English Like an Eagle

Practice and Apply: With Daniela From The Dominican Republic

Holly — Sun, 18 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome back after a very long break to the English heroes series! I am joined in this episode by Daniela, from the Dominican Republic. We discussed many things in our interview, but the heart of the discussion was the value of practicing and applying what you learn. Together, we discussed a little about Fluency buds and The Small Steps to English Fluency Club, which are 2 ways that you can practice and apply. Please email me at if you would like to learn more about these clubs.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the English Heroes Series

01:17 Meet Daniella: An English Hero

04:13 Daniella’s English Learning Journey

15:52 The Importance of Practice and Application

26:34 Tips for English Learners

29:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

English Heroes: The Goal and Process Matter, with Aurelie from France.

Holly — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 23:00:54 +0000

This is the final part of my interview with Aurelie from France. We discuss pronunciation, accent, and how you can reduce your English-learning stress.

Important Links

The French Formula is where you can find Aurelie and her French lessons.

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Your Turn

Do you think pronunciation is important? Why? Please leave a comment below to answer. I would love to read your comments.

Be Patient with Yourself, with Aurelie from France.

Holly — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 01:00:00 +0000

In part three of my interview with Aurelie from France, you will hear some great advice about how to have more confidence while you are learning English. You will also hear some discussion on the topics of fluency and overcoming challenges. As a French woman living in the U.S., Aurelie has a lot to teach us.

Important Links

The French Formula is Aurelie’s website for learning how to speak her beautiful mother language.

Holly Tree English is where I help learners like you to use English well and confidently. Click the link to sign up for a free thirty-minute discussion with me and learn more about how I can help you.

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Your Turn

Do you think patience is an important part of learning English? Why? Please leave a comment to tell me your thoughts.

Find the learning method that is right for you, with Aurelie from France.

Holly — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 23:00:00 +0000

In part two of my interview with Aurelie, we talk about learning methods. What is the best method for learning English? Listen to find out what we think.

Important Links

TheFrenchFormula is where Aurelie gives lessons in French. Click the link to find out more.

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Your Turn

Now for the episode question. What learning method do you think is right for you? I would love to know what you think, so please leave a comment to let me know.

English Heroes: Understand your “why,” and let it change with you, with Aurelie from France.

Holly — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode, meet Aurelie from France. In part one of my interview with her, Aureli and I discuss the power, (importance and influence), of knowing why you are learning English. We also discuss the value that knowing English has brought to her life. Aurilie says:

When you find a purpose, it's just like everything makes sense.Share on X

Important Links

You can find Aurelie and her French lessons on the web, right here.

And for English, if you need help understanding your “wy,” click this link for a free discussion with me.

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Your Turn

Now for the episode question. What is your big “why” for learning English? Has that “why” changed since the beginning? I would love to read your story below in the comments.

English Heroes: Stop comparing yourself to others, with Greg from Poland.

Holly — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Greg and I discuss how we can stop comparing ourselves to others, and learn to be patient with our mistakes. He gives some great advice that will be helpful in life, not just for learning English.

Important Links

If you have problems feeling confident about your English, please click here to sign up for a language planning session with me.

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Your Turn

The big question for this episode is: do you have problems with comparing yourself to other people when they speak English? I would love to hear your story. Please tell me in the comments.

English Heroes: Be Clear on Your English Goals, with Greg from Poland.

Holly — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 23:00:00 +0000

This is the second part of my interview with Greg. Greg and I discuss pronunciation and the value of knowing your English goals, and chooseing the correct learning path. He says,

“Each of us should know what we expect from the English.”Share on X

Important Links

The topic of this episode was mainly pronunciation, so I would like to recommend this Youtube Channel, which focuses on American pronunciation, and this Youtube Channel, which focusses on Brittish pronunciation.

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Your Turn

What is your big English learning goal? Do you want to speak like a native, better than a native, or is it enough for people to understand you? Leave a comment to let me know.

English Heroes: How Greg Finds the Confidents to use English.

Holly — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Meet Greg from Poland. Greg loves English, and loves using it to meet new people. He believes that mistakes and practice are all part of learning. He says:

“PracticeShare on X

Important Links

At Holly Tree English, confidence is one of my specialties. Click here if you would like to have one free discussion with me about learning English and using it with confidence.

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Your Turn

Do you compare your English with the English of others, or do you use it with confidence? I would love to hear your story. Write to me in the comments below.

English Heroes: How Mia Takes Action on her Belief that you are Never too old to Learn English.

Holly — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 01:30:00 +0000

I am excited to introduce you to Mia from France. Mia believes that you are never too old to learn English. She encourages English learners to stop believing that it is too late, and start believing they can do this. She says, “It is not a question of age, it is a question of will.”

English Heroes: How Mia Takes Action on her Belief that you are Never too old to Learn English.Share on X

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Your Turn

How old were you when you started learning English? Leave a comment to let me know.

English Heroes: How Barron Uses Strategies to Move Forward With English.

Holly — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 04:34:31 +0000

In this episode, Barron from Taiwan returns to the podcast to bring you some more great advice. If you sometimes feel like all your hard work is not worth it, you will love this episode.

Important Links

Live Lingua is a great website for learning English, and many other languages.

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Your Turn

What things do you do to improve your English pronunciation? Please leave a comment to let me know. I love reading things from my listeners.