https://simplecast.com Language Geeks An inspirational podcast for active language learners and teachers, brought to you by your hosts, Mike the Chameleon and Pete Brown. Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of language learning and teaching. In each episode, we interview experts and innovators from around the globe who are reshaping how we approach languages. Who are they? Why are they making a difference? And how are they changing the way we communicate? Tune in for insightful conversations that answer these questions—and much more. 2024, Language Geeks en Wed, 1 Jan 2025 12:50:00 +0000 Wed, 1 Jan 2025 12:50:12 +0000 https://language-geeks.simplecast.com Language Geeks https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d79f216b-e13a-4a76-9a43-a63ee6d229d0/5c8ffbb1-21c0-4748-a349-b9b5339c0de6/3000x3000/podcast-20cover-20language-20geeks.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://language-geeks.simplecast.com episodic An inspirational podcast for active language learners and teachers, brought to you by your hosts, Mike the Chameleon and Pete Brown. Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of language learning and teaching. In each episode, we interview experts and innovators from around the globe who are reshaping how we approach languages. Who are they? Why are they making a difference? And how are they changing the way we communicate? Tune in for insightful conversations that answer these questions—and much more. Mike the Chameleon, Pete Brown false https://feeds.simplecast.com/C9WMJN_e languages, learning, teaching, english Goldenberg Group Limited paul@goldenberg.agency f527baed-72b6-4f94-a2e1-2b91c03d2457 Celia Rubio: My financial situation is my responsibility How do you transform from a financially lost nursing student to a personal finance powerhouse? In this episode, Celia Rubio shares her remarkable journey from career pivots to mastering money management. With humor, humility, and sharp insight, Celia opens up about her own financial disasters and the mindset shifts that empowered her to take control. She discusses everything from crafting a foolproof budget to investing with confidence—even on a modest income. Along the way, she reveals how language learning shaped her global perspective and enriched her work as a financial educator. This inspiring conversation is packed with practical tips and fascinating anecdotes, proving that no matter where you start, financial freedom is within reach.

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]]> Wed, 1 Jan 2025 12:50:00 +0000 paul@goldenberg.agency (Goldenberg Group Limited) https://language-geeks.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-6-cY2x84cp How do you transform from a financially lost nursing student to a personal finance powerhouse? In this episode, Celia Rubio shares her remarkable journey from career pivots to mastering money management. With humor, humility, and sharp insight, Celia opens up about her own financial disasters and the mindset shifts that empowered her to take control. She discusses everything from crafting a foolproof budget to investing with confidence—even on a modest income. Along the way, she reveals how language learning shaped her global perspective and enriched her work as a financial educator. This inspiring conversation is packed with practical tips and fascinating anecdotes, proving that no matter where you start, financial freedom is within reach.

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]]> Celia Rubio: My financial situation is my responsibility Goldenberg Group Limited 01:09:18 learning, education, income, finance false full 6 56708fc5-bb99-4421-9ca5-1ef72ccbc49e Patry Ruiz: From Quiet Learner to Confident Voice How does a cup of tea teach cultural immersion? In this episode, Spanish language educator and social media sensation Patry Ruiz joins Mike and Pete to share her remarkable journey from a traditional classroom in Spain to inspiring thousands online.

Patry’s stories are as educational as they are entertaining -- she reveals the power of immersion, the importance of humor, and the little moments that transform a language learner into a confident communicator. Packed with practical tips and heartfelt anecdotes, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to connect deeper with languages and the cultures they represent. 

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]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:20:00 +0000 paul@goldenberg.agency (Goldenberg Group Limited) https://language-geeks.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-5-FO2MGNoe How does a cup of tea teach cultural immersion? In this episode, Spanish language educator and social media sensation Patry Ruiz joins Mike and Pete to share her remarkable journey from a traditional classroom in Spain to inspiring thousands online.

Patry’s stories are as educational as they are entertaining -- she reveals the power of immersion, the importance of humor, and the little moments that transform a language learner into a confident communicator. Packed with practical tips and heartfelt anecdotes, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to connect deeper with languages and the cultures they represent. 

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]]> Patry Ruiz: From Quiet Learner to Confident Voice Goldenberg Group Limited 00:48:28 teaching, spanish, confidence, imposter, english, learning, geek, multilingual false full 5 f2e9ef42-cdf4-4edb-bd2f-967ef39967df Teaching with Heart: Vincent Bouen’s Path to French Fluency and Connection In this episode of The Language Geeks Podcast, Mike and Pete welcome Vincent Bouen, a renowned French tutor known for his approachable teaching style and engaging personality. Warm, insightful, and deeply passionate about education, Vincent has helped thousands of learners connect with the French language both in the classroom and online.

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]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2024 14:40:00 +0000 paul@goldenberg.agency (Goldenberg Group Limited) https://language-geeks.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-4-lFzM_76T In this episode of The Language Geeks Podcast, Mike and Pete welcome Vincent Bouen, a renowned French tutor known for his approachable teaching style and engaging personality. Warm, insightful, and deeply passionate about education, Vincent has helped thousands of learners connect with the French language both in the classroom and online.

This episode's sponsor:

Karteto -- a powerful language app that uses spaced repetition to supercharge your memory - it is a learning technique that optimizes the retention of information over time. Specifically designed to make learning new words easier in more than one hundred languages.

Use promocode GEEKS for a 20% discount on iOS.

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]]> Teaching with Heart: Vincent Bouen’s Path to French Fluency and Connection Goldenberg Group Limited 01:05:33 teaching, french, english, learning, geek, language false full 4 6ec224ce-680e-4ef8-9bc9-1f34d03581e8 Inspiring Confidence Through Language: Robbie V on Teaching, Community, and Success In this episode of Language Geeks, hosts Mike and Pete are joined by their first guest, Robbie V, the dynamic creator behind Let's Speak English. The conversation delves into diverse topics, including imposter syndrome, language attrition, the power of community, and integrating personal passions like football into educational content. 

 

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]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:30:00 +0000 paul@goldenberg.agency (Goldenberg Group Limited) https://language-geeks.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-3-w4tOkTob In this episode of Language Geeks, hosts Mike and Pete are joined by their first guest, Robbie V, the dynamic creator behind Let's Speak English. The conversation delves into diverse topics, including imposter syndrome, language attrition, the power of community, and integrating personal passions like football into educational content. 

 

This episode's sponsor:

Karteto -- a powerful language app that uses spaced repetition to supercharge your memory - it is a learning technique that optimizes the retention of information over time. Specifically designed to make learning new words easier in more than one hundred languages.

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]]> Inspiring Confidence Through Language: Robbie V on Teaching, Community, and Success Goldenberg Group Limited 00:57:47 In this episode of Language Geeks, hosts Mike and Pete are joined by their first guest, Robbie V, the dynamic creator behind Let's Speak English. The conversation delves into diverse topics, including imposter syndrome, language attrition, the power of community, and integrating personal passions like football into educational content. In this episode of Language Geeks, hosts Mike and Pete are joined by their first guest, Robbie V, the dynamic creator behind Let's Speak English. The conversation delves into diverse topics, including imposter syndrome, language attrition, the power of community, and integrating personal passions like football into educational content. false full 3 002b82bd-e8cf-45ff-8a0b-9d149febad35 Crafting Connections Through Language and Laughter: The Story of Pete Brown In this episode of Language Geeks, Mike the Chameleon interviews his friend and co-host Pete Brown. From teaching English in remote villages to immersing himself in new cultures, Pete’s story is one of adventure, resilience, and a deep love for languages.

 

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]]> Mon, 4 Nov 2024 10:36:46 +0000 paul@goldenberg.agency (Goldenberg Group Limited) https://language-geeks.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-2-IvfWi_yf In this episode of Language Geeks, Mike the Chameleon interviews his friend and co-host Pete Brown. From teaching English in remote villages to immersing himself in new cultures, Pete’s story is one of adventure, resilience, and a deep love for languages.

 

This episode's sponsor:

Karteto -- a powerful language app that uses spaced repetition to supercharge your memory - it is a learning technique that optimizes the retention of information over time. Specifically designed to make learning new words easier in more than one hundred languages.

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]]> Crafting Connections Through Language and Laughter: The Story of Pete Brown Goldenberg Group Limited 01:10:56 In this episode of Language Geeks, Mike the Chameleon interviews his friend and co-host Pete Brown. From teaching English in remote villages to immersing himself in new cultures, Pete’s story is one of adventure, resilience, and a deep love for languages. In this episode of Language Geeks, Mike the Chameleon interviews his friend and co-host Pete Brown. From teaching English in remote villages to immersing himself in new cultures, Pete’s story is one of adventure, resilience, and a deep love for languages. false full 2 c7eaf990-44cd-4368-8d7c-a705a12a950a From Soccer Dreamer to Language Geek: The Inspiring Journey of Mike the Chameleon Mike the Chameleon and Pete Brown discuss the inspiration behind their new podcast, aimed at helping teachers and active language learners become exceptional. In this debut episode, they dive into Mike's incredible journey from chasing a pro soccer dream to becoming an innovative English educator who's revolutionizing the classroom with theater and TikTok. 

 

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Karteto -- a powerful language app that uses spaced repetition to supercharge your memory - it is a learning technique that optimizes the retention of information over time. Specifically designed to make learning new words easier in more than one hundred languages.

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]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:39:00 +0000 paul@goldenberg.agency (Goldenberg Group Limited) https://language-geeks.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-1-ZPJ6_RNZ Mike the Chameleon and Pete Brown discuss the inspiration behind their new podcast, aimed at helping teachers and active language learners become exceptional. In this debut episode, they dive into Mike's incredible journey from chasing a pro soccer dream to becoming an innovative English educator who's revolutionizing the classroom with theater and TikTok. 

 

This episode's sponsor:

Karteto -- a powerful language app that uses spaced repetition to supercharge your memory - it is a learning technique that optimizes the retention of information over time. Specifically designed to make learning new words easier in more than one hundred languages.

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]]> From Soccer Dreamer to Language Geek: The Inspiring Journey of Mike the Chameleon Goldenberg Group Limited 01:08:03 Mike the Chameleon and Pete Brown discuss the inspiration behind their new podcast, aimed at helping teachers and active language learners become exceptional. In this debut episode, they dive into Mike's incredible journey from chasing a pro soccer dream to becoming an innovative English educator who's revolutionizing the classroom with theater and TikTok. Mike the Chameleon and Pete Brown discuss the inspiration behind their new podcast, aimed at helping teachers and active language learners become exceptional. In this debut episode, they dive into Mike's incredible journey from chasing a pro soccer dream to becoming an innovative English educator who's revolutionizing the classroom with theater and TikTok. false full 1