4 mindset pillars for language learners

Every time I watch interviews from places like Budapest, I'm struck by how well young Europeans speak English. It isn't because their schools suddenly got better — I don't think classroom instruction has changed much at all. What changed is access. The internet, social media, You ... Show More

Flashcards feel like progress. But are they actually helping you learn a language — or just keeping you busy? 

The CEO of Air Canada spent 550 hours studying French over six years — and still couldn't speak it. Here's why traditional language learning fails, and what actually works. 

<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

🚀 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

“Learning other languages makes you a more open person and makes you understand we are not in a vacuum.” - Fadi BouKaram When it comes to learning a new language, fear of acceptance by native speakers is often a barrier to practising and improving. But Fadi BouKaram believes shar ... Show More