The emotions behind learning a language

A final episode to reflect on what this year taught me about learning languages, and a gentle message for anyone starting their journey in 2026. 

This winter episode is all about enjoying reading in English during the colder months. I share Christmas and winter-themed stories and books that are perfect for relaxed language practice. 

Struggling with language learning motivation? Here are 3 tips to get back on track. 

A common questions I hear from English learners is, "How do I stop translating in my head?" It's a great question. I understand the frustration. You're doing all this hard work to learn English and your brain still wants to translate everything you hear, or ...

Language learning is forgiving. It allows for errors and forgetting. We slowly become better by doing mostly top down, big picture learning, but sometimes we need to look at the details. We just shouldn't expect to remember them. 

Feeling anxious when speaking English or worrying about making mistakes is a common experience called foreign language anxiety. However, this can be overcome. In this video, we'll delve into the science behind this anxiety and share three key strategies to conquer it. By t ...