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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.
S4 E8: Interview with Bront'e Singleton (The Polyglot Fox)
Shhh, I’m Learning!
37 minutes 4 seconds
9 months ago
S4 E8: Interview with Bront'e Singleton (The Polyglot Fox)
In this episode of Shhh! I'm Learning, we’re joined (again!) by Bront’e Singleton, also known as The Polyglot Fox. Bront’e shares her refreshing perspective on language learning, blending joy, creativity, and strategies tailored for all language learners, but with a special focus on neurodivergent (or "neurospicy") learners. From her playful experiences with German and Italian to rethinking the guilt many learners feel, Bront’e invites us to transform our approach to languages into one that’s guilt-free, flexible, and fun.
We explore:
Bront’e’s surprising discoveries while learning German and Italian and how she embraces unexpected moments like blending accents.
Insights into her innovative program, Polyglot Delights, designed to make language learning feel like opening a box of chocolates—indulgent and enjoyable.
Strategies for neurospicy learners, including reframing consistency, overcoming distractions, and creating personalized systems that actually work.
Why it’s okay to take breaks, listen to your body, and define success in a way that aligns with your energy and goals.
Bront’e also shares how language learning intersects with mental health, social connection, and self-compassion, encouraging listeners to embrace their own unique journeys.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why traditional methods may not work for everyone and how to create strategies tailored to your needs.
How to reframe language learning as an indulgent and guilt-free process.
Tips for neurodivergent learners to manage energy, reduce overwhelm, and stay consistent without burning out.
The role of humor and flexibility in embracing challenges like language interference.
Resources Mentioned:
Polyglot Delights – Bront’e’s program that combines themed monthly content with strategies to make language learning exciting and personalized.
Fluency Mastery Lab Lite – Bront’e’s resource hub for quiet souls, spicy thinkers, and learners looking to cut through the noise.
Where to Find Bront’e Singleton:
YouTube: The Polyglot Fox
Instagram: @thepolyglotfox
Listen to her original episode on this show here (I forgot to reference that in the intro to this episode!)
Connect with the Podcast:
Instagram: @shhh_imlearning
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Shhh, I’m Learning!
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.
