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Tune in as Penny and Bec share their experiences of language learning with you, as well as the stories of other Australians (and a few international guests!) who love learning, working with, and communicating using other languages. Subscribe for your fortnightly dose of language love, from an Australian perspective. Find out more: www.languagelovers.com.au

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

55 mins; May 27, 2024

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

51 mins; April 22, 2024

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

37 mins; April 08, 2024

More meaningful travel experiences through culture & language

27 mins; March 25, 2024

Our favourite Language Chats so far

31 mins; February 19, 2024

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

31 mins; November 20, 2023

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

45 mins; October 23, 2023

Penny’s Epic Trip Around Australia!

34 mins; October 02, 2023

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

28 mins; September 04, 2023

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

39 mins; August 21, 2023

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

31 mins; August 07, 2023

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

37 mins; July 24, 2023

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

38 mins; July 10, 2023

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

32 mins; June 26, 2023

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

30 mins; June 12, 2023

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

32 mins; May 29, 2023

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

37 mins; May 15, 2023

Inspiring kids to enjoy Indonesian: A chat with Damian Bolton

46 mins; May 01, 2023

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

27 mins; April 17, 2023

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

34 mins; April 03, 2023

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

40 mins; March 20, 2023

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

39 mins; March 06, 2023

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

25 mins; February 20, 2023

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

50 mins; February 06, 2023

Inspiration Station: Gift Ideas for Language Lovers in 2022

30 mins; December 04, 2022

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

70 hours 44 mins; November 20, 2022

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

29 mins; November 07, 2022

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

35 mins; October 24, 2022

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

25 mins; October 10, 2022

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

42 mins; September 26, 2022

Independent but not alone: Self-managed language learning

28 mins; September 11, 2022

From Linguistics to Speech Pathology: A chat with Erin Tibbitts

44 mins; August 29, 2022

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

31 mins; August 15, 2022

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

45 mins; August 01, 2022

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

62 hours 47 mins; July 11, 2022

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

30 mins; June 28, 2022

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

36 mins; June 13, 2022

An Aussie in Switzerland: A chat with Julie Eggleton

39 mins; May 29, 2022

Make language learning fun again

37 mins; May 02, 2022

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

37 mins; April 18, 2022

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

36 mins; April 04, 2022

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

40 mins; March 20, 2022

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

29 mins; March 06, 2022

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

26 mins; February 26, 2022

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

22 mins; February 07, 2022

Reflections: Looking back on our language learning in 2021

31 mins; December 16, 2021

Unwrapped! Christmas Gift Ideas for Language Lovers

35 mins; November 29, 2021

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

38 mins; November 15, 2021

Not just textbooks: Structure in language learning

36 mins; November 01, 2021

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

49 mins; October 04, 2021

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

48 mins; September 20, 2021

Teaching Australians another language: A chat with Margaux Josse

45 mins; September 06, 2021

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

35 mins; August 16, 2021

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

37 mins; August 02, 2021

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

63 hours 43 mins; July 19, 2021

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

38 mins; July 05, 2021

Learning Farsi: A chat with Candace Powell

38 mins; June 21, 2021

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

36 mins; June 07, 2021

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

39 mins; May 24, 2021

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

23 mins; May 10, 2021

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

34 mins; April 26, 2021

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

30 mins; April 12, 2021

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

30 mins; March 28, 2021

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

26 mins; March 15, 2021

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

26 mins; February 28, 2021

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

46 mins; February 14, 2021

Looking back to look ahead - our language plans for 2021

30 mins; February 01, 2021

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

26 mins; December 13, 2020

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

39 mins; November 23, 2020

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

36 mins; November 08, 2020

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

28 mins; October 26, 2020

Language and personal identity: A chat with polyglot Lina Vasquez

37 mins; October 12, 2020

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

32 mins; September 28, 2020

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

26 mins; September 08, 2020

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

29 mins; August 25, 2020

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

46 mins; August 10, 2020

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

30 mins; July 27, 2020

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

27 mins; July 13, 2020

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

30 mins; June 29, 2020

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

27 mins; June 16, 2020

The Language Learning Landscape in Australia: our observations

24 mins; June 01, 2020

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

33 mins; May 18, 2020

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

29 mins; May 04, 2020

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

23 mins; April 20, 2020

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

26 mins; March 26, 2020

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

22 mins; March 09, 2020

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

26 mins; February 23, 2020

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

33 mins; February 09, 2020

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

23 mins; January 27, 2020

Does Grammar Scare You?

27 mins; January 11, 2020

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

25 mins; November 10, 2019

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

26 mins; October 13, 2019

A Weekend For Language Lovers: The Language Event - Melbourne

30 mins; September 30, 2019

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

31 mins; September 16, 2019

Finding Your Language Learning Sweet Spot

28 mins; August 19, 2019

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

27 mins; August 05, 2019

Language Learning with Netflix: A Game Changer for TV Lovers

25 mins; July 22, 2019

Dabbling: Why It’s Ok To Not Commit

22 mins; July 08, 2019

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

25 mins; June 24, 2019

Maintaining One Language While Learning Another

26 mins; June 10, 2019

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