Why You're Stuck Speaking English (And How to Fix It)

A frozen moment at a restaurant. A word-for-word translation disaster that accidentally announced a pregnancy. Nora and Theo dig into the exact mental detour that happens when you translate before speaking — and try, live, to skip it completely. This is a B1-B2 level English podcast, perfect for English learners who want real, natural conversation practice — not scripted textbook dialogue. 📚 In this episode: Why translating has a speed ceiling that practice alone can't fix The difference between "converting a sentence" and "retrieving a stored phrase" A live experiment: answering without building the English version first Why the technique works for engaging topics but not unfamiliar ones Word Corner: translate, direct, lag, freeze, instinct, fluent Say It Right: turning self-critical sentences into calm, honest ones 💬 Tell us in the comments: what's one word or phrase in the language you're learning that you could try saying directly today, no translating? 🔔 New episodes regularly — subscribe so you don't miss the next one. #EnglishPodcast #LearnEnglish #EnglishConversation #B1B2English #EnglishListeningPractice #EnglishNook