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Hello, everyone.

Welcome back.

I'm so happy you are here today.

Hi, hi, hi.

Welcome.

If you are watching this right now, you are already doing something amazing.

That's true.

You are learning English right now.

Today.

But let me ask you something.

And please, be honest.

Hmm.

Okay.

What is the question?

Do you ever know the words, but you cannot speak?

Oh, yes.

I think many people feel this way.

You study English.

You read English.

Maybe you even understand English when you listen.

But then someone says, hey, let's talk. And suddenly...

Your brain stops.

Everything disappears.

Yes.

The words are gone.

The sentences are gone.

Everything is just white, empty.

Like a blank page.

Exactly.

Like a blank page.

So today, we are going to talk about that, that feeling, and more importantly, how to fix it.

Today's topic is Stop Thinking, Start Talking.

Ooh, I like that.

Stop Thinking, Start Talking.

If you want to speak English more, this video is for you.

Stay with us.

We promise it will help.

And it will be fun.

We always have fun here.

Okay, Alice, let's start with the big question.

Why is it hard to speak English?

Mmm, good question.

I think people are afraid.

Afraid, yes, that is a big word.

Let's think about it.

What are people afraid of?

They are afraid of making mistakes.

Ah, mistakes, yes.

Very common.

Very, very common.

Like, what if I say the wrong word?

Or, what if my grammar is wrong?

Or, what if people laugh at me?

Yes, all of these fears, they stop people from speaking.

But David, is it really that bad to make a mistake?

No, absolutely not.

Making a mistake is totally normal.

Right?

Let me tell you something.

When a baby learns to walk, does the baby walk perfectly the first time?

No. The baby falls down.

Many times.

Many, many times.

But does the baby stop trying?

No. The baby gets up and tries again.

Exactly.

And that is how we all learn.

We try, we fall, we get up, we try again.

So speaking English is the same.

The same.

You try, you make a mistake.

You learn, you try again.

I love that.

That's so simple, but so true.

Now, there is another reason why people can't speak, and this one is very interesting.

Oh, tell me, tell me.

Some people think too much before they speak.

Oh, yes, I do this.

You do?

Yes, I think, okay, what is the right word?

What is the right grammar?

How do I say this correctly?

And then the moment is gone.

Yes, the conversation moved on and you said nothing.

It's so frustrating.

It is, but here's the thing.

In real conversation, you don't have time to think perfectly.

Right, people don't wait.

No, conversation is fast.

It moves.

You must respond.

So what do we do?

We talk about that very soon.

But first, let's talk about something many learners do.

What is that?

They wait.

They say, I will speak English when my English is perfect.

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Oh, oh no. Why are you laughing?

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Because that day never comes.

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Exactly.

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That day never comes.

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You cannot wait for perfect.

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Perfect does not come before practice.

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Perfect comes from practice.

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Wow.

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Say that again, David.

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That was good.

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Perfect does not come before practice.

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Perfect comes from practice.

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I want to write that down.

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Please do.

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And listeners, you write it down too.

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This is important.

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Perfect does not come before practice.

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Perfect comes from practice.

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Yes, say it with us.

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Perfect does not come before practice.

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Perfect comes from practice.

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Beautiful.

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Now, let's keep going.

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Okay, David, let's make this real.

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Let's talk about a real situation.

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Good idea.

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Real situations help us learn better.

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So, imagine this.

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You walk into a coffee shop.

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You want to order a coffee.

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Simple, right?

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Very simple.

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But for many learners, it's not simple at all.

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Why?

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Because suddenly there's a real person, a real English speaker, and they are looking at you, waiting.

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And your brain says, uh-oh.

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Exactly.

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Uh-oh.

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So what happens?

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Some people just point at the menu.

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Oh no, don't do that.

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Or they say nothing, or they say only this one and point.

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That is so relatable.

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I think every English learner has done this at least once.

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At least once.

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But we don't want to do that forever.

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So, let's practice.

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Let's pretend I am the person at the coffee shop.

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I am the barista.

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Okay, good.

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Go ahead.

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Hi, welcome.

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What can I get for you today?

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Hello.

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Um, can I have a coffee, please? Of course.

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What size?

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Small, medium, or large?

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Um, medium, please.

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Any milk or sugar?

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Yes, please.

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A little milk.

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No sugar.

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Perfect.

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Your name?

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David.

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Great!

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That'll be ready in a few minutes.

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See?

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That was easy.

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That was easy.

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Very simple sentences.

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Can I have a coffee, please?

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Medium, please?

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A little milk?

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No sugar?

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Short sentences.

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Simple words.

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But it works perfectly.

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And the most important thing.

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Did David make any mistakes?

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Well, maybe a small pause, but no big mistakes.

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And even if there were, it's fine.

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Right.

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The barista doesn't care about your grammar.

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They just want your order.

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Exactly.

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The barista just wants to know, what do you want to drink?

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So don't be afraid.

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Just speak.

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Just speak.

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Simple words, short sentences.

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It works.

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Now, let's look at some key phrases from that conversation.

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Yes, let's go slowly.

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Number one.

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Can I have, please?

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Can I have a coffee, please?

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Can I have a sandwich, please?

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Can I have the menu, please?

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Can I have?

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This is so useful.

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Use it everywhere.

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Everywhere.

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At a restaurant, at a shop, with a friend.

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Can I have some water, please?

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Number two.

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A little.

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A little milk, a little sugar, a little more time.

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A little.

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This phrase is very helpful.

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When you want a small amount of something, a little.

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A little.

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Good.

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And number three?

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That's ready in a few minutes.

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You don't need to say this exact phrase.

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But listen, the barista said, a few minutes.

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What does a few mean?

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A few means not many, like two, three, four.

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Yes.

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A few is a small number.

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Not one.

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Not many.

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Just a few.

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A few minutes.

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A few people.

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A few questions.

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Good.

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Great phrases today.

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Okay, David.

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Now the big moment.

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How do we stop overthinking?

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How do we just talk?

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Great question.

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I have some tips, simple tips.

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Are you ready? So ready.

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Let's go.

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Tip number one.

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Use simple words, not perfect words.

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Simple words.

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Hmm.

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Explain that more.

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Okay.

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Imagine you want to say, I am feeling a bit fatigued today.

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Ooh, that's fancy.

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Yes, but do you know what fatigued means?

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It means tired.

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Exactly.

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So instead, just say, I am a little tired today.

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Oh, same meaning, but easier.

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Much easier and much faster to say.

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When you speak, use the word you know.

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Don't look for the perfect word.

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Use the word you know.

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I like that.

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Simple is not bad.

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Simple is smart.

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Simple is smart, yes.

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Tip number two.

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Don't translate in your head.

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Oh, this one is hard.

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I know.

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Many learners do this.

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They think in their first language first.

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Then they translate to English.

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Then they speak.

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And that takes so long.

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Yes.

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By the time you finish translating, the conversation moved on.

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So what can we do?

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Practice thinking in English.

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Even a little.

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Even just one sentence a day.

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Like when you wake up in the morning, think, Today is Monday.

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The weather is nice.

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I want coffee.

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Yes, exactly like that.

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Small thoughts in English every day.

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And slowly, your brain starts to think in English more naturally.

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More naturally, yes.

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It takes time, but it works.

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OK, tip number three?

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Tip number three.

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It's OK to be slow.

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Oh, I love this one.

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In conversation, you can take a small pause.

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You can say, um, or let me think, or how do I say this?

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Native speakers do this too.

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All the time.

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Even native speakers say, um, uh, you know, like, they are not perfect either.

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So we don't have to be perfect.

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Never.

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Perfect is the enemy of progress.

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Ooh, say that again.

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Perfect is the enemy of progress.

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Wow, that's deep, David.

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A little deep, but true.

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Perfect is the enemy of progress.

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Listeners, remember that one too.

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And tip number four, the most important tip.

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Oh, the most important?

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Let's hear it.

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Talk every day, even for five minutes, even if you talk to yourself.

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Talk to yourself?

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Yes, talk to yourself.

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In the mirror, in the shower, when you walk, when you cook.

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So you want people walking down the street talking to themselves?

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Well, maybe not out loud on the street.

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But yes, practice speaking out loud alone when you can.

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Because the more you speak, the easier it gets.

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Exactly.

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Your mouth gets used to making English sounds.

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Your brain gets faster.

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Your confidence grows.

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Confidence.

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That's the key word, isn't it?

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Yes.

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Confidence.

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When you are confident, speaking is easier.

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And how do you get confidence?

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Practice.

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Practice.

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Yes.

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So it all comes back to just start.

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Just speak.

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Don't wait.

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Don't wait.

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Start today.

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Start now.

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Even with one sentence.

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You know what, David?

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I feel like our listeners are already getting better just by listening to us today.

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I hope so.

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That's why we make these podcasts, to help people feel comfortable with English.

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And if this is helping you, please give us a thumbs up.

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It really helps us keep making more videos like this one.

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And if you haven't subscribed yet, please subscribe.

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We make new English podcasts every week.

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Every week.

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New conversations, new topics, new phrases.

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All for free.

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All to help you improve your English.

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So hit that subscribe button.

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It only takes one second, and it means a lot to us.

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Thank you.

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Really, thank you for being here with us today.

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You are the best listeners.

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Okay, let's do another real conversation.

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Something from daily life.

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Yes, let's talk about talking about your day.

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This is something we do every day.

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Someone asks, how was your day?

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And we answer.

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Sounds simple, but many learners don't know what to say.

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They say, good, and then stop.

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Just good.

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That's it.

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Yes, just good.

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But we can say so much more.

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And it's not hard.

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Okay, let's practice.

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I'll ask you, David.

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How was your day?

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Oh, my day was pretty good, thank you.

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I woke up early, I had breakfast, then I went for a short walk.

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Oh, nice.

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What did you eat for breakfast?

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I had some eggs and toast and a big cup of coffee.

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I really needed that coffee.

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Don't we all?

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And then what?

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Then I worked for a few hours.

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It was a bit busy, but I felt good.

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That sounds like a nice day.

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It was.

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Pretty simple, but good.

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Now, did you hear that?

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Did you hear how I answered?

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Yes.

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You used short sentences, past tense, simple words.

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Exactly.

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I woke up.

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I had breakfast.

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I went for a walk.

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I worked.

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These are basic past tense sentences.

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Very common, very useful.

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Let's look at the key phrase, how was your day?

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This is a very common question.

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You will hear this every day.

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Every single day, from friends, family, coworkers.

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And the answer?

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You can start with it was.

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It was good.

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It was busy.

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It was a long day.

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It was great.

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It was.

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Easy.

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Then add one or two small details.

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It was good.

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I went to the market.

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It was very crowded.

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Crowded means many people.

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Yes, crowded.

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A useful word.

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Or you can say, it was a long day.

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I was very tired.

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Perfect.

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Short, simple, real.

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Let me try.

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David, how was your day today?

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It was really nice, actually.

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I talked to Alice.

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Aw, that's so sweet.

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And we recorded a podcast.

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So it was a productive day.

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Productive.

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What does productive mean?

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Productive means you did a lot of useful things.

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You were busy in a good way.

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Oh, productive.

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I like that word.

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Today was a productive day.

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Today was a productive day.

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Say it with us.

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Today was a productive day.

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Today was a productive day.

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Good.

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Now let's practice more phrases you can use when talking about your day.

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Yes, give us the phrases.

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Okay.

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Number one.

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I had a busy day.

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I had a busy day, meaning many things happened.

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You did a lot.

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Number two.

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I was really tired.

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I was really tired.

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Simple.

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Everyone knows this feeling.

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Number three, I went to and then at a place.

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I went to the supermarket.

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I went to school.

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I went to the gym.

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I went to the gym.

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Hmm.

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Very nice, Alice.

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Don't look at me like that.

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Number four, I met and then at a person.

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I met my friend.

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I met my boss.

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I met an interesting person.

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I met an interesting person.

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Very useful when you want to tell a story.

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Oh yes, I met an interesting person today.

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Now the other person wants to know more.

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Exactly.

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It starts a conversation.

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And that's the goal, to keep the conversation going.

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Keep it going.

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Don't let it stop at just one word.

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Yes.

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Don't just say good.

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Say something more.

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Even one extra sentence.

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One extra sentence makes a big difference.

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Okay.

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Now let's talk about mistakes, because I know many of you are afraid of making them.

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I used to be afraid too.

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When I first started speaking English, oh, it was terrible.

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What kind of mistakes did you make?

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Oh, all kinds.

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I remember one time I wanted to say, I am excited, but I said, I am exciting.

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Oh, I am exciting.

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That means something different.

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Yes.

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I am exciting means I am an exciting person, like I am very interesting and thrilling.

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Very confident.

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Too confident.

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But I wanted to say I am excited, meaning I have a feeling.

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I feel happy and eager.

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This is a very common mistake.

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Ed and Ing adjectives.

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Excited versus exciting.

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Bored versus boring.

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Tired versus tiring.

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Let me explain this quickly.

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I am excited, you feel something.

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I am exciting, you cause that feeling in others.

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So the movie is exciting, but I am excited about the movie.

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Exactly.

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The movie makes you feel something, so the movie is exciting.

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And you feel the excitement, so you are excited.

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Oh, that makes so much sense.

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The class is boring.

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I am bored.

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The exercise is tiring.

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I am tired.

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Perfect.

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So is this a bad mistake to make?

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No, it's very common.

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Even advanced learners make this mistake.

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And when you make it, someone might correct you gently.

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And you learn, and next time, you remember.

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That's how it works.

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Here is another common mistake.

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I have 30 years old.

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Oh, yes.

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Many people say this.

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In some languages, you say, I have, for age.

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But in English, we say, I am.

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I am 30 years old, not I have 30 years old.

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I am 25 years old.

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I am 40 years old.

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Always I am.

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I am, not I have.

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Got it.

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And one more.

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Yesterday, I go to the market.

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Ooh, that one I hear a lot.

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Yesterday, this is past, so we need past tense.

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Yesterday, I went to the market.

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Go becomes went in the past.

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Go, went, come, came, see, saw, eat, ate.

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Irregular verbs.

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These take practice.

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Yes, they take practice.

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But don't be afraid.

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Just try.

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Make mistakes.

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Learn, move forward.

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Move forward.

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I love that.

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Always move forward.

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Okay, David, can we talk more about thinking in English?

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Because that tip really stuck with me. Of course.

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Let's go deeper.

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So you said we should practice thinking in English.

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But how do we start?

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Start small.

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Very small.

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When you wake up, look around the room, name the things you see. In English.

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Oh, like bed, window, curtain, lamp.

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Yes.

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Chair, table, cup, book, phone.

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These are simple words, but saying them in your head, in English, helps your brain get used to English.

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It's like a warm-up, like stretching before you run.

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I love that.

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Yes, a warm-up for your English brain.

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And then, when you get better, you can make small sentences.

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The weather today is cold.

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I need a warm jacket.

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I want breakfast.

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I feel good.

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And slowly, your brain starts to skip the translation step.

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Exactly.

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Instead of thinking in your language and then translating, You just think in English directly.

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And that makes speaking so much faster.

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So much faster and more natural.

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David, can you give us a little exercise?

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Something listeners can do right now?

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Yes, great idea.

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Listeners, are you ready?

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Let's do a small exercise together.

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Right now, wherever you are listening to this.

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Look around you or think about where you are right now.

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Maybe you are in your kitchen.

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Maybe you are in a car.

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Maybe you are at work.

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And describe it in English, out loud if you can, or in your head.

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For example, I am in my kitchen.

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It is small but nice.

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There is a table and two chairs.

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I can smell coffee.

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Oh, I can smell coffee.

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I like that one.

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Use what you see.

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Use what you feel.

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Use what you hear.

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Describe it.

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I can hear music.

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I am sitting on a sofa.

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The room is warm.

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Perfect.

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Simple sentences.

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Real words.

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Present tense.

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This is a great exercise.

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Do this every day, even for two or three minutes.

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Every day.

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Small steps.

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Big progress.

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Small steps, big progress.

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Write that down too, everyone.

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Okay, one more very important topic.

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How do you keep a conversation going?

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Oh yes, because sometimes you start talking and then it stops.

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There is silence and it's awkward.

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Awkward.

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Great word.

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Awkward means uncomfortable, difficult, embarrassing.

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That awkward silence.

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Ugh.

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We all know it.

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So, how do we avoid it?

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How?

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Ask questions.

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When you don't know what to say, ask a question.

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Oh, yes.

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A question keeps the other person talking.

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Exactly.

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The pressure moves to them, and you have time to think.

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Smart.

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Very smart.

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Some useful questions in conversation.

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Really?

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Tell me more.

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How did that make you feel?

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What happened next?

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These are great.

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They show you are listening, and they keep the conversation moving.

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What happened next?

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This is perfect when someone is telling a story.

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And really, tell me more.

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This shows interest.

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The other person feels good.

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Everyone likes to feel heard.

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When you ask, tell me more, you are saying, I am interested in you.

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And the conversation gets better.

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Another great phrase, I know what you mean.

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I know what you mean.

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It means, I understand.

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I feel the same.

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Very natural.

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Very common.

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I know what you mean.

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Work was hard for me today, too.

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And also, me too.

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One of the most powerful phrases in conversation.

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So simple, but so powerful.

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I love pizza.

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Me too.

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Instant connection.

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I was so tired this morning.

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Me too.

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You understand each other.

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Me too.

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Use this all the time.

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All the time.

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It keeps the conversation warm.

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Okay, everyone.

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Let's now go through the key phrases from today.

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Slowly, clearly.

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We will say each phrase twice.

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Please repeat after us.

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This is good practice.

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Let's go.

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Number one, can I have a coffee please?

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Can I have a coffee please?

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Say it again, can I have a coffee please?

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Number two, it a coffee, please?

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2. It was a good day.

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It was a good day.

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One more time.

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It was a good day.

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3. I went to the supermarket.

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I went to the supermarket.

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Past tense.

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Went.

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I went.

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4. I am excited about this.

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I am excited.

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Not I am exciting.

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I am excited.

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I am excited.

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I am excited.

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Feel the difference.

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Number five.

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Really?

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Tell me more.

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Really?

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Tell me more.

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Really?

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Tell me more.

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Use this in every conversation.

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Number six.

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Me too.

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Me too.

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Me too.

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Simple and powerful.

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Number seven.

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I know what you mean.

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I know what you mean.

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I know what you mean.

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So natural, so friendly.

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Number eight.

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Perfect does not come before practice.

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Perfect comes from practice.

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Perfect does not come before practice.

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Perfect comes from practice.

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Say it one more time.

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Perfect does not come before practice.

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Perfect comes from practice.

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Beautiful.

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Print that.

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Put it on your wall.

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Simple and powerful.

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Please do.

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Okay, David.

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Can we talk more about thinking in English?

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Because that tip really stuck with me. Of course.

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Let's go deeper.

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So, you said we should practice thinking in English.

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But how do we start?

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Start small.

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Very small.

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When you wake up, look around the room, name the things you see in English.

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Oh, like bed, window, curtain, lamp.

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Yes, chair, table, cup, book, phone.

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These are simple words, but saying them in your head, in English, helps your brain get used to English.

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It's like a warm-up, like stretching before you run.

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I love that.

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Yes, a warm-up for your English brain.

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And then, when you get better, you can make small sentences.

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The weather today is cold.

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I need a warm jacket.

727

I want breakfast.

728

I feel good.

729

And slowly, your brain starts to skip the translation step.

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Exactly.

731

Instead of thinking in your language and then translating, you just think in English directly.

732

And that makes speaking so much faster.

733

So much faster and more natural.

734

David, can you give us a little exercise, something listeners can do right now?

735

Yes, great idea.

736

Listeners, are you ready?

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Let's do a small exercise together.

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Right now, wherever you are listening to this.

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Look around you, or think about where you are right now.

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Maybe you are in your kitchen.

741

Maybe you are in a car.

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Maybe you are at work.

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And describe it, in English, out loud if you can, or in your head.

744

For example, I am in my kitchen.

745

It is small but nice.

746

There is a table and two chairs.

747

I can smell coffee.

748

Oh, I can smell coffee.

749

I like that one.

750

Use what you see.

751

Use what you feel.

752

Use what you hear.

753

Describe it.

754

I can hear music.

755

I am sitting on a sofa.

756

The room is warm.

757

Perfect.

758

Simple sentences, real words, present tense.

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This is a great exercise.

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Do this every day, even for two or three minutes.

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Every day.

762

Small steps, big progress.

763

Small steps, big progress.

764

Write that down too, everyone.

765

Now we have some questions for you, the listener.

766

Yes, these questions help you practice.

767

You can answer them in the comments.

768

You can say them out loud.

769

You can write them in a notebook.

770

However you practice, just practice.

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Question number one.

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How was your day today?

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Tell us in simple English.

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Use what you learned.

775

It was, I went to, I felt.

776

Question number two.

777

What do you usually do in the morning?

778

I wake up at, I have breakfast, I go to.

779

Try to make three sentences, at least three.

780

Question number three.

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What is one thing that makes you happy?

782

Ooh, I like this one.

783

Me too.

784

See, I used me too.

785

You did.

786

Perfect example.

787

Answer these questions out loud if you can, even if you are alone.

788

Talk to your phone, talk to your mirror, talk to your cat.

789

If you have a cat, I'm sure they are very good listeners.

790

The best listeners.

791

Very patient.

792

The goal is simple.

793

Open your mouth, make English sounds.

794

Practice every day.

795

Every day.

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Even five minutes.

797

It adds up.

798

Okay, everyone, we are getting close to the end of today's episode.

799

Already?

800

It feels like we just started.

801

I know!

802

Time flies when we're having fun.

803

Time flies.

804

Do you know this expression, listeners?

805

Time flies means time passes very quickly.

806

Time flies when you're having fun.

807

And today was fun.

808

It was!

809

We talked about why speaking English is hard.

810

We talked about how to stop overthinking.

811

We practiced real conversations at a coffee shop talking about your day.

812

We looked at common mistakes, and we learned how to keep conversations going.

813

So much in one episode.

814

And now, one final message to every single person watching or listening right now.

815

Yes, listen carefully.

816

You are not perfect, and that is okay.

817

Nobody is perfect, not even native English speakers.

818

We all make mistakes, every day.

819

But the people who get better, the people who really improve their English, are the ones who keep going.

820

They speak even when they are afraid.

821

They try even when they make mistakes.

822

They practice even when it feels hard.

823

And slowly, it gets easier.

824

It gets more natural.

825

It becomes fun.

826

It does become fun.

827

Like right now, I am speaking English and I am having fun.

828

Yes, and that is the goal, to enjoy the journey.

829

The journey of learning English.

830

It is not a race.

831

Take your time.

832

Be kind to yourself.

833

Be kind to yourself.

834

I love that, Alice.

835

And remember, every great English speaker was once a beginner.

836

Every single one.

837

Every single one.

838

Even the people on TV.

839

Even the actors.

840

Even the teachers.

841

Once, they were beginners too.

842

And they kept going.

843

And so will you.

844

We believe in you.

845

We really do.

846

Now, here is our question for the comments.

847

We love hearing from you.

848

Today's question is...

849

What is one thing you did today?

850

Tell us in English.

851

Use one or two simple sentences.

852

For example, I went to work.

853

I had lunch with a friend.

854

Or, I stayed home.

855

I watched a movie.

856

Whatever you did today, tell us.

857

We read every single comment.

858

Every one.

859

And we love to see your English getting better.

860

So leave a comment right now.

861

Don't think too long.

862

Just write.

863

Just write.

864

And remember today's lesson.

865

Stop thinking.

866

Start talking.

867

Stop thinking.

868

Start talking.

869

Thank you so much for being here with us today.

870

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

871

See you in the next episode.

872

Bye, everyone.

873

Keep going.

874

You are doing amazing.

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