Let me tell you why it’s okay if it doesn’t…

Here’s what most people assume about me:

1. I’ve mastered every aspect of English (since I teach it).
2. I never make mistakes in other languages.
3. My clients always see results immediately.

But let’s talk about the reality:

1. When I first started learning German, I kept confusing der, die, das for months. (Seriously, it still trips me up sometimes.)
2. A client once asked me a grammar question so specific, I had to say, “Give me a second to double-check.” Even trainers don’t have all the answers on the spot.
3. A session I designed didn’t quite land with one group—I had to completely rework it based on their feedback. Now it’s one of my best resources.
4. I sometimes overthink my own emails to clients (yes, even I second-guess if “Kind regards” is the best choice or not).
5. I wrote this post after wondering if I’m explaining things too simply—but then I remembered simplicity is key when learning a language.

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Here’s the thing:

The clients who thrive don’t look for “the perfect English speaker.”

They look for someone who’s been through the process, who understands how language learning actually works. Someone who knows what it feels like to struggle and who can guide them through it.

Remember this:

Mistakes are proof you’re learning. Every time you mix up “on the table” and “at the table,” or spend 15 minutes trying to phrase an email, you’re improving.

Perfection isn’t the goal. Progress is.

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So, here’s your reminder: Be kind to yourself while learning.

P.S. Do you ever feel like your emails in English could be better? Write and tell me about it. I’d love to share some tips. 😊

Learning English can feel like walking through a minefield of grammar traps, spelling disasters and mixed metaphors.

This hilarious YouTube video captures it all: a group of English learners bonding over their shared struggles—and throwing in some brilliantly chaotic language mistakes.

One student “can’t spill to save his loaf,” another struggles with “emphasis on different parts of the sentences,” and a speech therapist (yes, really!) can’t “spike properly.”

From mixing metaphors (“You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t eat it too”) to vocabulary mishaps, this video perfectly shows how messy and funny learning English can be.

But underneath the laughs, there’s a great lesson: we all make mistakes, and that’s okay.

What matters is the willingness to keep learning—and to laugh at ourselves along the way.

Watch the video and tell me: which English mistake made you smile the most?

PS The woman mixed two idioms.

1. ”You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink”
2. ”You can’t have your cake and eat it too”

Mastering English doesn’t happen overnight. It’s about showing up consistently, even when you don’t feel ready or motivated.

Think of it like going to the gym: you don’t see results after one workout, but over time, your effort pays off.

Here’s the truth:

You don’t need to be fluent tomorrow. You just need to be better than yesterday.

Stick to the basics:

• Speak a little every day. Record yourself saying a few sentences in English or talk to your pet, your mirror or even your coffee cup. It feels silly, but it works.
• Make your mistakes proudly. Mispronounce a word? Use the wrong grammar? Great! Every mistake is proof that you’re trying—and learning.
• Practise what you already use. Have a meeting coming up? Prepare your introduction in English. Writing an email? Draft it in English first. Progress comes from working on the things that matter to you.
• Listen for progress, not perfection. Watch a short video in English, even if you only understand 50%. That’s 50% more than yesterday.

Here are some small, motivational wins to inspire you:

• Spoke up in a meeting for the first time in English.
• Ordered coffee in English while traveling.
• Sent an email to a colleague without double-checking every word.
• Listened to 10 minutes of an English podcast during your commute.
• Learned one new phrase today and tried using it in conversation.

Every step counts, no matter how small.

And remember this: You’re not behind. You’re exactly where you need to be, as long as you keep moving forward.

What’s one small way you’ll improve your English today? Let me know—I’d love to celebrate your progress with you.

Client: “Printing without a printing press? That sounds impossible!”

Me: “Not at all! It’s actually one of my favorite hobbies. You can create beautiful, handmade prints using just a few tools, some paint and a lot of imagination.”

It’s like magic… Picture spreading ink onto a block or a plate, pressing it onto paper and peeling it back to reveal something totally unique. No machines, no noise—just you, your hands and your creativity.

Today, 31st January, is Inspire Your Heart With Art Day.

It’s the perfect excuse to try something new and let art bring you joy. Art isn’t about being ‘good at it’—it’s about expressing yourself and feeling proud of what you create.

So, what inspires your heart? Whether it’s printing, painting or even doodling, take a moment to let your creative side shine today.

Now tell me… How do you express your creative side? 😊

I love how the English “guinea pig” becomes “Versuchskaninchen” (test rabbit) in German. 🐹🐰

It’s fascinating how languages play with animal names, and here’s why this particular mix-up is brilliant:

1. Both English and German use it to describe experiments.
2. It shows how languages evolve in unique ways.

What makes this even more interesting:

1. Guinea pigs aren’t pigs.
2. They’re not from Guinea.
3. And in German, they magically become rabbits! 🐰

Fun facts about “Versuchskaninchen”:

1. It’s a compound word (Versuch = test + Kaninchen = rabbit).
2. It’s a perfect example of German word-building.
3. And yes, it’s used in business contexts too!

The best part?
Both languages picked completely different animals to express the same idea—and it works perfectly in both. 😊

Language is truly fascinating. It reveals how cultures think differently about the same concept while creating their own unique twists.

(Repost if you love quirky language facts! ♻️)

P.S. Do you know any other funny animal-related translations between languages? I’d love to hear! 🙌