All Ears English Podcast AEE: Move From Spectator to Participant in English Conversations
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Jan 27, 2026 Practical tips for moving from spectator to participant in English conversations. Simple strategies for when you lack the exact word, including easy sentence frames to keep talking. Short follow-up questions to stay engaged and buy thinking time. A proactive course approach to build vocabulary and fluency and break through plateaus.
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Forgetting Words While Traveling
- Aubrey recalls struggling to find precise Spanish words while traveling in Latin America.
- She used describing strategies when vocabulary failed and still connected with people.
Describe Around Missing Words
- Do not overcomplicate your speech; use simple words and describe around gaps.
- Native speakers often explain ideas when the exact word is missing, so mimic that strategy.
Use Simple Framing Phrases
- Try frames like "it's the thing you use to..." or "it's the one where..." to buy time and invite help.
- Use these prompts to make the conversation collaborative and to trigger memory.