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The Lollygagging Podcast with Rick and Dave – language learning for intermediate and advanced learners covering topics of interest for polyglots and language-learners.

Episode 13: What Have We Been Up To During the Quarantine?

Posted on August 15, 2020August 15, 2020 by dave

Rick and Dave check in on each other to make sure they’re still practicing good lollygagging language skills, or at least good hygiene. (Oh, the suspense!) They also discuss the Virtual Polyglot Gathering, Rick’s Listening/Reading efforts, Dave’s big move, and some nasty and threatening comments towards some anonymous polyglot personalities like Gareth Popkins and Kris…

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Episode 12: Random Questions We Ask Each Other

Posted on September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 by dave

Dave and Rick pick each other’s brains regarding the polyglotosity (yes, that’s a real word, maybe…?) of London and other parts of the world, meetups and silent periods, and something called “daving,” which is most likely illegal, or at least immoral. Download the flipping audio already Show notes 00:47   Rehashing episode 11 01:46   Rick’s take…

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Episode 11: Post-Gathering Motivation (Part II–Dave’s Amazing Plan (Because Dave’s Amazing!)

Posted on August 16, 2019August 16, 2019 by dave

Upon returning from the well-beloved Polyglot Gathering, Rick and Dave discuss what they want to accomplish for the next year. In this episode, Dave says so much by saying so little. Or is it the other way around? Either way, it’s going to be the best podcast you’ve ever heard because it’s Dave. Say it…

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Episode 10: Post-Gathering Motivation (Part I–Rick’s crazy scheme!)

Posted on July 17, 2019July 17, 2019 by dave

Upon returning from the well-beloved Polyglot Gathering, Rick and Dave discuss what they want to accomplish for the next year. In this episode, Rick talks about a new (to him) concept that he hopes will “melt and rewire” his brain and make him a superhuman Italian-speaking dynamo. If only he could stop spending so much…

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Episode 9: Expanding Your Vocabulary

Posted on February 15, 2019February 15, 2019 by dave

Rick and Dave discuss ways to acquire subject-specific vocabulary and to expand your vocabulary with subtle shades of meaning. Use technology to find words specific to a specific field or use a an old-fashioned book. Learn how to say “infinitesimal,” preferably correctly. Download The Audio Show Notes 01:07   How can I increase my vocabulary/acquire subject-specific…

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Episode 8: Questions, Part II: This Time, It’s Personal!

Posted on January 25, 2019January 27, 2019 by dave

Rick and Dave answer questions about flow, conversational fluency, materials in the target language, and Harry Potter. Listen as Rick takes the lead and discusses how he shares his techniques on pushing the intermediate-language-learning envelope, taking the listener on a thrill ride of techniques and tips until finally the listener is out of breath. Which…

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Episode 6: Sound Advice (Accents and Pronunciation)

Posted on January 4, 2019January 5, 2019 by dave

How do you acquire a decent accent? What do those weird symbols in transcriptions and fancy books mean? What does our mouth need to do in order to sound like an authentic Mongolian speaker, and will it get us arrested or admired? Heck if we know, but we talk like we do. Now with 20%…

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Episode 5: Do You Have What It Takes?

Posted on December 22, 2018January 5, 2019 by dave

What are some qualities that will help you with language study? Do you have to be a language nerd? Should you aspire for perfection? What do Rick and Dave think are helpful traits for language learning? If you answered “yes, I can!” to any of these questions, go back and read them again because your…

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Episode 4: I Can’t Do This Alone (How Your Loved Ones Can Help)

Posted on December 4, 2018December 4, 2018 by dave

In this episode, Rick and Dave talk about how you might get your family and/or friends to support your foolish language habit. But don’t expect anyone to be happy about that hat you’re wearing! Download The Audio

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Episode 3: Reality vs. Hype (and How Long Does It Really Take?)

Posted on September 20, 2018September 20, 2018 by team

In this episode, Rick and Dave explore the myths of learning languages in unreasonably short periods of time and describe how painfully hard it is to learn a language. In fact, learning a language is almost as hard as listening to Rick talking. Still want to listen to the podcast and/or study a language? You’re…

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