#58 Janina Klimas on Using Acting Techniques to Improve Your Languages

Language teacher and expat Janina Klimas shares how to create compelling language lessons for students, how acting is like language learning, and why recording yourself speaking your target language is so important.Featured ResourcesFluent in 3 Months ChallengeReal Life LanguageMentioned in this EpisodeFluent in 3 Months ChallengeNetflixYablaReal Life LanguageReal Life Language PodcastEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:Language acquisition vs language learningHow acting can boost your language learning and teachingBuilding excitement around languages for your students as a teacherWhat being a “reading specialist” meansTeaching and studying abroadFiguring out your proficiency and levels in a languageWhy recording yourself speaking is so importantIndependent vs academic language learning successGames you can play to learn languagesLanguage, culture, racism, and biasPodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon KennedyJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.