

Language Input Podcast
Alvaro Heras
This is an honest, fact-based language podcast in which I’ll address the most common questions and misconceptions regarding the language learning process, from how long it actually takes to learn a language, to how languages are actually acquired and many more.
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Apr 8, 2021 • 13min
S01x12 Can We Consciously Control How to Improve Our Pronunciation?
Welcome to this new episode, number twelve of this podcast, in which I'll be talking about pronunciation in a foreign language. We're always talking about how to improve it but I wonder, is that a process we can actually control?
As in every other episode, I'll share my honest, realistic and fact-based opinion on the topic.
Follow me on all my social media for new daily content related to language learning, especially if you're looking to learn my native language Spanish.
🎬 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5VQO82Gf2c-bmiTPI2h7fA
💻Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/spanishnaturalanguages
📹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spanishnaturalanguages/
📱 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naturalanguagesspanish
✍️Twitter: https://twitter.com/NaturaLanguages

Apr 7, 2021 • 14min
S01x11 Are Dictionaries Useful for Language Learning?
Welcome to this new episode, number eleven of this Language Input podcast, in which I'll be talking about the use of dictionaries, looking up words... during the language learning process. Whether their use makes any sense or not.
As in every other episode, I'll share my honest, realistic and fact-based opinion on the topic.
Follow me on all my social media for new daily content related to language learning, especially if you're looking to learn my native language Spanish.
🎬 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5VQO82Gf2c-bmiTPI2h7fA
💻Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/spanishnaturalanguages
📹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spanishnaturalanguages/
📱 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naturalanguagesspanish
✍️Twitter: https://twitter.com/NaturaLanguages

Apr 6, 2021 • 15min
S01x10 Is There Such a Thing as Talent for Languages?
Welcome to today's episode, number ten of this podcast, in which I'll be talking about a game changing topic in my eyes: is there such a thing as talent for languages?
As in every single episode, I'll share my honest, realistic and fact-based opinion on the topic.
Follow me on all my social media for new daily content related to language learning, especially if you're looking to learn my native language Spanish.
🎬 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5VQO82Gf2c-bmiTPI2h7fA
💻Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/spanishnaturalanguages
📹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spanishnaturalanguages/
📱 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naturalanguagesspanish
✍️Twitter: https://twitter.com/NaturaLanguages

Apr 5, 2021 • 13min
S01x09 Do Kids Actually Learn Faster than Adults?
Welcome to the ninth episode of this Language Input podcast, in which I'll be talking about what I believe is a pretty common misconception: do kids actually learn languages faster than we adults do?
As in every other episode, I'll share my honest, realistic and fact-based opinion on the topic.
Follow me on all my social media for new daily content related to language learning, especially if you're looking to learn my native language Spanish.
🎬 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5VQO82Gf2c-bmiTPI2h7fA
💻Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/spanishnaturalanguages
📹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spanishnaturalanguages/
📱 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naturalanguagesspanish
✍️Twitter: https://twitter.com/NaturaLanguages

Apr 3, 2021 • 11min
S01x08 Can I Learn Several Languages at the Same Time?
Welcome to the eight episode of this podcast, in which I'll be talking about a topic I've been asked pretty frequently: can we actually learn more than one language at the same time?
As in every other episode, I'll share my honest, realistic and fact-based opinion on the topic.
Follow me on all my social media for new daily content related to language learning, especially if you're looking to learn my native language Spanish.
🎬 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5VQO82Gf2c-bmiTPI2h7fA
💻Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/spanishnaturalanguages
📹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spanishnaturalanguages/
📱 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naturalanguagesspanish
✍️Twitter: https://twitter.com/NaturaLanguages

Apr 2, 2021 • 13min
S01x07 Are Flashcards Useful for Language Learning?
Welcome to the seventh episode of the Language Input podcast, in which I'll be talking about seemingly popular flashcards: Are they ACTUALLY useful when it comes to learning a new language? or are they just another desesperate attempt from us adults to try to hack the process?
As in every other episode, I'll share my honest, realistic and fact-based opinion on the topic.
Follow me on all my social media for new daily content related to language learning, especially if you're looking to learn my native language Spanish.
🎬 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5VQO82Gf2c-bmiTPI2h7fA
💻Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/spanishnaturalanguages
📹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spanishnaturalanguages/
📱 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naturalanguagesspanish
✍️Twitter: https://twitter.com/NaturaLanguages

Apr 2, 2021 • 19min
S01x06 Is Immersion the Best Strategy for Language Learning?
Welcome to the sixth episode of this podcast, in which I'll be talking about how appropriate immersion actually is when it comes to learning a foreign language: is it ACTUALLY the best possible strategy?
As in every single episode, I'll share my honest, realistic and fact-based opinion on the topic.
Follow me on all my social media for new daily content related to language learning, especially if you're looking to learn my native language Spanish.
🎬 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5VQO82Gf2c-bmiTPI2h7fA
💻Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/spanishnaturalanguages
📹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spanishnaturalanguages/
📱 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naturalanguagesspanish
✍️Twitter: https://twitter.com/NaturaLanguages

Mar 29, 2021 • 16min
S01x05 Is Memory a Factor in Language Learning?
In this fifth episode, I'll be talking about the role memory plays when it comes to learning a new language. I wonder: is it ACTUALLY as important as we've always thought?
As in every other episode, I'll share my honest, realistic and fact-based opinion on the topic.
Follow me on all my social media for new daily content related to language learning, especially if you're looking to learn my native language Spanish.
🎬 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5VQO82Gf2c-bmiTPI2h7fA
💻Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/spanishnaturalanguages
📹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spanishnaturalanguages/
📱 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naturalanguagesspanish
✍️Twitter: https://twitter.com/NaturaLanguages

Mar 28, 2021 • 14min
S01x04 Am I Too Old to Learn a Language?
In this new episode (number 4), I'll be addressing a common misconception that I believe is hurting a lot of language learners around the world and it shouldn't: is it too late to learn a new language?
As always, I'll share my honest, realistic and fact-based opinion on the topic.
Follow me on all my social media for new daily content related to language learning, especially if you're looking to learn my native language Spanish.
🎬 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5VQO82Gf2c-bmiTPI2h7fA
💻Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/spanishnaturalanguages
📹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spanishnaturalanguages/
📱 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naturalanguagesspanish
✍️Twitter: https://twitter.com/NaturaLanguages

Mar 28, 2021 • 14min
S01x03 Is the Use of Subtitles a Good Practice for Language Learning?
In this third episode of the podcast, I'll be talking about a very common practice among language learners around the world and whether it is actually useful or not: is it a good idea to use subtitles when learning a language?
As always, I'll share my honest, realistic and fact-based opinion on the topic.
Follow me on all my social media for new daily content related to language learning, especially if you're looking to learn my native language Spanish.
🎬 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5VQO82Gf2c-bmiTPI2h7fA
💻Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/spanishnaturalanguages
📹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spanishnaturalanguages/
📱 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naturalanguagesspanish
✍️Twitter: https://twitter.com/NaturaLanguages