Brazilian Polyglot

Brazilian Polyglot

Author: Brazilian Polyglot Language: English Episodes: 40
Hosted by Ludimila, a Brazilian English teacher and passionate polyglot, Brazilian Polyglot is a companion for anyone navigating the winding road of acquiring a new language. This isn't a rigid classroom lecture; it's a series of conversations born from genuine curiosity and practical experience. Each episode delves into the strategies, mindsets, and often-overlooked nuances that make language learning stick, moving beyond simple grammar rules to explore the cultural and cognitive aspects of communication. You'll hear discussions on effective study habits, overcoming plateaus, and the personal joys of connecting across linguistic barriers. To actively build your comprehension skills, the podcast also features episodes on a wider range of accessible topics, giving your ear a workout in natural, paced English. The goal is to make the journey feel less solitary and more achievable, offering encouragement and actionable insights whether you're just starting out or refining your fluency. Tune into the Brazilian Polyglot podcast for honest talk and practical guidance, all designed to help you find more confidence and joy in every language you choose to learn.
Episodes
Episode #18 - Why is it so hard to SPEAK a foreign language? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:20
In today's episode I will give you 3 reasons why is it that we struggle to SPEAK a foreign language when that's the skill we want to develop the most! I hope my insights can be helpful to you. ***Remember you can downloa…
Episode #17 - Your accent is your identity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:59
In today's episode you will listen to a conversation that I had with my Indian friend Sandeep Lokala. Sandeep was born in the city of Hyderabad in the south of India and he imigrated to the United States in 2007. Sandeep…
Episode #15 - La nueva normalidad [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:37
Un episodio un poco diferente de los demás en el cual he decidido charlar un poco de un tema que está afectando a todos en el mundo: la pandemia del coronavirus. Hace un tiempo que me pongo a pensar como será nuestra vid…
Episode #14 - How to overcome the fear of speaking the target language [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:08
Do you feel paralyzed with fear every time you face a native speaker? Are you afraid of making mistakes? Are you afraid of being judged or that people will laugh at you? In today's episode I share some insights on the ma…
Episode #13 - Adventures of a polyglot - feat. Vinicius HPR [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:06
In today's episode we will listen to an interview with my polyglot friend Vinicius HPR, a Brazilian language teacher who speaks 8 languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese and Esperanto. Esperant…
Episode #12 - Entrevista com Richard Simcott PART 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:47
In today's episode we will listen to the second part of the interview with the hyperpolyglot Richard Simcott. In the second part of the interview, Richard and I discussed 3 very important topics: 1. What's the most effec…
#11 - Interview with Richard Simcott - PART 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:08
Today's episode is very SPECIAL! I had the opportunity to interview Richard Simcott, who was considered one of the most multilingual men in the United Kingdom and who has been interviewed by The New York Times and Forbes…