Learn Portuguese Today with Rodrigo

Nós ou a gente?

Let's go for a walk in Saint-Petersburg again! I'll tell you about places where young people usually hung out. If you visited Saint-Petersburg I'd be happy to hear about your favorite places in the city. All episode is in Russian. Good for B1-B2 level

Russian Fluency

Walking in Saint-Petersburg Part 2

Here I will talk about the popularity of Swedish candy.

Estimated learning level: B2 to C1 

Prata Flytande Svenska/Speak Swedish Fluently  

Godisavsnittet

Je m'appelle Aymaro, et vous ?

Je m'appelle Aymaro, et toi ?

Vous vous appelez comment? 

Comment vous vous appelez ?

Comment vous appelez-vous ?

Tu t'appelles comment ?

Comment Tu t'appelles ?

Comment t'appelles-tu ?

Français Niveau A1 with Aymaro

Français Niveau A1 - How to present yourself and how to ask about the name of someone !

こんにちは、あかりです。今日(きょう)のトピックは「働(はたら)き方(かた)の違(ちが)い」です。

Usage of Slow Japanese:
STEP 1. Listen to the episode without seeing the scripts.
STEP 2. Go to mochifika.com/podcast/ and check "Key vocabularies of this episode", and listen again to the episode while seeing the list.
STEP 3. Check the whole script, it'll fill the gap in your understanding.

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Slow Japanese

Episode #48 - Difference in working style

In Episode 71, we explore the emotional undercurrents that often go unnoticed but heavily impact our ability to learn a language — insecurity, guilt, unworthiness, tension, and those jittery feelings that creep in when we're learning something difficult.

I gently walk you through the importance of first acknowledging, accepting, and validating your emotions. Why is this important? Because what we resist emotionally tends to persist. And when left unexamined, these emotions become silent saboteurs to your learning journey.

Supported by research in neuroscience and psychology, I explain how emotional tension activates the brain’s stress response, impairing memory and disrupting attention. But when we recognize these emotions as valid signals — not flaws — we begin the process of healing and learning at the same time.

I share tools rooted in cognitive reappraisal (Brooks, 2014) and self-compassion science, encouraging you to embrace your learning pace, your imperfections, and your worthiness to grow. We talk about how language learning isn’t just about fluency — it’s about coming home to yourself.

This episode is a reminder that you are allowed to move slowly, to feel deeply, and still make meaningful progress. In the presence of your most difficult emotions, you are still a learner with purpose — and that is a beautiful thing.

Until next time, I wish you inspired, grounded, and gentle learning. 🌱

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 71 - Learning Through Insecurity: How to Turn Self-Doubt into Strength

What is your opinion on learning a new word a day? 
Consistency is the game. When you are consistent, every little bit counts.
Do you not agree?  


Tip 6 – Learn an Adjective a Day

Nuit de fête
Le soleil du matin se lève sur la clairière; les invités dorment à poings fermés. Charlotte et Monsieur Hibou ont partagé le gâteau et le dévorent avec délice.
- Quelle belle fête et quel délicieux gâteau! déclare Charlotte, ravie.
Monsieur Sanglier s'éveille en grognant et observe les deux gourmands.
- Charlotte, dit-il, je vous souhaite de vivre très longtemps. Mais je me demande combien de nuits et de jours il faudra compter pour fêter votre centième anniversaire.

Des Milliers D'histoires

Histoire 50 - Nuit de fête

DISCLAIMER: We are not professional historians. We understand that many of the historical "facts" discussed in this episode are debatable. This is a language learning podcast that uses conversation as a learning tool. It's very possible that we got some facts wrong, or didn't deeply explore all sides of each discussion topic.
