Have you ever felt your language learning routine slipping away? You’re not alone—I’ve been there too. In this episode, I’m reflecting on how to set a strong foundation for a sustainable and effective language learning practice in 2025.

We’ll talk about:

• Why aligning activities with your language level is essential for success.
• Two key elements every intermediate learner should include in their routine:
• Practical tips to make your routine engaging and sustainable.

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What if there was a secret ingredient for language learning success? For years, I searched for it. Was it motivation, talent or something else entirely? What I discovered changed my entire approach to language and language teaching. In this episode, I share what I found and how it might transform your approach to language learning.

Ryan, R. M. and Deci, E. L. (2000). Intrinsic and extrinsic motivations: Classic definitions and new directions, Contemporary Educational Psychology [online] 25:54-67. Available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1006/ceps.1999.1020

• Have you experienced a moment in your language learning journey where you realized you were doing well?
• What affect did that have on your journey?

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Have you ever felt that wave of panic when it’s your turn to speak in another language? You know what you want to say, but your mind goes blank, and suddenly it’s as if you’ve forgotten every word you’ve ever learned. And what might be even worse, this panic could lead you to decide to give up on using the language you’ve spent so much time and effort learning.

Today we are talking with Kaylea Russell about how to build our confidence so we can speak without fear.

You can find Kaylea at kaylearussell.com or on LinkedIn.

• Check out Ruth Pringle's great "quick sketches" activity on LinkedIn.
• Take a look at Bethany Anderson's advice for giving learners a difficult listening activities.
• Hear more about how Michelle from Cultivate's grandparents have inspired on Instagram.
• If you're an ex-pat teacher or learning another language, I encourage you to follow Mark with The Prepared Expat on Threads.
• And finally, check out the teaching and learning tips from Tell Me Some English on Instagram.

• How have you managed to get out of your language comfort zone?
• How have you helped learners become confident language users?

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