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PODCAST

Shhh, I’m Learning!

Martha Summerlin

A podcast for introverted and shy language learners everywhere. Hosted by a self-proclaimed shy introvert who spent years wondering why typical language learning advice wasn’t working for her. Tune in every Friday to a new episode to find out how to learn a language without feeling fake or wearing yourself out. And check us out on Instagram @shhh_imlearning.

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All Episodes

13:39

S2 E10 That’s a Wrap, 2023

Shhh, I’m Learning! ·

2023/12/22

Woof, what a year it's been!Today we're wrapping up season 2, so I decided it's time to reflect on what's happened this year as well as give you an idea of what's to come in 2024 (specifically with season 3). As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :) Resource mentioned in the episode: Trapped in the

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34:10

S2 E9 Being Honest with Your Journey, an interview...

Shhh, I’m Learning! ·

2023/12/15

My guest today is Alexandria Robinson, the host and creator of the Insecurities about Language podcast. Alexandria’s podcast talks about her journey with the European Portuguese language and is a space for talking about language insecurities and people’s relationship to languages that form a part of their identity but they don’t speak them for one reason or another. Alexandria has a passion to learn more about her own family's dynamics with regards to language and ethnic background. She titles these

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26:38

S2 E8 On Not Following the Crowd and Other Thoughts,...

Shhh, I’m Learning! ·

2023/12/08

Hello, and welcome back to Shhh! I’m Learning. My guest today is Kelli Connell. Kelli has been working with languages in various professional capacities for the past decade. From translator to project manager, her passion for all things languages and etymology is indisputable. She’s also what one might consider an outspoken introvert (soo…ambivert? She's not 100% sure at the moment, and that's okay, because personality is a very complicated thing). She greatly enjoys expressing herself in the

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33:56

S2 E7 Owning Your Accent, an interview with Barbara...

Shhh, I’m Learning! ·

2023/12/01

Today's interview is with Barbara Czusz of @babs.speaks. Barbara is a language lover whose biggest love is the Finnish language. She created her studygram (previously @yoffelanguages) to meet others who share her passion. Besides that, she is a language coach who helps learners create structure and a good plan for their studies. She believes that everyone can learn a language and there is no such thing as “talent for languages.” When she is not talking about languages, you can usually find her with

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32:52

S2 E6 Compassionate Language Learning, an interview...

Shhh, I’m Learning! ·

2023/11/17

Today's interview is with Emily Harris, creator of the Mindful Multilinguals Collective and Language Travel Adoptee YouTube channel. As you'll hear today, Emily is passionate about language advice and habits that are good not just for your brain but also for your heart and your soul. Language learning isn't just about memorizing words and grammatical structures for Emily; it's about seeing yourself and taking care of yourself as a whole person. Emily is also the host of the Language Wellness and

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15:52

S2 E5 Book Review: Essentialism and The Introvert’s Way

Shhh, I’m Learning! ·

2023/11/10

Today's episode is a short review/summary of two books that have impacted me and my introverted language journey over the past year: Essentialism and The Introvert's Way. I find they are both full of insights to help support you on your own journey with languages. Reading is a way of interacting with and learning from people we'll probably never meet, and I am incredibly grateful for it. If you don't have the time or inclination to actually read the books (although The Introvert's Way is mighty

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31:13

S2 E4 Language Learning Over 50, an interview with...

Shhh, I’m Learning! ·

2023/11/03

I cannot wait for you to hear today's episode with Lisa Lyons. Lisa came to me with the idea to chat about what it's like learning languages when you're over 50 and have more of a loose relationship with goals. This isn't a topic often discussed in language learning circles and Lisa has so much wisdom to share. We go over Lisa's language learning journey, where to find baseball games broadcast in Spanish and the importance of learning at your own pace. Additionally, we go over how your needing

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39:13

S2 E3 Building Connections First, an interview with...

Shhh, I’m Learning! ·

2023/10/27

Welcome back for another episode of Shhh, I'm Learning! Today's episode is with Heidi Lovejoy, host of the Love, Joy and Languages podcast. In this episode we chat about what it's like learning languages abroad as an introvert, how learning languages as an adult is different from when you're younger and how learning languages in context in the country is dramatically different from classroom learning. The main focus of today's episode revolves around what we're calling the introvert's dilemma: how

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28:43

S2 E2 Finding Your Community, an interview with...

Shhh, I’m Learning! ·

2023/10/20

Today's guest is Oriana Domínguez, lover of books and languages. She shares her journey from Venezuela to Spain to Ireland and her passion for the languages she has picked up along the way, including English, Irish and Japanese (in no particular order). Oriana is also the founder of a book club for introverted women, The Book Club Chronicles. You can find her on her website and also on Instagram @thebookclubchronicles. Let's connect on Instagram @shhh_imlearning and please consider buying me a

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09:28

S2 E1 Welcome to Season 2!

Shhh, I’m Learning! ·

2023/10/13

Hey y'all! In this episode I let you in on what I've been doing over the break as well as what you can expect from Season 2. Let's connect on Instagram @shhh_imlearning and please consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :) List of Resources Mentioned: Cat on my lap video Gladly Global IG and website (Quite the introvert haven! They also have a Discord community.) Jacqueline Sadberry (She teaches English,

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27:17

S1 E10 Learning with Heart

Shhh, I’m Learning! ·

2023/05/12

Welcome to the last episode of season 1! It's truly an honor to have had you with me on the journey of this season. Today we're talking about 3 things that can help you evaluate how to learn with heart, namely: 1) Is personality change between languages really a thing? Is it a thing for everyone? Some people? Are there introverted/extroverted languages? Are we giving too much value to this last idea? What about people who grew up in a very conservative background in an "extroverted" language or vice

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39:02

S1 E9 Learning with your cycle, an interview with...

Shhh, I’m Learning! ·

2023/05/05

Today we're talking about periods and things! Why? Well, because we're not robots. We're humans with bodies and, as we learned last week, bodies are an important element of language learning and use. But don't worry if you identify as male and/or don't have a period. Our discussion centering around cycle syncing highlights the importance of having time both to do and to rest. In our hustle culture, the rest and reflect part tends to get a bit lost. For me, learning how my hormones fluctuate during

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37:15

S1 E8 Embodied Language Learning, an interview with...

Shhh, I’m Learning! ·

2023/04/28

"How are people supposed to know what to do with you when you don't even know what to do with yourself?" That question set off a journey of disentangling my identity from other people's expectations that I'm still on today. I'm humbled you're joining the conversation now and I can't wait to hear what you think of today's episode. Today’s guest is María Ortega García, an embodied language coach, language teacher, mentor and Spanish multilingual poetry teacher based in Ireland. I went to María with so

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20:47

S1 E7 Thriving in Classrooms and Group Classes

Shhh, I’m Learning! ·

2023/04/21

Welcome to my shortest episode in a while! In today's episode I'll be sharing tips for both students and instructors on how to make the classroom a more welcoming space for more socially selective students. Special shout out to Jennifer Despain at NC State University for sharing Think Pair Share. Resources mentioned in the episode: World Language Teacher Conference (annual, online) Diego Ojeda A talk by Diego Ojeda, "The Myth of Participation in the WL Classroom" Citizen Cafe, a Modern Hebrew

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49:16

S1 E6 Introvert-Friendly Teaching, an interview with...

Shhh, I’m Learning! ·

2023/04/14

Welcome back! Today’s interview is with Robin Kube from NC State University (Go Wolfpack!). Robin has been teaching ESL/ESOL for forty years and so she has a wealth of information on teaching students from all over the world. She’s also introverted and shy, which translates into loads of compassion for more socially selective students. Enjoy the episode and let me know what you think! Find me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to connect. Resources mentioned on the episode: -TedTalk on the danger of a

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52:29

S1 E5 Finding Your Voice, an interview with Katrina...

Shhh, I’m Learning! ·

2023/04/07

Today’s episode is an interview with the phenomenal Katrina Madrilejo. Katrina is a qualified Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher, Life Coach, Ayurveda Massage Therapist, a former professional dancer and Founder of Why Knot Escapes – a company that prioritizes self care, self love, and acceptance. Katrina is also – you guessed it – an introvert, and while she’s not in the language space, she is very much language space-adjacent. She works with introverts to help them find their voice and their confidence

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42:18

S1 E4 To Speak or Not to Speak: That is the Question

Shhh, I’m Learning! ·

2023/03/31

Welcome back! In today's episode, we'll take a stab at answering the question, "Should you speak?" Speaking isn't everyone's goal, but even if it's yours there are many ways to practice your speaking skills. Get ready and let's discover new ways of being in the talky-talky part of language learning. Resources mentioned on the show (and a couple bonuses): 30 Day Speaking Challenge (voice recording-based) Italiano con Amore: Eleonora is a true gem of an Italian teacher and her love of literature,

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46:54

S1 E3 Finding Your Guiding Principle, an interview...

Shhh, I’m Learning! ·

2023/03/24

Woah y'all, this episode is a gem. Today I'm interviewing Bront'e Singleton, a language coach and mentor who helps language learners find their Guiding Principle, aka their reason for learning a language, as well as who they want to be in the language(s) they're learning. Bront'e is giving listeners of this podcast access to her quiz that gives personalized strategies for creating a study plan. Be sure to check it out here. You can find Bront'e on TikTok or IG as @thepolyglotfox or at her website

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31:56

S1 E2 The Power of Quiet in Language

Shhh, I’m Learning! ·

2023/03/20

Have you ever struggled to "talk enough" in a group discussion and/or language classroom? If so, this episode is for you. Today we'll be going over the book Quiet by Susan Cain and using it as a jumping off point for discussing what words like "introvert," "extrovert," and "shy" really mean as well as how you can use your introverted superpowers in language learning. If you'd like, please follow on Instagram at @shhh_imlearning and please say hi! Resources to learn more about introversion: A brief

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26:56

S1 E1 Introduction

Shhh, I’m Learning! ·

2023/03/19

Hello introverted language learners! In this introductory episode I'll be introducing myself (I'm Martha, by the way) as the host of this podcast. I'll be talking about how I got the name for the podcast as well as who I am, how this podcast came about and why I believe introverted language learners need to have their voices heard. If you'd like, please follow on Instagram at @shhh_imlearning and please say hi!

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