The Real Reason You Can't Speak English Fast (Fix This Today) | English Learning Podcast

Do you translate every sentence in your head before you speak English? In this easy English podcast, Emma and Jake teach you 4 simple tricks to STOP TRANSLATING and start THINKING IN ENGLISH, plus a free 7-day challenge. Perfect for beginners and A2-B1 learners who understand English but speak slowly. ⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 Are you translating right now? 0:35 Welcome to the Think English Podcast 2:00 Why translating is so slow (the bridge problem) 4:00 Trick 1: Label your world 6:00 Trick 2: Learn chunks, not single words 8:00 Trick 3: The inner voice diary 9:30 Trick 4: Shadowing 10:30 Quiz: Which sentence sounds natural? 12:30 3 myths about thinking in English 14:30 Real-life English conversations 16:00 The 7-Day "Think in English" Challenge 🗣 5 USEFUL ENGLISH CHUNKS FROM THIS EPISODE • I'm thinking about... • I'm not sure, but I think... • It depends on... • I used to... • Do you mind if I...? ✅ WHAT YOU WILL LEARN • How to stop translating in your head • How to speak English faster and more naturally • How to use chunks to build sentences without thinking • How to practice speaking English alone at home • How to use shadowing to improve pronunciation and rhythm 👍 If this video helped you, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, then press the 🔔 bell so you never miss an episode. #LearnEnglish #ThinkInEnglish #EnglishPodcast