RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English #447 - How Long Does it Take to Get Fluent in English? — My Experience and How to Reach Your English Fluency Faster (Than Me)
Jun 23, 2025
In this engaging discussion, fluency coach Izzy shares his journey to achieving a native-like level in English. He reveals how long it took him and offers three key strategies to speed up fluency for learners. Listeners will love his mindset hack inspired by Tim Ferriss, promoting smarter learning. The conversation dives into the role of media in language acquisition and the importance of motivation and goal-setting. Izzy's insights provide both practical tips and inspiration for anyone looking to enhance their English skills.
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Use Visual Link Mnemonics
- Use link word mnemonics by creating vivid visual associations to remember new vocabulary.
- Avoid focusing on spelling at first; focus on sounds and images to reinforce memory.
Fluency in One Year Possible
- Izzy believes English fluency can be achieved in a year or less with the right approach.
- Having an intermediate level already gives you an advantage to reach fluency faster.
Fluency Is Elusive and Personal
- Fluency is elusive, with many interpreting it differently, from conversational ability to mastery.
- Fluency also involves confidence and automatic language use without translating internally.