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Education can be enriching and transformative. It can also be downright excruciating—even demoralizing. When it comes to learning, why are some of us lovers and some of us haters? Welcome to the world of educational psychology, which uses science to explore what causes people to engage and learn, and what we can do to make learning opportunities more enjoyable and impactful. Spoiler alert: Teachers can only do so much. Students, too, must take control of their learning. Unfortunately, many of us never, ahem, learned the skills to do just that.

This collection of short stories offers an accessible and engaging way for English speakers to learn French through meaningful, memorable narratives. Instead of relying on drills or dense grammar explanations, the book immerses learners in everyday French, using simple but vivid storytelling to build comprehension naturally. Each story captures small but powerful moments—unexpected conversations, cultural discoveries, acts of kindness, humorous misunderstandings, and slices of daily life in cities, villages, cafés, museums, and markets.

Mathematical Mindsets provides practical strategies and activities to help teachers and parents show all children, even those who are convinced that they are bad at math, that they can enjoy and succeed in math. Jo Boaler - Stanford researcher, professor of math education, and expert on math learning - has studied why students don't like math and often fail in math classes. She's followed thousands of students through middle and high schools to study how they learn and to find the most effective ways to unleash the math potential in all students.

Bienvenue les amis ! The Easy French podcast was made for you if you love learning French while entertaining yourself with funny and educational content. In it, we explore cultural and day-to-day topics in a light-hearted way. While listening to us, you will learn tons of French expressions, phrases, and even slang to help you grasp French as spoken by the locals! And because we love interacting with French learners, we will also answer your questions and invite you to send us voice messages that may be broadcasted on the show! And for those who want to jump to the next level and become ...

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DeuTale is a German language learning show that helps learners improve their German through immersive stories. Each episode focuses on real-life narratives designed for different levels, helping you build vocabulary, understand grammar naturally, and improve listening skills through context—not memorization. Perfect for learners who want to experience German the way it’s actually used.

This audiobook presents short, accessible stories for English speakers learning German, using a clear and effective structure: each story is first read entirely in German, then repeated in English, and finally read once more in German.

The Etymologicon is a completely unauthorized guide to the strange underpinnings of the English language. It explains: How you get from “gruntled” to “disgruntled”; why you are absolutely right to believe that your meager salary barely covers “money for salt”; how the biggest chain of coffee shops in the world (hint: Seattle) connects to whaling in Nantucket; and what precisely the Rolling Stones have to do with gardening.

Welcome to the Short Stories in Portuguese Podcast! Here, you can learn European Portuguese through stories; the best way to improve your knowledge of the language in a natural and fun way. You can read the transcript and the translation at www.storyglot.com

Improve your understanding of the Russian language through this engaging conversational audiobook. Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners alike, this immersive experience conveys the authentic sounds and cultural nuances of Russian. Experience the language with natural, flowing conversations between native speakers in everyday situations that prepare you for real-world communication. Cultural insights are thoughtfully woven throughout authentic dialogues, bringing a degree of cultural understanding too.

This audiobook is designed for native English speakers learning Italian at an intermediate level (approximately CEFR B1–B2) who want to improve comprehension, expand vocabulary, and build confidence through structured listening rather than isolated drills. The content is built around short, self-contained stories that present Italian in realistic, meaningful contexts. The collection features modern, everyday narratives set in familiar situations such as cafés, workplaces, apartment buildings, public transport, medical visits, and social interactions.

How many English accents are there in the world? Let me guess; you're thinking American, British, Australian, or Canadian? And what about grammar and vocabulary? Does it change in each country you visit? Let me introduce myself: my name is Kimberley Law, and I've created this podcast for people to continue learning English by being exposed to multiple accents in real-life conversations.

Learning new languages can be this easy! Learn German through music. Wondering exactly how this is going to work? Use our German learning radio to play catchy music! With the help of six dialogues featuring our likeable main characters, Alex and Robin, you will quickly start learning the new language. Follow the stories of our two likeable characters and learn basic German vocabulary in six accompanying vocabulary lessons, recorded by native speakers from Germany.

Experience the first episode of the Baumgartner & Momsen detective story series for German learners on your stereo or headphones, at home or on the go! The narration style and speed of this audiobook is aimed at providing learners with real-world spoken German which is clearly understandable, not too fast, but also not too slow.

Hi, I’m Yuzu! Welcome to my podcast, where Japanese learners worldwide can enjoy stories read by me, with subtitles. I create stories for levels A1 to B1, helping you improve listening skills while enjoying engaging content. Each episode is designed not just by vocabulary difficulty but also by grammar focus. Some stories, for example, avoid te-form or nai-form, allowing step-by-step practice. Listen, read along, and immerse yourself in Japanese at your level!

Russian listening and reading skills practice. Learning through stories is a fun and enticing way to practice Russian. The transcript of each story is available on the YouTube channel "Russian Language Arts". Learn Russian and smile!

Discover a innovative approach to German language learning that mirrors how native speakers naturally acquire fluency. This audio course presents authentic real-world scenarios, each delivered first in German by a native speaker, then in English, allowing learners to build understanding through context and repetition.

Surprising, entertaining, and illuminating, this is a must-listen for armchair travelers and word nerds. Our dictionaries are full of hidden histories, tales, and adventures from all over the world - if you know where to look.

Learn Catalan intuitively by listening to carefully crafted short stories designed specifically for beginner and intermediate learners (A1-A2 levels). This audiobook course teaches you Catalan the way you learned your first language—naturally, through context and repetition.

Learning new languages can be this easy! Learn Portuguese through music. Wondering exactly how this is going to work? Use our Portuguese learning radio to play catchy music! With the help of six dialogues featuring our likeable main characters, Alex and Robin, you will quickly start learning the new language. Follow the stories of our two likeable characters and learn basic Portuguese vocabulary in six accompanying vocabulary lessons, recorded by native speakers from Portugal.