The Goalist
The Goalist is a podcast that explores the stories behind big and small life goals, featuring interviews with people who’ve achieved them and sometimes personal experiments where the host attempts the goals themselves. It’s an inspiring, relatable journey into goal-setting, growth, and the lessons learned along the way.
The Goalist
#61: Become Fluent in Another Language
In this episode of The Goalist, Alicia interviews her friend Micol, a language teacher, about the complexities and joys of learning new languages. Micol shares her experiences learning and teaching languages like Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and English. They discuss the common challenges faced by learners, such as feeling awkward initially and the differences in language learning abilities between children and adults. They emphasize the importance of immersion through media like TV shows, building a consistent habit, and being patient with oneself. Micol shares practical tips, unique Italian phrases, and the fun aspects of language learning, highlighting how languages connect with culture. She also talks about her personal goals, including pursuing social work and community involvement in Los Angeles.
Learn Italian from Micol here: https://www.superprof.com/native-italian-teacher-with-more-than-years-experience-teaching-italian-foreigners-with-true-appetite-for-languages.html