March 25th, 2026

Confidence in Speaking a Foreign Language: Why Knowing More Isn’t Enough

Episode Summary Perhaps you’ve told yourself that confidence speaking a foreign language will automatically come from knowing more vocabulary or grammar? You’re not alone buuuut…it’s also not quite the truth! In this episode, I explain the common misconception that confidence is a reward unlocked by competence. Instead, confidence builds gradually through experience. I talk about the importance of practicing speaking […]

Blog Goals & Progress

March 23rd, 2026

How to Reset Your Language Learning Goals (Because You’ve Probably Outgrown Them)

Episode Summary When your language goals feel awkward or no longer fit, it might be time to reset them. In this video, I share how to recognise when you’ve outgrown your goals and how to set new ones that truly suit you. We’ll discuss the influence of others’ expectations, the freedom in changing your goals, and embracing your current reality […]

Blog Goals & Progress Habits & Balance

March 22nd, 2026

Language Learning Anxiety: When Self-Judgement Takes Over

Episode Summary When language learning anxiety turns into self-judgment, things start to feel personal and unsafe. In this episode, I share my own experiences and explore how curiosity can be lost when anxiety takes over. As always, I emphasise the importance of self-compassion, creating safe practice spaces, and understanding anxiety as a form of protection rather than weakness. Timestamps 00:00 […]

Blog Grammar & Vocabulary Habits & Balance

March 20th, 2026

Stop Using Language Apps?! Who’s REALLY in Charge of Your Language Learning.

Episode Summary Using Duolingo to learn Spanish? Busuu for French? There’s a little potential side-effect of language learning apps – they can unintentionally undermine your confidence by taking away your decision-making power. In this video, I’m discussing the pros and cons of app streaks, the importance of trusting your own language learning choices, and how to regain control by making […]

Blog Listening Reading

March 18th, 2026

Language Input vs Output: Why Speaking Doesn’t Catch Up Automatically

Episode Summary Ever feel like you’re getting loads of exposure to a language but your speaking isn’t improving? Let’s talk about language input vs output. Because the truth is that speaking doesn’t just catch up automatically. I’ll share some ideas in this episode to help if you can relate to this. Timestamps 00:00 🎙️ Intro00:01 Importance of balancing input and […]

Blog Motivation Video

March 16th, 2026

You Aren’t Failing: Why Your Language Learning Progress Has Stalled

Episode Summary Feeling stuck in your language learning? In this video, I’m sharing a pep talk to help you understand why plateaus are normal and why “try harder” isn’t the answer. Learn about the phases of Speedy Gains and Steady Growth, how to shift from critique to curiosity, and the importance of taking control of your learning journey. Get ready […]

Blog Habits & Balance Listening

January 23rd, 2026

Is Duolingo Good in 2026? Why I Quit, Like, All The Time (& Why I Restart Again and Again)

Episode Summary Answering the question: is Duolingo good in 2026? Lindsay shares her honest experience with Duolingo in 2026, exploring why she repeatedly quits and restarts the app. She discusses the pros and cons, including the shift from hearts to energy, the app’s role in building habits rather than fluency, and how it fits different learning stages. Lindsay also addresses […]

Blog Grammar & Vocabulary

January 22nd, 2026

How I Overcame 5 Korean Difficulties (& Made Them Easier)

Episode Summary Why does Korean feel so different from English? In this video, I share five key Korean difficulties that often confuse English speakers and how to make them easier to learn. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro01:00 – Difference #102:05 – Difference #203:55 – Difference #304:55 – Difference #406:55 – Difference #508:05 – How to remember vocab Watch & subscribe on […]

Blog Speaking

January 16th, 2026

What Is Code-Switching? Why Do We Do It? (& How Is It Helpful for Language Learning?)

Episode Summary In this episode, I explore code-switching. I break down types of code switching like insertional and intra-sentential, share personal stories about ordering food in Italian & spotting code-switching examples in the Philippines, and explain why we switch languages. You’ll also learn to embrace code switching as a natural and helpful part of learning, not something to avoid or […]