Real English Conversations Podcast – English for Global Professionals | Speak Clearly & Confidently at Work Master Fluent English at Work: Full Immersion for Global Professionals | Speak Clearly & Confidently at Work
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Feb 13, 2025 Explore the myths around English immersion and discover a more effective approach for workplace communication. Learn how to create an immersive environment that enhances learning without stress. The discussion addresses the challenges bilingual families face in maintaining communication and language proficiency. Real-life encounters reveal the gap between classroom learning and practical speaking skills. The speakers share personal stories and tips to build confidence while interacting with native speakers, ensuring success in professional settings.
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Myth of Full Immersion
- True English immersion is rare, involving 100% exposure to the target language.
- Most learners experience only partial immersion, hindering fluency development.
Half Immersion at Home
- Curtis and Amy discuss common situations where one partner works in English while the other primarily speaks their native language at home.
- This creates a communication gap and limits the at-home partner's immersion experience.
Living in an English Bubble
- Curtis and Amy, both English teachers, live in an "English bubble" due to their work and home environment.
- Their limited outside interactions involve basic transactions, not deep conversations.