How to get fluent, with Dr Popkins

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In-depth explorations, actionable tips and inspiring conversations for language learners who REALLY want to get fluent…..plus a little bit of fun along the way.

Have you got the fluency mindset?

By Dr Popkins 3 Comments

One of the biggest differences between successful language learners and those who give up before they get fluent is attitude. We all need to check our fluency mindset now and again, just to make sure we're not turning into our own worst enemies. Here are seven mindset shifts for language learning success. 1. From "learning a language" to "mastering the next stage". … [Read more...]

Sound more fluent: nine tricks

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How to sound more fluent illustrated as a road sign

I favour a long, slow game in language learning, but I'm still up for a good short cut. If, that is, it's actually effective. Here are nine quick fixes to help you sound more fluent in any foreign language, however you feel inside. Let's put a spring in your step when you're speaking! Keep your toolkit to hand Learn what I call your toolkit phrases from the very … [Read more...]

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