Episode 11: How I Study Languages As a Polyglot

Welcome back to the Peach Teach English Podcast! I'm Frankie Mesmer, your host, and in today’s episode, I’ll be sharing my personal language learning journey along with my top tips for improving your English. Having studied English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Turkish, I’ve gained valuable insights into the language learning process. In this episode, I cover: * My language learning experiences with French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Turkish * How surrounding yourself with the language accelerates growth * The importance of language partners and tutors for improving communication * The power of real-life materials (music, podcasts, videos) for practicing listening and reading * Effective strategies for vocabulary retention and enhancing writing skills Whether you're looking to improve your English or another language, this episode offers practical advice and actionable tips to help you immerse yourself and achieve fluency faster. Remember to enjoy the process! Find methods and materials that excite you and make learning fun. Resources Mentioned: * HelloTalk & Tandem Apps for finding language partners * Italki or Peach Teach English for practicing with a tutor * Anki App for vocabulary flashcards Want to take your English to the next level? The Peach Teach English community offers: * 1-on-1 Classes * Group Classes * Conversation Clubs – Join by becoming a subscriber of the Peach Teach English Community [SUBSCRIBE HERE] If you’re interested in regular classes with me, sign up for a FREE courtesy class to get started today! [BOOK YOUR FREE CLASS] Share with me in the comments your study tips and recommend your favorite materials (YouTube channels, Music artists, Apps, etc.) that other students can you use. Don’t forget to subscribe to my Substack to get weekly podcast episodes & blog posts to help you enhance your English skills. Peach Teach English is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit peachteachenglish.substack.com/subscribe