The Language Learning Show

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  How learning a language enriches my life 10.09.2026 22min

  Thank you for listening!Azrenhttps://azrenthelanguagenerd.com
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  Why ANYONE can learn a language 07.09.2026 31min

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  Deeper friendships as a result of being more fluent in another language 04.09.2026 33min

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  A raw, unfiltered brainstorm 04.09.2026 16min

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  2026 has been a whirlwind 03.09.2026 18min

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  Proven Fluency Formula (based on data) 27.08.2026 5min

  I am one of the few foreign language instructors who measures student progress quantitatively. To date, I’ve written 30+ individual case studies tracking the methods different students used and the progress that ensued. My goal in today’s blog post is to analyze 2026 Calgary Language Nerds student progress data as a whole and provide unique, actionable insights into what actually drives fluency.Let's dive right in.---Part 1: The Proven Formula. When CLN students consistently follow these actions, they achieve a significant level improvement virtually 100% of the time. This path removes the guesswork and delivers predictable, efficient progress:Enrolling in a long-term program. It’s usually 4 to 12 months.Logging study hours. I provide a template to make this easy to do.Having measurable goals. Progress toward these goals is monitored.Taking 1+ lesson(s) per week. Some students take lessons more frequently.Completing homework. The amount is flexible, but completing it is expected.---Part 2: The Unpredictable PathI’ve noticed with Calgary Language Nerds students that stepping outside of these recommended actions introduces a lot of variables. While students on this track can absolutely still enjoy their lessons and may even succeed, the outcomes become much more unpredictable. Everything is up in the air:Taking a group class. All personalization is lost.Skipping homework. It disrupts the flow of progress.Having a vague goal or plan. You end up flying blind.Forgetting to log study hours. This reduces accountability.Taking fewer than 1 lesson/week. Motivation often plummets.Enrolling in a short-term course. Real transformation takes time.---ConclusionWe all know that most students who try to learn a language never reach their desired level of fluency. Comprehensive solutions that actually work are hard to find. I’m thrilled that, after 10 years of working in this field, I keep inching closer to cracking the code. I didn’t know if I’d ever make it.What I offer isn’t how everyone wants to learn. And that’s okay! My goal isn’t to fit every style, but rather to identify the exact habits and preferences that thrive under this method, ensuring a virtually guaranteed learning path for the students who do. Ultimately, it’s about aligning a teaching method with the right learner profile.---Thanks for reading/listening!Sign up for classes here.
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  Why I don't set any short-term goals 25.08.2026 12min

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  Business Owner's Biggest Lessons from 2026 21.08.2026 16min

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  Nerding out HARD on business & language learning 20.08.2026 27min

  Thanks for listening!Azrenhttps://azrenthelanguagenerd.com
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  High-Performance Language Fluency: The Evolution of My Method [2026/2027] 18.08.2026 17min

  Full list of languages my team and I teach are on my website. Fill out the Google Form if you would like to get a quote for lessons: https://azrenthelanguagenerd.comFollow me on social media or email me: https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/contact
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  We all need help - nobody is a superhero 17.08.2026 5min

  It's really standing out to me how much we all need each other. Everyone needs help. In my earlier adult life, I didn't understand this at all. I thought I could do everything. I'd jam-pack my schedule and wear many different hats. I took everything onto my own plate. But eventually I started to notice that I was spinning my wheels and not really moving the ball forward. I didn't want to be busy for the sake of being busy. In fact, I wanted to be less busy. I wanted more time to myself and not be go-go-go 24/7. That’s when, gradually, I learned to stick to my strengths and accept the help of others to fill in the gaps around my weaknesses. I can't do it all. I can accept the help of others. Here's a real life, current example: one of my tutors has made a video-based course for the Calgary Language Nerds that is 99% ready to be launched. I just have to do a few administrative tasks first before it can go live.The problem is that I hate administrative tasks. I'm slow at them. They're hard for me. They exhaust me. I do them poorly too since I'm not always one to pay close attention to small details. As a result, I sent a text to my assistant asking her for help. It's absolutely ok not to do everything by myself and to need support.Nobody is superman.---Thanks for listening/reading!AzrenCalgary Language Nerds ownerhttps://azrenthelanguagenerd.com
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  Intensive bursts + patience 11.08.2026 5min

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  The Four Fluency Mentalities 03.08.2026 7min

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  Why hire a tutor? 01.08.2026 16min

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  The REAL Problem with Duolingo 31.07.2026 5min

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  The Golden Rule for Learning Languages 30.07.2026 11min

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  2026 Presentation on Languages & Business 28.07.2026 45min

  In a couple weeks, I am giving a talk called More Than Words. This is the rough draft of this talk. If you're in Calgary, come by!
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  What I'm grateful for at 33 years old 24.07.2026 16min

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  Language learners underestimate the value of volume 21.07.2026 17min

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  The #1 secret to learning languages is... 11.07.2026 15min

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