Episode Details

Episode 333: Using Media in Foreign Language Learning

In this episode of Homeschooling with Technology, host Meryl van der Merwe is joined by two of FundaFunda Academy’s language teachers—Sebastian (French) and Suzette (Spanish)—to discuss how media can enhance the foreign language learning experience.

You’ll discover:

How music supports vocabulary retention and pronunciation
How to use movies and subtitles strategically as students progress
Great podcast and website recommendations for Spanish and French learners
How to turn your phone settings into a language-learning tool
Why apps like Radio Garden Live are both educational and fun
How these tools also build cultural understanding alongside language fluency

Sebastian and Suzette share not only their favorite resources but also practical strategies they use with their students at FundaFunda Academy to make learning a new language immersive and engaging.

Whether you’re learning a foreign language at home or looking to enrich a formal curriculum, this episode offers easy, mostly free ways to bring the target language to life.

Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• FundaFunda Academy’s French and Spanish Classes

• SpanishLis