For years, I was obsessed with sounding “perfect” in French — flawless pronunciation, perfect grammar, not a single mistake. But that mindset only made me anxious, self-conscious, and afraid to speak.

In this episode, I’m sharing how I finally let go of perfectionism in my French learning journey — and why progress feels so much lighter, freer, and more joyful when you stop chasing perfection.

You’ll hear:
🌿 The moment I realised perfection was holding me back
💬 How I started speaking more naturally (even when I make mistakes)
🧠 Why “confidence” and “perfection” are not the same thing
❤️ How language learning becomes fun again when you accept imperfection

Whether you’re learning French, Mandarin, or any language — this episode is for you if you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or afraid to speak because you’re “not good enough yet.”

🎧 Listen now, and let’s talk about what it really means to be perfectly imperfect in a new language.

🌿 Hosted by Rachel W. Mak — creator of Rachel mais Rachelle en français

🎬 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@rachel_mais_rachelle
🌍 More reflections & updates: rachelwmak.com/podcast
💌 Say bonjour: hello@rachelwmak.com

✨ Languages connect us — one story at a time.

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Hosted by Rachel W. Mak — creator of Rachel mais Rachelle en français

🎬 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@rachel_mais_rachelle
🌍 More reflections & updates: rachelwmak.com/podcast
💌 Say bonjour: hello@rachelwmak.com