Emily Richardson

The Language Confidence Project

Education EN ↓ 318 episodes

Your daily boost of language courage for those who love languages, and those who really don’t, but have to learn one anyway. No matter how much we like language learning, it’s hard to stay motivated for the long haul. We start comparing ourselves, the doubts crowd in, and we start wondering if we’re doing it all wrong. Join Emily Richardson, the super colourful writer, coach and self-taught polyglot for a weekday dose of tips, tricks, encouragement, and permission to learn your language your way. We can do this!

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Emily Richardson

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S5E36: Foundation-building is essential work 23.10.2023 5:05

Happy Monday! If you're finding the beginning stage boring, whether it's of the whole language, a project, or a new phase of your journey, this episode is to cheer you on and remind you why it's worth it! Also if you haven't heard the news, check out my brand new website www.languageconfidenceproject.com :) And if you want to read this episode, you can now read the full transcript...

S5E35: If this week hasn't gone as planned 20.10.2023 3:56

Happy Friday! Today is permission to draw a line under this week and enjoy your weekend, even if this week hasn't gone as planned and you haven't done all the things you set out to do. Also if you haven't heard the news, check out my brand new website www.languageconfidenceproject.com :) And if you want to read this episode, you can now read the full transcript at www.languageconfidenc...

S5E34: It doesn't all have to be hard 19.10.2023 4:55

Happy Thursday! Today is a huge permission slip to look for ways to make things easier, even in conventionally "difficult" pursuits. Also if you haven't heard the news, check out my brand new website www.languageconfidenceproject.com :) And if you want to read this episode, you can now read the full transcript at www.languageconfidenceproject.com/podcast/s5e34 HOW EXCITING IS THAT!?...

S5E33: In still mode, but want to be in go mode 18.10.2023 5:03

Happy Wednesday! Today's episode continues on from yesterday's, and we ask, what happens when you're in still mode, but you desperately want to be in go mode? Also if you haven't heard the news, check out my brand new website www.languageconfidenceproject.com :) And if you want to read this episode, you can now read the full transcript at www.languageconfidenceproject.com/podcast/s...

S5E32: Still mode or go mode? 17.10.2023 6:18

Happy Tuesday! Today, I'm sharing a bitesized piece of yesterday's workshop and asking, what would you like this autumn to look like for you? Also if you haven't heard the news, check out my brand new website www.languageconfidenceproject.com :) And if you want to read this episode, you can now read the full transcript at www.languageconfidenceproject.com/podcast/s5e32 HOW EXCITING IS...

S5E31: Get unstuck in five 16.10.2023 7:44

Happy Monday! If you're getting caught up in overthinking your process, this episode offers a really quick and simple tip to get you unstuck. If you want to read this episode, you can now read the full transcript at www.languageconfidenceproject.com/podcast/s5e31 And today is the last day to sign up for the Cosy and Compassionate Goal Setting and Productivity for Language Learners journaling w...

S5E30: How can we make language learning cosy too? 13.10.2023 7:09

Happy Friday! Today, we are rounding off the week by asking, in the season of blankets and pumpkin spice, how can we make language learning cosier? If you want to read this episode, you can now read the full transcript at www.languageconfidenceproject.com/podcast/s5e30 And I have a quick invitation for you! Next Monday, 16th October, I’m holding a Cosy and Compassionate Goal Setting and Productivi...

S5E29: How can your New Language Self feel more whole? 12.10.2023 4:43

Happy Thursday! As we head into warm and cosy season, I have a question for you: what activities can you do to help your new-language-self feel a little bit more whole? If you want to read this episode, you can now read the full transcript at www.languageconfidenceproject.com/podcast/s5e29 And I have a quick invitation for you! Next Monday, 16th October, I’m holding a Cosy and Compassionate Goal S...

S5E28: Let go of the weight of last January's goals 11.10.2023 5:39

Happy Wednesday! In today's episode, we ask, are your expectations from last January putting pressure on you, and can you let them go? If you want to read this episode, you can now read the full transcript at www.languageconfidenceproject.com/podcast/s5e28 And I have a quick invitation for you! Next Monday, 16th October, I’m holding a Cosy and Compassionate Goal Setting and Productivity for La...

S5E27: What does it mean to fully commit to our goals? 10.10.2023 6:22

Happy Tuesday! Today, we're asking whether the pressure to "fully commit" to our goals is doing us any good, and even whether it means very much at all. If you want to read this episode, you can now read the full transcript at www.languageconfidenceproject.com/podcast/s5e27 And I have a quick invitation for you! Next Monday, 16th October, I’m holding a Cosy and Compassionate Goal Set...

S5E26: What's on your plate this week? 09.10.2023 6:35

Happy Monday! If you need a compassionate push to acknowledge all the things going on in your life right now that might be affecting your language learning, you'll love this episode. Also if you haven't heard the news, check out my brand new website www.languageconfidenceproject.com :) And if you want to read this episode, you can now read the full transcript at www.languageconfidenceproje...

S5E25: It's not about where we’re not good enough 06.10.2023 5:42

Happy Friday! As we go into the weekend, I just wanted to share some wisdom from Business and Money Coach Ray Dodd and remind you that the ups and downs of the language learning process are absolutely not about "where you aren't good enough". You can find more of Ray's work at IG: @ray_dodd or visit her website: www.raydodd.co.uk Also if you haven't heard the news, check out...

S5E24: If you can't imagine ever reaching your goal 05.10.2023 4:35

Happy Thursday! If you're losing the faith a bit and you can't imagine ever reaching your goal, this episode was made just for you. Also if you haven't heard the news, check out my brand new website www.languageconfidenceproject.com :) And if you want to read this episode, you can now read the full transcript at www.languageconfidenceproject.com/podcast/s5e24 HOW EXCITING IS THAT!? Als...

S3E23: What have you been complaining about? 04.10.2023 5:51

Happy Wednesday! If you're feeling pretty negative about your language learning at the moment, listen to this (and nobody will tell you to fix your mindset!) Also if you haven't heard the news, check out my brand new website www.languageconfidenceproject.com :) And if you want to read this episode, you can now read the full transcript at www.languageconfidenceproject.com/podcast/s5e23 HOW...

S5E22: Are we aiming for perfection, connection, or creativity? 03.10.2023 4:56

Happy Tuesday! Today, we're looking at our projects or tasks through the lens of: are we focused on perfection, connection or creativity? Also if you haven't heard the news, check out my brand new website www.languageconfidenceproject.com :) And if you want to read this episode, you can now read the full transcript at www.languageconfidenceproject.com/podcast/s5e22 HOW EXCITING IS THAT!? A...

S5E21: How can we make 'having a go' feel safer? 02.10.2023 6:44

Happy Monday! If you have something new and scary on the horizon, these questions are here to help you to create more of a feeling of safety around it. Also if you haven't heard the news, check out my brand new website www.languageconfidenceproject.com :) And if you want to read this episode, you can now read the full transcript at www.languageconfidenceproject.com/podcast/s5e21 HOW EXCITING I...

S5E20: If you struggle to forgive your mistakes 29.09.2023 3:28

Happy Friday! If you find it hard to let yourself make mistakes, this is the episode for you. Also if you haven't heard the news, check out my brand new website www.languageconfidenceproject.com :) And if you want to read this episode, you can now read the full transcript at www.languageconfidenceproject.com/podcast/s5e20 HOW EXCITING IS THAT!? Also, I have a request! The Language Confidence Proje...

S5E19: Find where the struggle is 28.09.2023 3:12

Happy Thursday! Today's episode is a reminder that sometimes when things are tough, it's just one element that's making everything around it look difficult. Also if you haven't heard the news, check out my brand new website www.languageconfidenceproject.com :) And if you want to read this episode, you can now read the full transcript at www.languageconfidenceproject.com/podcast/s5e...

S5E18: This year isn't over yet 27.09.2023 4:09

Happy Wednesday! The shops around me are all filled with tinsel and baubles, and so today I just wanted to pop in to say that, as much as it might feel like it, the year isn't over yet! And if you'd like to journal this one with me today, grab a pen and notebook, and let's figure out what we'd love to have done by the end of 2023! Also if you haven't heard the news, check out m...

S5E17: If you still don't feel ready to start 26.09.2023 4:41

Happy Tuesday! If you need a push to stop researching and start doing, this episode is the one for you! Also if you haven't heard the news, check out my brand new website www.languageconfidenceproject.com :) And if you want to read this episode, you can now read the full transcript at www.languageconfidenceproject.com/podcast/s5e17 HOW EXCITING IS THAT!? Also, I have a request! The Language Co...

S5E16: Is your phone the distraction you think it is? 25.09.2023 7:49

Happy Monday! Today, we're asking, is what we're hearing about distractions the whole truth? Can we just put our phone in another room and... well... focus? Also if you haven't heard the news, check out my brand new website www.languageconfidenceproject.com :) And if you want to read this episode, you can now read the full transcript at www.languageconfidenceproject.com/podcast/s5e16 H...

S5E15: Keep your sacrifices in check 22.09.2023 4:19

Happy Friday! Today, we're looking at the dangers of the message “If you don’t sacrifice for what you want, the thing that you want becomes the sacrifice" and reminding ourselves that sacrifices aren't always the gateway to success. Also if you haven't heard the news, check out my brand new website www.languageconfidenceproject.com :) And if you want to read this episode, you can...

S5E14: Three essential phrases for self-compassion 21.09.2023 5:12

Happy Thursday! If you struggle to be patient with yourself when you're finding your studies hard, this is the episode for you! Also if you haven't heard the news, check out my brand new website www.languageconfidenceproject.com :) And if you want to read this episode, you can now read the full transcript at www.languageconfidenceproject.com/podcast/s5e14 HOW EXCITING IS THAT!? Also, I hav...

S5E13: Language learning doesn't need to feel far from home 20.09.2023 4:59

Happy Wednesday! Today, I'm sharing a message from yesterday's Be Your Own Best Teacher workshop, that a new language doesn't need to mean a new life, and the things that bring you joy in the rest of your life are a perfect place to house your new language! Also if you haven't heard the news, check out my brand new website www.languageconfidenceproject.com :) And if you want to rea...

S5E12: Language lovers aren’t all fluent already 19.09.2023 3:43

Happy Tuesday! Today's episode is all about giving you permission to call yourself a language lover if you feel like one, no matter what your current language level is! Also if you haven't heard the news, check out my brand new website www.languageconfidenceproject.com :) And if you want to read this episode, you can now read the full transcript at www.languageconfidenceproject.com/podcast...