What’s the best way to track your progress when learning a language? In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how we do it inside Language Life - my signature language coaching program - and why it matters more than you might think.

From measuring what really counts (hint: it’s not just vocab lists and grammar drills!) to staying motivated for the long haul, you’ll discover practical tips you can use in your own language learning.

If you’ve ever wondered “Am I actually improving?”, this episode is for you.

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Timestamps:

00:00 🎙️ Intro

00:55 📝 Intake Form: your starting point

02:31 🌟 Weekly Wins: small steps, big motivation

03:11 📅 Monthly Review: reflect + get private feedback

04:21 📚 End of Chapter Check-In: pause + earn bonuses

05:25 🎯 Milestones: guide your way to big goals

07:35 🔍 What we track together: feelings, 3 F’s, ratings + more

11:19 🔧 What I’m working on now: future improvements

12:24 🚀 Outro + invitation to join Language Life

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What does it really look like when 23+ languages share space in daily life? During my travels in India from September 2024 to February 2025, I saw just how multilingual life can be - and how well it all works.

In this episode, I’m sharing the surprising, eye-opening lessons travelling in India taught me about language learning. From real-life code-switching to the unexpected power of saying “thank you” in the local language, these stories and insights will have you heading to Sky Scanner!

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

02:06 🗣️ Multiple languages can co-exist and things get done

04:32 🌍 Necessity to learn a language isn't always geography

05:43 🙏 It never hurts to learn thank you in a local language

07:12 🧠 You never fully know your own language

10:39 🔁 Code-switching is life!

11:38 Outro & how we can work together

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#focusandmotivation

#personaldevelopment

#languagecoach

Ever feel bored, frustrated, or just… flat when you're learning a language? You’re not alone — and it might be your attention that's the issue.

In this episode, I’m sharing a theory I stumbled upon while prepping for Grace & Space 2024 that’s completely changed how I think about language learning. It’s all about the 4 types of attention — Focused, Rote, Frustrated, and Bored — and how understanding them can help you tweak your study sessions to stay engaged, challenged, and actually enjoy the process more.

If you’ve ever pushed through a boring textbook just because you started it, or rage-quit an app after losing your last “heart”…this one’s for you.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:53 Attention and Distractions in Language Learning

04:23 Focused Attention

05:27 Rote Attention

09:15 Frustration

12:30 Boredom

15:19 Outro & how we can work together

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• #personaldevelopment

• #languagecoach

Clozemaster is an underrated app for language learners, especially at intermediate and advanced levels.

Here's how to use Clozemaster and get the most from it.

Looking to enhance your language skills? In this video, I'll guide you through the best practices for maximizing this powerful tool for language learning.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction to Clozemaster

4:13 - Listening Skill

6:01 - Speaking Skill

7:26 - Text Input Mode

8:05 - Explain AI Button

9:49 - Favourite Sentences

10:57 - Download for Offline Use

12:45 - Create Your Own Collections

14:31 - Find Shared Collections

15:12 - Explore Collection Features

15:44 - Set a Custom Goal

16:45 - Learn One Language Through Another

17:54 - Adjust Review Mode Settings

18:32 - Cloze Reading

With my extensive background in language learning, honed through over two decades of experience and an MA in Applied Linguistics, I'm excited to equip you with all the tips you need.

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Learn Guaraní for your next trip to Paraguay! In this video, we're covering 10 essential Guaraní words every traveller needs to know. Get ready to enhance your adventure with phrases that will make interactions smoother and more meaningful!Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction0:36 - Essential Greeting: Mba'eichapa2:44 - Understanding Jopara4:22 - Pronouns in Guaraní: Che7:06 - House/home: Óga, hóga, róga8:41 - Expressing Love: Che rohayhu10:58 - Thank you: Aguyje11:39 - Paraguay: country or city?14:45 - Understanding terere lingo!15:20 - Dog or...a word you already know?16:10 - Very/much/many: hetaJoin me, Lindsay, as I share my passion for languages and my expertise in helping you communicate better while traveling. Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe for more language tips!#Guarani #ParaguayTravel #LanguageLearning #LindsayDoesLanguages #TravelTipsHere's the best ways to stay in the loop:💛 Join Language Life to become fluent in any language on demand: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll🔡 Join Vibrant Vocab: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/vocab💌 Join my email list for my Language Sparks emails straight to your inbox multiple times a week: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/emailme👩‍💻 Read the blog for curated language learning advice: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/#languagelearning #learnalanguage #personaldevelopment

Looking for the best films to learn Spanish? In this video, I share 9 must-watch films for Spanish learners that will boost your language skills while keeping you entertained!

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to Spanish-language films

01:13 - Film #1: Bad Education

02:54 - Film #2: Rec

03:34 - Film #3: Rotting in the Sun

04:17 - Film #4: Language Lessons

05:15 - Film #5: Roma

06:00 - Film #6: The Orphanage

06:36 - Film #7: María Full of Grace

08:14 - Film #8: The Heiress

09:44 - Film #9: Lopez Street

These films will not only improve your vocabulary but also deepen your understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures.

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🚀 Struggling to remember new vocabulary? If your vocab routine isn’t working, you might be making some common mistakes!

In this episode, I’ll share 9 signs your vocabulary practice is failing—and, more importantly, how to fix them to boost your language learning.

Whether you're learning Spanish, French, Japanese, or any language, these tips will help you improve your memory, make words stick, and enjoy learning more!

🔹 Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:51 Sign #1 – You don't remember words

3:09 Sign #2 – You're bored!

4:38 Sign #3 - You put off review

7:21 Sign #4 - You put off learning new vocab

9:19 Sign #5 - The effort doesn't equal the reward

10:44 Sign #6 - You can't take a break

12:11 Sign #7 - You talk yourself down

14:08 Sign #8 - You have nothing to say in conversation

16:03 Sign #9 - You don't understand others

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Portuguese pronunciation will be much easier when Pedro has explained everything for you! Here's everything you need to know to speak better in European Portuguese. Portuguesepedia: https://portuguesepedia.com/ Lessons on Portuguesepedia on pronunciation: https://portuguesepedia.com/?s=pronunciation&ct_post_type=post%3Areads%3Acourses%3Adips%3Alisten%3Alessons Here's the best ways to stay in the loop: 💛 Join Language Life to become fluent in any language on demand: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 🌈 Join Dabblers' Den to learn a language every month with me: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/dabblersden 💌 Join my email list for my Language Sparks emails straight to your inbox multiple times a week: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/emailme 👩‍💻 Read the blog for curated language learning advice: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ #languagelearning #learnalanguage #personaldevelopment