Tips for mental blockage

I am taking a little break. I will miss you but I hope you keep on learning languages this summer. Thanks for being here every week. 

It is really hot, we feel lazy, but I am still studying 3 minutes per day. Let's have a "fan summer" 

A short episode just to say hi Hope everybody is doing well 

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 translate be ... 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. 

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 the ... Show More

In this English lesson I'm going to talk about 5 of the most frustrating parts of learning English. I'll also give a couple pieces of advice that should help you when you encounter these frustrating things. In this English lesson I'll talk a bit about phrasal verbs ... Show More

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'll give you some good solid tips on how to remember English vocabulary after ... 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 member ... Show More

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 your b ... Show More

I've talked about the benefits of reading many times before—today, I’m sharing how to turn it into a lasting habit. 

In this English lesson I'll share 5 strategies that you can use when you forget English words when speaking. This is a common problem for people who are learning English. They know the words. They can understand the words, but when they need them during a conversation they forget ... Show More

If we’re really honest with ourselves, we all have a little self-loathing going on from time to time. Here are some ways to stop hating yourself so much.