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.
How to Learn a Language
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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.
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June 29, 2026
Why Accent Doesn’t Define Your Language Ability
<p>This episode explores why your accent does not define your language ability. I share a bit on my personal experiences with accent bias and explain a key mindset change that we should all remember. Plus, you'll learn a simple 2 step process for what actually matters.<br>---<br>**GET STARTED FOR FREE**<br>🎁 Free Video Training - How to Finally Learn That Language: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freevideo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freevideo</a> <br>---<br>**WORK WITH LINDSAY**<br>💛 Language Life - Speak fearlessly, trust your language gut & master your process: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll</a><br>💬 Speak 28x28 Challenge - 4 weeks to speaking confidence. Any language, any level: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/speak" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/speak</a><br>🎲 Promptly - Get fun prompts & challenges to keep practicing daily: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/prompts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/prompts</a><br>📺 Watch & Learn - Master language study through my bingeable video course: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/watchandlearn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/watchandlearn</a><br>📒 Learner Planner - Plan & track your language goals like a pro: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/learnerplanner" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/learnerplanner</a><br>🎶 Music Maestro - Learn languages with music & lyrics: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/music" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/music</a><br>🔡 Vibrant Vocab - Finally build a vocabulary that sticks: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/vocab" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/vocab</a><br>🎨 100 Creative Ideas for Language Learners - Beat boredom & stay consistent: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/100cilearners" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/100cilearners</a><br>🥳 Successful Self-Study - Build habits that make language learning last: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/sss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/sss</a><br>---<br>**TIMESTAMPS** <br>00:00 🎙️ Intro <br>01:00 Why accent does not define language ability <br>06:00 Adjusting language and accent for communication goals <br>07:00 Difference between accent and pronunciation <br>08:00 Two-step pronunciation process<br>---<br>**JOIN THE COMMUNITY**<br>💌 Language Sparks Emails - Get fresh tips & motivation multiple times a week: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/emailme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/emailme</a><br>🎥 Watch on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LindsayDowLanguages" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@LindsayDowLanguages</a><br>👩💻 Read the blog for curated language learning advice: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/</a><br>---<br>**LET’S CONNECT**<br>💼 LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaydoeslanguages/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaydoeslanguages/</a><br>📍 Pinterest: <a href="https://uk.pinterest.com/ldlanguages/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://uk.pinterest.com/ldlanguages/</a><br>📸 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lindsaydoeslanguages/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/lindsaydoeslanguages/</a><br>---<br>🗣 languagelearning #learnalanguage #polyglot #personaldevelopment #moveabroad #connectwithheritage #getfluent</p>
June 22, 2026
How to Speak Korean Without Living in Korea
<p>If you love BTS, K-Pop Demon Hunters or K-dramas and have started learning Korean, this is for you. You can learn Korean anywhere - you don't have to be in Korea! Whether you’re starting out or stuck on a plateau, these practical tips will help you improve your Korean from anywhere.<br>---<br>**GET STARTED FOR FREE**<br>🎁 Free Video Training - How to Finally Learn That Language: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freevideo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freevideo</a> <br>---<br>**WORK WITH LINDSAY**<br>💛 Language Life - Speak fearlessly, trust your language gut & master your process: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll</a><br>💬 Speak 28x28 Challenge - 4 weeks to speaking confidence. Any language, any level: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/speak" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/speak</a><br>🎲 Promptly - Get fun prompts & challenges to keep practicing daily: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/promptly" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/promptly</a><br>📺 Watch & Learn - Master language study through my bingeable video course: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/watchandlearn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/watchandlearn</a><br>📒 Learner Planner - Plan & track your language goals like a pro: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/learnerplanner" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/learnerplanner</a><br>🎶 Music Maestro - Learn languages with music & lyrics: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/musicmaestro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/musicmaestro</a><br>🔡 Vibrant Vocab - Finally build a vocabulary that sticks: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/vibrantvocab" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/vibrantvocab</a><br>🎨 100 Creative Ideas for Language Learners - Beat boredom & stay consistent: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/100creativeideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/100creativeideas</a><br>🥳 Successful Self-Study - Build habits that make language learning last: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/successfulselfstudy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/successfulselfstudy</a><br>---<br>**TIMESTAMPS** <br>00:00 Intro <br>01:00 Solo Speaking Habit explained <br>05:00 Listening exposure tips <br>06:00 Finding safe practice spaces <br>---<br>**ABOUT ME**<br>🌍 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 is to make language learning fun, flexible, and functional for your life.<br>---<br>**JOIN THE COMMUNITY**<br>💌 Language Sparks Emails - Get fresh tips & motivation multiple times a week: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/emailme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/emailme</a><br>🎧 Listen to the podcast: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/podcasts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/podcasts</a><br>👩💻 Read the blog for curated language learning advice: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/</a><br>---<br>**LET’S CONNECT**<br>💼 LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaydoeslanguages/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaydoeslanguages/</a><br>📌 Pinterest: <a href="https://uk.pinterest.com/ldlanguages/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://uk.pinterest.com/ldlanguages/</a><br>📸 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lindsaydoeslanguages/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/lindsaydoeslanguages/</a></p>
June 8, 2026
Language Learning Prompts That Actually Build Fluency (Not ChatGPT!)
<p>Language learning prompts can build real fluency when they are 3 key things. And ChatGPT? Your AI language prompts aren't likely to be these 3 things! Generic ChatGPT prompts often fail due to lack of structure and accountability. In this video, I also share a simple 3-step system to create effective prompts.<br>---<br>**GET STARTED FOR FREE**<br>🎁 Free Video Training - How to Finally Learn That Language: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freevideo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freevideo</a> <br>---<br>**WORK WITH LINDSAY**<br>💛 Language Life - Speak fearlessly, trust your language gut & master your process: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll</a><br>💬 Speak 28x28 Challenge - 4 weeks to speaking confidence. Any language, any level: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/speak" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/speak</a><br>🎲 Promptly - Get fun prompts & challenges to keep practicing daily: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/promptly" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/promptly</a><br>📺 Watch & Learn - Master language study through my bingeable video course: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/watchandlearn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/watchandlearn</a><br>📒 Learner Planner - Plan & track your language goals like a pro: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/learnerplanner" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/learnerplanner</a><br>🎶 Music Maestro - Learn languages with music & lyrics: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/musicmaestro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/musicmaestro</a><br>🔡 Vibrant Vocab - Finally build a vocabulary that sticks: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/vibrantvocab" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/vibrantvocab</a><br>🎨 100 Creative Ideas for Language Learners - Beat boredom & stay consistent: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/100creativeideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/100creativeideas</a><br>🥳 Successful Self-Study - Build habits that make language learning last: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/successfulselfstudy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/successfulselfstudy</a><br>---<br>**TIMESTAMPS** <br>00:00 Intro<br>02:00 What makes a good prompt<br>04:00 Simple 3-step DIY prompt system<br>---<br>**ABOUT ME**<br>🌍 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 is to make language learning fun, flexible, and functional for your life.<br>---<br>**JOIN THE COMMUNITY**<br>💌 Language Sparks Emails - Get fresh tips & motivation multiple times a week: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/emailme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/emailme</a><br>🎧 Listen to the podcast: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/podcasts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/podcasts</a><br>👩💻 Read the blog for curated language learning advice: <a href="https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/</a><br>---<br>**LET’S CONNECT**<br>💼 LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaydoeslanguages/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaydoeslanguages/</a><br>📌 Pinterest: <a href="https://uk.pinterest.com/ldlanguages/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://uk.pinterest.com/ldlanguages/</a><br>📸 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lindsaydoeslanguages/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/lindsaydoeslanguages/</a></p>
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