Language Learning Made Simple - The MezzoGuild Podcast
Are you learning a foreign language (or want to)? Get the best and most unique advice and tips from Donovan Nagel, author of the well-known blog 'The Mezzofanti Guild - Language Learning Made Simple'. Also check out Talk In Arabic, a sister project.
- Update frequency
- every 18 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 37
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2019
9 Actionable Steps For Better Language Learning
Read more here: https://www.mezzoguild.com/better-language-learning/
In this episode, I share 9 actionable steps you can take right now that will guarantee you better language learning. --- For inexp…
How To Stay Relevant As A Language Learning Blogger In 2019
Read more: https://www.mezzoguild.com/language-blogging/
In this episode, I talk about language learning blogging, how it's all changing and how to stay relevant in 2019.
This is a follow-up to my gu…
Egyptian Arabic: Easy Stories With English Translations Now Available
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Read more: https://www.mezzoguild.com/egyptian-arabic-easy-stories/
The first paperback edition of our new series called Egyptian Arabic: Easy Stories With Engl…
How To Learn Languages Like A Child
Read more here: https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn-language-like-a-child/
In this episode, I talk about my son and his language development, and how as adults we can learn in much the same way.
We ha…
How Do (Can) We Maintain Multiple Cultural Identities?
Read more here: https://www.mezzoguild.com/cultural-identity
In this episode, I reflect on the personal challenge and pain I've experienced assimilating into various cultures and then having to leave…
The Simple Difference Between Language Fluency And Proficiency
Read my update here: https://www.mezzoguild.com/fluency-proficiency/
In this episode, I reflect on the difference between language fluency and proficiency.
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How My 1 Year Old Son’s Language Learning Is Reaffirming My Own Approach
Read my update here: https://www.mezzoguild.com/one-year-old-language-learning/
In this episode, I talk about my 1 year old son's language development and how the observations I've made can apply to …
Koine (NT) Greek Is Only Difficult Because Of The Way It's Taught (+ How To Fix It)
Read my update here: https://www.mezzoguild.com/koine-greek-isnt-hard/
In this episode, I share more about my current approach to learning Koine (New Testament) Greek. I offer suggestions for how sem…
Does Learning Koine Greek Benefit Modern Greek (Or Vice-Versa)?
Read my update here: https://www.mezzoguild.com/koine-greek-modern-greek/
In this episode, I share a bit about my own personal goal for 2018 to learn Koine and Modern Greek simultaneously. To what ex…
Learning Arabic With Iraqi And Syrian Refugees In Jordan
Read my update here: https://www.mezzoguild.com/syrian-iraqi-refugees-jordan/
See the project we're working on here: https://www.talkinarabic.com/
In this episode, I share more specifics on our time …
How Traveling With A Family Has Improved My Language Immersion
Read my update here: https://www.mezzoguild.com/language-immersion-with-children/
See the project we're working on here: https://www.talkinarabic.com/
In this episode, I share an update from our time…
7 Excellent Foreign Language Career Ideas
Read my full article here: https://www.mezzoguild.com/foreign-language-careers/
Read my guide for language learning blogging here: https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-start-a-language-blog/
In this epi…
8 Important Things To Do On A Language Immersion Trip
Read my full article here: https://www.mezzoguild.com/8-important-things-to-do-language-immersion-trip/
In this episode, I share some important advice for anyone wanting or planning to go on a langu…
How Aussie English Came To Be And Why I Love It
Read my full article here: http://www.mezzoguild.com/aussie-australian-english-the-best-english/
In this episode, I talk about the different types of Australian English, how they came about and why i…
Why I Don't Recommend The Michel Thomas Method
Read my full article here: http://www.mezzoguild.com/michel-thomas-review/
In this episode, I share the results of my detailed review and analysis of the Michel Thomas Method (Total and Perfect Arabi…
How To Improve A Language When You're At A High Level
In this episode, I walk you through how I continue to work on improving foreign languages when I'm already at a high level.
I share some examples from my own journey with Arabic.
Read my full article…
How Chunking Can Improve Your Language Learning
In this episode I talk a bit more about my 'chunking' technique which I argue is a far more natural way to learn to speak a foreign language than traditional grammar study.
I share a simple example f…
How To Start Learning Arabic
In this episode, I talk about how I originally learned Arabic over a decade ago and how I'd do it differently if I had the chance to start all over again.
This advice will benefit you if you're consi…
How To Stop Anxiety When Speaking A Foreign Language
In this episode, I discuss performance anxiety and how it affects me with regard to learning languages.
I also offer strategies to overcome it.
Check it out here: http://www.mezzoguild.com/anxiety/
How Different Is Moroccan From Other Arabic Dialects?
In this episode, I discuss in detail some of the differences that Moroccan and other Maghrebi dialects have from the more popular Arabic varieties like Egyptian and Levantine.
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