Foreign Language Roadmap

By Elena Hebert

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Here we talk about how busy adults learn a foreign language. You know when you move abroad and its tough to fit in, get the hang of the language quickly and make friends? Well, here you learn everything you need to know and do to make that process easier. In fact, you get my approach that let me learn 3 languages (Italian, French, and Spanish) in the last 5 years, all on my own while juggling everything else in my life. Welcome!

Episode Date
68. That feeling when… you're doing everything right, but you're not improving anymore.
Dec 23, 2025
67. Rewire Your Brain for Language Learning
Dec 16, 2025
Special Episode: The Real Reason I'm Pivoting My Brand
Dec 02, 2025
66. "We think language learning needs hours… but it doesn't."
Nov 25, 2025
65. How to Use Storytelling to Boost Memory and Speaking Skills
Nov 18, 2025
64. Learn a Language by Living Your Life
Nov 11, 2025
63. Why Studying More Isn't the Answer
Nov 04, 2025
62. Think You Need a Textbook to Learn a Language? Think Again.
Oct 28, 2025
61. Your problem isn't willpower. It's your environment.
Oct 14, 2025
60. Surprising Power of 5-Minute Language Practice
Oct 07, 2025
59. Be human. Be awkward. Start messy.
Oct 03, 2025
58. How a 2-Week Trip to Italy Changed My Entire Life
Sep 16, 2025
57. Breaking Through Plateaus: Why You Get Stuck and How to Keep Going
Sep 09, 2025
56. Be ready for life to get messy and plan for it
Sep 02, 2025
55. Start Again, Stop Again: Using the Fresh Start Effect to Keep Your Language Routine Alive.
Jul 01, 2025
54. My Netflix Strategy—And the Wake-Up Call
Jun 24, 2025
53. The tool that saved me from quitting languages altogether
Jun 17, 2025
52. Do You Feel 'Too Slow' at Language Learning?
Jun 10, 2025
51. Why We Fear Making Mistakes in Language Learning
Jun 04, 2025
50. The Batman effect - Step into your alter ego. Speak without fear.
May 20, 2025
49. The 10-Minute Rule: How Short Sessions Can Lead to Big Results
May 13, 2025
48. Honest Update on my German From Zero
May 06, 2025
47. How perfectionism ruins your language learning experience
Apr 22, 2025
46. Finding Time to Learn: How to Study on the Go
Apr 15, 2025
45. How to Stay Excited About Learning a new Language
Apr 08, 2025
44. Vocabulary Building: How to Learn More Words in Less Time
Apr 01, 2025
43. Why we have the Fear of Speaking? Tips for Talking in Your New Language
Mar 25, 2025
42. German From Zero, Month 5 update
Mar 18, 2025
41. How to Create an Effective Study Plan for Language Learning
Mar 11, 2025
40. How to Shift Your Thinking for Successful Language Learning
Feb 25, 2025
39. Why vocabulary is NOT why you can't speak your target language
Feb 18, 2025
38. Language Learning on a Budget: Free and Low-Cost Resources That Actually Work
Feb 11, 2025
37. Expat Bubble - everything you need to know to expand your horizons
Feb 04, 2025
36. When you're questioning if it's even worth it
Jan 28, 2025
35. How to Fit Language Learning into a Busy Schedule
Jan 21, 2025
34. GermanFromZero, part 2 - My own Language Journey with my sixth language
Jan 14, 2025
33. Breaking Through the Language Barrier
Jan 07, 2025
32. Am I Too Old to Learn a New Language? Debunking the myth that age can stop you!
Dec 10, 2024
31. What to do when you feel stuck on your journey with a foreign language
Dec 03, 2024
30. Will I Ever Be Fluent?" How to Stop Worrying About Your Language Learning Timeline
Nov 19, 2024
29. From Language Learner to being a Local: How Mastering a New Language Can Help You Feel at Home
Nov 12, 2024
28. Life abroad can take different shapes and forms - Evelyn's story
Nov 05, 2024
27. How to Start Conversations Even When You Feel Insecure
Oct 29, 2024
26. Moving from Italy to France with Vittoria Busetti
Oct 08, 2024
25. Decision Fatigue - when you get tired from deciding on what to study before you even get to studying
Oct 01, 2024
Why Are We Afraid to Start? Overcoming Mental Blocks in Language Learning
Sep 25, 2024
How to make your brain LOVE learning a foreign language
Sep 17, 2024
Overcoming Learned Helplessness and Embracing Positivity in Language Learning
Sep 03, 2024
What skills it takes to become conversational in your target language and how to learn them
Aug 01, 2024
Special episode with a guest: How to take on a new language when it intimidates you
Jul 17, 2024
Where to start with a foreign language?
Jul 04, 2024
Life is a Puzzle. How to put it together effectively?
Jun 13, 2024
What are they going to think about my mistakes?
Jun 04, 2024
If you are thinking to move abroad, this is what you need to think about
May 21, 2024
I did't even know I needed this but it proved to be one of the best resources for French!
May 21, 2024
What does the Beckhard-Harris Equation have to do with learning a new language?
May 14, 2024
Learn a foreign language with neuroscience
May 07, 2024
Navigating Life's Juggle: Tips for Multitasking (or not)
Apr 30, 2024
How to study and NOT forget it
Apr 23, 2024
Conversation group with Marie
Apr 03, 2024
I am not a language person, what to do?
Apr 02, 2024
If you are tired of starting over, stop giving up. How?
Mar 26, 2024
Does it take 10,000 hours to learn a new language?
Mar 19, 2024
Is it too late if you are not a kid anymore?
Mar 12, 2024
How to Love your mistakes
Feb 19, 2024
Consistency is the magic pill for language learning
Feb 19, 2024
Find your own Fire
Feb 13, 2024
The secret to having enough time for a language
Feb 05, 2024
Intro to who and why
Jan 16, 2024