Emma Martinez | @emlanguages

Emma's Language Journal

Learning a language isn’t easy, but it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I’m Emma, a trilingual teacher from Seattle living in Spain and I created this podcast to share my personal experiences as a multicultural traveler and language learner. Each week, I share tips, funny stories, and lessons from living abroad. You’ll also hear interviews with multilinguals who share strategies and tools to help you reach your fluency goals & create the life of your dreams. Follow me on all platforms @emlanguages for more advice and updates! Study English with me here https://emlanguages.com/

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Emma Martinez | @emlanguages

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Education

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www.emlanguages.com

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6. Nov 2025

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Join me at Emma's Fluent English Journal! 💙 06.11.2025

💙 Keep listening and improving your English at Emma's Fluent English Journal: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wMINQOBzY91XSUXBrSaet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emlanguages TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emlanguages YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emlanguages

S4, E2: How to Start English Conversations in ANY Situation & Practice Speaking by Yourself 18.03.2025

Do you struggle to start conversations in English? In this video, you'll learn step by step how to introduce yourself in both FORMAL and INFORMAL situations. Whether it's a job interview, a business meeting, or meeting new friends, these tips will help you speak with confidence and without fear! If you want to improve your English fluency, work remotely, or feel confident speaking with native spea...

S4, E1: How to Learn Languages FASTER with This Proven Method (study routine included) 04.03.2025

Want to speak English faster and improve your fluency? The secret might be in your learning style ! Everyone learns differently—some are visual learners , others are more auditory , read/write , or kinesthetic . In this video, I’ll help you discover your learning style and show you how to use it to build an effective study routine for learning English. By understanding how you learn best, you can...

S3, E19: British vs. American English: Comparing Accents, Slang & Stereotypes (REPLAY) 28.01.2025

American vs. British English Accents: Are They REALLY That Different? Is “chips” British for fries? 🥔 Or is it “crisps”? Do Brits and Americans actually speak the same language? Join us as we break down the key differences in accents, slang, and vocabulary between British and American English. Plus, hear a hilarious example of Cockney slang featuring Adele! If you’ve ever wondered whether you sho...

S3, E18: 5 EASY Language Learning Habits for Busy People (REPLAY: Learn Faster in 2025) 21.01.2025

Learn English Faster with These 5 Easy Language Learning Habits. Feeling overwhelmed by your busy schedule? You’re not alone! Life can feel so hectic that learning English—or any language—might seem impossible. But guess what? You can do it! In this video, I’ll share 5 proven tips to fit language learning into even the busiest of schedules. These habits will help you be more productive, stay consi...

S3, E17: Storytime to Learn Essential Health Vocabulary in English: My Trip to the Hospital (REPLAY) 14.01.2025

This is a storytime for English learners! Being sick is bad enough, but being sick in a foreign country and unable to explain your symptoms? That's even worse. In this video, I’ll teach you essential health vocabulary, phrases, and tips to help you confidently communicate with an English-speaking doctor. Plus, I'll share advice for improving your speaking and listening skills while taking care of...

S3, E16: This is the SECRET to Stay Motivated to Learn a Language in 2025 01.01.2025

In this inspiring interview, I sit down with teacher Diana ‪@SpeakwithDiana‬ to uncover the ultimate secrets for staying motivated while learning a new language. We share tips on creating fun study routines, overcoming common mistakes, and embracing a mindset that guarantees success in 2025. ✨ What you’ll learn: 1. The best tools for language fluency 2. How to create a study routine that works 3....

S3, E15: How to Make 2025 Your Best Year (with advice from an EX-MONK) 29.12.2024

Discover the powerful lessons from someone who almost became a Buddhist monk! Imagine leaving everything behind—your loved ones, your comforts, even social media—to pursue a life of deep introspection. In this inspiring interview, I sit down with my student Israel, who trained in a monastery and came away with life-changing wisdom. Together, we explore 11 profound lessons about spirituality, mindf...

S3, E14: If I Wanted to Learn a Language in 2025, This is What I’d do (study routine included) 25.12.2024

Learning a new language can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, fluency is within your reach! After six years of learning foreign languages, I’m sharing my top tips and proven strategies to help you succeed. Whether you’re learning English, Spanish, or Portuguese, this video will guide you through the study routine I’d use to master any language in 2025. From daily practice and mindset...

S3, E13: Holiday Special: Travel Vlog, Spanish Gift Haul & Christmas Decorating 23.12.2024

After a year and a half in Spain - I'm home for the holidays! In this travel vlog, I travel from Seville to Madrid to Germany, and finally to Seattle. Join me at the airport and while I decorate my Christmas tree! Experience the festive spirit as I decorate my Christmas tree with family and share a special Spanish Christmas gift haul. The best part are the gifts that I brought my family from Spain...

S3, E12: How to MEMORIZE Vocabulary and NEVER Forget It (tips for English or ANY Language) 17.12.2024

Mastering vocabulary is one of the biggest challenges when learning a new language, but it's also the key to fluency. Whether you're learning English or another language, knowing how to memorize and recall thousands of words is essential. In this video, I’ll share 5 powerful tips to help you learn vocabulary faster and more effectively. From creating a vocabulary notebook to practicing with a lang...

S3, E11: 8 Practical to Improve Your English (or ANY language) in 2025 10.12.2024

Struggling to speak English confidently? You're not alone! In this video, I’ll share 8 practical tips to help you improve your English speaking skills in 2024. Learn how to build fluency, grow your vocabulary, and embrace everyday conversation with confidence. Plus, I reveal the BEST apps for practicing your speaking skills! ⬇️ STUDY WITH ME ⬇️ Sign up to the waitlist to be 1 of the 5 people that...

S3, E10: 8 Simple Steps to Learn a New Language in 2025 (how to stay motivated) 03.12.2024

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...

S3, E9: From Nervous to Confident: How His Life Changed After Just 2 Months of English Classes 28.11.2024

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 h...

S3, E8: Learn English with Home Vocabulary While Touring My Apartment in Spain! REPLAY 25.11.2024

Welcome to my new apartment in Seville, Spain! 🏡 In this video, you’ll get an exclusive tour of my cozy Spanish apartment while learning essential English vocabulary for parts of the house and furniture. Whether you’re improving your English skills or dreaming of life in Spain, this video is perfect for you to learn all the information you need for your trip to Seville! 💙 https://emlanguages.com...

S3, E7: The #1 Mistake English Learners Make (And How to Fix It) REPLAY 18.11.2024

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...

S3, E6: The Reality of Life Abroad: How to Learn Languages and Discover Your Identity 15.10.2024

Urmi was born to Bengali parents, grew up in different parts of Italy, moved to the UK and then to Canada. Growing up multi-cultural, she experienced a lot of identity crisis that inspired her to eventually write a book. She is a polyglot who speaks multiple languages and empowers women to seek education with non-profit organizations. Listen to our interview about all of her journey! Connect with...

S3, E5: Learn Slang Words in British & American English With Us! 14.10.2024

Would you know what British or American people are saying to you if they used Slang? With my friend Eli, we discuss and discover slang words, phrases and expressions that might be useful the next time you go to the US or the UK! Which one do you find easier? Check out Eli's channel! ‪@EnglishProTips‬ ⬇️ Resources for language learners 💙 https://emlanguages.com/ At Emlanguages Academy, we help Eng...

S3, E4: Learn Languages FASTER With THIS Proven Method 17.09.2024

Not all human beings learn the same way. While some enjoy reading, others need to make diagrams or listen to lectures. There are 4 predominant styles of learning according to Neil Flemming, who grouped them according to the senses they use: auditory learners 👂🏻, visual learners 👁️, read/write learners 📖, or kinesthetic learners 🤸. Watch this video to figure out your style of learning and what...

S3, E3: How she learned SPANISH and moved to SPAIN (a guide to overcoming fear & creating your dream life) 27.08.2024

My friend Brooke dreamed about living in Spain for 10 years. She is finally living her dreams in Sevilla. Quite a challenging spot because if there is one particular thing anyone who wants to come has to know, is that very few people speak English, so you MUST have good communication skills in Spanish. How did she achieve it? Where did she start and how far she's come? Join me on this fun conv...

S3, E2: Anti-tourism protests in Spain: our experience 06.08.2024

Did you hear about the recent protests against tourism in Spain? The consequences of the uncontrolled levels of tourism in Spain are affecting its native population more than ever before: the costs of living are increasing, there is a housing shortage and more tourists come to Spain every year. The negative impact of tourism can be perceived all around the world, but Spain's case is special be...

S3, E1: The top 5 mistakes people make when learning a new language (& how to fix them) 16.07.2024

The way we learn languages in school is not the most effective. But if you got here, I imagine you already knew this. Through my journey learning Spanish, Portuguese, and French and also helping a lot of students achieve their language goals, I have learned a lot about what can be effective and what is just taking away precious time. Here are the top 5 mistakes I made while learning languages, so...

S2, E13: How to MASTER vocabulary in a new language and NEVER forget it! 05.03.2024

Struggling to get that vocabulary you are learning in a new language to tools that you use in actual fluent conversations? I'll give you my best tips as a multilingual speaker and teacher so you can get those new words to stick and flow as you need them. These tips will help you in any language and will take your language-learning game to the next level! GET 35% OFF OF LINGQ: https://www.lingq...

S2, E12: BRITISH vs. AMERICAN English: is it REALLY that different? 27.02.2024

How different are the American and British accents? We discuss accent and vocabulary differences. Eli from English Pro Tips who is British and will share his perspective on American accent. We'll compare the accents, different slang, and words used in both. We'll answer some burning questions: Are the English really more charming? Will you have problems when you go to the UK and ask for th...

S2, E11: Our 11 BIGGEST Culture Shocks in Spain (American's Perspective) 16.02.2024

Culture shock is inevitable when moving to another country. Especially when you move to a different continent. Want to know what living in Spain is like and what we've found curious as Americans? My friend Jessie has lived in Sevilla for ten years and I have lived here for 4. These are 7 things we've found curious and in some cases, hard to get used to. 🤓 ALL LINKS & SERVICES FOR LANG...

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