AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Language Chats
Passion for languages, learning and podcasts: A chat with Michelle Parkin
May 15, 2023
Michelle Parkin, a passionate teacher and language enthusiast, discusses her language learning journey, from studying German, French, Italian, and Portuguese, to her experiences as a teacher. She shares resources for language learning, such as Duolingo, Coffee Break German podcast, and Easy German podcast. Michelle also talks about her excitement for Eurovision and the challenges of teaching one's native language.
37:42
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Michelle's language learning journey demonstrates the importance of using a variety of resources and adapting them to suit different stages and goals.
- Speaking practice is crucial for language learning, as it boosts confidence, improves understanding, and facilitates personal growth.
Deep dives
Michelle's Language Learning Journey
Michelle shares her journey of language learning, starting with her introduction to French in primary school. She later studied multiple languages in high school but didn't continue learning languages in university. After a trip to Italy, she became inspired to learn Italian and started with an OTEN course. Michelle then traveled to Europe and immersed herself in the language. In 2020, she decided to get serious about German, using resources like Duolingo, Coffee Break German, and Easy German podcasts. She had online conversations through iTalki and eventually took German classes at university. Michelle continues to learn German and teaches it on iTalki as well. She has also started learning French, Italian, and Portuguese through podcasts.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode