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Hey Lady! | Confident English Podcast

Emma Jakobi | Hey Lady! + MmmEnglish

19 episodes

Join Emma every week as she explores the fears, habits and limiting beliefs that keep women feeling stuck, quiet or disconnected in English conversations.

More about the show

Through honest conversations and practical insights, the Hey Lady! | Confident English Podcast will help you build the confidence to express yourself more naturally, connect more deeply and create the life you want in English.

Emma is the founder of Hey Lady! and creator of the YouTube channel mmmEnglish, trusted by over 6 million English learners worldwide.

Episodes

  1. Who Can Make You Speak English Fluently?

    · 14 min · S1 E18 · Explicit

    When you decide to practise speaking English, who do you look for? A teacher? A native English speaker? Someone with “better” English who can help you improve? And if the other person is learning English too, you…

  2. What Happens When Your Child Speaks Better English Than You

    · 12 min · S1 E17

    There was a time when you and your kids were learning English together. You helped them with their homework. You looked up words together. Maybe you even practised reading English together. Then somewhere along the…

  3. Why Studying More Isn't Making You Fluent

    · 14 min · S1 E16

    Does this sound like you? You freeze in a conversation. You forget a word. You can't say what you wanted to say. So you think, “I need to learn more English.” You watch another lesson. Learn more vocabulary. Make…

  4. Her English Is So Much Better Than Mine

    · 14 min · S1 E15

    Some English conversations are going to challenge you. You probably expect that when you're speaking with a native speaker. But what about when the person making you feel nervous is another English learner? She…

  5. Are You Confident Speaking English, or Just Comfortable?

    · 14 min · S1 E14

    Feel like you're not making progress even though you feel completely comfortable speaking English with your tutor, teacher or regular speaking partner? What happens when you have to speak with someone new, under…

  6. If You Practise English Without a Teacher, Will You Get Worse?

    · 15 min · S1 E13

    Do you worry that practising English with other learners could make your English worse? Maybe you're thinking: "If we're both making mistakes, who's going to correct us?" It's a fair question. After years of lessons,…

  7. Want to THINK in English? Here's how to train your brain.

    · 17 min · S1 E12

    You've studied English for years. You understand it. You know what you want to say. So why do you STILL have to translate everything in your head before you speak? It's frustrating. It's exhausting. And after all the…

  8. Where did your personality go when you started speaking English?

    · 15 min · S1 E11

    Do you ever feel like a different person when you speak English? Maybe you're funny, warm and opinionated in your first language, but in English you become quieter and more cautious. You're so focused on choosing the…

  9. The Loneliness of Moving Abroad

    · 18 min · S1 E10

    Have you ever moved to a new country and suddenly felt like you'd lost a part of yourself? Maybe nobody knows your story. Maybe simple conversations feel exhausting. Or maybe you miss the version of yourself that felt…

  10. How to Be More Interesting in English Conversations

    · 13 min · S1 E9

    Have you ever finished an English conversation wishing it had gone differently? Maybe there were awkward silences. Maybe you weren't sure what to say next. Or maybe you left wishing you'd made a better connection. In…

  11. Is it ever too late to become a fluent English speeaker?

    · 13 min · S1 E8

    Have you ever wondered if you've simply left it too late to become fluent in English? Maybe you've been learning for years. You understand almost everything, but speaking still feels difficult. If that sounds…

  12. Why build a women-only space for English speaking practice?

    · 20 min · S1 E7

    Why would an English-speaking community be just for women? It's one of the questions we're asked most often. Some people think it's unfair. Others wonder if it goes against diversity and inclusion. And many simply…

  13. Don't Have Time To Practise? Listen to this

    · 16 min · S1 E6

    You know speaking English confidently would open doors in your life. But between work, family, responsibilities and everything else competing for your attention, it can feel impossible to find the time. ✨ Start your…

  14. Your Accent Isn't Why People Can't Understand You

    · 18 min · S1 E6

    Have you ever apologised for your accent when speaking English? Many English learners assume that if someone doesn't understand them, their accent must be the problem. But what if that's not actually true? ✨ Start…

  15. The Mindset & Habits of Confident English Speakers

    · 14 min · S1 E5 · Explicit

    You want to speak English with more confidence. You know you need to practise. But every time you imagine speaking in front of other people, the same thought appears: "What if I'm not good enough?" ✨ Start your free…

  16. How Fluent is Enough in English?

    · 17 min · S1 E4

    Perhaps you've been learning English for years. Maybe you've made huge progress, but you still find yourself asking the same question: "Will I ever be fluent?" ✨ Start your free Hey Lady! trial In this episode of the…

  17. Why Are Adults So Afraid Of Making Mistakes?

    · 15 min · S1 E3

    When we were children, making mistakes was how we learned. So why does making mistakes feel so frightening as adults, especially when speaking English? ✨ Start your 7-day free trial with Hey Lady! In this episode of…

  18. Is AI Actually Good For English Speaking Practice?

    · 15 min · S1 E2 · Explicit

    AI English apps promise confidence, fluency and better speaking practice. But how helpful are they really when it comes to building confidence in real conversations? ✨ Start your free Hey Lady! trial:…

  19. How much practice does it REALLY take to speak English fluently?

    · 17 min · S1 E1

    Many women believe they need hours and hours of study to feel confident speaking English… but what if just 15 minutes of conversation practice could start changing everything? ✨ Start your free Hey Lady! trial:…

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