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#398 How to Stop Translating in Your Head and Speak English 100% Naturally

RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English

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Learning Vocabulary Through Context and Collocations

This chapter delves into the pitfalls of direct translation in language learning, stressing the importance of understanding collocations and context to use vocabulary accurately. Through an excerpt from Harry Potter, it illuminates how relying solely on word-for-word translation can hinder comprehension and effective usage of language.

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