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Dr Popkins @Howtogetfluent

In-depth explorations, actionable tips, inspiring conversations...& a little fun. For lang learners who REALLY want to get fluent.

Joined December 2013
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Learning #Basque My experience on a summer resitential course #euskaraz #hizkuntza #euskara #Maizpide howtogetfluent.com/basque-in…

Basque Intensive! 6: the inside view (video) - How to get fluent, with Dr Popkins

Now I’m back from my trip to Singapore and Indonesia, I’ve finally managed to complete the first of two further videos in my “Basque Intensive!” series.  As regular readers will know, I’m learning...

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New mini-lesson 🇩🇪#learnGerman #Deutschlernen youtube.com/shorts/lZQYcISQF…
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Tower Poetry@towerpoetry
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Will you follow in Esther's footsteps? Who will win in 2024? Read Esther's poem, 'The Flâneur', on our website: ow.ly/nacC50QA5LA @ChCh_Oxford #towerpoetry #youngpoets #mirror24 #poetrycompetition
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🇩🇪New mini lesson #learnGerman #Deutschernen: youtube.com/shorts/9jUpKEvAq…
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Happy (Old) New Year! #langaugelearning #OldNewYear youtu.be/QZIF0ks6a3o?si=hr6q…

Happy Old New Year (except for my Christmas tree!)

Gareth explores the Old New Year and the joy of discovering new tra...

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How long does it take to learn a language? Here's my take #LanguageLearning howtogetfluent.com/how-long-…

How long does it take to learn a language? The truth!

There's pressure to get fluent fast but here's a realistic overview of how long it takes to learn a language, with solid, actionable advice.

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🎉Frohes Neues! German "New Year" greetings in today's mini-lesson #Deutschlernen #learnGerman youtube.com/shorts/mErNqqtlx…

German New Year Greetings #learngerman

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Can an app decide if a language lives or dies? Not if Welsh speakers have anything to do with it | Gwenno Robinson theguardian.com/commentisfre…

Can an app decide if a language lives or dies? Not if Welsh speakers have anything to do with it |...

Duolingo is ‘pausing’ its Welsh course despite high demand – we need robust forms of learning that aren’t driven by profit, says writer and documentary-maker Gwenno Robinson

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Hyacinth Mis Rhagfyr Chwimed, syfrdaned y daw’r egino’n rhy gynnar ei bersawr, a daw i ‘mhen ofid mawr y cawn wanwyn cyn Ionawr.
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How to find and fix mistakes in your foreign language #languagelearning howtogetfluent.com/find-and-…

How to find and fix mistakes in your foreign language speaking and writing

Three powerful techniques to help you spot those errors and mistakes when you speak or write a foreign language and how to fix them

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English still rules the world, but that’s not necessarily OK. Is it time to curb its power? | Michele Gazzola theguardian.com/commentisfre…

English still rules the world, but that’s not necessarily OK. Is it time to curb its power? |...

For fluent speakers, there are clear benefits – for others, there are huge costs. Here are some ways to boost linguistic justice, says lecturer Michele Gazzola

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It's nearly #Weihnachten German Christmas traditions and phrases: howtogetfluent.com/german-ch… #learnGermn #Deutschlernen

German Christmas words you need for Christmas traditions you'll love

Get all the German Christmas words and phrases you need and discover the wonderful Christmas traditions of the German-speaking lands.

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🇩🇪 eine Besprechung absagen - 4 phrases to cancel a meeting (today's mini-lesson)#Deutschlernen #learnGerman : youtube.com/shorts/ft444xw4F…

4 phrases to cancel a meeting #learngerman

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🇩🇪Today's mini-lesson: How to say "Merry Christmas" and related phrases #Deutschlernen #learnGerman #FroheWeihnachten youtube.com/shorts/6DSb-U-X6…
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🇩🇪Today's mini-lesson: Tasty Christmas Treats! #Lebkuchen #Plätzchen #Glühwein #LearnGerman youtube.com/shorts/GS73LE1YX…

Tasty German Christmas treats #learngerman

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🇩🇪Coffee date? 3 phrases to set one up (Today's mini-lesson) #LearnGerman #Deutschlernen youtube.com/shorts/wltcBQIWo…

Coffee date? 3 phrases to set it up! #learngerman

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Welsh language hits 3 million mark on Duolingo nation.cymru/news/welsh-lang…

Welsh language hits 3 million mark on Duolingo

Emily Price A new report has revealed the number of people using Duolingo to learn Welsh has hit 3 million, despite plans to mothball the course. The language learning app today (Monday 4 December,...

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Russian verb aspects? 🤔 Here's the low-down! #learnRussian howtogetfluent.com/russian-v…

How to get Russian verb aspects right every time (the one key question)

What are Russian verb aspects? When to use the perfective or imperfective? The one question to ask every time (plus in-depth explanation)

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🇩🇪Ordering food over the phone? Today's mini-lesson: youtube.com/shorts/0eqXdGDgQ…

How to order a pizza delivery

50% off my flagship course till end of Cyber Monday! Link in channe...

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#BlackFriday in Welsh is “Dydd Gwener y Gwario Gwirion”, that's to say: “Silly Spending Friday”! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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