4 mindset pillars for language learners

Today I'm sharing 5 things I wish I knew when I was just starting to learn languages. 

In this video, I compare intensity and perseverance in language learning and explain why both matter. 

Happy New Year! In this video, I reflect on 2025 and share my goals for 2026. 

<p>Did you think only boring, old people did Tai Chi? Think again! This meditative, graceful series of exercises is popular inside and outside China, with learners young and old. Listen to this Mandarin podcast to find out more about the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. Episode li ... Show More

Download ELSA for free + get 7 days premium membership for free: https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISH Get exclusive ELSA discounts: https://elsaspeak.com/inf/promo-code-thinking-in-english/?promocode=THINK85 Recently, I have been thinking a lot about challenges that language lea ... Show More

<p>In this lesson, we talk about one of the most important concepts when it comes to learning about Persian culture- the concept of <em>tārof. Tārof </em>is basically the code of etiquette Iranians use in all social situations, and it's quite culturally pervasive. While western c ... Show More

Inspired by a viral video of a Chinese boy doing his English homework, I thought I'd make an episode where I list 10 common mistakes that language learners make and what you should avoid.To be clear, I'm sure that boy will master English one day, and my comments were more of a cr ... Show More

<p>In this video, I delve into the complexities of the anxious-avoidant attachment style in relationships, breaking it down into simple terms to help you better understand. </p> <p>Learn about the dynamics, challenges, and ways to navigate this unique attachment style to cultivat ... Show More

The two topics I discuss in this podcast are A) My spiritual beliefs; not just what they are but how I arrived at them and the process I used to evaluate them. B) A philosophy I follow called Natural Law and how it influences all aspects of my life, including non-monogamy. 

🚀 Episode Summary:In this episode of Speak English Confidently, Grace is joined by Tiana, a health coach, vegan lifestyle advocate, and English language learner originally from Serbia. Now living in Michigan, Tiana shares her personal story of moving to the U.S. as a teenager, t ... Show More

Jared and John are back with a full episode dedicated to answering listener questions covering everything from language learning strategies to cultural quirks. They explore the challenges of using sarcasm in Mandarin, how to prepare for a trip to China if you're not yet fluent, a ... Show More