language Sparks Emails - Get fresh tips & motivation multiple times a week: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/emailme🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/podc...👩‍💻 Read the blog for curated language learning advice: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/---**LET’S CONNECT**💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaydoeslanguages/📌 Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/ldlanguages/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaydoeslanguages/---#languagelearning #learnalanguage
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    7 mins
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