In this episode, Rick Moore sits down with Simisola Giwa, the founder of English with Simi. Simi shares her unique journey from playing professional football in Nigeria, Russia, and Turkey to becoming an English language coach. They discuss the essential role of discipline in language acquisition, the importance of focusing on connection over perfection, and practical, actionable ways for learners to create an immersive environment at home. Simi also provides insights into how she develops content for professionals and why following your personal interests is the most effective way to stay motivated.

• ✓Discipline is more important than motivation for long-term language learning success.
• ✓Prioritize getting your message across to others rather than aiming for immediate grammatical perfection.
• ✓Transform your living space into an immersive environment using sticky notes or labels to prompt constant practice.
• ✓Record yourself speaking on camera for 20 to 30 seconds to identify areas for improvement and become your own teacher.
• ✓Tailor your learning materials to your specific career goals or personal interests to maintain high engagement.
• ✓Use small pockets of time, such as five or ten minutes, to jot down phrases or practice language skills during your daily routine.

• English with Simi on Instagram
  https://www.instagram.com/englishwithsimi/

  Short educational content for quick daily practice.

• English with Simi on YouTube
  https://www.youtube.com/@EnglishwithSimi

  Longer-form content for improving listening skills and deeper learning.

• MiVoca
  https://mivoca.app

  AI-powered personal vocabulary system for language learners.