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Speaker 1 (00:05):
Wouldn't it be amazing if English just flowed, you know,
no awkward pauses, no searching for words, just natural, confident conversation.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
Absolutely, that feeling a fluency where it just comes out right.
Speaker 1 (00:18):
Well, that's exactly what we're diving into today. We've got
through this really practical guide and our mission really is
to pull out the fifteen best tips, the actionable stuff
to help you get there right.
Speaker 2 (00:30):
Think of it as the highlights reel the strategies you
can actually start using. Like today, we're focusing on what
works and why.
Speaker 1 (00:38):
Okay, let's get straight into it. Tip number one. It
sounds simple, but it's foundational practice every single day, even
if it's just say ten minutes.
Speaker 2 (00:48):
Yeah, it's all about consistency over you know, intensity, like
learning guitar. Playing a little each day beats one massive
session amongth.
Speaker 1 (00:55):
Right, totally. Your brain just learns better that way. It
needs that regular workout.
Speaker 2 (00:59):
And it's about building those pathways, making it almost automatic
over time, less conscious effort.
Speaker 1 (01:04):
And the guy gives some really easy examples like talk
about your plans for the day while you brush your
teeth in English.
Speaker 2 (01:09):
Obviously, or narrate what you're doing when cooking Okay, now
I'm chopping the onions. Feels weird at first, maybe a.
Speaker 1 (01:16):
Little, yeah, but it makes English part of your routine,
not some separate chore. It's about those everyday happens.
Speaker 3 (01:23):
Exactly, weaving it into the fabric.
Speaker 1 (01:25):
Of your life. Okay. Tip two, This one's a bit
more of a mental shift. Think in English. Try not
to translate everything from your native language.
Speaker 3 (01:34):
First.
Speaker 2 (01:35):
Oh, this is a big one. It's tough initially, no doubt.
But it's transformative.
Speaker 1 (01:41):
Why is that? What's the bottleneck with translating?
Speaker 3 (01:44):
Well, think about it.
Speaker 2 (01:44):
Your brain's doing double duty, right, native thought translates speak English.
It's slower and frankly, it's tiring.
Speaker 1 (01:51):
Makes sense. So how do you start? The guide suggests
starting small?
Speaker 3 (01:55):
Yeah, really small. See a cat? Think cat? Not your
word for cat than cat.
Speaker 1 (01:58):
Direct association, using simple phrases directly, like I'm hungry or
nice weather.
Speaker 2 (02:03):
Exactly, Just short common phrases. First, you're essentially rewiring your
brain bit by bet building those direct English connections.
Speaker 3 (02:11):
All right.
Speaker 1 (02:11):
Tip three, listen like crazy, Just immerse yourself in the
sound of English.
Speaker 3 (02:16):
Yes, this is so fundamental. Think about how babies learn language.
Speaker 2 (02:21):
They listen for months just soaking it all in before
they even try to speak.
Speaker 1 (02:25):
That's a great point. So surround yourself with English audio.
Speaker 2 (02:28):
Podcasts obviously, right, podcasts like this one, audio hooks, YouTube videos, movies, music.
Speaker 3 (02:34):
Anything really.
Speaker 1 (02:35):
And the key is you don't even have to understand
everything at first.
Speaker 3 (02:38):
Not at all.
Speaker 2 (02:39):
Your ear starts picking up the rhythm, the intonation, the emotion.
Speaker 3 (02:43):
The flow of the language. It's almost subconscious learning.
Speaker 1 (02:45):
And you can do it passively, right, Yeah, like during
your commute or while doing chores.
Speaker 2 (02:49):
Absolutely, just having it on in the background helps tune
your ear.
Speaker 3 (02:53):
It's about constant exposure.
Speaker 1 (02:54):
Okay. Number four, This one's crucial for progress. Don't be
afraid of mistakes, Yes.
Speaker 3 (03:05):
So important.
Speaker 2 (03:06):
Mistakes aren't failures, they're actually signs you're trying, you're pushing
your boundaries.
Speaker 1 (03:10):
The guide uses the analogy of a toddler learning to walk.
They fall down constantly.
Speaker 3 (03:14):
And they just get back up, don't they.
Speaker 2 (03:15):
They don't analyze it or feel embarrassed. They just cry again.
That's the attitude.
Speaker 1 (03:20):
So if you use the wrong tense or grab the
wrong word, just laugh it off.
Speaker 2 (03:25):
Pretty much, laugh learn from it if you can, and
just keep talking. It's part of the process a necessary part.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
Okay. Tip five is a technique called shadowing. This sounds interesting,
almost like acting it kind of is.
Speaker 2 (03:37):
Shadowing means you listen to a short clip of a
native speaker, maybe a line from a movie or a.
Speaker 3 (03:43):
Bit of a ted talk.
Speaker 2 (03:44):
Okay, You pause it, and then you immediately try to
copy exactly what they said, not just the words, but
the tone, the speed that pauses, the emotion, mimicking them
precisely exactly. It might feel a bit awkward, maybe unnatural
at first, I can imagine, but the Guide stresses how
quickly it improves your pronunciation, your rhythm, your intonation, even
(04:04):
your confidence.
Speaker 3 (04:04):
It's apparently really effective.
Speaker 1 (04:06):
Sounds like fun Actually a very active way to learn.
Speaker 3 (04:09):
Definitely, you're training your mouth and ear together, all right.
Speaker 1 (04:11):
Tip six Focus on learning phrases, not just single words.
Speaker 2 (04:15):
Yes, that This makes so much sense when you think
about how we actually speak. We use chunks of language,
common combinations like good.
Speaker 1 (04:24):
Morning, or can I get it farroh? Or at the
end of the day, things like that.
Speaker 2 (04:29):
Precisely, Native speakers don't usually build sentences one tiny word
at a time.
Speaker 3 (04:33):
We use these pre made blocks.
Speaker 1 (04:35):
The Guide compares it to lego. Learning whole blocks is
faster and more natural than just having tiny individual pieces.
Speaker 3 (04:42):
That's a perfect analogy.
Speaker 2 (04:44):
Learn the common phrases, the collocations, and you'll sound more
natural faster.
Speaker 1 (04:48):
Tip seven read out loud every.
Speaker 2 (04:51):
Day another active one. This helps train your mouth, your
tongue you're breathing to actually produce English sounds consistently and.
Speaker 1 (05:00):
Hold's confidence in hearing your own voice speaking English right.
Speaker 3 (05:02):
Absolutely.
Speaker 2 (05:03):
It tackles pronunciation and fluency at the same time. Plus
you get that auditory feedback you hear yourself.
Speaker 1 (05:08):
What should you read?
Speaker 2 (05:10):
Anything specific doesn't really matter, news articles, bits from a book,
blog posts, even Reddit comments.
Speaker 3 (05:16):
Just five minutes a day.
Speaker 1 (05:17):
Makes it difference, Okay. Tip eight is about getting out
there digitally or otherwise talk to real people.
Speaker 2 (05:23):
Yeah, you can only get so far with books and apps.
Real conversation is where the magic happens. It's unpredictable, that's true.
Speaker 1 (05:29):
You have to react in real time. So where can
people find conversation partners?
Speaker 3 (05:34):
Well?
Speaker 2 (05:34):
The guide mentions apps like Hella Talk or Tandem language
exchange apps, or finding English speaking groups on say Facebook
or discord.
Speaker 1 (05:44):
Even just leaving comments online in English counts as practice.
Speaker 2 (05:48):
It does any interaction helps. The more you do it,
the less scary and more natural it becomes.
Speaker 1 (05:52):
It fills that speaking muscle exactly.
Speaker 3 (05:54):
You learn to think on your feet right.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
Tip number nine. This one might make people squirm a bit.
Record yourself speaking.
Speaker 3 (06:02):
Huh yeah.
Speaker 2 (06:03):
Nobody loves the sound of their own recorded voice initially
do they? But it's incredibly useful.
Speaker 1 (06:09):
Why what does it help you? Notice?
Speaker 2 (06:11):
You hear things you just don't catch while you're speaking, pauses,
repeated mistakes, pronunciation issues, things you're not consciously aware of.
Speaker 1 (06:20):
So you just talk about your day or a movie
you watched, record it and listen back yep.
Speaker 2 (06:25):
And the other great thing is tracking progress. Listen to
a recording from three months ago. You'll likely hear a
big difference.
Speaker 1 (06:30):
Oh that's a fantastic motivator. Seeing, or rather hearing the.
Speaker 2 (06:35):
Improvement definitely concrete proof you're getting better.
Speaker 1 (06:39):
Okay. Number ten, Set realistic goals, dream big, sure, the
plans small, yes.
Speaker 3 (06:47):
The big goal.
Speaker 2 (06:47):
Fluency can feel overwhelming.
Speaker 1 (06:49):
So break it down instead of I want to be
fluent in a year.
Speaker 2 (06:53):
Maybe something like like today I'll learn five new phrases
and try to use one. Or this week I'll have
one five minute chat online, small achievable steps.
Speaker 1 (07:04):
In those small wins build momentum.
Speaker 2 (07:06):
Exactly, they build confidence, keep you motivated, and eventually all
those small steps add up to fluency. It's psychology really
makes sense.
Speaker 1 (07:14):
Tip eleven is about using English apps dual Lingo, Babble, etc.
But using them wisely.
Speaker 3 (07:20):
Right.
Speaker 2 (07:20):
These apps are useful tools, definitely great for vocabulary drills,
grammar practice.
Speaker 1 (07:24):
But they're not the whole picture.
Speaker 2 (07:26):
No, the guide is clear they should supplement your learning,
not be your learning. They don't replace real interaction or
thinking in English.
Speaker 1 (07:32):
So good for building blocks, but not for building the
whole house.
Speaker 2 (07:35):
Pretty much, use them for practice, but true fluency comes
from using the language actively in real contexts.
Speaker 1 (07:41):
Got it Number twelve? This is a fun one. Watch
TV shows and movies. Start with subtitles, then try it without.
Speaker 2 (07:49):
Yeah, great way to immerse yourself. Starting with English subtitles
helps connect the sounds to the words, understand.
Speaker 1 (07:55):
The flow, and then the next step is turning them
off eventually.
Speaker 2 (07:58):
Yes, to really push your listening comprehension and choose shows
with everyday casual English.
Speaker 1 (08:05):
Like sitcoms, Friends or the Office are often recommended, or
maybe something like stranger things exactly.
Speaker 2 (08:11):
You pick up slang, jokes, cultural references, how people really talk,
much more than you get from a textbook.
Speaker 1 (08:17):
Okay. Tip thirteen practice storytelling.
Speaker 3 (08:20):
Mmmmm, this is a good one.
Speaker 2 (08:23):
Telling a story, even a simple one about your day,
forces you to structure your thoughts in English.
Speaker 1 (08:28):
You have to link ideas, use different tenses, describe things right.
Speaker 2 (08:32):
You could talk about your childhood, what you did last weekend,
even make up a story.
Speaker 3 (08:36):
It develops fluency, coherence.
Speaker 1 (08:38):
And emotional expression too.
Speaker 2 (08:40):
Probably definitely, you're not just conveying facts. You're building a narrative,
connecting with the listener.
Speaker 1 (08:45):
Number fourteen. This is about managing those moments when you
get stuck. Learn to pause, not panic so important.
Speaker 2 (08:53):
Look, even native speakers pause, We use fillers.
Speaker 3 (08:57):
Like we hesitate. It's normal.
Speaker 1 (09:00):
So the advice isn't never pause now, it's don't freeze.
Speaker 2 (09:04):
If you can't find the word, just take a breath,
maybe smile, then try to rephrase or just continue.
Speaker 1 (09:09):
Communication over perfection exactly.
Speaker 2 (09:12):
It's about connection, not a flawless performance. Pausing is fine,
Panicking isn't helpful.
Speaker 1 (09:17):
And finally, Tip fifteen, this feels like the ultimate goal.
Make English part of your identity.
Speaker 2 (09:22):
Yeah, the guide calls this a key secret. It's about
shifting English from a subject you study to just part
of how you operate.
Speaker 1 (09:30):
In the world. How do you do that practically?
Speaker 3 (09:31):
Little things?
Speaker 2 (09:32):
Change your phone language to English, write your shopping list
in English. Actively, try to think in English during.
Speaker 1 (09:38):
The day so it becomes less foreign exactly.
Speaker 2 (09:40):
It becomes like a second home for your thoughts. You
integrate it deeply into your life.
Speaker 1 (09:43):
Wow. Okay, so those are the fifteen tips. A lot
to take in, but they all seem to point towards consistent,
active engagement.
Speaker 2 (09:50):
That's really the core message, isn't it. It's not about
being perfect, It's about showing up every day, even for
a little bit.
Speaker 1 (09:57):
These small steps, these tiny habits, really do add up.
Speaker 3 (10:01):
They compound over time.
Speaker 2 (10:02):
That's how you build fluency and just as importantly confidence.
Speaker 1 (10:06):
So maybe the challenge for everyone listening is to pick
just one or two of these. What's one small thing
you can start doing differently, maybe even right after this,
to weave English more into your life.
Speaker 2 (10:16):
Yeah, don't try to do all fifteen at once. Just
start somewhere. What's the easiest first step for you? That's
the question to ponder
Wouldn't it be amazing if English just flowed, you know,
no awkward pauses, no searching for words, just natural, confident conversation.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
Absolutely, that feeling a fluency where it just comes out right.
Speaker 1 (00:18):
Well, that's exactly what we're diving into today. We've got
through this really practical guide and our mission really is
to pull out the fifteen best tips, the actionable stuff
to help you get there right.
Speaker 2 (00:30):
Think of it as the highlights reel the strategies you
can actually start using. Like today, we're focusing on what
works and why.
Speaker 1 (00:38):
Okay, let's get straight into it. Tip number one. It
sounds simple, but it's foundational practice every single day, even
if it's just say ten minutes.
Speaker 2 (00:48):
Yeah, it's all about consistency over you know, intensity, like
learning guitar. Playing a little each day beats one massive
session amongth.
Speaker 1 (00:55):
Right, totally. Your brain just learns better that way. It
needs that regular workout.
Speaker 2 (00:59):
And it's about building those pathways, making it almost automatic
over time, less conscious effort.
Speaker 1 (01:04):
And the guy gives some really easy examples like talk
about your plans for the day while you brush your
teeth in English.
Speaker 2 (01:09):
Obviously, or narrate what you're doing when cooking Okay, now
I'm chopping the onions. Feels weird at first, maybe a.
Speaker 1 (01:16):
Little, yeah, but it makes English part of your routine,
not some separate chore. It's about those everyday happens.
Speaker 3 (01:23):
Exactly, weaving it into the fabric.
Speaker 1 (01:25):
Of your life. Okay. Tip two, This one's a bit
more of a mental shift. Think in English. Try not
to translate everything from your native language.
Speaker 3 (01:34):
First.
Speaker 2 (01:35):
Oh, this is a big one. It's tough initially, no doubt.
But it's transformative.
Speaker 1 (01:41):
Why is that? What's the bottleneck with translating?
Speaker 3 (01:44):
Well, think about it.
Speaker 2 (01:44):
Your brain's doing double duty, right, native thought translates speak English.
It's slower and frankly, it's tiring.
Speaker 1 (01:51):
Makes sense. So how do you start? The guide suggests
starting small?
Speaker 3 (01:55):
Yeah, really small. See a cat? Think cat? Not your
word for cat than cat.
Speaker 1 (01:58):
Direct association, using simple phrases directly, like I'm hungry or
nice weather.
Speaker 2 (02:03):
Exactly, Just short common phrases. First, you're essentially rewiring your
brain bit by bet building those direct English connections.
Speaker 3 (02:11):
All right.
Speaker 1 (02:11):
Tip three, listen like crazy, Just immerse yourself in the
sound of English.
Speaker 3 (02:16):
Yes, this is so fundamental. Think about how babies learn language.
Speaker 2 (02:21):
They listen for months just soaking it all in before
they even try to speak.
Speaker 1 (02:25):
That's a great point. So surround yourself with English audio.
Speaker 2 (02:28):
Podcasts obviously, right, podcasts like this one, audio hooks, YouTube videos, movies, music.
Speaker 3 (02:34):
Anything really.
Speaker 1 (02:35):
And the key is you don't even have to understand
everything at first.
Speaker 3 (02:38):
Not at all.
Speaker 2 (02:39):
Your ear starts picking up the rhythm, the intonation, the emotion.
Speaker 3 (02:43):
The flow of the language. It's almost subconscious learning.
Speaker 1 (02:45):
And you can do it passively, right, Yeah, like during
your commute or while doing chores.
Speaker 2 (02:49):
Absolutely, just having it on in the background helps tune
your ear.
Speaker 3 (02:53):
It's about constant exposure.
Speaker 1 (02:54):
Okay. Number four, This one's crucial for progress. Don't be
afraid of mistakes, Yes.
Speaker 3 (03:05):
So important.
Speaker 2 (03:06):
Mistakes aren't failures, they're actually signs you're trying, you're pushing
your boundaries.
Speaker 1 (03:10):
The guide uses the analogy of a toddler learning to walk.
They fall down constantly.
Speaker 3 (03:14):
And they just get back up, don't they.
Speaker 2 (03:15):
They don't analyze it or feel embarrassed. They just cry again.
That's the attitude.
Speaker 1 (03:20):
So if you use the wrong tense or grab the
wrong word, just laugh it off.
Speaker 2 (03:25):
Pretty much, laugh learn from it if you can, and
just keep talking. It's part of the process a necessary part.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
Okay. Tip five is a technique called shadowing. This sounds interesting,
almost like acting it kind of is.
Speaker 2 (03:37):
Shadowing means you listen to a short clip of a
native speaker, maybe a line from a movie or a.
Speaker 3 (03:43):
Bit of a ted talk.
Speaker 2 (03:44):
Okay, You pause it, and then you immediately try to
copy exactly what they said, not just the words, but
the tone, the speed that pauses, the emotion, mimicking them
precisely exactly. It might feel a bit awkward, maybe unnatural
at first, I can imagine, but the Guide stresses how
quickly it improves your pronunciation, your rhythm, your intonation, even
(04:04):
your confidence.
Speaker 3 (04:04):
It's apparently really effective.
Speaker 1 (04:06):
Sounds like fun Actually a very active way to learn.
Speaker 3 (04:09):
Definitely, you're training your mouth and ear together, all right.
Speaker 1 (04:11):
Tip six Focus on learning phrases, not just single words.
Speaker 2 (04:15):
Yes, that This makes so much sense when you think
about how we actually speak. We use chunks of language,
common combinations like good.
Speaker 1 (04:24):
Morning, or can I get it farroh? Or at the
end of the day, things like that.
Speaker 2 (04:29):
Precisely, Native speakers don't usually build sentences one tiny word
at a time.
Speaker 3 (04:33):
We use these pre made blocks.
Speaker 1 (04:35):
The Guide compares it to lego. Learning whole blocks is
faster and more natural than just having tiny individual pieces.
Speaker 3 (04:42):
That's a perfect analogy.
Speaker 2 (04:44):
Learn the common phrases, the collocations, and you'll sound more
natural faster.
Speaker 1 (04:48):
Tip seven read out loud every.
Speaker 2 (04:51):
Day another active one. This helps train your mouth, your
tongue you're breathing to actually produce English sounds consistently and.
Speaker 1 (05:00):
Hold's confidence in hearing your own voice speaking English right.
Speaker 3 (05:02):
Absolutely.
Speaker 2 (05:03):
It tackles pronunciation and fluency at the same time. Plus
you get that auditory feedback you hear yourself.
Speaker 1 (05:08):
What should you read?
Speaker 2 (05:10):
Anything specific doesn't really matter, news articles, bits from a book,
blog posts, even Reddit comments.
Speaker 3 (05:16):
Just five minutes a day.
Speaker 1 (05:17):
Makes it difference, Okay. Tip eight is about getting out
there digitally or otherwise talk to real people.
Speaker 2 (05:23):
Yeah, you can only get so far with books and apps.
Real conversation is where the magic happens. It's unpredictable, that's true.
Speaker 1 (05:29):
You have to react in real time. So where can
people find conversation partners?
Speaker 3 (05:34):
Well?
Speaker 2 (05:34):
The guide mentions apps like Hella Talk or Tandem language
exchange apps, or finding English speaking groups on say Facebook
or discord.
Speaker 1 (05:44):
Even just leaving comments online in English counts as practice.
Speaker 2 (05:48):
It does any interaction helps. The more you do it,
the less scary and more natural it becomes.
Speaker 1 (05:52):
It fills that speaking muscle exactly.
Speaker 3 (05:54):
You learn to think on your feet right.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
Tip number nine. This one might make people squirm a bit.
Record yourself speaking.
Speaker 3 (06:02):
Huh yeah.
Speaker 2 (06:03):
Nobody loves the sound of their own recorded voice initially
do they? But it's incredibly useful.
Speaker 1 (06:09):
Why what does it help you? Notice?
Speaker 2 (06:11):
You hear things you just don't catch while you're speaking, pauses,
repeated mistakes, pronunciation issues, things you're not consciously aware of.
Speaker 1 (06:20):
So you just talk about your day or a movie
you watched, record it and listen back yep.
Speaker 2 (06:25):
And the other great thing is tracking progress. Listen to
a recording from three months ago. You'll likely hear a
big difference.
Speaker 1 (06:30):
Oh that's a fantastic motivator. Seeing, or rather hearing the.
Speaker 2 (06:35):
Improvement definitely concrete proof you're getting better.
Speaker 1 (06:39):
Okay. Number ten, Set realistic goals, dream big, sure, the
plans small, yes.
Speaker 3 (06:47):
The big goal.
Speaker 2 (06:47):
Fluency can feel overwhelming.
Speaker 1 (06:49):
So break it down instead of I want to be
fluent in a year.
Speaker 2 (06:53):
Maybe something like like today I'll learn five new phrases
and try to use one. Or this week I'll have
one five minute chat online, small achievable steps.
Speaker 1 (07:04):
In those small wins build momentum.
Speaker 2 (07:06):
Exactly, they build confidence, keep you motivated, and eventually all
those small steps add up to fluency. It's psychology really
makes sense.
Speaker 1 (07:14):
Tip eleven is about using English apps dual Lingo, Babble, etc.
But using them wisely.
Speaker 3 (07:20):
Right.
Speaker 2 (07:20):
These apps are useful tools, definitely great for vocabulary drills,
grammar practice.
Speaker 1 (07:24):
But they're not the whole picture.
Speaker 2 (07:26):
No, the guide is clear they should supplement your learning,
not be your learning. They don't replace real interaction or
thinking in English.
Speaker 1 (07:32):
So good for building blocks, but not for building the
whole house.
Speaker 2 (07:35):
Pretty much, use them for practice, but true fluency comes
from using the language actively in real contexts.
Speaker 1 (07:41):
Got it Number twelve? This is a fun one. Watch
TV shows and movies. Start with subtitles, then try it without.
Speaker 2 (07:49):
Yeah, great way to immerse yourself. Starting with English subtitles
helps connect the sounds to the words, understand.
Speaker 1 (07:55):
The flow, and then the next step is turning them
off eventually.
Speaker 2 (07:58):
Yes, to really push your listening comprehension and choose shows
with everyday casual English.
Speaker 1 (08:05):
Like sitcoms, Friends or the Office are often recommended, or
maybe something like stranger things exactly.
Speaker 2 (08:11):
You pick up slang, jokes, cultural references, how people really talk,
much more than you get from a textbook.
Speaker 1 (08:17):
Okay. Tip thirteen practice storytelling.
Speaker 3 (08:20):
Mmmmm, this is a good one.
Speaker 2 (08:23):
Telling a story, even a simple one about your day,
forces you to structure your thoughts in English.
Speaker 1 (08:28):
You have to link ideas, use different tenses, describe things right.
Speaker 2 (08:32):
You could talk about your childhood, what you did last weekend,
even make up a story.
Speaker 3 (08:36):
It develops fluency, coherence.
Speaker 1 (08:38):
And emotional expression too.
Speaker 2 (08:40):
Probably definitely, you're not just conveying facts. You're building a narrative,
connecting with the listener.
Speaker 1 (08:45):
Number fourteen. This is about managing those moments when you
get stuck. Learn to pause, not panic so important.
Speaker 2 (08:53):
Look, even native speakers pause, We use fillers.
Speaker 3 (08:57):
Like we hesitate. It's normal.
Speaker 1 (09:00):
So the advice isn't never pause now, it's don't freeze.
Speaker 2 (09:04):
If you can't find the word, just take a breath,
maybe smile, then try to rephrase or just continue.
Speaker 1 (09:09):
Communication over perfection exactly.
Speaker 2 (09:12):
It's about connection, not a flawless performance. Pausing is fine,
Panicking isn't helpful.
Speaker 1 (09:17):
And finally, Tip fifteen, this feels like the ultimate goal.
Make English part of your identity.
Speaker 2 (09:22):
Yeah, the guide calls this a key secret. It's about
shifting English from a subject you study to just part
of how you operate.
Speaker 1 (09:30):
In the world. How do you do that practically?
Speaker 3 (09:31):
Little things?
Speaker 2 (09:32):
Change your phone language to English, write your shopping list
in English. Actively, try to think in English during.
Speaker 1 (09:38):
The day so it becomes less foreign exactly.
Speaker 2 (09:40):
It becomes like a second home for your thoughts. You
integrate it deeply into your life.
Speaker 1 (09:43):
Wow. Okay, so those are the fifteen tips. A lot
to take in, but they all seem to point towards consistent,
active engagement.
Speaker 2 (09:50):
That's really the core message, isn't it. It's not about
being perfect, It's about showing up every day, even for
a little bit.
Speaker 1 (09:57):
These small steps, these tiny habits, really do add up.
Speaker 3 (10:01):
They compound over time.
Speaker 2 (10:02):
That's how you build fluency and just as importantly confidence.
Speaker 1 (10:06):
So maybe the challenge for everyone listening is to pick
just one or two of these. What's one small thing
you can start doing differently, maybe even right after this,
to weave English more into your life.
Speaker 2 (10:16):
Yeah, don't try to do all fifteen at once. Just
start somewhere. What's the easiest first step for you? That's
the question to ponder
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