EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 13 MIN
How to become fluent in a language - Part 1
from English Breakthrough for Germans · host Mike Budden
How do people actually become fluent in another language? In Part 1 of How to learn a foreign language, I explain how my own German-learning journey began — from school classes in Australia to discovering Berlin and immersing myself in authentic German content. I talk about why subtitles, repetition, and natural interaction are so important for language learning, and I recommend several children’s shows that helped me improve my listening skills naturally.
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How do people actually become fluent in another language? In Part 1 of How to learn a foreign language, I explain how my own German-learning journey began — from school classes in Australia to discovering Berlin and immersing myself in authentic German content. I talk about why subtitles, repetition, and natural interaction are so important for language learning, and I recommend several children’s shows that helped me improve my listening skills naturally.
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