In this episode, Teacher Zdenek (an English teacher from the Czech Republic) and I answer MORE of your questions about teaching English online and starting your own business. GO AND FOLLOW TEACHER ZDENEK! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacherzdenek/ Webpage: https://linktr.ee/TeacherZdenek Send me your suggestions, love, and ramblings here to theprocrastinationpod@gmail.com WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and langua...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 43
I answer your question about my trip to Japan and South Korea! :) Send me your suggestions, love, and ramblings here to theprocrastinationpod@gmail.com WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't the podcast for you. Follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube at "Procrastination with Emma" and "Pronunciation with Emma". You can also follow me on Instagram, YouTube, Faceb...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 42
I went to Japan and South Korea this summer! I tell you all about what I got up to, what surprised me most about the trip and loads more!! This episode is part 1. Part 2 will be answering all your questions related to the trip. Send me your suggestions, love, and ramblings here to theprocrastinationpod@gmail.com WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't the podcast for y...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 41
I talk about IATEFL 2023 in Harrogate and how AI is being used in English Language Teaching. Will it replace English teachers? Please feel free to share your opinions! Prefer the video version? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/GXARANe3qlM Send me your suggestions, love, and ramblings here to theprocrastinationpod@gmail.com WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't the pod...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 40
More ghost stories and I think Freya (my dog) is secretly planning to kill me with wooden shanks. :( Prefer the video version? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/1VCVbJXm_-0 Send me your suggestions, love, and ramblings here to theprocrastinationpod@gmail.com WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't the podcast for you. Follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube at "Proc...
Apr 06, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 39
You can now send me questions and topic suggestions to theprocrastinationpod@gmail.com! Please send me some questions and topics for me to cover in future episodes. Thank you in advance and I LOVE YOUUUU! Prefer the video version? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/nW3c_tGasSo WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't the podcast for you. Follow me on Instagram, Twitter, an...
Mar 29, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this episode I talk about my experience of learning Arabic at the start of this year how why I ended up quitting. :( Prefer the video version? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/R58TluaNvNQ WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't the podcast for you. Follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube at "Procrastination with Emma" and "Pronunciation with Emma". You can also ...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 37
What things do you need to think about when choosing your English teacher. In this episode, I discuss what you need to think about and what you should NEVER do if you're looking for an English teacher. This episode wasn't sponsored! I just wanted to share my Preply code in case you wanted to try it out! :) 🌟 Book a lesson on Preply and use the code "EMMA" for 50% off your first one-to-one lesson: http://preply.com/go/emma Prefer the video version? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/L1N--YSi1t8 Fol...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Learn the 5 steps to help you create an effective language learning plan that will help you improve your English much faster. This method will help you stay consistent, motivated, and be on your way to achieving your languguage goals, whether that's passing an exam, travelling to a new country, and getting your dream job. 🌟 TRY THE STUDY TIME CALCULATOR (it's free!! 😁) https://preply.com/en/d/study-time-calculator--lp?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=emma 🌟 TAKE THE...
Feb 25, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Everyone always talks about HOW to learn English. Well, in this episode, I talk about HOW NOT to learn English. Looking for clear structure and guidance to help you work towards your pronunciation goals? Join Pronunciation Pro! MORE INFO: https://courses.pronunciationwithemma.com/courses/britishenglishpronunciationcourse WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't the podc...
Jan 12, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In this episode, I reflect on 2022, share some life updates, and talk about my 2023 New Year's resolutions and goals! Looking for clear structure and guidance to help you work towards your pronunciation goals? Join Pronunciation Pro! MORE INFO: https://courses.pronunciationwithemma.com/courses/britishenglishpronunciationcourse WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't th...
Jan 12, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In this episode, Teacher Zdenek (an English teacher from the Czech Republic) and I answer other English teachers' questions about creating English language courses for learners of English. We talk about how to grow on social media, find time to create content when you already have a busy scheule as well as how to start doing extra teaching and course creation on the side. GO AND FOLLOW TEACHER ZDENEK! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacherzdenek/ Webpage: https://linktr.ee/TeacherZdenek Lo...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 32
I talk about 10 reasons (plus a bonus one!) why many language learners fail to learn another language and achieve a high level of proficiency. I talk about how to solve these issues so you can ensure you're not "doomed" to giving up and failing to achieve your language goals. WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION HERE: https://youtu.be/pa07NsBATLo Remember to check out my YouTube channel for more British English pronunciation videos! Also, as a side note, the quality of the audio isn't the best here as I was ...
Nov 18, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this episode, Teacher Zdenek (an English teacher from the Czech Republic) and I answer other English teachers' questions about getting started in the online teaching world and developing your own online teaching business. In this episode, we talk about finding a niche, overcoming issues that non-native English teachers face online in the industry, and how to get started and grow successfully on YouTube! Zdenek kind of sat back a bit for this episode as we talked mostly about YouTube, but he w...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Special guest Stew Sensei (an English teacher from the UK who is living in Japan) and I discuss your most controversial language learning opinions as well as some (pretty bad ones!) that I have come across online. We also talk about some language learning myths and play devil's advocate a bit with some of your opinions to make it REALLY interesting. GO AND FOLLOW STEW SENSEI! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stew.sensei.english Webpage: https://beacons.ai/stewsensei Looking for clear structu...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 29
This episode is a free audio version of the difficult sound combination sentences from my YouTube video "How to Learn British English Pronunciation - Shadowing Exercise // LEVEL: ADVANCED". WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/-Lf2E_tsuCM Remember to check out my YouTube channel for more British English pronunciation videos! Also, as a side note, the quality of the audio isn't the best here as I was using a different microphone, so please excuse the change in audio quality throughout the episo...
Sep 02, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In this episode I answer your Q&A questions about living and working in Spain. What's it like being an English teacher here in Spain? How am I getting permanent residency here in Spain as a Brit after Brexit? I answer these questions in this episode! Looking for clear structure and guidance to help you work towards your pronunciation goals? Join Pronunciation Pro! MORE INFO: https://courses.pronunciationwithemma.com/courses/britishenglishpronunciationcourse WARNING: This episode contains swe...
Sep 02, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this episode I talk about some cultural differences between the UK and Spain. I talk about how life is different for me now here, if I'm happier here, why I moved here, and so much more. I answer all your questions on this episode! Looking for clear structure and guidance to help you work towards your pronunciation goals? Join Pronunciation Pro! MORE INFO: https://courses.pronunciationwithemma.com/courses/britishenglishpronunciationcourse WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swe...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In this episode I teach you some español! I answer all your questions about weather, food, language, and culture here in Spain (more specifically, Barcelona). Looking for clear structure and guidance to help you work towards your pronunciation goals? Join Pronunciation Pro! MORE INFO: https://courses.pronunciationwithemma.com/courses/britishenglishpronunciationcourse WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general....
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this episode I share a little update on life and some weird things happening before actually talking about motivation in language learning. I talk about how to stay motivated as well as how to find your motivation again when you've lost it. Looking for clear structure and guidance to help you work towards your pronunciation goals? Join Pronunciation Pro! MORE INFO: https://courses.pronunciationwithemma.com/courses/britishenglishpronunciationcourse WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I be...
Jul 14, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 24
I answer ALLLL of your personal questions, from my teaching life, work life, why I vanished off social media for half a year, my partner, my new life in Spain, and so much more. **DISCOUNT FOR THE PRONUNCIATION PRO MEMBERSHIP SITE** Use code "HAPPYBIRTHDAY" for a 15% discount to celebrate me turning 30! Whoop! :) Join here: https://courses.pronunciationwithemma.com/courses/britishenglishpronunciationcourse WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of lan...
Jul 04, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 23
I take you from the very beginning of my teaching career, back when I was 16 years old, all the way through to the present day. I talk about what I studied, my experiences, companies I've worked for, and why I started teaching on social media and online. **DISCOUNT FOR THE PRONUNCIATION PRO MEMBERSHIP SITE** Use code "BRISTOL15" for a 15% discount. Join here: https://courses.pronunciationwithemma.com/courses/britishenglishpronunciationcourse WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swe...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Today we're going to talk about British pub culture. What should and shouldn't you do in a British pub? What's a round? What does the bell ringing mean? You'll find out in this episode. Bottom's up!! WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't the podcast for you. Follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube at "Procrastination with Emma" and "Pronunciation with Emma". You...
May 11, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 21
So we all know the typical idioms, right? Piece of cake... once in a blue moon... etc. But do you know the more vulgar ones? The ones that native speakers ACTUALLY use daily? I bet you don't! In this episode you'll learn 10 new idioms with swear words. Definitely don't listen if swear words offend you! WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't the podcast for you. Follow...
Apr 27, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 20
I asked you all to send me some interesting things about your cultures and I compare them to the culture(s) in the UK to see how similar/different we all are! This is part 2 of 2. WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't the podcast for you. Follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube at "Procrastination with Emma" and "Pronunciation with Emma". You can also follow me ...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 19
I asked you all to send me your culture related questions for me to answer. This is part 1 of 2. WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't the podcast for you. Follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube at "Procrastination with Emma" and "Pronunciation with Emma". You can also follow me on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter at "Pronunciation with Emma" for free ...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 18
I am back!! In this episode I talk about where I've been these past few months, some updates on things, and my potentially controversial opinions about other online English teachers and the English Teaching industry as a whole. Come and fight me! Well... actually... maybe not too much as I'm still not mentally recovered from my burnout and everything... But do feel free to email/DM me about your thoughts! WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of lang...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode I talk about ways to learn English (or any language) from the very beginning. I talk about it from the perspective of a language learner as well as a language teacher and give you tips on how to improve your English. WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't the podcast for you. Follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube at "Procrastination with Emma" a...
Dec 03, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode I talk about a few controversial topics in the English Teaching world... why do English learners suck at learning English? Who's to blame for it? And how can we fix it? WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't the podcast for you. Follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube at "Procrastination with Emma" and "Pronunciation with Emma". You can also follo...
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Weeeeeeuuuu...... BOOM!!! It's bonfire night here in the UK, otherwise known as Guy Fawkes Night. It's an event which happens in the UK every 5th November that not many people around the world know about. Are you ready to learn about this popular UK cultural event which also has a famous poem about it (that we all learn in school)? Then have a listen! //LINK TO THE ARTICLE https://www.history.co.uk/article/history-of-bonfire-night Follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube at "Procrastination ...
Nov 05, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 14
