Calgary Language Nerds

Get ready for a challenging class!

This is a lesson class for anyone wanting to get an introduction to Mandarin. Beginners only please. We will be using one of the teaching methods that I use in my Guaranteed Fluency Program.

Here's what to expect.

We will start off with self-introductions. This part will be in English and will take about 5 minutes. For the remaining 40 minutes, we will learn through immersion. I will speak almost entirely in Mandarin. Don't worry - I will use lots of visuals and body language to get my point across. I'll also help you to start formulating your own sentences in Mandarin too.

It'll be intense, so come mentally prepared. I will, of course, there to support you every step of the way, so you'll be able to do it 😊

A few important notes.

1. Come mentally prepared. No distractions.
2. I recommend having a notebook
3. Working camera is required
4. Tablet/laptop preferred

Any questions?

Intensive and effective speaking practice.

This is a free class for all levels of French learners. We will be using one of the teaching methods that I use in my Guaranteed Fluency Program.

Here's how it works.

I'll have different conversation topics prepared. Each person will be put on the spot (it'll be a little scary) and will have 60 seconds to talk about that topic without having time to prepare. I will help as needed if there are words you don't know how to say.

Different expectations for different levels.

The beauty of this approach is that it works for all levels. Beginners will speak for 60 seconds and will speak rather slowly. It'll be a bit clumsy, truth be told. But that's how you get better. Intermediate to advanced learners will speak more fluently, but will have the added challenge of being as articulate as they can.

A few important notes.

1. Come mentally prepared. No distractions please.
2. I recommend having a notebook
3. Working camera is required
4. Tablet/laptop preferred

Any questions?

Intensive and effective speaking practice.

This is a free class for all levels of Spanish learners. We will be using one of the teaching methods that I use in my Guaranteed Fluency Program.

Here's how it works.

I'll have different conversation topics prepared. Each person will be put on the spot (it'll be a little scary) and will have 60 seconds to talk about that topic without having time to prepare. I will help as needed if there are words you don't know how to say.

Different expectations for different levels.

The beauty of this approach is that it works for all levels. Beginners will speak for 60 seconds and will speak rather slowly. It'll be a bit clumsy, truth be told. But that's how you get better. Intermediate to advanced learners will speak more fluently, but will have the added challenge of being as articulate as they can.

A few important notes.

1. Come mentally prepared. No distractions please.
2. I recommend having a notebook
3. Working camera is required
4. Tablet/laptop preferred

Any questions?

Most language learners don't know this...

Story time: I know a French learner who is conversational after 2 months of learning. She took 1 group class. That's it.

Her secret? Instagram.

She created a separate Instagram account where she only follows French content creators. She then scrolls to her heart's content. No more guilt for getting sucked into social media! The more you scroll, the more you learn.

What we'll do on Friday.

I will show you exactly how to set up another account and how to train the algorithm to give you content in the language you are learning. I use this strategy myself and have various insights to share.

Social media is a tool I use in my Guaranteed Fluency Program.