In this episode I explore how to transform feelings of envy when comparing yourself to other language learners into inspiration and motivation I share practical strategies based on research to help you trust your own process shift your mindset and take positive action so comparison becomes a tool for growth not discouragement.
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Timestamps:
00:00 🎙️- Intro
00:55 🔍 - Overcoming Comparison in Language Learning
05:50 💪 - Self-Reliance and Language Learning
06:38 😬 - Managing Envy and Comparison
09:32 🔄 - Empowerment Through Perspective
11:03 🪞 - Facing Weaknesses and Self-Improvement
12:31 🤔 - Questioning Beliefs and Authority
13:56 🔥 - Using Anger as Motivation
15:03 🎯 - Controlling Effort in Response to Emotions
15:39 💚 - Managing Envy in Language Learning
19:46 🚀 - Outro
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What’s the best way to track your progress when learning a language? In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how we do it inside Language Life - my signature language coaching program - and why it matters more than you might think.

From measuring what really counts (hint: it’s not just vocab lists and grammar drills!) to staying motivated for the long haul, you’ll discover practical tips you can use in your own language learning.

If you’ve ever wondered “Am I actually improving?”, this episode is for you.

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Timestamps:

00:00 🎙️ Intro

00:55 📝 Intake Form: your starting point

02:31 🌟 Weekly Wins: small steps, big motivation

03:11 📅 Monthly Review: reflect + get private feedback

04:21 📚 End of Chapter Check-In: pause + earn bonuses

05:25 🎯 Milestones: guide your way to big goals

07:35 🔍 What we track together: feelings, 3 F’s, ratings + more

11:19 🔧 What I’m working on now: future improvements

12:24 🚀 Outro + invitation to join Language Life

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What does it really look like when 23+ languages share space in daily life? During my travels in India from September 2024 to February 2025, I saw just how multilingual life can be - and how well it all works.

In this episode, I’m sharing the surprising, eye-opening lessons travelling in India taught me about language learning. From real-life code-switching to the unexpected power of saying “thank you” in the local language, these stories and insights will have you heading to Sky Scanner!

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

02:06 🗣️ Multiple languages can co-exist and things get done

04:32 🌍 Necessity to learn a language isn't always geography

05:43 🙏 It never hurts to learn thank you in a local language

07:12 🧠 You never fully know your own language

10:39 🔁 Code-switching is life!

11:38 Outro & how we can work together

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#focusandmotivation

#personaldevelopment

#languagecoach