Emma's Language Journal

By: Emma Martinez
  • Summary

  • "Progress over perfection." After learning fluent Spanish and Portuguese and teaching English for 8+ years, I'm here to share my learning lessons, failures and successes. I also interview multilinguals who give insights, tools and inspiration for you to achieve your fluency goals. New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted by: Emma Martinez - @emlanguages
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Episodes
  • S3, E17: Learn Essential Health Vocabulary in English (Storytime: My Trip to the Hospital)
    Jan 14 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 your overall health.


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    📚 TIMESTAMPS:
    00:00 Introduction – Master Health Vocabulary in English
    00:34 American Health Idioms – Talk Like a Native
    01:11 Storytime – A Lesson Learned at the Hospital
    02:41 Study with me - Improve Your Speaking & Listening
    03:40 Healthy Habits for Better Learning – Eat, Exercise, Repeat
    04:26 Concentration Hacks – Boost Focus While Studying
    05:15 Posture Hygiene – Study Smarter, Not Harder
    05:50 How to Talk About Pain & Illnesses in English – Key Phrases
    06:55 Health Vocabulary Words – Express Symptoms with Confidence
    08:39 Get Your Free Study Guide – 120-Day English Improvement Plan

    #LearnEnglish #HealthVocabulary #StudyTips #FluentEnglish

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    9 mins
  • S3, E16: This is the SECRET to Stay Motivated to Learn a Language in 2025
    Jan 1 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. The biggest mistake most students make (and how to avoid it!) 4. Tips to find and sustain your motivation Practical advice to track your progress and embrace accents 💡 Whether you're just starting or feel stuck, this video will help you take your language learning to the next level! ⬇️ STUDY WITH ME ⬇️ Sign up to the waitlist to be 1 of the 10 people that we choose to join our new Fluent English program. 🇺🇸 English: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFnrFYURls6B2cNJ3kIYqVeDq-o3o9vnvitC9xENwEcO26nw/viewform 🇪🇸 Spanish: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScetr-pVbMqraudqToBnL0N3HQdup618qSFsVFPI6mKMYyEzg/viewform -- ✨ socials ✨ Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/emlanguages/ 📩 Collaborations: emma@emlanguages.com 📚 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro – Discover the secret to staying motivated while learning English 00:40 Meet Diana – Expert tips for achieving fluency 01:27 Essential Tools for English Fluency – Apps and resources that work 02:48 The Perfect Study Routine – Balance all the skills effectively 04:50 How to Stay Motivated in 2025 – Build resilience and stay consistent 07:00 Avoid Burnout – Why taking breaks is essential 09:10 How Long Does Fluency Really Take? – The truth about timeframes 10:30 Overcoming Fear of Speaking – Tips for building confidence 13:21 Stop Feeling Embarrassed About Your Accent – Own your journey 14:17 What to Do When You Feel Like Quitting – Motivation hacks that work 16:25 5 Practical Motivation Tips for 2025 – Stay on track with your goals 19:57 Where to find more language-learning tips #learnenglish #languagelearning #studytips #englishvocabulary #fluentenglish

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    21 mins
  • S3, E15: How to Make 2025 Your Best Year (with advice from an EX-MONK)
    Dec 29 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, mindfulness, and living with purpose. From embracing discomfort to cultivating meaningful relationships, these insights will inspire you to rethink how you live your life. 💡 Key Topics Covered: The importance of silence in a noisy world Why you don’t need to travel to find peace How to create and nurture deeper connections Embracing discomfort as a path to growth Learning to live fully in the present moment 💡 Connect with Israel: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/israelaramburu.talentointerior Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israel_aramburu_g/ Looking for support with your emotional well-being or personal development tips? Follow him for bilingual content and transformative therapy services! -- ⬇️ Resources for language learners 💙 Learn English with me! https://emlanguages.com/ At Emlanguages Academy, we help students improve their communication to unlock the career and life opportunities they dream of. ✨ Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emlanguages/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emlanguages


    📩 Collaborations: emma@emlanguages.com -- Optimized TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:55 Why Israel trained at a Canadian monastery 07:08 You don’t need to become a monk to embrace spirituality 08:43 Why you don’t need to travel to find peace 13:23 Growth comes from embracing discomfort 14:34 Enlightenment vs. living in the real world 18:52 The power of cultivating meaningful relationships 20:02 Why silence is essential for self-discovery 22:30 Practical steps to quiet your mind 23:19 How to create moments of silence daily 30:14 Keep going, even if you haven’t found your path 31:15 Living fully in the present moment

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    34 mins

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