In today’s episode, I share an experience I had that I feel illustrates a couple of nice, and perhaps less cliché, reasons to learn another language. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thad-schmenk/support ..read more

In today’s episode, I present several arguments as to why you should absolutely ignore any language tool or video that makes a claim that you can learn a language while you sleep. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thad-schmenk/support ..read more

Digital tools are fantastic, but too much screen time can have diverse effects on you physically and mentally – and if you already stare at a screen as part of your job, well, then you have to be even more careful.  So, today, I thought I would share a few ways to cut down on your screen time when learning a new language.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thad-schmenk/support ..read more

Whether you're planning a long-term stay or a permanent relocation to a place where they speak another language, there are several reasons why you should start learning the local language prior to departing.  And in today’s episode, I will be sharing those reasons with you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thad-schmenk/support ..read more

In today's digital age, online opportunities and resources have taken learning languages to a whole new level.  However, there are a few negative aspects to these new digital tools that modern language learners should be aware of –and today, I am going to reveal some of them to you.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thad-schmenk/support ..read more

Today, I give my opinion of the language resource, LanguageU --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thad-schmenk/support ..read more

I discuss an important language element- tone.  Because, neglecting tone can potentially cause some communication issues, especially for advanced speakers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thad-schmenk/support ..read more

Today, using a trivia format, I share some data about world languages that you might find useful when selecting your next language. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thad-schmenk/support ..read more

In this installment,  I walk you through some steps that will help you estimate how many words you will need to learn.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thad-schmenk/support ..read more

In today’s reply all episode, I respond to an email I received from a listener who wrote “I am planning a trip to Costa Rica and Panama, for both business and pleasure, and I would like to use this opportunity to improve my Spanish if possible. Do you have any suggestions on how I can make the best use of my trip to improve my Spanish?”    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thad-schmenk/support ..read more