Hola!

Je m'appelle Abisola Akinbola. I am a language enthusiast and a bookaholic. I speak English, French, Yoruba, Pidgin and I would like to learn Swedish, Spanish, German, Swahili, Igbo and Hindi in the next few years. 

Welcome to languages and books, a podcast for language enthusiasts and book lovers. If you're a language enthusiast like me, you love learning languages or reading books, then join me on this amazing journey.

Watch out for a fresh episode every Thursday by 9:00pm WAT




LANGUAGES AND BOOKS

HOW TOKUN LEARNT FRENCH LANGUAGE

Coucou!
In today's episode of languages and books, my guest is an amazing language enthusiast and he speaks French fluently. His name is Aremu Ayantokun.
Aremu Ayantokun  is a Finance enthusiast and Human Resource generalist, with a leading mobile telecommunications company.
He is also a founding Trustee on the board of GiantFeet Youth House Initiative, a not-for-profit organisation aimed at empowering youths and helping them discover their self-worth and purpose. He is an addicted volunteer, investor, polyglot and translator.
In this particular episode, Tokun shares how he learnt French language and he also talks a bit about the Chinese culture.
You can follow him on Instagram with the handle: @infiknightt
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This month, we are learning Swahili in the LANGUAGES AND BOOKS private community on Facebook, request to join us or click the link below:
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P.s: This episode was supposed to go live last week Thursday but the unrest in Nigeria especially the Lekki genocide got to me. Please pray for Nigeria if you can and google #ENDSARS to find out what exactly is going in my country.


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THE BEAUTY OF THE YORUBA LANGUAGE

Eyin temi bawo ni o?
In today's episode of languages and books, my guest is a Yoruba language fanatic and his name is Iseoluwa Akintunde.
Iseoluwa is Mo Ibrahim Fellow in the Energy, Environment and Resources programme where his research examines the international and national institutions responsible for the effectiveness of climate finance in developing countries.
He is qualified to practice law in Nigeria and has worked with a leading Nigerian law firm. He was an Erin JC Arsenault Fellow in Space Governance and holds a Master of Laws degree in Air and Space Law from the McGill Institute of Air and Space Law. He is currently a PhD Candidate and he is an avid lover of the Yoruba language, which he has studied and taught informally for many years.
In this particular episode, Iseoluwa shares how he fell in love with the Yoruba language and he also talks about the beauty of the language and culture.
You can follow him on Twitter or  Instagram, his handle is @iseoluwaakintunde.
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BECOMING A KOREANOPHILE

Where are my Kdrama and Kpop lovers? Get in here!
In today's episode of languages and books, my guest is a Koreanophile. I have never met anyone who loves the Korean language and culture as much as Motolani Ogunsanya also known as Mo'Sibyl.
Motolani describes herself as a Nigerian born, Korean-speaking, and wandering intellectual.
Her unique perspective is derived from her experience growing up in Nigeria to now living in the US, learning and speaking Korean, and enriched by the adventures her travels have brought on.
She is also an assistant professor of pharmacy with a PhD degree in health economics and outcomes research and she conducts research in cancer and lupus outcomes and quality of life. She speaks Korean, English, French, and Yoruba.  She currently lives in Oklahoma.
She is the host of The More Sibyl Podcast, a weekly podcast for Blacks and Asians, and those who love them. It is a platform about culture against the backdrop of important issues such as identity, acculturation, travels, preserving cultural values, mental health issues,  heart stories, and so much more.
In this particular episode, Mo shares how she learnt the Korean language on Coursera and she also talks a bit about what she loves about the Korean culture. Trust me, after listening to this episode you will definitely fall in love with the Korean language and probably add it to your language learning bucket list.
To connect with Motolani, you can
Visit her website:
www.mosibyl.com
Chat with her on WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GJ5yKBcu2QoGgQRqASTxL6
Email: talktomo@mosibyl.com
Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/mosibyl
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HOW STEPHEN LEARNT PORTUGUESE 

We kick off the first episode of season 2 with an amazing guest based in Brazil. His name is Stephen Greene.
Stephen comes from Birmingham in the UK but has been travelling around the world as an English teacher for over 25 years. In that time, he has taught in Poland, Russia, Taiwan, and London. For the last 15 years, he has lived and worked in Rio de Janeiro and Curitiba in Brazil. He has an MA in Linguistics as well as a Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language. Stephen runs a podcast for English students called Learning English with Stephen. When he is not teaching, Stephen likes to cook, go running, read and watch Athletico Paranaense playing football with his son.
In today's episode, Stephen shares how he learnt Portuguese and also shares some tips for language learners. If you love Portuguese or you are learning Portuguese, then you would probably find this episode interesting and even learn one or two things.
To contact Stephen, visit his website below:
www.englishwithstephen.com
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This month, we are learning Swahili in the LANGUAGES AND BOOKS private community on Facebook, request to join us or click the link below:
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SEASON TWO TRAILER

Welcome to season 2 of Languages and Books. This particular season features amazing people from all over the world who have learnt different languages like Portuguese, Korean, French, Igbo, Yoruba, Swahili, German and so many more. The first episode drops on the 1st of October 2020 by 9:00pm WAT. Are you ready?
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SEASON ONE FINALE

Salut tout le monde! Welcome to the last episode of season one. In today's episode, I talk about the latest changes to the podcast and few tips on how to deal with language learning burnout. Season 2 launches on 1st of October 2020 and I am super excited to feature guests from all over the world. You can connect with me on Instagram @languagesandbooks or request to join LANGUAGES AND BOOKS private community on Facebook.
Ciao!
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THE BENEFITS OF LEARNING A NEW LANGUAGE

Salut tout le monde! Welcome to another exciting episode of the lab series, a podcast dedicated to languages and books. In today's episode, I share key lessons and excerpts from chapter seven of FLUENT FOREVER by Gabriel Wyner. You can purchase a copy of the book on amazon or read it on scribd app. Watch out for the next episode which is the season finale. Follow me on Instagram: @languagesandbooks and request to join LANGUAGES AND BOOKS private community on Facebook.
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THE LANGUAGE GAME

Salut tout le monde! Welcome to another exciting episode of the lab series, a podcast dedicated to languages and books. In today's episode, I share key lessons from chapter six of FLUENT FOREVER by Gabriel Wyner. You can purchase a copy of the book on amazon or read it on Scribd app. Watch out for the next episode! Follow me on Instagram: @languagesandbooks and request to join LANGUAGES AND BOOKS private community on Facebook. 
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THE POWER OF INPUT AND OUTPUT

Salut tout le monde! Welcome to another exciting episode of the lab series, a podcast dedicated to languages and books. In today's episode. I share key lessons from chapter five of FLUENT FOREVER by Gabriel Wyner. You can purchase a copy of the book on amazon or read it on Scribd app. Watch out for the next episode! Follow me on Instagram: @languagesandbooks and join LANGUAGES AND BOOKS private community on Facebook.
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USE FREQUENCY LISTS TO LEARN YOUR TARGET LANGUAGE

Salut tout le monde! Welcome to another exciting episode of the lab series, a podcast dedicated to languages and books. In today's episode, I share key lessons from chapter four of FLUENT FOREVER by Gabriel Wyner. You can purchase a copy of the book on amazon or read it on Scribd app. Watch out for the next episode! Follow me on Instagram: @languagesandbooks and join LANGUAGES AND BOOKS private community on Facebook.
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LEARN THE SOUND SYSTEM OF YOUR TARGET LANGUAGE

Salut tout le monde! Welcome to another exciting episode of the lab series, a podcast dedicated to languages and books. In today's episode, I share key lessons from chapter three of FLUENT FOREVER by Gabriel Wyner. You can purchase a copy of the book on amazon or read it on Scribd app. Watch out for the next episode! Follow me on instagram: @languagesandbooks
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FIVE PRINCIPLES TO END FORGETTING

Salut tout le monde! Welcome to another exciting episode of the lab series, a podcast dedicated to languages and books. In today's episode, I share key lessons from chapter two of FLUENT FOREVER by Gabriel Wyner. You can purchase a copy of the book on amazon or read it on Scribd app. Watch out for the next episode! Follow me on Instagram: @languagesandbooks
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THE THREE KEYS TO LEARNING A LANGUAGE

Salut tout le monde! Welcome to another exciting episode of the lab series, a podcast dedicated to languages and books. Over the next few weeks, I will be reviewing a book by Gabriel Wyner titled FLUENT FOREVER (available on amazon or Scribd app). In today's episode, I share key lessons from chapter one. Watch for the next episode! Follow me on Instagram: @languagesandbooks

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READING TIPS ANYONE?

Salut tout le monde! Welcome to another exciting episode of the lab series, a podcast dedicated to languages and books. In today's episode, I share how I read a minimum of two books every month using the Kaizen principle.  Watch out for the next episode! Follow me on Instagram: @languagesandbooks
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TRACK YOUR LANGUAGE LEARNING

Salut tout le monde! Welcome to another exciting episode of the lab series, a podcast dedicated to languages and books. In today's episode, I share benefits of tracking your language learning and ways you can start tracking your language learning too. Watch out for the next episode! Follow me on Instagram too: @languagesandbooks 
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DEBUNKING SOME MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT LANGUAGE LEARNING

Salut tout le monde! Welcome to another exciting episode of the lab series, a podcast dedicated to languages and books. In today's episode, I share some misconceptions people have about language learning and I debunk them too. Watch out for the next episode! Follow me on Instagram too: @languagesandbooks 
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LANGUAGE LEARNING APPS PART 2

Salut tout le monde! Welcome to another exciting episode of the lab series, a podcast dedicated to languages and books. Today, I am sharing my favourite language learning apps and I encourage all language learners to try them too. I hope the apps help you on your language learning journey. Watch out for the next episode! Follow me on Instagram too: @languagesandbooks
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LET'S TALK ABOUT LANGUAGE LEARNING APPS, SHALL WE?

Salut tout le monde! Welcome to another exciting episode of the lab series, a podcast dedicated to languages and books. Today, I am sharing my favourite language learning apps and I encourage all language learners to try them too. I hope the apps help you on your language learning journey. Watch out for the next episode! Follow me on instagram too: @languagesandbooks
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IT'S STORY TIME

Salut tout le monde! Welcome to another exciting episode of the lab series, a podcast dedicated to languages and books. Today, I am sharing an interesting story with you all and I hope you enjoy it. Watch out for the next episode! Follow me on Instagram too: @languagesandbooks
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FLUENCY MADE EASY

Salut tout le monde! Welcome to another exciting episode of the lab series, a podcast dedicated to languages and books. Today, I am sharing five things I learnt from Ikenna Obi's book titled FLUENCY MADE EASY. I also recommend the book for all language learners and I hope the book helps you on your language learning journey. Watch out for the next episode!
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LANGUAGE IMMERSION AT HOME ANYONE?

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THE PERSISTENCE PRINCIPLE AND LANGUAGE LEARNING

Salut tout le monde! Welcome to another exciting episode of the lab series, a podcast dedicated to languages and books. I recently read a book titled YOU CAN IF YOU THINK YOU CAN by NORMAN VINCENT PEALE and he talked about the persistence principle in one of the chapters. So today, I am sharing how the persistence principle relates to language learning. I hope you find this episode insightful. Watch out for the next episode!

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LANGUAGE LEARNING TIPS PART 2

Salut tout le monde!
Welcome to another exciting episode of the lab series, a podcast dedicated to languages and books. Today, I am sharing the remaining tips for learning a language. I hope these tips help you on your language learning journey. Watch out for the next episode!

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LANGUAGE LEARNING TIPS PART 1

Salut tout le monde!
Welcome to another exciting episode of the lab series, a podcast dedicated to languages and books.
Today, I am sharing 5 tips for learning a language, I hope these tips help you on your language learning journey.
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WELCOME TO THE LAB SERIES

Hola! This is to officially welcome you to the lab series, a podcast dedicated to languages and books. Watch out for a new episode every Thursday.
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