About Us
Language TV Club was born out of Polyglot Station, a site dedicated to connecting people through language-learning.
I created Language TV Club because I found a need for this service after having too many experiences when I watched a show in Chinese, then had no close friends to discuss the show with. The exciting plot twists and new phrases learned quickly faded away once the TV clicked off. I wanted to practice my new Chinese skills with someone who could share the same experience. So I invite you to join me.
You might have anxiety about speaking your new language in front of others. Language TV Club alleviates this fear by providing a safe and inviting environment, always kept to less than 10 participants per meeting. An Episode Guide is also provided before each meeting to help prepare you with useful vocabulary and practice questions. This decreases speaking anxiety immensely by allowing you to practice and feel comfortable with your group. I look forward to having you in the club and traveling the world through languages with you!
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How often does the Language TV Club meet?Clubs meet once a week for about 75 minutes during the series. The length of the season (number of episodes) influences the number of consecutive weeks. Typically, series will either be 4 weeks or 6 weeks long. Longer series will be broken up into smaller sections. There are breaks of 2-4 weeks between each series.
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How do I sign up?Go to the tab Members>Book Online. This is where you can see which language clubs are available right now. If available, click on the language, then add to cart to checkout. If you plan on attending multiple clubs per year, you may be better off purchasing the Unlimited Plan. See more details here. Once signed up, you'll receive an email with all of the details and instructions.
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How do I join the meetings?You will receive a Zoom link when you book your session. Just click the link to join the group at the time of the meeting.
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How do I watch the show?Currently, we are only choosing shows available on Netflix. You must have access to Netflix to watch the shows. We do NOT provide subscriptions to Netflix.
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Do we watch the show together?Short answer, no. Everyone watches the show during their own time during the week. Then the members get together each week to discuss what happened.
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What language level do I need to participate in the club?It is recommended that you have at least an intermediate level to participate in the club. Beginners are welcomed, particularly high beginners, but encouraged to let their host know in advance. Beginners will still benefit from participating, but the experience will be more challenging.
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Is this a language lesson?This is not like a traditional language lesson. Your club host is not your language teacher, but rather a conversation guide to moderate the club and make sure everyone gets a chance to participate. They may also help with unfamiliar words or grammar.
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I'm interested in hosting a month of TV club, how do I apply?Thanks for your interest! You can apply here.
