My guest today is one of my clients with whom we had a of 1:1 work and she came on today to share her language learning journey in hopes to motivate others, who might be feeling intimidated by even just an idea of taking on a new language.

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So, you've decided to learn a new language—congratulations! That's a fantastic decision, but now what? With so many resources, apps, and methods out there, it's easy to feel like you're drowning in options. The key is to take that first step, no matter how small.

Once you get going, you are likely to feel overwhelmed with the amount of things you need to learn - so many grammar points, unbelievable amount of new vocabulary to master, pronunciation, ability to understand how the natives speak and all that… Every time you feel like you got it, you plop right on your face in a conversation with a native and your self-esteem gets bruised some more. If you have ever started learning a foreign language, you know exactly what i am talking about! Some days you might even want to abandon this whole crazy idea of becoming fluent because it seems so darn impossible and huge. Is there something you could do about it?

There is and I am happy to share the steps with you in today's episode.

If you have any questions or just want to chat about life abroad and learning a foreign language,, you can find me here - https://www.instagram.com/language.guide.elena/

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my signature course, FLR here - https://lgelena.com/courses/foreign-language-roadmap/

Life is like a giant puzzle, isn't it? Each piece represents a different aspect—family, career, health, relationships, personal growth, social life, and more. But here's the kicker: figuring out how to fit all these pieces together into a coherent picture is no easy task. It's a delicate process of balancing and juggling, where every decision we make affects the overall picture.

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I sound like a 5-yr old, not a grown person!

I totally look like a fool because I am constantly making grammar mistakes and using wrong words or even worse - I freeze up and can’t say anything.

I fee like a total joke sometimes!

Do any of these things sound familiar to you? Have you said or thought any of these about your foreign language journey?

Learning a new language can be intimidating, especially when you're worried about what other people might think or say. Maybe you're afraid of making mistakes, sounding silly, or embarrassing yourself in front of native speakers. Trust me, we've all been there!

Listen to this episode to find out how you can make it feel better!

Also, check out my new mini course on Time management to make learning a language a part of your life - https://lgelena.com/courses/time-management-mini-course/

Or my comprehensive course on how to self-learn a new language efficiently - https://lgelena.com/courses/foreign-language-roadmap/

And of course, visit my Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/language.guide.elena/

Recently I received an interesting message on Instagram with a really good point to discuss - desire Vs fear of moving abroad. What to do if you really want to try living abroad but you are afraid of the complications that it brings. It made me realize how many people might be in a similar position and that it might be helpful to dedicate an episode to this topic.

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Today, I am sharing yet another language learning gem with you.

The person and the resource I am going to introduce goes perfectly with stage 3 where you learn to overcome your speaking blocks and fears, your listening comprehension and start building more confidence in your ability to communicate in this new language.

Over the years, I have discovered that there is no mystery and its quite a logical process to acquire a foreign language step by step. If you are someone who works better in an organized and structured environment, this is very helpful to know.

I have compiled this process into a course that you can purchase and go through to structurize your learning as well.

If you are already familiar with my method, you know that it goes through 4 stages starting from the introduction to a new language, all the way to making it a part of your life. Today, we are talking about a super useful resource during your stage 3.

Please help me welcome Manon and her French coffee club

You can find Manon here - https://www.ohlalafrenchcourse.com/sp/1?ai=4003

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My comprehensive approach, FLR here - https://lgelena.com/courses/foreign-language-roadmap/

Time Management Mini Course - https://lgelena.com/courses/time-management-mini-course/

Ever struggled to stay motivated or consistent in your language learning journey? Understanding the Beckhard-Harris Change Equation can be a game-changer! It reveals how dissatisfaction with your current situations, in our case, language skills, a clear vision of our goals, practical steps to get there, and overcoming challenges can propel you forward. Join me as we explore how embracing change can keep you inspired and on track to mastering a new language!

FLR - https://lgelena.com/courses/foreign-language-roadmap/

Formula, as promised to those who are interested: C = (ABD) > X

C = Change that we need

A = Dissatisfaction with the current situation

B = The vision of the desired outcome

D = Practical steps needed to get there

X = Cost of change

Today is another one of those episodes where I have a guest to share with you yet another useful tool or technique. Let’s meet Francesca.

Her approach has been attracting me for a long time because not only she is an amazing person and she teaches italian but she also uses unique abilities of our brain through neurolanguage methods to make sure that everyone gets results while working with her.

Francesca is an Italian native speaker, (born and raised in Italy), certified Neurolanguage Coach, and an practitioner of EFT (emotional freedom techniques), who specializes in helping English speakers to become FLUENT in Italian through her unique ITALIAN FLUENCY EXPANSION METHOD, which combines Nervous system regulation and mindset work, language learning strategies and a brain friendly approach to learning Italian based on Neuroscience.

Francesca doesn’t only help you to learn the language, but also how to support and regulate your nervous system through mindset work and EFT tapping so you can speak Italian with ease, without any fear of making mistakes or embarrassment.

You can find Francesca here - https://linktr.ee/Rightwayitaliano?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

FLR - https://lgelena.com/courses/foreign-language-roadmap/

Elena's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/language.guide.elena/