Emma's Language Journal

In this video I'll share my mindset and study tips for you to gain fluency this new year. If learning a new language was a goal for me in 2025, I would first, look at the RICE framework. Remember: you'll need to have a very strong sense of why you are learning in order to stay motivated for the months and years it takes to learn a language. After that you'll need a plan. This will help you learn a language more quickly. This plan must include your goals, takes into account your learning style and allows you to have consistency. In this video I share my best tips to stay motivated and also, tailor a learning method for your process. And don't forget to practice speaking from day 1! You can be to be 1 of the 5 people we select to join our new Fluent English program! Join the waitlist here ️ 🇺🇸 English Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFnrFYURls6B2cNJ3kIYqVeDq-o3o9vnvitC9xENwEcO26nw/viewform 🇪🇸 Formulario en Español: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScetr-pVbMqraudqToBnL0N3HQdup618qSFsVFPI6mKMYyEzg/viewform ✨ socials ✨ Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/emlanguages/ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@emlanguages 📩 Collaborations: emma@emlanguages.com #languagelearning #learnenglish #english #studytips #tips #spain #seville #sevilla TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:26 Have a clear intention 01:20 What is Rice? 02:10 How to deeply motivate people 04:47 How to make language learning a part of your identity 05:26 Create a clear plan 06:30 Learn how to study (for real!) 07:11 Don't be afraid to take breaks 07:26 Build micro habits 07:58 Practice speaking from day 1! 08:38 Immerse yourself in the language 08:52 Avoid the comparison trap 10:08 Fluency comes from consistency 10:31 Come study with me!

Struggling with English in professional settings? Meet Charlie, a success story! Do you ever feel like your English communication falls short, especially in formal environments like job interviews, business meetings, or the workplace? Maybe you’ve even faced misunderstandings or accidentally offended someone. You’re not alone! In this video, I introduce you to my student Charlie, who transformed his English communication skills in just two months, gaining the confidence and clarity needed for his business ventures. Watch and discover how he did it, and learn tips you can apply to improve your own professional English skills! ⬇️ BOOK NOW ⬇️ Sign up to the waitlist to be 1 of the 5 people that we choose to join our new Fluent English program! 🇺🇸 English: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFnrFYURls6B2cNJ3kIYqVeDq-o3o9vnvitC9xENwEcO26nw/viewform 🇪🇸 Spanish: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScetr-pVbMqraudqToBnL0N3HQdup618qSFsVFPI6mKMYyEzg/viewform 📩 Collaborations: emma@emlanguages.com #languagelearning #learnenglish #english #studytips #tips TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:27 How to build confident communication skills in English 00:50 Charlie's story 01:35 Charlie's testimonial 02:10 Join my business English coaching

Planning on visiting Sevilla? You are in for an amazing treat: Seville is a wonderful city with budget-friendly and free experiences everybody can enjoy, surrounded by amazing architecture and culture. Free, or almost free plans include: visiting La Giralda and the Catedral, The María Luisa Park and Plaza de España, Las Setas, a Flamenco show in La Carbonería, going for a Cafe at La Alameda de Hércules and visiting the famous Torre del oro. 🤓 ALL LINKS & SERVICES FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS 👇⁠ https://linktr.ee/emlanguages⁠ ✨ SOCIALS Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/englishwith... TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@emlanguages 📧 GET IN TOUCH Email: emma.emlanguages@gmail.com #spanish #learnspanish #learnenglish #tips #improve #languagelearning TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 INTRO 00:51 La Giralda & The Cathedral 01:57 Parque de María Luisa and Plaza de España 4:10 Visita a las Setas 05:00 Flamenco shows: La Carbonería 06:15 La Alameda de Hércules 07:32 La torre del oro

Learning a new language can give you more than the ability to ask for directions in a foreign country. It rewires your brain. It gives you a world of possibilities. Which can make your conversations rich, your confidence boosted and your life experiences richer. And THAT, my friends, that is interesting. 🤓 ALL LINKS & SERVICES FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS 👇⁠ https://linktr.ee/emlanguages⁠ ✨ SOCIALS Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/englishwith.em⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@emlanguages 📧 GET IN TOUCH Email: emma.emlanguages@gmail.com #spanish #learnspanish #learnenglish #tips #improve #languagelearning

Feeling like you don't have enough time to do the things you want to do is normal. ⏰ Our lives tend to be so hectic that taking on the task of learning a language might seem nearly impossible. 🙃 But you can do it! I have five tips for you so you can fit language learning into your busy schedule. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:46 Take advantage of every moment 04:49 Create mini language breaks 07:04 Try lunchtime language practice 08:54 Visit my language academy 09:14 Find micro moments of language practice 10:44 Use weekends for language immersion Try PingoLearn! https://pingolearn.page.link/em_language 🤓 ALL LINKS & SERVICES FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS 👇⁠ https://linktr.ee/emlanguages⁠ ✨ SOCIALS Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/englishwith.em/ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@emlanguages 📧 GET IN TOUCH Email: emma.emlanguages@gmail.com #spanish #learnspanish #learnenglish #tips #improve #languagelearning

Many language learners worry about their accents or making grammar mistakes. The fear of being judged or laughed at makes us forget that everyone makes mistakes when learning English! Even native speakers. And it's okay, you'll make a good number of mistakes when you're starting, but you'll make less and less the more you practice. Always keep in mind that practice makes BETTER, not perfect. This video will give you motivation to keep studying to achieve fluent English! 💙 https://emlanguages.com/ At Emlanguages Academy, we help English students improve their communication to get the career & life opportunities that they dream of. ✨ socials ✨ Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/emlanguages/ 📩 Collaborations: emma@emlanguages.com #learnenglish #languagelearning #studytips #englishvocabulary #fluentenglish TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 The biggest mistake when learning something new 00:37 Mario's Story 01:21 Feeling ashamed of his accent in English 03:00 Getting out of your comfort zone is hard 03:15 What is a mental block? 03:58 What can we learn from my student's story 04:20 People won't laugh at you 04:52 The #1 questions that my students ask me 05:03 Top 3 tips to speak with confidence 05:12 How can I feel less ashamed when practicing English 05:20 1. Understand making mistakes is normal 06:06 2. Join a language-learning community 02:23 Study with me! 07:07 3. Prepare yourself by studying more 08:11 Subscribe for more videos to learn English!

Learning a new language can be like having a superpower. You'll be able to communicate with other people and also discover that you can express yourself no matter the vocabulary. Language learning can impact your life in such positive ways that you might not be able to imagine. During our conversation, Bethany and I discuss how learning Spanish has even inspired us to learn new things about ourselves. All my links & services for languages learners: ⁠https://linktr.ee/emlanguages⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/englishwith.em/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@emlanguages TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 02:34 How to handle insecurities while learning a language 05:00 why do we learn languages 08:00 Self-discovery through new languages 09:47 Spain changed us for the better! 11:10 Be comfortable being uncomfortable 12:45 Thank you for watching!

Learning languages can give you a sense of belonging and community that is very special. It has the potential to make you feel like you belong in several different contexts. This is amazing for your overall mental health and wellbeing. Learning a different language opens many doors. Emma and Bethany discuss how being able to speak other languages has changed their world-view, confidence and made it possible to connect with different people around the world. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 01:31 How can we use language learning to improve our mental health 03:07 Our background learning languages in our families 08:50 Storytime: what are these Americans doing here? 10:26 Language gives us the opportunity of feeling connected All my links & services for languages learners: ⁠https://linktr.ee/emlanguages⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/englishwith.em/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@emlanguages

How to know if you're fluent in English or Spanish? How to achieve fluency in languages? In today's episode, Shawna and I discuss speaking languages with FLUENCY and CONFIDENCE! Shawna is a yoga teacher based in Seattle. We met while studying at the University of Washington. We both studied abroad in Ecuador. Nowadays we travel, teach and learn languages! All my links & services for languages learners: ⁠https://linktr.ee/emlanguages⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/englishwith.em/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@emlanguages

Two trilingual teachers share how to learn and speak a new language quickly and fluently. We both speak English, Spanish and Portuguese! Join Shawna and I, as we share our language learning journeys. Shawna is a yoga teacher based in Seattle. We met while studying at the University of Washington. We both studied abroad in Ecuador. Nowadays we travel, teach and learn languages! Our next pursuit is French 😄 All my links & services for languages learners: ⁠https://linktr.ee/emlanguages⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/englishwith.em/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@emlanguages

Today we share 5 unique tips that will improve your conversations and overall communication skills, in your native AND second language! Bethany also shares her language learning journey: she speaks English, Spanish and some Tagolog. Communication skills are crucial to your ability to speak new languages - this episode will help you become a better speaker and communicator! The tips we share today: 1. Practice active listening 2. Don't interrupt people who you're having a conversation with 3. Use open body language and hand gestures 4. Observe and mimic body language and communication styles from the culture and language that you're learning 5. Prepare yourself for communication and practice speaking often All my links & services for languages learners: ⁠https://linktr.ee/emlanguages⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/englishwith.em/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@emlanguages

In this video I'm interviewing my Spanish boyfriend again! Pedro shares his opinions about life in the USA after spending 2 week in Seattle. We talk about everything from food, nightlife, obesity, guns, drug use, politics, how expensive life is and more! Some of the questions that he answers in today's interview are: 1. What do Europeans think of Americans? 2. What are the typical stereotypes of Americans in Europe? 3. What are the differences between life in Spain and the USA? 4. Why do Europeans dislike Americans? All my links & services for languages learners: ⁠https://linktr.ee/emlanguages⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/englishwith.em/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@emlanguages

Culture shocks? Fast food? Guns!? Today my European boyfriend and I discuss his first impressions of life in America. He came to visit me and meet my family in Seattle, Washington. He shares funny stories and culture shocks that he experienced after being in the USA for two weeks. What do you think about Pedro's first impressions of life in the USA? All my links & services for languages learners: ⁠https://linktr.ee/emlanguages⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/englishwith.em/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@emlanguages

A lot of people ask me questions about how to stay motivated when learning English or Spanish. In this interview, teacher Diana and I will tell you our best motivation tips to learn a language. We will share advice on how to learn quickly and in a fun way! All my links & services for languages learners: ⁠https://linktr.ee/emlanguages⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/englishwith.em/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@emlanguages

In this video I interview college students at the University of Washington in Seattle. They share their experiences studying in Seattle and about the languages that they speak. What is life like in Seattle? Do you like studying at UW? Is studying in the USA hard? What languages do you speak? What is the most difficult part about learning English? These are some of the questions that we asked - and we got a lot of interesting responses from these Uni students! English learners can use this video to improve listening and practice understanding different English accents. I hope you enjoy the video! All my links & services for languages learners: https://linktr.ee/emlanguages Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englishwith.em/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emlanguages

What is the USA like after experiencing life in Europe? In America we have problems with consumerism, gun violence, racism, the homeless and so much more. Life in the US and Europe is extremely different. This is how I see the US after living in Spain for 4 years. Sometimes it takes traveling to a new place to truly understand the pros and cons of home. There are things I love and dislike about the US. I decided to share my opinions and experiences! All my links & services for languages learners: ⁠https://linktr.ee/emlanguages⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/englishwith.em/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@emlanguages

In today's video, we will explore the Tacoma waterfront, eat delicious tacos at a Mexican restaurant and go shopping at a local farmer's market. Stay tuned until the end to see the beautiful places that we have in Washington State! Let me know if you would like to visit Seattle! Travel in the USA. All my links & services for languages learners: ⁠https://linktr.ee/emlanguages⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/englishwith.em/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@emlanguages

In this video we talk about all the ways and tools there are to learn the language. It is a very interesting conversation with @elprofesorhernan Thank you Hernan for joining me in this incredible talk! Stay until the end! All my links & services for languages learners: ⁠https://linktr.ee/emlanguages⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/englishwith.em/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@emlanguages

In this video, I show you some rich and poor neighborhoods in the USA, you can't miss it! Learn about American culture. How do the high class and low class live in the United States?  Discover towns with me in Seattle, Washington! We explore Redondo beach in Federal Way in this fun vlog style video.  Stay until the end! All my links & services for languages learners: ⁠https://linktr.ee/emlanguages⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/englishwith.em/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@emlanguages

Join me for a day with me living in the USA, a very fun VLOG! #travel #viajes #vlog #USA Stay until the end! All my links & services for languages learners: ⁠https://linktr.ee/emlanguages⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/englishwith.em/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@emlanguages