Simisola Giwa of English with Simi

Former professional footballer Simi Giwa joins Rick to share how her experiences in Russia and Turkey led her to become an English teacher and create English with Simi.Simi explains why discipline carries learners forward when motivation fades, how following your interests makes practice feel less like a chore, and why speaking imperfectly is essential for improvement. She also offers creative ways to immerse yourself without traveling—from recording short videos and talking to yourself to filling your home with cues that prompt you to think and speak in your target language.Find Simi on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook at English with Simi.