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Learning Tips & Tricks | Sound Blending: Language Learning "In the Wild"
Adventures in Language
11/11/21 • 6 min
In this episode of our "In the Wild" mini-series (Part 2 of 3), you’ll learn everything you need to know about sound blending: what is it, why does it matter, and what should you know about it when you’re out having conversations out “in the wild?”
Sign up here for more FREE language learning content (like the awesome goal-setting worksheet we mentioned in the podcast): https://info.mangolanguages.com/glc-signup
If you’d like the blog article that accompanies this episode, click here: https://blog.mangolanguages.com/why-hearing-your-target-language-in-the-wild-may-be-different-than-how-you-learned-it-part-2-sound-blending
We also invite you to check out our website at: https://mangolanguages.com/ and follow us on social media @MangoLanguages. And remember – language is an adventure. Enjoy the ride!
Wondering what languages were used in today’s episode?
Malay | Helo. Apa khabar? means 'Hello - how are you?' (lit. Hello - what news?) and Selamat tinggal means ‘goodbye’ (lit. safe leaving)
Korean | 시간낭비 하지말고 means ‘without further ado’ (literally translates as ‘without wasting time’)
Interested in learning English, Malay, Korean, or one of the other 70+ languages that the Mango app offers? Click here to learn more! https://mangolanguages.com/app
Emily Sabo (PhD, University of Michigan) is a linguist at Mango Languages. A Pittsburgh native, her areas of specialization are the social and cognitive factors that impact bilingual language processing. Having studied 7 languages and lived in various countries abroad, she sees multilingualism -- and the cultural diversity that accompanies it -- as the coolest of superpowers. Complementary to her work at Mango, Emily is a Lecturer of Spanish at the University of Tennessee, a Producer of the “We Are What We Speak’ docuseries, and get this...a storytelling standup comedian!
#languagelearning #soundblending #coarticulation
11/11/21 • 6 min

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How Language Works | How Prosody Works
Adventures in Language
10/12/22 • 13 min
All languages have a certain musicality to them – a specific kind of rhythm, intonation, and melody. This is called prosody, and it contains a lot of linguistic, social, and emotional information. In this episode, Mango Languages linguist Emily Sabo (PhD) is breaking down what exactly prosody is and how it works in your everyday speech. You’ll also learn how to listen for prosody’s 3 main acoustic features. Enjoy!
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Test your knowledge here: https://mangosurvey.typeform.com/to/F9vjL7Pi
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Website: https://mangolanguages.com
Contact (app inquiries): send us a message here
#prosody #whatisprosody #howintonationworks #linguistics #mangolanguages #howlanguageworks
Meet your host! Emily Sabo (PhD, University of Michigan) is a linguist at Mango who specializes in the social and cognitive factors that impact bilingual language processing. Emily is also a language teacher, a producer of the We Are What We Speak docuseries, and get this...a storytelling standup comedian!
10/12/22 • 13 min
Science Behind Language Learning | What motivates you to learn a second language?
Adventures in Language
08/24/22 • 10 min
What does it mean to be a motivated language learner? In our latest episode, Kaitlyn Tagarelli (Linguist, PhD) discusses the role of motivation in second language learning, and the different ways people motivate themselves during their language learning journeys. If you want to learn more about the scientific research consulted for this episode, and how Mango guides learners, take a look at our blog post that accompanies this episode:
https://blog.mangolanguages.com/what-motivates-you-to-learn-a-second-language
Check out the other Mango content mentioned in this episode here:
- How to Set Good Language Learning Goals
- Introducing Study Reminders: 3 Tips to Bust the 'Too Busy' Myth
- How to Add Family Members to Mango Languages
If you liked this episode, please let us know by following the podcast and leaving us a review! We also invite you to check out our website at: https://mangolanguages.com/ and follow us on social media @MangoLanguages. And remember – language is an adventure. Enjoy the ride!
Wondering what languages were used in today’s episode?
English | Recording language
Iraqi Arabic | أهلا (AHlen) and مع السلامة (MA'a AsaLAMA) mean “Hello” and “Goodbye”
Danish | Hej (Hai) and Farvel (fahVEL) mean “Hi” and “Goodbye”
Interested in learning Iraqi Arabic, Danish, or one of the other 70+ languages that the Mango app offers? Click here to start learning! https://mangolanguages.com/app
Kaitlyn Tagarelli (Ph.D., Georgetown University) is a linguist and the Head of Research at Mango Languages. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Georgetown University, specializing in how the mind and brain learn languages. Aside from geeking out about all things neuroscience and linguistics, she loves hanging out with her family at their Connecticut home, trying to convince them to speak French with her.
George Smith (Ph.D., University of Hawai‛i at Mānoa) is a Linguistics Content Writer at Mango Languages. He holds a Ph.D. in Second Language Studies from the University of Hawai‛i at Mānoa, and conducts research on second language listening, speaking, and vocabulary learning. He is a lifelong teacher and learner who enjoys gabbing about language with his family and friends.
#languageteaching #languageEd #worldlanguageEd #languagelearning
08/24/22 • 10 min
How Language Works | How Pragmatics Works?
Adventures in Language
09/14/22 • 9 min
We often don’t always say what we mean, and yet we still manage to communicate with each other. How is this possible? Pragmatics! In this short episode led by your friendly neighborhood linguist Emily (PhD), you’ll discover the basics of what pragmatics is, why it matters, and how it works. Enjoy!
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“How Semantics Works” ~ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1818324/11101678
Test your knowledge here: https://mangosurvey.typeform.com/to/PeUhXWKz
Instagram: @mangolanguages
Facebook: facebook.com/MangoLanguages
Website: https://mangolanguages.com
Contact (app inquiries): send us a message here
#pragmatics #semantics101 #whatipragmatics #wordmeaning #linguistics #mangolanguages #howlanguageworks
Meet your guide/host! Emily Sabo (PhD, University of Michigan) is a linguist at Mango who specializes in the social and cognitive factors that impact bilingual language processing. Emily is also a language teacher, a producer of the We Are What We Speak docuseries, and get this...a storytelling standup comedian!
09/14/22 • 9 min
Teaching Languages Today | Meet MRS. Rogers!
Adventures in Language
09/09/22 • 22 min
You may have heard of Mr. Rogers – but do you know MRS. Rogers?! In this episode, you’ll get to meet Mrs. Rebecca Rogers, a high-energy high school teacher and social media content creator. Listen in as our host Emily Sabo (linguist, PhD) sits down with Rebecca to talk about (1) the pros and cons of being active on social media as a teacher, (2) how to find your teaching persona when just starting out in your career, and (3) tips for deciding which technology works for your classroom. Since Rebecca’s social media content centers around observational comedy relatable to teachers and students, it’s no surprise this episode is full of laughs.
If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe to the show and leave us a comment or review!
#teaching #k12teaching #socialmedia #highschoolteachers #teachersofinstagram #teachersoftiktok #mangolanguages #languagelearning #rrogersworld
09/09/22 • 22 min
Teaching Languages Today | The 4 Secrets to Smart EdTech Shopping (feat. Enid Sierra)
Adventures in Language
08/31/22 • 15 min
What criteria should you consider when buying educational technology (EdTech) for your school? How can you evaluate the effectiveness of EdTech your school has already purchased? What are some best practices for helping teachers integrate new software into their classes? In this episode, our host Emily Sabo (linguist, PhD) sits down with Irving ISD District EL Instructional Lead Enid Sierra to discuss 4 secrets to shopping smart when it comes to EdTech software! ‘
You can connect with Enid Sierra at [email protected] or on Twitter @enidpsu. If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe to the podcast or leave us a review!
For an example of an EdTech efficacy study, here’s ours: https://blog.mangolanguages.com/mango-works-heres-the-proof
Get your free PDF here: https://info.mangolanguages.com/hubfs/Downloadable/How%20Language%20Works%20Gated%20Content/TheSecretstoSmartEdTechUse.pdf
#languageteaching #worldlanguages #mangolanguages #languagelearning #edtech #educationaltechnology
08/31/22 • 15 min
Science Behind Language Learning | Why do we get anxious about learning a second language?
Adventures in Language
09/21/22 • 10 min
Have you ever felt scared, nervous, or anxious when using your second language? In our latest episode, Kaitlyn Tagarelli (Linguist, PhD) discusses how language anxiety shapes the language learning process, and outlines some tips for managing anxious feelings. If you want to learn more about the scientific research consulted for this episode, and how Mango guides learners, take a look at our blog post that accompanies this episode: https://blog.mangolanguages.com/why-do-we-get-anxious-about-learning-a-second-language
Here’s some other Mango content that can help you round out your understanding of language anxiety:
- How does your mind help you learn a second language?
- Are some people just good at learning new languages?
- Am I too old to learn a new language?
If you liked this episode, please let us know by following the podcast and leaving us a review! We also invite you to check out our website at: https://mangolanguages.com/ and follow us on social media @MangoLanguages. And remember – language is an adventure. Enjoy the ride!
Wondering what languages were used in today’s episode?
English | Recording language
French | Bonjour et bienvenue (bo(n)joor eh beea(n)veunu) means “Hello and welcome” in French. À la prochaine (a la prochayn) is short for À la prochaine fois, which means “See you next time!”
Interested in learning French or one of the other 70+ languages that the Mango app offers? Click here to start learning! https://mangolanguages.com/app
Kaitlyn Tagarelli (Ph.D., Georgetown University) is a linguist and the Head of Research at Mango Languages. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Georgetown University, specializing in how the mind and brain learn languages. Aside from geeking out about all things neuroscience and linguistics, she loves hanging out with her family at their Connecticut home, trying to convince them to speak French with her.
George Smith (Ph.D., University of Hawai‛i at Mānoa) is a Linguistics Content Writer at Mango Languages. He holds a Ph.D. in Second Language Studies from the University of Hawai‛i at Mānoa, and conducts research on second language listening, speaking, and vocabulary learning. He is a lifelong teacher and learner who enjoys gabbing about language with his family and friends.
09/21/22 • 10 min
Teaching Languages Today | What is Task-Based Language Teaching? (feat. Lara Bryfonski)
Adventures in Language
08/17/22 • 42 min
If you’re like a lot of language teachers today, you’re trying to shift learning objectives from a hyper focus on grammatical accuracy to a more holistic communicative competence. And that’s no easy task! In this episode, our host Emily Sabo (linguist, PhD) sits down with Georgetown University linguist and Second Language Acquisition researcher Dr. Lara Bryfonski to discuss one of the best solutions out there right now: Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT). Listen to find out what TBLT is and how you can use it in your classroom!
To download your free TBLT resources, click here: https://info.mangolanguages.com/hubfs/Downloadable/How%20Language%20Works%20Gated%20Content/WhatIsTBLT_GatedContent.pdf
Want to listen to more? Check out our episode on Individual Differences here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1818324/10868335
You can connect with Dr. Lara Bryfonski at larabryfonski.com or on Twitter @lbryfo. If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe to the podcast or leave us a review!
#languageteaching #worldlanguages #mangolanguages
08/17/22 • 42 min
How Language Works | How Semantics Works
Adventures in Language
08/10/22 • 7 min
Words words words. How do they get their meaning? That’s what semantics is all about! In this short episode, led by your friendly neighborhood linguist Emily (PhD), you’ll learn the 5 things you need to know about semantics. Listen and discover how the relationship between words and their meanings is oddly similar to the the relationship between money and its value. Enjoy!
Take our Semantics Quiz: https://mangosurvey.typeform.com/to/mqfj7HpC
Looking for more? Check out our related content:
How Morphology Works https://www.buzzsprout.com/1818324/10949576
Morphology Quiz: https://mangosurvey.typeform.com/to/mqfj7HpC
Come join the Mango family by subscribing to the podcast!
Instagram: @mangolanguages
Facebook: facebook.com/MangoLanguages
Website: mangolanguages.com
Contact (app inquiries): send us a message here
#semantics #semantics101 #whatissemantics #wordmeaning #linguistics #mangolanguages #howlanguageworks
Meet your guide/host! Emily Sabo (PhD, University of Michigan) is a linguist at Mango who specializes in the social and cognitive factors that impact bilingual language processing. Emily is also a language teacher, a producer of the We Are What We Speak docuseries, and get this... a storytelling standup comedian!
08/10/22 • 7 min
Science Behind Language Learning | Can you have a "great personality" for language learning?
Adventures in Language
10/19/22 • 11 min
You can probably think of someone who has a great personality. But can you have a great personality for language learning? In our latest episode, Kaitlyn Tagarelli (Linguist, PhD) takes a look at how all the little quirks that make us unique come into play when learning a second language.
If you want to learn more about the scientific research consulted for this episode, and how Mango guides learners, take a look at our blog post on this topic: https://blog.mangolanguages.com/can-you-have-a-great-personality-for-language-learning
Here’s some other Mango content that can help you make the most of your language learning adventure:
- Why do we get anxious about learning a second language?
- What motivates you to learn a second language?
If you liked this episode, please let us know by following the podcast and leaving us a review! We also invite you to check out our website at: https://mangolanguages.com/ and follow us on social media @MangoLanguages.
Wondering what languages were used in today’s episode?
English | Recording language
Ukrainian | Доброго дня (dobroho dnya) and До побачення (doh pobachenya) mean “Hello” and “Goodbye” in Ukrainian, an East Slavic language spoken mainly in Ukraine. Ukrainian is officially recognized as a minority language by more than 10 countries in Eastern Europe.
Norwegian | Hallo (HAHLLoh) and Ha det (HAAHdeh) mean “Hello” and “Bye” in Norwegian, a Germanic language spoken in Norway.
Interested in learning Ukrainian, Norwegian, or one of the other 70+ languages that the Mango app offers? Click here to start learning! https://mangolanguages.com/app
Kaitlyn Tagarelli (Ph.D., Georgetown University) is a linguist and the Head of Research at Mango Languages. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Georgetown University, specializing in how the mind and brain learn languages. Aside from geeking out about all things neuroscience and linguistics, she loves hanging out with her family at their Connecticut home, trying to convince them to speak French with her.
George Smith (Ph.D., University of Hawai‛i at Mānoa) is a Linguistics Content Writer at Mango Languages. He holds a Ph.D. in Second Language Studies from the University of Hawai‛i at Mānoa, and conducts research on second language listening, speaking, and vocabulary learning. He is a lifelong teacher and learner who enjoys gabbing about language with his family and friends.
#languageteaching #languageEd #worldlanguageEd #languagelearning #languagelearners #languagelover
10/19/22 • 11 min
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How many episodes does Adventures in Language have?
Adventures in Language currently has 63 episodes available.
What topics does Adventures in Language cover?
The podcast is about Learning, Language, Linguistics, Speaking, Teaching, Language Learning, Podcasts and Education.
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The episode title 'Learning Tips & Tricks | Sound Blending: Language Learning "In the Wild"' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on Adventures in Language is 12 minutes.
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Episodes of Adventures in Language are typically released every 6 days, 2 hours.
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The first episode of Adventures in Language was released on Aug 2, 2021.
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