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EPISODE · May 22, 2025 · 17 MIN

Why love is harder in a second language | Magdalena Hoeller

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Saying “I love you” often feels more meaningful in your first language than in any other language you learn later in life, explains linguist and polyglot Magdalena Hoeller. Unpacking the hidden challenges of intercultural relationships — from language barriers and humor gaps to subtle power dynamics — she shares how couples can turn these struggles into opportunities to grow closer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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