Rick Moore sits down with Kerstin Cable, founder of Fluent Language, to discuss the intersection of psychology and effective language learning for adults. Kerstin shares her philosophy on why language learning is for everyone, how to set sustainable and joyful goals, and the importance of taking personal responsibility for one's progress. They explore strategies for vocabulary acquisition, navigating the challenges faced by high achievers, and maintaining multiple languages over time.

• ✓Adult learners often overestimate the difficulty of learning a language and underestimate their own capacity for growth.
• ✓Adopt a system for your learning that includes clear planning, regular tracking, and periodic review.
• ✓Distinguish between your 'big vision' goals and practical, measurable progress goals for each month.
• ✓Use curiosity to fuel your learning by integrating languages into hobbies, such as listening to music or engaging with cultural content.
• ✓Accept that making mistakes is a natural part of the process, especially for those who typically excel in other high-performance areas.
• ✓Focus on vocabulary that matters to you personally, and trust that if a word is truly important, you will encounter it again.
• ✓If you want to maintain a language you have previously studied, schedule periodic 'top-up' experiences like travel or targeted practice.
• ✓The learner holds the primary responsibility for their own language journey; lessons should be supported by independent, consistent practice.

• Fluent Language
  https://www.fluentlanguage.co.uk

  Offers courses, a blog, and a podcast to help learners master language study habits.

• MiVoca
  https://mivoca.app

  AI-powered personal vocabulary system for language learners.