Wow, wow, wow! Meet Ola, a trailblazing business coach originally from Poland who operates her business English. You can find out more about her work here.

In this episode we cover a lot of topics including: 'secondary bilingualism' (a term coined by Ola describing when you become bilingual without really trying); the subtle process of language acquisition in children and teenagers; the credibility (or lack thereof) of non-native and native speakers; the conviction of being a legitimate user of English; creativity as a form of rebellion; being relevant in business as a non-native speaker - just to name a few...!

There are so many quotable moments in this episode. Which one is your favourite?

This episode flies by - so settle in and enjoy!

Here's some cool vocabulary in action in the episode:

• to be a trailblazer
• to have a knack for
• to connect the dots
• gauge /ˈgeɪdʒ/
• to hone in on sth
• to be at play
• to pave the way
• to keep sth at bay
• to back yourself up
• to throw sth in there
• to up the ante

Conscious Competence that Ola mentions: Conscious Competence

Book that Ola mentions: The Culture Map

Janelle is the proud owner of English Creative, helping Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs and creators impact in the world’s universal language. She offers 1:1 sessions as an English Coach as well as translations, proofreading, workshops and courses.

Visit her website www.english-creative.com/podcast for upcoming episodes and bonus content.
Follow her on Instagram @english_creative_hub.

Did you grow up speaking a "niche" language? Introducing Ana Tori, from Studio Re:Start (https://www.studio-restart.co/) - a German-and-English-speaking Slovenian architect!

This episode takes us on a journey through a little bit of this Slavic language and Slovenian history, and how this almost naturally develops into the need to learn other languages. She talks about her 'click' moment - one I hadn't yet heard!

We see similarities in language learning and business, and how we can allow ourselves to feel a little bit silly in the process, but something that really surprises me is how Ana says, 'Once you learn a language, nobody can take that away from you'.

So, get comfy and enjoy an episode which keeps you thinking after you've listened!

Janelle is the proud owner of English Creative, helping Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs and creators impact in the world’s universal language. She offers 1:1 sessions as an English Coach as well as translations, proofreading, workshops and courses.

Visit her website www.english-creative.com/podcast for upcoming episodes and bonus content.
Follow her on Instagram @english_creative_hub.

Welcome to Season 2 of The Moment it Clicked, the podcast for entrepreneurial language lovers and learners.

Let your curiosity lead the way as we dive into the art of becoming 'yourself' in a second language. Through real stories, insightful conversations, and lessons from those who've been there, you'll discover the power of language, identity, and creativity - and unlock new opportunities for your project with confidence.

In this episode, Daniel shares his language-learning journey, revealing the strange and wonderful benefits of speaking to his mum 'in code' and the secret to authentic communication (especially in your second language). Plus, hear the story behind his very first Instagram video: Watch here. He also shares some secrets on what helps him stay positive in business. Get ready to be inspired!

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Janelle is the proud owner of English Creative, helping Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs and creators impact in the world’s universal language. She offers 1:1 sessions as an English Coach as well as translations, proofreading, workshops and courses.

Visit her website www.english-creative.com/podcast for upcoming episodes and bonus content.
Follow her on Instagram @english_creative_hub.