All Episodes

Helping migrants in Australia to improve their English: A chat with Dory Wang from SBS Learn English

Researching language to make society better: A chat with Dr Howie Manns

When passions for language, tourism & Asia combine: A chat with Andrea Plawutsky

More meaningful travel experiences through culture & language

Our favourite Language Chats so far

Working as a Community Linguist in the Northern Territory: A chat with Karla Zuluaga

Hit the nail on the head: A chat with Rune Pedersen, host of The Idiom podcast

Penny’s Epic Trip Around Australia!

A chat with Language Lovers AU Community members, Han-Yu Ong & Ingrid Botha

A chat with Language Lovers AU Community members, Lily Cerôn-Fernández & Deb McLeod

Teaching AI to speak: A chat with Conversation Designer, Grace Frances

Informing and entertaining Australians in over 60 languages: A chat with David Hua from SBS Australia

Extending the classroom beyond four walls: A chat with Tom Shugg from Meg Languages

A choc top and a movie with subtitles, please: What Bec has seen at the cinema in 2023

Raising multilingual and multiliterate children: A chat with Yoshito Darmon-Shimamori

Connecting language learners through TV: A chat with Lauren Williams from Polyglot Station

Passion for languages, learning and podcasts: A chat with Michelle Parkin

Inspiring kids to enjoy Indonesian: A chat with Damian Bolton

Motivation, inspiration and regrets: Where language has taken us in life

Creating Australia’s first comprehensive language policy: A chat with Prof Joseph Lo Bianco

From doctor, to priest, to language app CEO: A chat with John Jang

Being bold and brave in language learning: A chat with Natalie King

Bec & Penny Catch-Up: Language in practice and plans for 2023

Embrace feeling like an idiot: A chat with Benny Lewis from Fluent in 3 Months

Inspiration Station: Gift Ideas for Language Lovers in 2022

Foreign Language TV Series & Film - What We’ve Been Watching in 2022 (with Lamont from Days of French ‘n’ Swedish)

Ditch the insecurity: Embracing a beginner’s mindset for language learning

A fresh approach to PD for languages teachers: A chat with Kelly Harrison from Languages Roadshow

Help! I’m not a beginner anymore: Navigating the intermediate language learning stage

All the places a language can take you: A chat with Jenna Lo Bianco

Independent but not alone: Self-managed language learning

From Linguistics to Speech Pathology: A chat with Erin Tibbitts

Re-tuning your ears: Practising listening skills in another language

An Aussie language learner on YouTube: A chat with Lamont from Days of French ‘n’ Swedish

Normalising multilingualism in Australian families: A chat with Sheila Ngọc Phạm

What gives you that ‘buzz’: Incentives & rewards in language learning

Living and loving a language-filled life and career: A chat with Katerina Forrester

An Aussie in Switzerland: A chat with Julie Eggleton

Make language learning fun again

Keeping a mother tongue alive through community radio: A chat with Kathy Ismail

Page-turners for language lovers: our favourite books about language & travel

Embracing passion for language as self-care: A chat with Elfin from @allaboutitalian

Learning, living and working in Asia: A chat with Jess from @aussieinasia

Connection & Community through Women In Language: A chat with Lindsay Williams

Ep #060 - Low pressure, low commitment: Let’s dabble together in March!

Reflections: Looking back on our language learning in 2021

Unwrapped! Christmas Gift Ideas for Language Lovers

Foreign Language TV Series - What We’re Watching in 2021

Not just textbooks: Structure in language learning

Leading a bilingual school: A chat with Stanley Wang, Principal of Abbotsford Primary School

Bringing Filipino cuisine, culture & community to Australians: A chat with Fides Mae Santos-Arguelles from The Entree.Pinays

Teaching Australians another language: A chat with Margaux Josse

The ’F’ word: Fluency in French with Bec Howie

Combining what you learn with what you love: A chat with Ermy from The Language Rose

It’s language trivia time! Celebrating our 50th episode

Connecting to indigenous culture through language: A chat with Yaaran from @wiradyuri

Learning Farsi: A chat with Candace Powell

The power of podcasts for language learning: A chat with Pete from Aussie English

Languages at work and at home: A chat with Andrew & Xuran

More than A to Z: Learning languages with another script or alphabet

Making language learning accessible & exciting: A chat with Philippa Kruger from Education Perfect

Introduction to Australian indigenous languages: A chat with Karla Zuluaga (Part 2)

Introduction to Australian indigenous languages: A chat with Karla Zuluaga (Part 1)

Finding support & solidarity in language challenges: A chat with Debs Bensaul

Native or Non-Native Teachers/Tutors: The Pros & Cons

Enthusiastic about linguistics: A chat with Gretchen & Lauren from Lingthusiasm

Looking back to look ahead - our language plans for 2021

Embarrassing mistakes: Short-term pain, long-term gain

Fascinated by sound: A chat with opera singer and speech pathologist, Sarah Lobegeiger de Rodriguez

What to do when it all goes to and you lose your language learning mojo!

Language apps that we’re loving, loathing or that have lost our interest!

Language and personal identity: A chat with polyglot Lina Vasquez

Accents and language learning - is there a ’right’ one? And does it even matter?

When is the right time to introduce a new language into the mix?

Foreign Language TV Series - What We’re Watching in 2020

Sharing the voices of Women In Language: A chat with Kerstin from The Fluent Show

From being the only student at school studying Chinese to certified translator: A chat with Maddy Norris

Is it really a choice? Formal language learning as a school-aged kid in Australia

Enriching your travel experiences with language: A chat with Michele Frolla (The Intrepid Guide)

The Language Learning Landscape in Australia: how it’s changed for adults and independent learners

The Language Learning Landscape in Australia: our observations

Russian, French and long-term goals in mind: A chat with Evan Walters

Goals, progress and the unexpected: language learning in 2020 so far

Online Language Lessons (Part 2): Getting the preparation right

Bite-sized language podcasts for busy people: A chat with Mark from Coffee Break Languages

Online language lessons (Part 1): Is this right for me?

Putting your language skills to work: Using another language for your job

Discovering languages around the world with Language Stories: A chat with Lindsay Williams

Language Travel - What is it and how to get the most from it

Does Grammar Scare You?

A first-timer at the Polyglot Conference - the event for everyone who loves languages

What’s a tonal language, anyway? (And what it’s like to learn one)

A Weekend For Language Lovers: The Language Event - Melbourne

Looking for Language Learning Inspiration? Our Favourite Language Bloggers To Follow

Finding Your Language Learning Sweet Spot

The Backstory: Our Focus Languages and Why We Studied Them at Uni

Language Learning with Netflix: A Game Changer for TV Lovers

Dabbling: Why It’s Ok To Not Commit

From Third Culture Kid in France, to teaching French in Australia: Interview with Devy Baseley

Maintaining One Language While Learning Another