Talking Languages podcast
Día europeo de las lenguas
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Ever thought of learning a foreign language? Perhaps you’ve already made a start, or, like most people on our planet, you’re bilingual already.
We talk to experts, teachers and students about languages and language learning. Whatever your background and knowledge, if you’re interested in languages this monthly podcast is for you. (what's a podcast?)
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Episode 3: Supporting Your Learning
We investigate three language institutions: Alliance Française, Goethe Institute and Instituto Cervantes. What do they do, and how can they help you learn a language?
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Episode 2: Living Abroad
We investigate the joys and challenges of living in a foreign country. We consult James Coleman, an expert in the field of studying abroad, and talk to students about their own experiences.
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- Residence abroad - an article by Jim Coleman on this subject
Episode 1: European Day of Languages
September 26th is the European Day of Languages. In this first podcast we find out what it’s all about, and we hear from language learners about why they find learning another tongue so enjoyable.
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