English Learning Mindset and Motivation
Learn to communicate well and connect in conversations in English with these articles and video lessons
Before we get started, I have a couple of questions for you and I want you to think about them as we go through this article and video: How would you describe your current level of English? What are you trying to achieve next? If someone asked you to describe … Read the article and watch the video lesson
If you’re like most non-native speakers, you’re probably concerned about whether people understand you when you’re speaking English. In this video, we’re going to talk about five reasons that native English speakers may not understand you. The first one has absolutely nothing to do with you. So let’s get … Read the article and watch the video lesson
Want to understand fast native English speakers during conversations in English? Do you feel a little stressed out when trying to follow what fast-talking Americans are saying? 😕 If so, you’re not alone. Most non-native speakers tend to stress out before interacting with native English speakers because they’re afraid they’re … Read the article and watch the video lesson
Here’s a question for you: What’s your personality when speaking English? You may be thinking, “Well, my personality stays the same when I’m speaking English or my native language.” If so, I invite you to really stop and think about the question. Who are you when you speak English? … Read the article and watch the video lesson
Can you use your listening skills in order to reduce your accent and improve your pronunciation? That’s the question we’re going to answer today! In order to improve how you sound in English, you need to increase your sensitivity to the characteristics and details of natural, native speech. After … Read the article and watch the video lesson
Today I’m going to answer a question that I get asked all the time: How can I use my listening skills to improve my speaking skills? In this article and video, I’m going to tell you how you can strengthen your listening skills and use them more carefully in … Read the article and watch the video lesson
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