In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Simone Pols, a polyglot who can communicate fluently in 8 different languages and is always learning new ones. He shares his craziest language learning experience of learning Portuguese in a weekend and having a conversation later. As an Italian citizen who has lived in Germany, he understands the power of languages in integrating into new cultures, connecting with locals, and gaining new perspectives. Simone believes in Nelson Mandela's quote that speaking in someone's language goes straight to their heart, which is why he's building a lifestyle around his online language coaching program and freelance Project Management work. Join me in this fascinating conversation as we explore the tips and tricks to mastering a new language as an adult.

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Website: https://simonepols.com/home-en/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@SimonePols
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonepols/

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Show Notes:
Important Resources Mentioned:
Krashen's Theory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiTsduRreug&ab_channel=MarkRounds
SRS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8uhdZ9897I&ab_channel=TheLanguageScientist

NOTE: Wish I Knew That Before! interviewing and editing style is heavily inspired by Impact Theory by Tom Bilyeu, he is a great inspiration.

Logo Designer: Shriya Seshadri @shriya.seshadri
Thumbnail Designer: Riddhi Sangani @sangani.riddhi
Special Thanks to Nandini Kishore for editing my Written Content for Intro.
And The Biggest Thanks to Bradley Kennedy: @bradleystevenk for connecting me with Ultraspeaking.
Grateful For Immense Support: Friends & Family (Co-Creators of the Show)⁣

Timestamps:
0:00​ - Intro
4:21 - languages open many doors
7:49 - Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation
13:40 - Common Mistakes by Adults
20:49 - Embarrassing Story
26:37 - Learning through Apps
30:21 - Contextual Learning
33:51 - What is fluency?
36:21 - Holistic Learning Method
45:02 - Surpass the Struggle
48:06 - Quick Efficient Tips
52:00 - Be Compassionate with yourself
57:01 - Learning Makes a better place
1:01 - Wish I Knew That Before