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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S4E32: If you think your wins don't count 20.06.2023 7:41

Happy Tuesday! If your inner critic is starting to turn the act of celebrating your wins against you, this is the episode for you! Also, I have a request! The Language Confidence Project is growing and I could really use a hand right now. There are so many ways you could help. Firstly, is there anyone you know who you think might enjoy this podcast? Anyone you could share it with? Or, could you su...

S4E31: You don't need to reinvent the wheel 19.06.2023 4:20

Happy Monday! Today's episode is a very reminder that carving your own path is permission to do what you want, not an instruction to reinvent the wheel. Also, I have a request! The Language Confidence Project is growing and I could really use a hand right now. There are so many ways you could help. Firstly, is there anyone you know who you think might enjoy this podcast? Anyone you could share...

S4E30: Find words of encouragement 16.06.2023 4:51

Happy Friday! As we finish the working week, I have a really fun and meaningful challenge for you. Also, I have a request! The Language Confidence Project is growing and I could really use a hand right now. There are so many ways you could help. Firstly, is there anyone you know who you think might enjoy this podcast? Anyone you could share it with? Or, could you support me on Patreon? If you woul...

S4E29: Interrupt the "should"s 15.06.2023 7:51

Happy Thursday! If you're feeling like you aren't where you should be in your language learning, today I'm here with a journaling exercise that might help you out. Also, I have a request! The Language Confidence Project is growing and I could really use a hand right now. There are so many ways you could help. Firstly, is there anyone you know who you think might enjoy this podcast? Any...

S4E28: Stop hanging back 14.06.2023 4:02

Happy Wednesday! If you find that you're starting to compare yourself with others, shrink and play small in your language learning, this is the episode for you! Also, I have a request! The Language Confidence Project is growing and I could really use a hand right now. There are so many ways you could help. Firstly, is there anyone you know who you think might enjoy this podcast? Anyone you cou...

S4E27: 'Not now' isn't 'never' 13.06.2023 3:45

Happy Tuesday! We all know our brains can be a bit all-or-nothing when it comes to evaluating what we're capable of. So today is just a very quick, very important reminder not to mix up 'not yet' and 'never'. Also, I have a request! The Language Confidence Project is growing and I could really use a hand right now. There are so many ways you could help. Firstly, is there anyone...

S4E26: What decisions are you *not* making? 12.06.2023 7:30

Happy Monday! If you are feeling stuck in your language learning, or like you aren't making the progress you want to make, this might well be the question you need to hear. Also, I have a request! The Language Confidence Project is growing and I could really use a hand right now. There are so many ways you could help. Firstly, is there anyone you know who you think might enjoy this podcast? An...

S4E25: Sometimes, momentum is quiet 09.06.2023 5:04

Happy Friday! Today, I'm just popping in with a quick reminder that building momentum isn't always loud and exciting, so if you feel like you're not really moving anywhere fast, don't despair! Also, I have a request! The Language Confidence Project is growing and I could really use a hand right now. There are so many ways you could help. Firstly, is there anyone you know who you th...

S4E24: "All the information's on the task" 08.06.2023 4:35

Happy Thursday! Today, we are taking permission from the British comedy world to embrace all the weird and wonderful ways we could approach our language learning. Also, I have a request! The Language Confidence Project is growing and I could really use a hand right now. There are so many ways you could help. Firstly, is there anyone you know who you think might enjoy this podcast? Anyone you could...

S4E23: Teach the person you arrived as this morning 07.06.2023 5:00

Happy Wednesday! Today, I'm here with a super quick reminder to teach the version of you who actually showed up this morning. Also, I have a request! The Language Confidence Project is growing and I could really use a hand right now. There are so many ways you could help. Firstly, is there anyone you know who you think might enjoy this podcast? Anyone you could share it with? Or, could you sup...

S4E22: Plan for the real you 06.06.2023 4:24

Happy Tuesday! Today, I'm here with a super quick reminder that you don't need to be anyone else in order to learn your language. Also, I have a request! The Language Confidence Project is growing and I could really use a hand right now. There are so many ways you could help. Firstly, is there anyone you know who you think might enjoy this podcast? Anyone you could share it with? Or, could...

S4E21: What numbers are you clinging to? 05.06.2023 6:03

Happy Monday! As we go into a brand new week, we're just taking a moment to check that we aren't being hoodwinked by activities and metrics that give us a false sense of progress. Also, I have a request! The Language Confidence Project is growing and I could really use a hand right now. There are so many ways you could help. Firstly, is there anyone you know who you think might enjoy this...

S4E20: Take that break 02.06.2023 4:18

Happy Friday! If you need a permission slip to give yourself some breathing room today or this weekend, this is it. Also, I have a request! The Language Confidence Project is growing and I could really use a hand right now. There are so many ways you could help. Firstly, is there anyone you know who you think might enjoy this podcast? Anyone you could share it with? Or, could you support me on Pat...

S4E19: "You can learn anything with the internet" 01.06.2023 5:10

Happy Thursday! Just popping in with a quick reminder that no matter how much information is available at any given time, you don't need to expect yourself to understand it all straight away. Also, I have a request! The Language Confidence Project is growing and I could really use a hand right now. There are so many ways you could help. Firstly, is there anyone you know who you think might enj...

S4E18: “If the map doesn’t agree with the ground, then the map is wrong.” 31.05.2023 5:26

Happy Wednesday. Today, we are diving into a fantastic quote by Gordon Livingston, M.D. in the book 'Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart', and making sure that what we're doing actually fits with our personal circumstances and our goals. Also, I have a request! The Language Confidence Project is growing and I could really use a hand right now. There are so many ways you could help. Firstly, i...

S4E17: Send the right letters to Future You 30.05.2023 6:59

Happy Tuesday! Today, we're talking about what we send to our Future Selves Also, I have a request! The Language Confidence Project is growing and I could really use a hand right now. There are so many ways you could help. Firstly, is there anyone you know who you think might enjoy this podcast? Anyone you could share it with? Or, could you support me on Patreon? If you would like to and you&#...

S4E16: It doesn’t take much to turn your day around 29.05.2023 4:27

Happy Monday! Today, I am drawing on the wisdom of my friend Lisa Lyons to flip the script on the idea that turning the day around means achieving the incredible. Also, I have a request! The Language Confidence Project is growing and I could really use a hand right now. There are so many ways you could help. Firstly, is there anyone you know who you think might enjoy this podcast? Anyone you could...

S4E15: Friday afternoon isn't the barometer for the whole week 26.05.2023 6:31

Happy Friday! Today, we are getting really intentional about not allowing negative events to spread through our day or contaminate our week. Also, I have a request! The Language Confidence Project is growing and I could really use a hand right now. There are so many ways you could help. Firstly, is there anyone you know who you think might enjoy this podcast? Anyone you could share it with? Or, co...

S4E14: When doubts are derailing your studies 25.05.2023 4:37

Happy Thursday! If you find your studies are being thrown off by worries that you're behind, you're doing it all wrong, or this is all a waste of time, today I'm sharing some advice that I think you'll love. Also, I have a request! The Language Confidence Project is growing and I could really use a hand right now. There are so many ways you could help. Firstly, is there anyone you...

S4E13: How much do you need to learn before you feel proud? 24.05.2023 4:55

Happy Wednesday! Today, we are asking one very important question. Also, I have a request! The Language Confidence Project is growing and I could really use a hand right now. There are so many ways you could help. Firstly, is there anyone you know who you think might enjoy this podcast? Anyone you could share it with? Or, could you support me on Patreon? If you would like to and you're in a po...

S4E12: What's breaking your connection with your language? 23.05.2023 7:24

Happy Tuesday! If you're finding that your language has lost its spark, today, we're diving into what might be going on behind the scenes. Also, I have a request! The Language Confidence Project is growing and I could really use a hand right now. There are so many ways you could help. Firstly, is there anyone you know who you think might enjoy this podcast? Anyone you could share it with?...

S4E11: Have you lost motivation, or have you lost the vision? 22.05.2023 6:46

Happy Monday! If motivation feels like it's in short supply, this is the episode for you! Also, I have a request! The Language Confidence Project is growing and I could really use a hand right now. There are so many ways you could help. Firstly, is there anyone you know who you think might enjoy this podcast? Anyone you could share it with? Or, could you support me on Patreon? If you would lik...

S4E10: Enjoy your current achievements first 22.05.2023 5:27

Happy Friday! Today's episode is a quick reminder that it's okay to enjoy your current achievements before you pile on the pressure to raise the bar or go for the next thing. Also, I have a request! The Language Confidence Project is growing and I could really use a hand right now. There are so many ways you could help. Firstly, is there anyone you know who you think might enjoy this podca...

S4E9: You can't spot brilliance from day one 18.05.2023 5:05

Happy Thursday! Today, we are taking inspiration from the great John Koenig, and reminding ourselves that we don't need to be brilliant from day one. The quote that forms the basis of this episode is from John Koenig's Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, and I just want to tell you, it is a masterpiece and I wholeheartedly recommend it! And don't forget... I'm still on a mission to meet...

S4E8: Use what's good enough 17.05.2023 5:29

Happy Wednesday! Today's episode is a reminder that you don't need to start with perfection. And don't forget... I'm still on a mission to meet you! I'm on a mission to meet with 100 with listeners of the podcast, to get to know you, and to find out how your language journey is going and what carving your own path means to you. If you fancy a cuppa and a 30 minute chat about a...