RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English #441 - How to Stop Translating in Your Head and START to Think in English — Here's What I Did
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May 12, 2025 Discover the journey from translating to thinking in English naturally! Learn three powerful principles to break the habit of mental translation. Embrace discomfort and engage actively with the language in real-life situations. The process, much like learning to drive, is awkward at first but becomes automatic with practice. Tune in for tips that will elevate your English fluency!
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Deliberate Practice Is Essential
- Train your brain deliberately to think in English by practicing intentionally every day.
- Start by speaking out loud to yourself to build automaticity like learning to drive.
Discomfort Signals Growth
- Feeling awkward or uncomfortable when learning English means you're progressing.
- Obstacles in learning signal growth just like initial pain when playing an instrument.
Convert Stress Into Excitement
- Reinterpret stress as excitement to boost performance and focus.
- Your mind controls how your body’s stress response affects you.
