Tips for mental blockage

Spoiler: no. Most learners improve not because they’re gifted, but because they build habits, stay consistent, and keep English present in their lives. If you’ve ever felt that languages “aren’t for you,” this episode is for you. 

Preparing for an official English exam takes more than one or two hours a week. In this episode, we talk about what exam preparation really means and how small, consistent habits can make a huge difference in your progress. 

In this episode, we take a closer look at the Linguaskill exam, what it is, how it works, and why it’s different from other Cambridge English tests. If you’re thinking about taking it, this guide will help you feel confident and prepared. 

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

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

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. 

<p>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&#39;ll delve into the science behind this anxiety and share three key strategies to conquer it. By t ... Show More

Repetition is a key part of language learning, but how can you make it truly effective? 

<p>In this English lesson I&apos;m going to talk about 5 of the most frustrating parts of learning English. I&apos;ll also give a couple pieces of advice that should help you when you encounter these frustrating things.<br/><br/>In this English lesson I&apos;ll talk a bit about p ... Show More

<p>One of the most frustrating things about learning English is when you know a word the day you learn it, and then a few days later, in an English conversation, you forget it. In this English lesson I&apos;ll give you some good solid tips on how to remember English vocabulary af ... Show More

Learning another language is one of the best ways to boost your brain power, including improving your memory and focus. But getting started can be a challenge, so we’re sharing three ways to make learning a language easier. To support more content like this, become an AARP membe ... Show More

<p>Learning a language isn't much different than learning a sport, an instrument, or how to do anything—repetition repetition repetition. You will perform how you practice. In this episode, Jesse talks about studying English differently. Please focus on the muscle memory with you ... Show More

In this video, I discuss 4 ways in which learning languages can make us happier.