Meet Megan: learning languages and building confidence
About this episode
Megan discusses her journey from au pair to language coach, sharing insights on language learning and confidence.
Meet Megan, From starting out as an au pair in Germany to running her own language coaching business, Megan talks about how travel shaped her career, changed her mindset, her top tips for learning languages, and why confidence is the secret to better communication. We discuss: Building confidence when learning a new language The difference between language lessons and coaching Overcoming “learned helplessness” and perfectionism Tips for immersion — from switching your phone language to joining local meetups Megan’s Mexico Picks: 🌮 Tropical Tacos — for cochinita and mezcalitas 🥐 Media lunas from local bakeries (Argentinian croissants!) 🍝 Francesca’s (Italian) & Celine’s (French) for international flavors 💧 Cenotes — natural lagoons perfect for a refreshing afternoon swim The expat song: Leaving on a jet plane, by John Denvers Find Megan: Megalanguagecoach www.linkedin.com/in/megan-nicholls-59a47077 https://www.instagram.com/megalanguagecoach https://www.youtube.com/@megalanguagecoach Related articles: Moving abroad when you don't speak the language How to learn a new language Video: https://youtu.be/GL3_KG17BnY Take online language classes with Lingoda Hosted on Ausha. See…
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