3 ways English learners shoot themselves in the foot!

English learners: Don’t shoot yourself in the foot! 😬
This curious English idiom is an interesting one to study! I’m sharing 3 ways that English learners shoot themselves in the foot (and will explain how to use this English idiom at the end of the video!)
#EnglishIdiom #Idioms #mmmEnglish #EnglishFun
Read the transcript for the original #mmmEnglishChallenge video here: mmmenglish.com/2023/10/10/3-w...
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0:00 English learners: Don’t Shoot Yourself In the Foot!
0:38 Follow Through!
3:06 Set huge, general goals
5:01 Don’t compare yourself to others
06:05 Idiom explained: (to) Shoot Oneself In The Foot
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[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Can you think of a time when 'you shot yourself in the foot'?!! Tell me about it below!

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[@osmanmoreno2039]

hello Teacher, " I guess, I Shot myself in the foot when I was trying to speak english really fast saying many terrible and wrong things 🤭

[@esraasoso1559]

I shoot my self in the foot when i refused to be a manager 😢

[@user-ul9um2yv9o]

Hi Emma, I study English. Please, tell us, step by step how study languages on internet. You can make one small talk program.

[@sebastiencrepel5032]

Sorry I repost this at the right place 🙃! Generally speaking I guess I shoot myself in the foot when I want to be perfect, what I'm obviously not (far from it 😅). In french we say : "il ne faut pas scier la branche sur laquelle on est assis" = "Don't cut off the branch you're sitting on" I just add another one : "Se savonner la planche", difficult to translate but I would try "Make the board more slippery for oneself". Maybe we could say also : "to trip me up" ? A big thank for what is more than an english lesson !

[@Michele_R13]

Hi Emma! ☺💐 I think that we (English learners) shoot ourselves in the foot when we hear a new word or a new figure of speech...and we don't stop to look for the meaning of that. I started forcing myself to look for the meaning of any word/idiom that I didn't know like 3 years ago...and that helped me to improve my English so much!😇🐣

[@davesmith6436]

*_Well hey you there, Dear teacher Emma! Long time no see you!🖐_* *_Everything you described in the lesson related to me when I was a beginner learner, so later on I got the ball_* *_rolling (I managed to immerse myself in English completely) and eventually my hard work has led me to the_* *_great success that I've gotten for the time being! Surely, your awesome 'n' useful lessons have turned out to be_* *_the best thing since sliced bread for me already!👍 Keep up performing your needful 'n' excellent job! I so need_* *_you, cute Emma!💕_*

[@ishusaini3396]

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[@user-js2jr7lc6z]

Dear Emma, you are an Australian diamond. Thanks to you, I continue to learn English.Thank you!

[@peterdoe2617]

Hi Emma, constantly doing it. 'Cause I'm a perfectionist in many topics. Fine with the english, so far: I've overcome my shame to speak imperfect english, many years ago. Today, some say that my english (in pronounciation and vocabulary) is better than of many folks, who've been living in the US for years. I'm german. Living in Germany. My wife once joked "his interpunction is better than mine!". And she was a former teacher (US) in elementary school. But some projects I don't start 'cause I don't think I can to it well enough. And to get things done, best way is: to even start. I'm better on the cooking side: just one ingredient I can not find? Leave it out! Cooking is somewhat like learning english, to me: there will always be something more to learn. As for the cooking: that will always be true for everyone around the world. hehe!

[@qingyun163]

I wish emmm would make more videos like this that talk about leaning methodologies , learning plans, learning attitudes and even other topics such as Australia’s culture, life styles, shopping, dinners, kids etc.

[@JetFalcon]

I love Emma's accent, apart from her smiling face. It helps me to focus on what she's teaching us. Many thanks for the lessons! 😊 👍 🙋‍‍

[@anatoliu4erviakovu4]

Definitely true! Thanks

[@AkashKrishna2016]

Thank you Teacher... for your lovely encouragement ❤

[@LOVE-ENHYPEN_4ever-engene]

Hello, Emma. I was giggling when you where talking about how someone is shooting their foot because I was just doing it with my homework that was assigned to us a month ago and it is going to be passed tomorrow. I kinda feel guilty. I like watching your videos since not only do I learn English, but your videos also influence me to be a better person. Thank you, Emma.

[@Jag00]

Thanks for your great explanation 😊

[@nourhouda1480]

Thanks for the video teacher❤ You always shine through your valuable videos ✨

[@ammini999]

I really appreciate your way of motivating us. This video clearly expresses how we fundamentally procrastinate on a daily basis with various excuses the things we have to do in order to achieve our set goals. The tone in this video, even though very friendly, is quite severe but equally honest. It should be saved and watched every morning as we start our day. Everything you try to convey is applicable to any type of goal to be achieved, which makes it doubly useful. Thank you, Emma, please don't stop producing content. Warm regards from Italy.

[@user-vw8iv1qu3d]

Dont shoot yourself in the foot when your husbend doesnt want you to cook.tnx alot

[@hassanshaqhan6192]

Thank you Emma, really your videos improve my English day after day. Thank you so much 🙏

[@lourdesperez7562]

Hi Emma, thank you so much for all your advices ❤

[@jean-yveslegall2562]

Emma it's obvious that you give lessons with your heart ♥️ The quality and diversity of tips that you transmit are so important and helpful !! Last March, I had the chance to become a grandfather and now, I want to improve my fluency for my grandson 🤩🤩 That helps me to keep up with you 😀

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Awww. Thank you, Jean! It truly means a lot to me. Congratulations on becoming a grandfather! It's an honour to be part of your motivation to improve your fluency. Remember, every step you take in learning English not only benefits you but also sets a wonderful example for your grandson. ❤️

[@jean-yveslegall2562]

@@mmmEnglish_Emma yeah, thank you so much Emma !

[@Marina-Nick]

Thank you for your invaluable advice and for a new idiom.

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Than you for your useful and helpful advices

[@alfredozunguze3040]

Wonderful advice Emma. I really love your lessons. Greetings from Mozambique

[@BlueRoad_Vietnguyen]

well Done Thanks for the great Lesson PROF .take it easy 👌

[@kentafujii8941]

Thanks for the lesson! This week's lesson is absolutely thought-provoking. What you suggested applies to me a lot. I'll try to have achievable and measurable goals in learning English!

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Thank you! I'm thrilled to hear that this week's lesson resonated with you. Setting achievable and measurable goals is a great step towards success in any learning journey.

[@alenizeful]

Great! Tough love teaching style helps. Thank very much indeed for your help❤

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Glad you to hear my tough love was taken in the right way 🥰

[@ManishSharma-sk2zh]

Hi Emma, Interesting and insightful lesson. It is truly useful to all learners. Appreciate your efforts 👏👏. Thanks and regards,

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Thank you, Manish! I appreciate your comment

[@ManishSharma-sk2zh]

@@mmmEnglish_Emma you're welcome, Emma

[@newloggers]

Hi, Emma :) You know what, we've got the same idiom in Turkish :) We say'' Kendi ayağına ( your own leg) kurşun sıkma (shoot)'' For example; When I was in the university, especially in the first two years. I used to prepare for the exams by studying from the last night until the morning. Naturally, I failed most of them, but kept doing it for two years. So, I shot myself in the foot :) Çağlar.

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

It’s the same idea! I love finding similarities between our languages :)

[@smg.0724]

ulan çağlar abim ekmeğindesin ha

[@Julia-tk3yz]

Hi Emma! I discovered your channel yesterday and have already seen at least 10 videos shadowing you in some of them. Thank you so much for your great work. So I was shooting myself in the foot by learning grammar and vocabulary in the past 20 years trying to become fluent in English. I never did even if I‘m not bad in writing 😅. Now I focus on listening and speaking. It’s a much better idea and I learn more naturally and needs based. Looking forward to your new videos ❤

[@Julia-tk3yz]

By the way, we have the same expression in German: sich selbst ins Knie schiessen = to shoot yourself in the knee. Another German idiom to express the same meaning is am eigenen Ast sägen, which means to saw on your own branch 😊

[@BatangIlocandia]

Im good in speaking but sometimes my grammar wasn't good. Btw, Thank your video. I can use this for future.

[@honza8832]

Dear Madam Teacher Emma,many thanks for so helpful and useful lesson! For example, I can say : I shot myself in the foot,when I broke my ski during down-hill skiing competition. ( I was visiting skiing club). Thank you again and have a nice,pleasant day.

[@nelunikathusharijayasinghe7569]

Thank you Theacher Ema, I am leaning with you.Your like the moon for me in Australia.❤😊

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Awesome video, Emma! Thank you so much 😊

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Thank you so much Emmmmmmm ma'am.

[@UsefulTips1218]

Thanks Emma. You are such an encourager. Everytime I watch your videos, you make me love english even more.❤❤❤❤

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Best comment - thank you, your comment made my day! 😍

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I love watching and listening to you🙂.

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So glad I was able to watch another awesome video because I was away 😊

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thank you, ❤

[@AQ-uc4bb]

Thanks Teacher, tough love is very helpful sometimes. 💜

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Thank you so much for this great content. You are really a great teacher!

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Thank you for such kind words 💖

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Thanks You're great 👍

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Pleasure!

[@lasinfoniadelpedal9907]

hey Emma, I appreciate your videos and suggestionsabout learning English! Last time I shot my self in the foot was in a job interview in which I felt too confidence and I made silly mistakes!

[@2012MrPaolo]

thank you forthis lesson

[@svitlanatsyhypalo5830]

Thank you as always ❤

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Always welcome 😊

[@leiredeguevara4581]

Thanks, Emma! Exciting and enjoyable video! I usually shoot myself in the foot having a lot of to-do,s and goals even to focus in two or three of them. In fact, it helps me to do a lot, but often I have the sensation that it isn´t enough.. 😇😂🤔☺

[@kouadrimokhtar5161]

Thanks so much for your methodological amazing video

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Glad you liked it! 😊

[@Aerosmith77]

It is possible to hear a new idiom from you, Emma! Thank you so much. I am not sure I even heard of this idiom. 😂 It also was a nice short lesson with different examples.

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Glad I got to teach you something NEW today!

[@Aerosmith77]

@@mmmEnglish_Emma me too!

[@perumaldivya6330]

Love you Emma thank you so much for your video❤

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@birdtarektarekbird8736]

Emma, I have had the pleasure of following you for years.. I benefited a lot.. You have lovely ways of presenting material.. In addition to that, you are becoming more and more beautiful every week!! :):):)😊😊😊😇😇😇

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Thanks for being on the mmmEnglish journey with me!

[@user-up5ej9ep9b]

Best teacher

[@abdoucisse9294]

Thanks for this important idiom

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

You're so welcome!

[@musabsaidu7377]

Thanks you too much Emma for contribute our lesson,

[@eustaquiozambrano2974]

Thank you so much teacher. Have a great evening from Madrid spain. I will see you in the next video. ❤👍

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

You're very welcome! 🥰

[@Brave.2207]

Harihar emma! And thank u ❤

[@user-bg2dp8hi8f]

شكرا جزيلا لحضرتك

[@marianoortiz8877]

you must take it a necessity!!

[@erdemgul4474]

You are right, we should not sabotage ourselves in language learning. However, the basis for this education is continuity, not perfection.

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Beautifully said! 👏

[@nestorlasta8392]

Mam Emma, I'm swamp to my work , so I couldn't shoot myself in the foot by focusing and studying English, but anyway thanks a lot for your encouragement video teaching lesson that gave me more strength to continue even little time that I can contribute..

[@user-su8yv6wq8d]

Your english laerning super medam super explantion video😘🌹🌹

[@hichammakrom]

Gorgeous as always

[@mojtababezan]

Hi! there, In most cases, I shot myself in the foot, when I had been telling the truth to people around me. I’m delighted to see you again. Thanks love

[@olgacornejo3030]

Thank you.

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Thank you! Can you recall a time where you shot yourself in the foot?

[@olgacornejo3030]

@@mmmEnglish_Emma I have never done. Thank you.

[@sacdiyosalaad4583]

❤❤❤❤ beautiful

[@mehedisenglishcare]

Great love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

❤️

[@josealfonsosilvalatorre1826]

Great video 😊

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Thank you 💖

[@meaktooni]

My context listening your video

[@Ring684]

Hi Emmai 😊 i love your video from Afghanistan 🎉

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Hello 😍

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[@edujapinto]

Hi Ema, I identify both shyness and self criticism like the biggers problems to speak

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Hi, Eduardo! Being hard on ourselves can be our worst enemy. Keep an eye on my channel, I'm working on a lesson that will help you with your shyness 😊❤️

[@Kiana.15]

❤❤

[@johnibat]

Thanks Emma..🙏 You're right, Emma. This really happens, and there is a reason for it. I will explain why. What happens is that we are not what we think we are. We are extraterrestrial beings, and our true body comes from the energy that uses this temporary avatar body, to have some experience of life on this planet. Our energy body is a body of great power that is in dormancy because of the large amount of energy we put into it through food, and we don't know how to use these energies correctly. Then we are manipulated by many other beings who often use these energies. And we only learn that way. We have evolutionary levels of development, like those that exist for learning English. The more developed we are, the more difficult it will be for us to stay focused on things in this world of illusions. That in a certain way we need some of them to have a dignified life. And all of this happens through energetic connections. We create connections with many other beings through the affinities we have with each other. I'm one of those people who struggles, and I always look for the best ways to strengthen the connections that are most important to my learning about things that are important to me. But most people don't find it easy to see these energetic connections. I've had this facility for a few years now. And they have helped me a lot so far.

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Incredible - I agree with you on so many levels. Imagine what we could achieve if our bodies were able to reach their full potential ?!

[@johnibat]

@@mmmEnglish_Emma Each of us will have the challenge of knowing ourselves and unlocking all of the potential that we brought with us from where we came from...

[@TheLhmadrigal]

❤

[@zakariyashakir4091]

Hi Emma I am sitting on the chesterfield watching your videos😁🇨🇦

[@JennyVillaro]

I'm here again ❤️

[@dianaep.s.1929]

Hello dear teacher.❤. Thanks for this work ❤. This expression is similar to one I have in Spanish, my mother language. They are the same meaning using the same words. I think I shoot myself in the foot every time I do something that doesn't make me feel happy and relaxed. Apart from obligations, we should try to be calm,not anxious ,it's healthy.😊🌹😘

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

You're absolutely right, Diana! Prioritizing our happiness is key to a healthy life! ❤️

[@robertovignoli3426]

I'm wanting tò improve,my skills in conversation

[@victor_kinsey]

Frankie has already grown big. She is cool! And Sha grew up too😄

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Yep! We all have grown but Frankie has grown up SO much! 😄❤️

[@santoshdalai7787]

Hi I am trying to improve my communication skills.could I speak better English like native speaker are spoken.i would 💕 your all videos.Thanks Emma ❤❤❤❤.

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Keep going!

[@juannicolas3o]

👍

[@pedrolang8428]

I was practice with English with the streaming: HBO max, Netflix,Star plus,Disney plus and KZbin and the interactive video games on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5: Batman Arkham knight and GTA 5

[@zbigniewturlinski1624]

Hi, I just can't find a meaning of 'Shot to one's feet'. I read 'One false move' by Dreda Say Mitchell. The full passage is : Hayley shot to her feet.This was a complete waste of time. She marched towards the door. Does anyone know this expression or use it? Is it British or American English?

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❤❤❤💕

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

💖

[@mahdimahdiani2907]

hi emma , i'm mahdi from iran Can you make a video about Iran?

[@hesam4532]

hi, i requested for your pdf lesson on conditional sentences many times but nothing sent me...

[@tihomirhristov77]

It's a wonderful wake up call Emma. Thank you for your tough love. 💙🤗 Time to put my resources in order. 😉 And why don't they let her in national parks?! 🤔🐕💙

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Exactly!

[@wilderlainez2505]

👋

[@user-bq5ew4xy3o]

can you help me emma plz how to do lerning english

[@LiyuEnglishwithSuleiman]

I really like you.

[@nouredineelfounini1323]

They bite more than they can chew???Coucou.Thanks so much .

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

😂 We shoot yourselves in the foot if we bite of more than we can chew!

[@nouredineelfounini1323]

@@mmmEnglish_Emma ❤️

[@luisleyva956]

Hi emma 🍎

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

hi!

[@priscilladaniel9392]

Emma I want to talk to on call. I like your way of teaching basically I'm also a teacher 😊

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Hi Ema Tanx for your excellent videos My name is majid and I'm following your Channel everyday I need a website or app or Channel to conversation and interact with other to improve my speaking could you suggest me some of them tanx a million

[@safaalsadig2503]

That what I did with reading books I just collect the books and just say I'll start later but this later hasn't come yet ..😂

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

I've done that before too 😂

[@fabsouza11]

Here in Brazil, we use this. "Don't shoot yourself in the foot!", "He shot himself in the foot..."

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Cool!

[@Ambush715]

hi which sentence grammatically correct 1- i planted a tree a week ago 2- i have planted a tree a week ago

[@victor_kinsey]

Sign at the entrance to the saloon: Don't shoot the pianist - he plays as best he can!

[@buonleo]

You are so inspiring Emma, thank you. 🌟 btw in my country we "hoe on our feet" 😄

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Interesting! 😄 Where are you from?

[@buonleo]

I'm from Italy@@mmmEnglish_Emma

[@marceruns]

I shot myself in the foot when I don't read the books in English that I have in home.

[@smg.0724]

hi Emma,how you can be soo prety?

[@enory5983]

The problem for me is I learned more advanced words to level up my English but when it comes to speak I forget everything and use only basic one 😫😫

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

It's totally normal to fall back on simpler words when speaking. Learning English is a process, and every step counts. Don't feel discouraged; the more you practice, the more those advanced words will naturally come to you in conversation. Keep going, you're doing great! 💪😊

[@enory5983]

@@mmmEnglish_Emma thank you 💗 😊 keep going on your videos I still enjoy them every day 🌸

[@charithjayamadhawa7618]

I think it means, I am shooting to my self ,otherwise I am the one who reason for my wrong path

[@herodescorporan3126]

Todáy is very import doctor

[@andrescastilladiaz6047]

Are you taking students so you can teach them?

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

I have online courses here that you may be interested in (they don't include live lessons however) mmmenglish.teachable.com/

[@andrescastilladiaz6047]

@@mmmEnglish_Emma where are you from? Thanks for replying back to me 😊

[@juliomatimbe5078]

You look younger my teacher lol