EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 13 MIN
Vocabulary Mistakes to Avoid
from English Breakthrough for Germans · host Mike Budden
How do you actually learn vocabulary in a foreign language? In this episode, Mike shares funny and memorable stories from his own German-learning journey to explain why simply translating words from your first language isn’t enough to become fluent. You’ll learn about register, natural language use, and why reading plays such an important role in developing real intuition for English. Mike also talks about a recent trip to Bavaria, mountain hiking, hammocks, and what he’s currently learning from one of the biggest names in English language teaching. Here is the link to this week's Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/posts/159303782?pr=true
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How do you actually learn vocabulary in a foreign language? In this episode, Mike shares funny and memorable stories from his own German-learning journey to explain why simply translating words from your first language isn’t enough to become fluent. You’ll learn about register, natural language use, and why reading plays such an important role in developing real intuition for English. Mike also talks about a recent trip to Bavaria, mountain hiking, hammocks, and what he’s currently learning from one of the biggest names in English language teaching. Here is the link to this week's Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/posts/159303782?pr=true
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