Alexia of La French Alexia

If you understand a language but struggle to speak it, this conversation offers practical ways to start using more of what you know. French fluency coach Alexia, creator of La French Alexia and host of French Side Stories, joins me on the Language Learning Insights podcast to discuss speaking confidence, everyday language, and making your study time more useful. In this episode, we explore: • How to turn podcasts and videos into vocabulary and speaking practice • Why Alexia encourages learners to start speaking with simple sentences • How to keep talking when you can’t find the exact word • A sample study routine combining listening, review, and spontaneous speaking • A silent-video exercise you can use to practice speaking on your own • How grammar, cultural understanding, and confidence contribute to communication Alexia also shares her experiences teaching adult learners and explains why she challenges assumptions about language talent and age. Connect with Alexia: Instagram @lafrenchalexia   / lafrenchalexia   Explore MiVoca https://mivoca.app The personal vocabulary system I created to help you capture the words you encounter, organize them in one place, and practice them. Subscribe to Language Learning Insights for more conversations with language teachers, learners, and experts. Which exercise will you try first? Let us know in the comments.