The Linguist on the Loose | Conversations with English learners http://thelinguist.blogs.com/the_linguist_community_bl/ Listen in as renowned Linguist and founder of TheLinguist.com, Steve Kaufmann, talks to current Linguist members about their English learning experiences. Some podcast episodes will be available in both English and the member's native language. en-CA Sun, 09 Dec 2007 12:47:31 -0800 http://www.typepad.com/ learning english, language learning, The Linguist, Steve Kaufmann, fluent english, eslEducation/Higher Edmark@thelinguist.comTheLinguist.comTheLinguist.comnolearning english, language learning, The Linguist, Steve Kaufmann, fluent english, eslListen in as renowned Linguist and founder of TheLinguist.com, Steve Kaufmann, talks to current Linguist members about their English learning experiences. Some podcast episodes will be available in both English and the member's native language.Listen in as renowned Linguist and founder of TheLinguist.com, Steve Kaufmann, talks to current Linguist members about their English learning experiences. Some podcast episodes will be available in both English and the member's native language. Hiking in Vancouver, BC http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLinguistCommunityBlog/~3/VCXl4oY9zcI/hiking_in_vanco.html http://thelinguist.blogs.com/the_linguist_community_bl/2006/07/hiking_in_vanco.html I have spent the past two weekends hiking and climbing mountains near my home in Vancouver, British Columbia. I believe that British Columbia has some of the most beautiful scenery in the world and since the summer is the best... I have spent the past two weekends hiking and climbing mountains near my home in Vancouver, British Columbia. I believe that British Columbia has some of the most beautiful scenery in the world and since the summer is the best time of year to enjoy the outdoors here in Vancouver, I go on a lot of weekend trips.

I was with my boyfriend and some friends both weekends. We hiked with tents, sleeping bags, food and so forth so we could camp overnight. It's not very comfortable sleeping on a thin mat in a tent, but it's worth it! Nothing compares to the beauty of the wilderness and the smell of the fresh mountain air.

This weekend, I'm hoping to go on a kayaking and hiking trip somewhere on Vancouver Island. This is the perfect time of year to spot whales and porpoises in the Pacific Ocean.

]]> The Linguist on the Loose mark@thelinguist.com (TheLinguist.com) Tue, 25 Jul 2006 15:52:29 -0700 http://thelinguist.blogs.com/the_linguist_community_bl/2006/07/hiking_in_vanco.html A chat with coach AJ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLinguistCommunityBlog/~3/m7XLRguLa9U/a_chat_with_coa.html http://thelinguist.blogs.com/the_linguist_community_bl/2006/07/a_chat_with_coa.html One of the most satisfying aspects of being involved with The Linguist is the quality of our learners, and I should also say, our tutors. The one word that describes just about all of us is enthusiasm. I met AJ... One of the most satisfying aspects of being involved with The Linguist is the quality of our learners, and I should also say, our tutors. The one word that describes just about all of us is enthusiasm. I met AJ through the web because he has his own blog called effortlesslanguage. I have never met him face to face. He is a language teacher in Los Angeles and a learner of Spanish. He is now one of the tutors with The Linguist. Here is the first part of a discussion that I had with AJ on a variety of subjects.

Click here to listen to part 1

]]> Podcasts The Linguist on the Loose mark@thelinguist.com (TheLinguist.com) Thu, 20 Jul 2006 13:17:49 -0700 noOne of the most satisfying aspects of being involved with The Linguist is the quality of our learners, and I should also say, our tutors. The one word that describes just about all of us is enthusiasm. I met AJ...TheLinguist.comOne of the most satisfying aspects of being involved with The Linguist is the quality of our learners, and I should also say, our tutors. The one word that describes just about all of us is enthusiasm. I met AJ...learning english, language learning, The Linguist, Steve Kaufmann, fluent english, eslhttp://thelinguist.blogs.com/the_linguist_community_bl/2006/07/a_chat_with_coa.htmlhttp://www.thelinguist.com/media/av/podcast/2006/07/aj_1_july_1.mp3 Improve speaking by listening http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLinguistCommunityBlog/~3/0b8DvVNmsm8/improve_speakin.html http://thelinguist.blogs.com/the_linguist_community_bl/2006/05/improve_speakin.html One of the ideas behind The Linguist is that listening, and especially repetitive listening will help your speaking. One of our students, Kolbjorn, who works as an administrator in a university in Norway,discusses this and other issues with me in... One of the ideas behind The Linguist is that listening, and especially repetitive listening will help your speaking. One of our students, Kolbjorn, who works as an administrator in a university in Norway,discusses this and other issues with me in three parts which I call The Power of Listening part 1, part 2 and then part 3. We also have a brief digression into Scandinavian which is a separate link called audiobooks in Scandinavian. Kolbjorn explains his frustration at being able to understand English but being unable to speak comfortably. He explains how repetitive listening at The Linguist helped him.

He also points out the advantage of The Linguist in that it allows the learner to use free moments during each day to learn and improve. The discussion also covers a little about life in Norway and other subjects.

]]> Member Feedback Norway Podcasts The Linguist on the Loose mark@thelinguist.com (TheLinguist.com) Sun, 21 May 2006 12:16:00 -0700 noOne of the ideas behind The Linguist is that listening, and especially repetitive listening will help your speaking. One of our students, Kolbjorn, who works as an administrator in a university in Norway,discusses this and other issues with me in...TheLinguist.comOne of the ideas behind The Linguist is that listening, and especially repetitive listening will help your speaking. One of our students, Kolbjorn, who works as an administrator in a university in Norway,discusses this and other issues with me in...learning english, language learning, The Linguist, Steve Kaufmann, fluent english, eslhttp://thelinguist.blogs.com/the_linguist_community_bl/2006/05/improve_speakin.htmlhttp://www.thelinguist.com/media/av/podcast/2006/05/kolbjorn_.mp3 Giuliana http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLinguistCommunityBlog/~3/7g76OKckmhA/giuliana.html http://thelinguist.blogs.com/the_linguist_community_bl/2006/05/giuliana.html Eventually all the interviews will be on a separate blog site dedicated to audio podcasts. Meanwhile, One of our Italian learners, Giuliana, gave this interesting interview. Those who are interested can download part 1 and part 2 and listen. Eventually all the interviews will be on a separate blog site dedicated to audio podcasts. Meanwhile, One of our Italian learners, Giuliana, gave this interesting interview.  Those who are interested can download part 1 and part 2 and listen.

]]> The Linguist on the Loose mark@thelinguist.com (TheLinguist.com) Mon, 08 May 2006 18:20:30 -0700 noEventually all the interviews will be on a separate blog site dedicated to audio podcasts. Meanwhile, One of our Italian learners, Giuliana, gave this interesting interview. Those who are interested can download part 1 and part 2 and listen.TheLinguist.comEventually all the interviews will be on a separate blog site dedicated to audio podcasts. Meanwhile, One of our Italian learners, Giuliana, gave this interesting interview. Those who are interested can download part 1 and part 2 and listen.learning english, language learning, The Linguist, Steve Kaufmann, fluent english, eslhttp://thelinguist.blogs.com/the_linguist_community_bl/2006/05/giuliana.htmlhttp://www.thelinguist.com/media/av/200605/giuliana_1.mp3 Discussion with Nangpan http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLinguistCommunityBlog/~3/sXSRtFi2T4k/discussion_with.html http://thelinguist.blogs.com/the_linguist_community_bl/2006/05/discussion_with.html I had a chance to connect with Nangpan, who attends Zhong Shan University in Guang Zhou, China. He lives in Hong Kong and that is where I was able to reach him. He has been with The Linguist for about... I had a chance to connect with Nangpan, who attends Zhong Shan University in Guang Zhou, China. He lives in Hong Kong and that is where I was able to reach him. He has been with The Linguist for about one year and discusses his experiences of learning English. We spoke in English and in Cantonese.

]]> The Linguist on the Loose mark@thelinguist.com (TheLinguist.com) Mon, 08 May 2006 17:16:36 -0700 noI had a chance to connect with Nangpan, who attends Zhong Shan University in Guang Zhou, China. He lives in Hong Kong and that is where I was able to reach him. He has been with The Linguist for about...TheLinguist.comI had a chance to connect with Nangpan, who attends Zhong Shan University in Guang Zhou, China. He lives in Hong Kong and that is where I was able to reach him. He has been with The Linguist for about...learning english, language learning, The Linguist, Steve Kaufmann, fluent english, eslhttp://thelinguist.blogs.com/the_linguist_community_bl/2006/05/discussion_with.htmlhttp://www.thelinguist.com/media/av/200605/nangpan_english_1.mp3 The Linguist on the loose- Ken talks with Steve http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLinguistCommunityBlog/~3/jzpcb_tJiFk/the_linguist_on_8.html http://thelinguist.blogs.com/the_linguist_community_bl/2006/04/the_linguist_on_8.html Ken is a musician in Osaka. He talks to Steve about the sometimes annoying and sometimes necessary "progress bar" on certain pages in The Linguist. The discussion then covers the increasing role of podcasting in language learning. Ken also explains... Ken is a musician in Osaka. He talks to Steve about the sometimes annoying and sometimes necessary "progress bar" on certain pages in The Linguist. The discussion then covers the increasing role of podcasting in language learning. Ken also explains the development of a community of bloggers who describe their experience on The Linguist and have gotten to know each other.

]]> The Linguist on the Loose mark@thelinguist.com (TheLinguist.com) Fri, 28 Apr 2006 13:13:15 -0700 noKen is a musician in Osaka. He talks to Steve about the sometimes annoying and sometimes necessary "progress bar" on certain pages in The Linguist. The discussion then covers the increasing role of podcasting in language learning. Ken also explains...TheLinguist.comKen is a musician in Osaka. He talks to Steve about the sometimes annoying and sometimes necessary "progress bar" on certain pages in The Linguist. The discussion then covers the increasing role of podcasting in language learning. Ken also explains...learning english, language learning, The Linguist, Steve Kaufmann, fluent english, eslhttp://thelinguist.blogs.com/the_linguist_community_bl/2006/04/the_linguist_on_8.htmlhttp://www.thelinguist.com/media/av/200604/ken_2.mp3 The Linguist on the loose - Kazuyo speaks to Steve http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLinguistCommunityBlog/~3/RloAS-by9tk/the_linguist_on_7.html http://thelinguist.blogs.com/the_linguist_community_bl/2006/04/the_linguist_on_7.html Language skills can vary. Some people read very well but have trouble listening. Some people speak well but have trouble reading and writing in English. However, in my experience, someone who builds up listening skills will also improve speaking fluency.... Language skills can vary. Some people read very well but have trouble listening. Some people speak well but have trouble reading and writing in English. However, in my experience, someone who builds up listening skills will also improve speaking fluency. Here I chat with Kazuyo and we discuss ways to improve fluency and listening comprehension.

]]> The Linguist on the Loose mark@thelinguist.com (TheLinguist.com) Fri, 28 Apr 2006 13:07:48 -0700 noLanguage skills can vary. Some people read very well but have trouble listening. Some people speak well but have trouble reading and writing in English. However, in my experience, someone who builds up listening skills will also improve speaking fluency..TheLinguist.comLanguage skills can vary. Some people read very well but have trouble listening. Some people speak well but have trouble reading and writing in English. However, in my experience, someone who builds up listening skills will also improve speaking fluency....learning english, language learning, The Linguist, Steve Kaufmann, fluent english, eslhttp://thelinguist.blogs.com/the_linguist_community_bl/2006/04/the_linguist_on_7.htmlhttp://www.thelinguist.com/media/av/200604/kazuo.mp3 TheLinguist on The Loose: Steve talks to Art http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLinguistCommunityBlog/~3/meqgA7VCx-o/thelinguist_on_.html http://thelinguist.blogs.com/the_linguist_community_bl/2006/04/thelinguist_on_.html Take a listen as Steve talks with Art in Moscow about English learning and language learning in general. Take a listen as Steve talks with Art in Moscow about English learning and language learning in general.

]]> The Linguist on the Loose mark@thelinguist.com (TheLinguist.com) Wed, 26 Apr 2006 10:20:01 -0700 noTake a listen as Steve talks with Art in Moscow about English learning and language learning in general.TheLinguist.comTake a listen as Steve talks with Art in Moscow about English learning and language learning in general.learning english, language learning, The Linguist, Steve Kaufmann, fluent english, eslhttp://thelinguist.blogs.com/the_linguist_community_bl/2006/04/thelinguist_on_.htmlhttp://www.thelinguist.com/media/av/200604/art.mp3 The Linguist on The Loose: Steve talks to Tony (English) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLinguistCommunityBlog/~3/t02MqJAJWyA/the_linguist_on_6.html http://thelinguist.blogs.com/the_linguist_community_bl/2006/04/the_linguist_on_6.html Now listen to Steve and Tony in English. Now listen to Steve and Tony in English.

]]> The Linguist on the Loose mark@thelinguist.com (TheLinguist.com) Tue, 25 Apr 2006 22:00:11 -0700 noNow listen to Steve and Tony in English.TheLinguist.comNow listen to Steve and Tony in English.learning english, language learning, The Linguist, Steve Kaufmann, fluent english, eslhttp://thelinguist.blogs.com/the_linguist_community_bl/2006/04/the_linguist_on_6.htmlhttp://www.thelinguist.com/media/av/200604/tony_english.mp3 The Linguist on The Loose: Steve talks to Tony (Chinese) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLinguistCommunityBlog/~3/s4_AVNs2JMo/the_linguist_on_5.html http://thelinguist.blogs.com/the_linguist_community_bl/2006/04/the_linguist_on_5.html Take a listen as Steve talks to Tony in Taiwan. Take a listen as Steve talks to Tony in Taiwan.

]]> The Linguist on the Loose mark@thelinguist.com (TheLinguist.com) Tue, 25 Apr 2006 21:58:45 -0700 noTake a listen as Steve talks to Tony in Taiwan.TheLinguist.comTake a listen as Steve talks to Tony in Taiwan.learning english, language learning, The Linguist, Steve Kaufmann, fluent english, eslhttp://thelinguist.blogs.com/the_linguist_community_bl/2006/04/the_linguist_on_5.htmlhttp://www.thelinguist.com/media/av/200604/tony_chinese.mp3 TheLinguist.comnonadult