The Fluent Show

This week I'm answering a listener question from Erin who was curious about applying her skills when she cannot attend a language retreat! The key with a retreat is to step out of learner mode and step into speaker mode, so that you apply what you are learning. But do you have to get away for that? This question is HUGE - it could really crack how you approach language learning and make a difference to whether you are successful or not. So in today's podcast episode, I'll share one idea that Design Your Own Immersion Day Make sure you PREP!! Queue up podcasts, decide what you're reading, book conversations, look around for recipes or restaurants, listen to top tools. And set a date in the diary! Radio or TV in the morning, perhaps a podcast - try to take in your target language first thing in the morning. Get chatty with some self-talk in the kitchen while you're making breakfast. On the commute, why not read in your target language or get some sat nav cues for a route you know? Not everyone speaks their ta