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The perfect podcast for English learners who can't be bothered to study and do their homework, but still want to practise their English. Come and chill with me, Emma, from the channels Pronunciation with Emma and Procrastination with Emma, while I talk about various topics to expose you to natural English, just as if you were sitting in the pub with me with a nice cold cider.

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The perfect podcast for English learners who can't be bothered to study and do their homework, but still want to practise their English. Come and chill with me, Emma, from the channels Pronunciation with Emma and Procrastination with Emma, while I talk about various topics to expose you to natural English, just as if you were sitting in the pub with me with a nice cold cider.

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English


Episodes
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41. I went to Japan and South Korea! (Part 2)

11/8/2023
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, Facebook, and Twitter at "Pronunciation with Emma" for free pronunciation and English lessons.

Duration:01:15:48

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40. I went to Japan and South Korea! (Part 1)

10/6/2023
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 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 pronunciation and English lessons.

Duration:01:16:04

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39. I went to IATEFL 2023 (apparently robots are replacing English teachers??)

5/24/2023
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 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 pronunciation and English lessons.

Duration:01:03:00

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38. MORE ghost stories! (and Freya is crafting shanks to kill me)

4/6/2023
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 "Procrastination with Emma" and "Pronunciation with Emma". You can also follow me on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter at "Pronunciation with Emma" for free pronunciation and English lessons.

Duration:00:39:11

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37. I want YOUR help (please)

3/29/2023
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, 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 pronunciation and English lessons.

Duration:00:10:45

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36. Why I Stopped Learning Arabic

3/22/2023
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 follow me on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter at "Pronunciation with Emma" for free pronunciation and English lessons.

Duration:00:56:50

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35. How to choose your English teacher

3/15/2023
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 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 pronunciation and English lessons.

Duration:01:18:07

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34. How to Improve your English (VERY EASY Step-by-Step Guide)

2/25/2023
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 LANGUAGE TEST (also free!! 😏) https://preply.com/en/language-tests/english 🌟 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/blfXxfTBhuU 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 pronunciation and English lessons. This episode contains paid promo. Thank you, Preply! ^_^

Duration:00:27:23

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33. How NOT to learn English

1/12/2023
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 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 pronunciation and English lessons.

Duration:00:34:56

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32. I'm quitting teaching

1/12/2023
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 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 pronunciation and English lessons.

Duration:00:52:17

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31. SPECIAL GUEST: English Teacher Zdenek - How to Create your First English Language Course and Find Students Using the Power of Social Media (Episode 2)

11/23/2022
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 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 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 pronunciation and English lessons.

Duration:01:36:27

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30. Why 95% of you will fail to learn English (or ANY language)... and how to avoid that

11/18/2022
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 using a different microphone, so please excuse the change in audio quality throughout the episode.

Duration:00:52:42

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29. SPECIAL GUEST: English Teacher Zdenek - A Complete Guide on How to Teach English Online: How to start a YouTube channel, develop a strategy, and find your niche (Episode 1)

10/12/2022
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 will definitely be contributing more in future episodes when talking about niches and course creation! **WE ARE ALSO SORRY FOR THE AUDIO ISSUES IN THIS EPISODE** GO AND FOLLOW TEACHER ZDENEK! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacherzdenek/ Webpage: https://linktr.ee/TeacherZdenek 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 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 pronunciation and English lessons.

Duration:01:45:20

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28. SPECIAL GUEST: Stew Sensei - THE MOST Controversial Language Learning Opinions

9/21/2022
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 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 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 pronunciation and English lessons.

Duration:01:05:43

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27. *FREE AUDIO* British English Pronunciation Shadowing Exercise with Pronunciation with Emma

9/2/2022
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 episode.

Duration:00:10:35

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26. Living and Working in Spain - What's it like being an English teacher in Spain after Brexit (Part 3)

9/2/2022
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 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 pronunciation and English lessons.

Duration:00:48:45

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25. Spanish Culture VS UK Culture - My New Life in Spain Q&A (Part 2)

8/11/2022
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 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 pronunciation and English lessons.

Duration:01:04:33

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25. Why Spanish Food Sucks! - My New Life in Spain Q&A (Part 1)

8/3/2022
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. 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 pronunciation and English lessons.

Duration:01:53:47

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24. Motivation! How to Find It When You’ve Lost It

7/14/2022
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 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 pronunciation and English lessons.

Duration:01:50:50

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23. Answering All Your Personal Questions about Me

7/4/2022
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 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 pronunciation and English lessons.

Duration:01:59:05