Listen "#27 Jessica Tefenkgi Ruelle on Mindfulness in Language Learning"
Episode Synopsis
Jessica Tefenkgi Ruelle of French Sunnyside teaches mindfulness to language learners. She helps learners discover their authentic selves through self-awareness, journaling, and other coaching techniques.In this episode, Jessica shares how to be more mindful in language learning and improve your self-awareness, how to create a new identity in another language, and tips for journaling in another language.Featured ResourcesFrench Sunnyside MembershipFrench Sunnyside Journaling ProgramMentioned in this EpisodeFrench Sunnyside MembershipFrench Sunnyside Journaling ProgramFrench SunnysideJessica’s InstagramJessica’s YouTubeJessica’s FacebookEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:Blending mindfulness, self-awareness, and languagesDiscovering yourself through the languageCreating a new identity in a different languageOvercoming fear using mindfulnessImportance of knowing your why and how it’s particular helpful when you hit the intermediate plateauJournaling in a foreign languageGoing on retreats in a foreign languageHow to help language learners work through personal stories and open themselves upPodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon KennedyJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.
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