Adventures in Language

Do musicians have an “ear” for language learning? Can you learn a second language by listening to music? Why do some languages seem to sound so “musical”? In our latest episode, Kaitlyn Tagarelli (Linguist, PhD) examines the connection between music and language, including how music helps language learning.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/music-and-language-learning-a-harmonious-duoHere’s some other Mango content that can help you make the most of your language learning adventure:How Prosody WorksHow Sentences WorkThe Four Tones - Basic Chinese Mandarin Ep. 2Are some people just good at learning languages?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 video/episode? English | Recording languageDari |  سَلام (salaam) and خُداحافِظ (khuda haafez) mean “Hello” and “Goodbye” in Dari , one of two of Afghanistan’s official languages. Fun fact: Dari is in the same language family as English, German, and Spanish (the Indo-European family)!Italian | Buongiorno and Arrivederci mean “Hello” and “Goodbye” in Italian, an Indo-European language spoken in Italy. Fun fact: There are over 30 different regional varieties spoken across Italy!Interested in learning Dari, Italian, or one of the other 70+ languages that the Mango app offers? Click here to start learning! https://mangolanguages.com/appKaitlyn 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.

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-learningHere’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 languageUkrainian | 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/appKaitlyn 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

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! Come join the Mango family by subscribing to the podcast! Test your knowledge here: https://mangosurvey.typeform.com/to/F9vjL7PiInstagram: @mangolanguagesFacebook: facebook.com/MangoLanguagesWebsite: https://mangolanguages.comContact (app inquiries): send us a message here#prosody #whatisprosody #howintonationworks #linguistics #mangolanguages #howlanguageworksMeet 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!

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-languageHere’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 languageFrench | 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/appKaitlyn 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.

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!Come join the Mango family by subscribing to the podcast!  “How Semantics Works” ~ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1818324/11101678Test your knowledge here: https://mangosurvey.typeform.com/to/PeUhXWKzInstagram: @mangolanguagesFacebook: facebook.com/MangoLanguagesWebsite: https://mangolanguages.comContact (app inquiries): send us a message here#pragmatics #semantics101 #whatipragmatics #wordmeaning #linguistics #mangolanguages #howlanguageworksMeet 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!

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

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 esierra@irvingisd.net 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-proofGet your free PDF here: https://info.mangolanguages.com/hubfs/Downloadable/How%20Language%20Works%20Gated%20Content/TheSecretstoSmartEdTechUse.pdf#languageteaching #worldlanguages #mangolanguages #languagelearning #edtech #educationaltechnology

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-languageCheck out the other Mango content mentioned in this episode here:How to Set Good Language Learning GoalsIntroducing Study Reminders: 3 Tips to Bust the 'Too Busy' MythHow to Add Family Members to Mango LanguagesIf 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 languageIraqi 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/appKaitlyn 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

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.pdfWant to listen to more? Check out our episode on Individual Differences here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1818324/10868335You 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

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/mqfj7HpCLooking for more? Check out our related content: How Morphology Works https://www.buzzsprout.com/1818324/10949576Morphology Quiz: https://mangosurvey.typeform.com/to/mqfj7HpCCome join the Mango family by subscribing to the podcast!Instagram: @mangolanguagesFacebook: facebook.com/MangoLanguagesWebsite: mangolanguages.comContact (app inquiries): send us a message here#semantics #semantics101 #whatissemantics #wordmeaning #linguistics #mangolanguages #howlanguageworksMeet 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!

What is the Seal of Biliteracy, and how can K-12 students get it? In this episode, your host Emily Sabo (linguist, PhD) gets the answers to key questions about what World Language educators simply call ‘“the Seal.” Be a fly on the wall in this fun and informative conversation that features two very special guests: Arthur Chou (one of the Seal’s founding fathers) and Nicole Rybak (a student who actually graduated with the Seal). Enjoy!If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe to the show and leave us a comment or review! Seal of Biliteracy website: https://sealofbiliteracy.org/ Connect with Arthur at info@sealofbiliteracy.org Connect with Nicole at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-rybak/  What to listen to next? Listen to our episode on how to access ESSER funding  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1818324/10822127Click here to access the recap we put together on the 8 things to know about the Seal of Biliteracy:  https://info.mangolanguages.com/hubfs/Downloadable/K12%20Gated%20Content/SealofBiliteracy_GatedContent.pdf#languageteaching #worldlanguages #mangolanguages #languagelearning #SoBi #SealofBiliteracy #ESL #bilingualism #multilingualism

What is it about the minds of good language learners that make them so successful? In our latest episode, Kaitlyn Tagarelli (Linguist, PhD) discusses four critical cognitive abilities that help explain individual differences in language learning achievement.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 where you can find more about the scientific research underlying this episode: https://blog.mangolanguages.com/how-does-your-mind-help-you-learn-a-second-languageCheck out the other podcasts mentioned in this episode here :Learners as Individuals: Are some people just good at learning new languages?What are the Benefits of Being Bilingual?Can You Learn a Language Without Trying?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 languageHaitian Creole  |  Bonjou (bon-zhoo) and Na wè pita (nah weh pee-tah) mean “Hello” and “See you later!”Cantonese |  你好 (nei5 hou2) and  拜拜 (baai1 baai3) mean “Hello” and “Bye-bye!”Interested in learning Haitian Creole, Cantonese, or one of the other 70+ languages that the Mango app offers? Click here to start learning! https://mangolanguages.com/appKaitlyn 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 the 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 #languagelearning #languagelearners  #secondlanguageacquisition #SLA  #individualdifferences #workingmemory #cognitiveabilities

We all know it. When teaching a language, active learning strategies are far more effective for our students than passive ones. So why do we so often find ourselves in a passive classroom rut?! The answer has to do with control. And it turns out, the fix is a LOT simpler than you might think! In this episode, your host Emily Sabo (linguist, PhD) sits down with Susana Matos-Kruck, a former teacher and principal from New Jersey who now runs an educational consulting firm (Up the Bar) for schools looking to improve their approaches to language acquisition. Get ready - because this episode is full of fun, new activities to try with your students, and it’ll leave you thinking about active learning in a whole new way! If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe to the show and leave us a comment or review! #languageteaching #worldlanguages #mangolanguages #languagelearning Teaching languages today is as exciting as it is challenging! That’s why we here at Mango Languages created “Teaching Languages Today”, a conversational podcast for world language educators that gets to the bottom of what’s working – and what’s not. Listen in for the problems fellow teachers are facing, learn what solutions they’ve found – and get some much-needed self-care reminders of why you fell in love with language teaching to begin with. Your host for the show is language teacher and linguistics researcher Emily Sabo (PhD). In each episode, we’ll learn to see World Language Ed through a new lens, by sitting down with an all-star lineup of teachers, administrators, and students. It’s our hope that the stories you hear in “Teaching Languages Today” will get you thinking – and feeling – differently about what you do in the classroom.

Sentences are made up of words. But what are words made up of? In this episode we’re breaking words down by talking about something called morphology. In this short episode led by your trusty language guide Emily (linguist, PhD), you’ll learn the 6 things you need to know about morphology. For example you’ll get a quick understanding of what morphology is, the different kinds of morphemes that exist, and why the ‘ing’ in ‘king’ isn’t the same as the ‘ing’ in ‘traveling.’Test your knowledge and take our free quiz! https://mangosurvey.typeform.com/to/ZBHRcjRMOr learn more about this subject at: https://blog.mangolanguages.com/how-morphology-worksCome join the Mango family by subscribing to the podcast!#morphology 101 #whatismorphology #morphology #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!

When faced with selecting which World Language to study, many high school students end up shrugging and choosing the most popular language track by default. But what if they knew which language really called to them? Enter the “Discovering Languages” program, an exploratory primer course for junior high students! In this episode, our host Emily (linguist, PhD) sits down with Tracye Thomas, Language Acquisition Coordinator at Brazosport Independent School District (Texas). Listen to learn everything you need to know about what a “Discovering Languages” program is, whether it’s right for your district, and 4 tips for bringing this innovative program to life at your school! All of that and more in this episode of Teaching Languages Today!If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe to the podcast or leave us a review!#languageteaching #worldlanguages #mangolanguages #languagelearning Teaching languages today is as exciting as it is challenging! That’s why we here at Mango Languages created “Teaching Languages Today”, a conversational podcast for world language educators that gets to the bottom of what’s working – and what’s not. Listen in for the problems fellow teachers are facing, learn what solutions they’ve found – and get some much-needed self-care reminders of why you fell in love with language teaching to begin with. Your host for the show is language teacher and linguistics researcher Emily Sabo (PhD). In each episode, we’ll learn to see World Language Ed through a new lens, by sitting down with an all-star lineup of teachers, administrators, and students. It’s our hope that the stories you hear in “Teaching Languages Today” will get you thinking – and feeling – differently about what you do in the classroom.

Have you ever known someone that is really good at learning other languages? Find out why in our latest episode, where Kaitlyn Tagarelli (Linguist, PhD) explores language aptitude and outlines some of the ways language researchers measure it.If you want to learn more about the scientific research consulted for this episode, and and how Mango guides learners, take a look at our blog post that accompanies this episode: https://blog.mangolanguages.com/are-some-people-just-good-at-learning-languagesCheck out the other podcasts mentioned in this episode here:Are Some Languages Harder to Learn?How the Languages You Know Influence the Language You’re LearningCan You Learn a Language Without Trying?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 languageVietnamese | Chào cô! (chow3 koh1) and Chào nhé! (chow3 nheh2) mean “Hello” and “Bye, then”.Greek |  Γεια σας (yah sahs) and Τα λέμε! (tah LEHmeh) mean “Hello” and “Talk to you later”.Interested in learning Vietnamese, Greek, or one of the other 70+ languages that the Mango app offers? Click here to start learning! https://mangolanguages.com/appKaitlyn 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 the 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 #languageeducation #multilingualism #bilingual #languagematters #linguists #mangolanguages #mangoapp #languageisanadventure #secondlanguage #secondlanguageacquisition #SLA  #languageaptitude

FUNDING! Every language program needs it, but not every school knows how to get it. The good news is that there IS funding out there for your school’s language programs, and in this episode, you’ll learn everything you need to know about how to get it! Listen in as your host Emily Sabo (linguist, PhD) chats with education funding expert Stephanie Bjork (M.Ed.) about (1) what grants are out there, (2) how you apply for them, and (3) what they can be used for (some may surprise you). Get ready for a great episode, because Stephanie reveals some little-known secrets about educational grant writing that will allow you to elevate your school’s language programs from surviving to thriving!If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe to the show and leave us a comment or review! #ESSER #howtogetfunding #grantwritingtips #WLEDfunding #ESLfunding #educationalfunding #EnglishLanguageLearners #ELL #Englishteachers #mangolanguages #languagelearning https://mangolanguages.com/Helpful funding resources mentioned in the episode:Grants.gov Sam.gov www.ed.gov\emailupdates grantsalert.com www2.ed.gov\programs Stephanie Bjork has 17 years of experience in the education industry and currently serves as the Head of Proposal Management at Mango Languages. She holds a Masters of Distance Education and E-Learning (MDE) with a focus on Leadership from the University of Maryland Global Campus and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Acquisition and Contract Manager from Strayer University. You can connect with Stephanie at stephanie.bjork@mangolanguages.com and on LinkedIn as Stephanie Bjork, M.Ed.Teaching languages today is as exciting as it is challenging! That’s why we here at Mango Languages created “Teaching Languages Today”, a conversational podcast for world language educators that gets to the bottom of what’s working – and what’s not. Listen in for the problems fellow teachers are facing, learn what solutions they’ve found – and get some much-needed self-care reminders of why you fell in love with language teaching to begin with. Your host for the show is language teacher and linguistics researcher Emily Sabo (PhD). In each episode, we’ll learn to see World Language Ed through a new lens, by sitting down with an all-star lineup of teachers, administrators, and students. It’s our hope that the stories you hear in “Teaching Languages Today” will get you thinking – and feeling – differently about what you do in the classroom.

Why do grammar rules exist? How do our sentences get their structure? What happens when we mix up the order of our words when we speak? In this episode, your language guide Emily (linguist, PhD), is taking you on an exciting adventure to discover the answers to (and the magic behind!) each of those questions. You’ll leave with a solid understanding of what syntax is and why it matters. Buckle up - because this episode is “out of this world!”For the blog article and to get your free interactive quiz, click here: https://blog.mangolanguages.com/how-sentences-workIf you liked this episode,  join the Mango Languages fam by subscribing to our podcast! 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!Interested in learning Spanish, French, Korean, or one of the other 70+ languages that the Mango app offers? Click here to learn more!  https://mangolanguages.com/appEmily 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!#syntax101 #whatissyntax #syntax #linguistics #mangolanguages

In this episode, our host Emily Sabo, PhD (linguist, Mango Languages) sits down with Eric Richards, a down-to-earth high school German teacher based out of St Louis, Missouri. A finalist for ACTFL’s prestigious 2021 National Language Teacher of the Year award and recipient of Central States’ 2020 Teacher of the Year award, Eric is well-known for his contributions in the field. Listen as Emily and Eric discuss several big topics that all boil down to one main thing: growing as a teacher. How do our connections with students evolve across our careers? Why do some teachers grow out of the profession? And how can we grow personally to address our own teacher burnout when it inevitably bubbles up? All of that and more in this episode of Teaching Languages Today!Teaching languages today is as exciting as it is challenging! That’s why we here at Mango Languages created “Teaching Languages Today”, a conversational podcast for world language educators that gets to the bottom of what’s working – and what’s not. Listen in for the problems fellow teachers are facing, learn what solutions they’ve found – and get some much-needed self-care reminders of why you fell in love with language teaching to begin with. Your host for the show is language teacher and linguistics researcher Emily Sabo (PhD). In each episode, we’ll learn to see World Language Ed through a new lens, by sitting down with an all-star lineup of teachers, administrators, and students. It’s our hope that the stories you hear in “Teaching Languages Today” will get you thinking – and feeling – differently about what you do in the classroom.If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe to the podcast or leave us a review!#languageteaching #worldlanguages #mangolanguages #languagelearning

Are you fluent in your second language? How do you know? In our latest podcast, Kaitlyn Tagarelli (Linguist, PhD) talks about what it means to be fluent, and why that might look a little different for everyone.View our detailed blog post for more information: https://blog.mangolanguages.com/am-i-fluent-yetNot yet as fluent as you want to be? Check out our video for tips on finding your path to fluency: https://youtu.be/Gt0s29jstSMIf you liked this episode,  join the Mango Languages fam by subscribing to the podcast. 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)Thai | สวัสดี (sawat1dii) means both “Hello” and “Goodbye”Dzongkha | སྐུ་གཟུགས་བཟང་པོ། (kuzu zangpo) means “Hello” and ཡར་སི་མས། (yasi mey) means “Goodbye”Interested in learning Thai, Dzongkha, or one of the other 70+ languages that the Mango app offers? Click here to start learning! https://mangolanguages.com/appWant to know more about the scientific research underlying this episode? Here’s some of the research we consulted in this podcast:DeJong, N. H. (2018). Fluency in Second Language Testing: Insights From Different Disciplines. Language Assessment Quarterly, 15(3), 237-254.Ullman, M. T. & Lovelett, J. T. (2016). Implications of the declarative/procedural model for improving second language learning: The role of memory enhancement techniques. Second Language Research, 4(1), 39-65.Kaitlyn Tagarelli (PhD, 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.#languageEd #worldlanguageEd #languagelearning