Language Learning Strategies (LLS) for the Tongue-Tied!

What’s on the Horizon?

Ever wondered why some people seem to pick up languages with ease while others get stuck?

It isn’t magic—it’s strategy. LLS for the Tongue-Tied is a hands-on workshop that moves beyond the textbook. You’ll dive into a "learn-by-doing" session, using guided progressions in Arabic, Spanish, or Bahasa Indonesia. We’ll unlock the polyglot’s toolkit—giving you the cognitive, memory, and social strategies you need to speak with confidence and stay motivated.

Who Should Attend the Workshop?

• Language Explorers: Anyone eager to master a new language for personal or professional growth.

• Leaders & Mentors: Supervisors or instructors who guide others in their language journeys. 

• The Curious-minded: Anyone fascinated by how languages work and looking for a smarter way to learn.

Key Takeaways

• Emulate the habits of successful multilinguists.

• Practical tools to manage everything from fears and misconceptions, to complex grammar and tricky pronunciations.

Speaker’s Profile

Brian is a lifelong multilinguist and language coach dedicated to demystifying the art of language acquisition. He focuses on helping learners move past the fear of making mistakes to find the joy in communication Over the last decade, he has expanded his repertoire to include Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, Bahasa Indonesia, Tok Pisin, Spanish, Japanese, and Jordanian Arabic. Brian believes that language is inseparable from culture; he enjoys learning the recipes and songs of languages he studies. 

Beyond his coaching, Brian is a family man with three adult children. His passion for language even extends to the next generation—his son holds a PhD in Computer Science (AI), with his doctoral dissertation on Search function in Sign Language Scriptures.