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Welcome back to Speak Up Sessions.
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We are here to help you shine.
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Let's start with our daily tip.
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Practice makes perfect every day.
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I completely agree with that.
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Let's...
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I hope you enjoy this episode.
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Yes, let's learn together.
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We have great tips coming up.
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You know, something happened to me yesterday that I just have to share with you.
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I was at a coffee shop, and I heard a woman order her coffee, and she paused for like five seconds, just staring at the menu.
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And I realized she wasn't confused about what she wanted, she was translating in her head first.
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Hey everyone, welcome to Speak Up Sessions English Podcast.
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I'm Masu, and that moment yesterday, it's exactly what we're talking about today.
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Oh wow, I know that feeling.
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Sometimes I know exactly what I want to say, but by the time I translate it from my language, the moment is gone.
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Exactly, Fizu.
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And that's our topic today.
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How to make your brain think in English, not translate into English.
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There's a huge difference.
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By the end of today's conversation, you're going to understand exactly why this happens and how to fix it, fast.
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Okay, now I'm curious.
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Is there like a trick?
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There's definitely a method, yes, and today we're going to practice it in two real situations where thinking fast in English really matters.
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First, we'll go to a cafe and order drinks, where you have to think quickly, no time to translate.
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And second, we'll practice meeting a new neighbor, a totally spontaneous conversation where you can't prepare your sentences in advance.
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Oh, those are both situations where I usually freeze a little bit.
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That's exactly why we're using them.
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So tell me, Fizu, when you want to say something in English, what happens first in your brain?
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Hmm, I think this sentence in my own language first, then I translate word by word.
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That's super common, and that's actually the root of the problem we're solving today.
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Let's dive in.
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So, Fizu, let's start simple.
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Tell me, If I ask you right now, what did you eat for breakfast, what happens in your brain before you answer?
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Okay, let me think.
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First I think, what did I eat in my language, then I find the words, um, I eaten eggs.
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Good try.
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I like that you answered quickly, but let's fix one small thing.
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We say, I ate eggs, not I eaten eggs.
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Eaten needs a helper word before it like have eaten
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but for a simple past action we just say ate oh
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so i ate eggs yes exactly say it again with confidence
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i ate eggs this morning perfect now here's the interesting part did you notice you didn't translate
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that same time you just said it wait you're right i
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just said it that's the whole secret fizzu the less you
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translate the faster your english becomes Let me tell you a quick story.
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I had a student years ago named Carlos.
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He used to translate every single sentence in his head before speaking.
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Spanish first, then English.
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It took him forever to finish one sentence.
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But one day, I told him, Carlos, stop translating sentences.
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Just translate pictures.
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So instead of thinking, quiero una taza de café, and translating word by word,
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I told him to just picture the coffee cup in his mind and say the English words directly.
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Within three weeks, his speaking speed doubled.
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Picture the coffee cup, not the words.
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Exactly.
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Your brain connects faster to images than to grammar rules.
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So here's a question for you, Fizu.
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Picture a dog in your mind right now.
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Don't think the word in your language.
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Just see the dog got it yes i see it now
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say the english word immediately dog see no translation needed that's
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because dog is such a basic word your brain already connects the image directly to english
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our goal is to do this with more and more words
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and phrases that makes so much sense now
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so basically i need to stop thinking in sentences from my language first exactly right and here's Here's something interesting.
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In many cultures, including mine, we're taught English through translation in school.
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Memorize the word.
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Memorize the translation.
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But native speakers never learned their first language this way.
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Babies connect words directly to images and feelings, not to another language.
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That's true.
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I never thought about that.
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Now let's try something a little harder.
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Tell me about your weekend.
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Don't think about grammar, just speak, even if it's not perfect.
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Okay?
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This weekend, I go to my friend house, and we are watching movie.
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Good effort, and honestly, I understood everything you said.
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But let's clean it up just a little.
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We say, I went to my friend's house, past tense, for something that already happened, and we watched a movie,
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not we are watching, since it's also in the past.
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Oh, right, past tense.
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So, I went to my friend house, and we watched a movie.
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Yes, beautifully said.
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Did you feel how that flowed more naturally that time?
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Yeah, actually it did feel smoother.
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That's the goal.
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Now let's add some speed to this.
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I'm going to ask you quick questions, and I want you to answer in less than three seconds.
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No translating allowed.
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Okay, I'm ready.
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This is a little scary but exciting.
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No scary here, just fun practice.
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What's your favorite color?
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Blue.
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What's your favorite food?
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Pizza.
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What do you do on Sundays?
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I relax and watch TV.
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See that?
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Three fast answers, barely any hesitation.
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Your brain is already starting to connect directly to English for simple topics.
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Now let's build on this foundation in our next section.
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All right, Fizu, that quick answer game was fantastic.
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Now let's go a little deeper.
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The truth is, thinking in English isn't just about single words, it's also about reacting naturally in real conversations.
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Let me ask you something a bit more complex.
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If your friend said, I'm feeling really stressed about my job, what would you say back?
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Um, I say, don't be stressed, it's okay.
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I love the kindness in that response, but let's make the grammar a bit smoother we'd usually say don't worry it's okay
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or try not to stress too much the word stressed is
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more natural as an adjective describing a feeling like I feel
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stressed rather than as a command like don't be stressed oh I see
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so I could say don't worry it's okay exactly try the full response now don't worry it's okay.
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Everything will be fine.
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Perfect.
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That sounded very natural, very caring.
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Now here's a question directly for you watching at home.
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When someone speaks to you in English, do you often find yourself preparing your answer while they're still talking and missing some of what they said?
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Oh my gosh, yes.
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That happens to me all the time.
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I'm so busy thinking about my answer that I miss the end of their sentence.
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This is incredibly common, and it's actually connected to our topic today.
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When you're translating in your head, your brain is working on two tasks, understanding and preparing a response at the same time.
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But when you train yourself to think directly in English, listening becomes much easier because your brain isn't splitting its attention.
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Wow, I never realized that's why I keep missing things.
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Let's practice this skill.
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I'm going to say a sentence, and instead of planning your answer immediately, I want you to just listen fully first.
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Ready?
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Ready.
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I went to the mountains last weekend, and the view was absolutely breathtaking.
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Oh, that sounds, um, that sounds amazing.
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Did you take pictures there?
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See that?
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You listened first, and your response came naturally afterwards.
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That's a huge step.
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Let me give you one more.
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My sister just got a new puppy, and it's incredibly playful.
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Really?
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What's his name, or her name?
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His name is Max, actually.
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See, Fizu, you're reacting naturally now, not translating.
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Let me share something else with you.
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There's a mistake many learners make, and it's actually something you did a few minutes ago.
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You said, is okay, instead of it's okay.
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This happens because in many languages, you don't need the subject it before certain phrases,
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but in English, almost every sentence needs a subject.
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Oh, that explains a lot.
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I do that mistake often.
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I forget to say it.
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It's such a common pattern.
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Don't worry at all.
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Once you notice it, you'll start catching yourself naturally.
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Let's try one more.
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Finish this sentence.
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Is raining outside?
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Um, is raining outside?
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Wait, no. It is raining outside.
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Yes, exactly right.
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You caught your own mistake that time.
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That's huge progress.
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I did catch it myself.
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That feels really good.
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It should.
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That's exactly what thinking in English looks like.
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Catching things naturally, in real time, without translating.
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Now, Fizu, are you ready to put all of this into a real situation?
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Yes, let's do it.
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Perfect, because our first roleplay today is exactly the kind of situation where you need to think fast… Ordering at a cafe.
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Alright, let's… Let's set the scene.
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Imagine it's a Saturday morning.
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You walk into a cozy café.
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The smell of fresh coffee is in the air, soft music is playing, and there's a small line of people ahead of you.
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You finally reach the counter, and the barista looks up and smiles at you.
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You have about five seconds to decide and speak, no time to translate.
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I'll be the barista, and you're the customer.
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Ready?
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Ready.
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This is the exact situation where I usually freeze a little bit.
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That's exactly why we're practicing it.
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Here we go.
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As the barista.
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Good morning.
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What can I get for you today?
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Good morning.
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I want a coffee.
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Good start.
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But in cafes, we usually say I'll have instead of I want.
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It sounds more natural and polite in this context.
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Try it again.
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I'll have a coffee, please.
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Perfect.
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That sounds much more natural.
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Let's continue.
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As the barista.
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Great choice.
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What size would you like?
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Small, medium, or large?
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Um, medium size, please.
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Almost there.
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We usually just say medium, please.
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We don't need to repeat the word size since the barista already said it.
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Try again.
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Medium, please.
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Excellent.
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Short and natural.
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Exactly how real conversations work.
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As the barista, would you like that hot or iced?
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Hot, please.
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And also, can I have milk inside?
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I love your effort there, but we don't usually say milk inside.
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We say with milk.
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Try the full sentence again.
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Can I have that with milk, please?
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Yes, that's exactly right.
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As the barista? Of course.
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Would you like any sugar or syrup with that?
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No sugar, thank you.
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But what are syrup flavors you have? Have?
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Pausing?
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Good question.
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Just a small fix.
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We say, what syrup flavors do you have?
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The word order changes a little in questions.
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Try it again.
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What syrup flavors do you have?
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Perfect question.
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As the barista, we have vanilla, caramel, and hazelnut.
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Oh, I'll have vanilla, please.
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That sounds delicious.
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Stepping out of role play?
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Fizu, did you notice how fast you answered that time?
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No hesitation at all.
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You're right.
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I just said it without thinking about my language at all.
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That's amazing progress.
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Let's continue the roleplay.
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As the barista, great.
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Will that be for here or to go?
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Um, for here, please.
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I want sit and relax.
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Pausing.
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Good try.
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Just a small grammar note.
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After want, we usually add to, so it's I want to sit and relax.
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Ah, right.
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I want to sit and relax.
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said as the barista perfect that'll be four dollars
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and fifty cents can i get a name for the order
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yes it's fizu f -i -z -u as the barista great
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fizu your order will be ready in about five minutes you can find a seat
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and we'll call your name thank you
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so much have a nice day stepping out big smile fizu
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that was fantastic you ordered a full drink customized it answered quickly
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and even caught your own mistakes a few times without me pointing them out.
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I actually feel really proud of that one.
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It felt so real.
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You should feel proud.
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Let's look at the key phrases from that conversation that you can use anywhere.
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I'll have, more natural than I want when ordering.
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Can I have that with, for adding ingredients?
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What flavors do you have?
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For asking about options.
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For here or to go?
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Common cafe question to recognize.
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I want to remember the to after want.
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That'll be price, how prices are announced.
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And here's a challenge for everyone watching.
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Next time you're at a cafe, even if it's in your own language, try to think through this exact conversation in English first.
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Practice it in your mind before you even get there.
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Fizu, I'm so proud of how naturally that cafe conversation went.
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You really showed how thinking Talking directly in English helps you respond faster.
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Thank you.
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Honestly, I was surprised at how smooth it felt once I stopped worrying about translating everything perfectly.
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That's the beauty of practice.
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Now here's something interesting.
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Ordering at a cafe has a pattern, right?
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You kind of know what questions are coming, right?
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Size?
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Hot or iced?
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Sugar or not?
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That's true.
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It's pretty predictable.
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Exactly.
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So now let's try something a little less predictable, a situation where you truly cannot prepare your sentences in advance.
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Have you ever met a new neighbor and had absolutely no idea what to say?
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Oh, yes.
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That happened to me, actually.
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I moved to a new apartment and I saw my neighbor in the hallway and I just.. froze.
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I said hello, and then nothing else came out.
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That's such a relatable moment.
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Spontaneous small talk is actually one of the hardest things for English learners, because there's no menu to look at, no predictable questions.
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It's completely open and real.
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This one makes me a little nervous, not gonna lie.
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No nervousness needed, just curiosity.
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This is exactly the kind of situation where thinking Speaking in English, not translating, makes the biggest difference.
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Let's jump right in.
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Alright, let's paint the scene.
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Imagine it's early evening.
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You just moved into a new apartment last week, and you're carrying some grocery bags up to your door.
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Suddenly, the door next to yours opens and your new neighbor steps out and smiles.
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You've never spoken before.
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This conversation is completely spontaneous.
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You have no idea what they'll say.
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I'll be your neighbor
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and you're you ready okay ready this really does feel more
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unpredictable already as the neighbor oh hi you must be the
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new neighbor I've seen you moving boxes in all week oh
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hi yes I am move in last week good energy there
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just a small fix we say I moved in last week since it's already completed.
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Oh, right.
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I moved in last week.
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Perfect.
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As the neighbor, that's great.
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So, where are you from originally?
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I am from… actually, this question always confused me a little.
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I want to say correctly.
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No worries at all, Fizu.
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That's a great moment to pause on.
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Just answer naturally, like, I'm originally from your country.
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Try it with any country you like.
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I'm originally from Bangladesh.
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Perfect.
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Very natural.
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As the neighbor, oh, wow, that's wonderful.
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How do you like the city so far?
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I like it so much.
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The people is very friendly.
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Good answer.
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Just a quick fix.
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People is already plural, so we say the people are very friendly, not is.
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Oh, right.
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The people are very friendly.
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Exactly.
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As the neighbor, that's so true.
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This neighborhood has a really nice community feeling.
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Do you need any recommendations, like good grocery stores or restaurants nearby?
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Yes, please.
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I don't know many places here yet.
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Stepping out?
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Fizu, that sentence was completely natural.
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No mistakes at all.
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Did you notice how fast that came out?
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I didn't even think about it.
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I just said it.
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That's exactly what we're working toward.
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Let's continue.
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There's a great little grocery store just two blocks from here, and an amazing Italian restaurant around the corner.
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That sounds great.
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I love trying new restaurants. So close.
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After love, when we talk about enjoying an activity, we usually add ing.
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I love trying new restaurants.
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I love trying new restaurants.
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Perfect.
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Well, if you ever want some company, let me know.
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I'm usually free on weekends.
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That's very kind.
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I will remember that.
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Thank you so much. Of course.
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Well, I should let you get back to your groceries.
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Welcome again to the building.
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Thank you, Sarah.
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It was really nice meeting you.
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Stepping out, excited.
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Fizu, that entire conversation was spontaneous, and you handled it beautifully.
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Do you see the difference between this and the cafe conversation?
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Yes.
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In the cafe, I kind of knew what was coming.
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But here, every question was a surprise, and I still managed to respond naturally most of the time.
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That's a massive achievement.
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This proves that your brain is starting to connect directly to English, even in unpredictable situations.
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Let's highlight the key phrases from this conversation.
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First one, I moved in last week, for talking about recent past actions.
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I'm originally from Bangladesh.
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The natural way to answer where you're from.
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The people are very friendly.
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Remember, plural subjects need plural verbs.
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I don't know many places yet.
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Useful for being honest as a newcomer.
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I love trying new things.
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Remember the ing after love.
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It was really nice meeting you.
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A warm natural goodbye phrase.
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And here's your challenge everyone watching.
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Next time you see a neighbor, a classmate, or anyone new, try starting a small conversation just like this one.
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Even if it's just hello and one question, that's real practice.
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All right, Fidu, let's look closely at some of the most useful words and phrases from both of our situations today.
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First one, breathtaking.
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Remember when I said the mountain view was breathtaking?
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Yes.
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I think it means very fast view.
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Good guess, but not quite.
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Breathtaking means something so beautiful or amazing that it almost takes your breath away, like it's hard to breathe because you're so amazed.
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For example, the sunset was breathtaking, or her singing voice was breathtaking.
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Oh, that's such a beautiful word.
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I want to use that more.
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You definitely should.
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Next word, originally, like in, I'm originally from Bangladesh.
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What do you think this means?
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I think it means the first place, like where you born.
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Exactly right.
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Originally refers to where something started, or where you were born, even if you live somewhere else now.
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For example, I live in London now, but I'm originally from Spain.
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That makes sense.
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Next, let's look at customize, connected to our cafe situation, when you added milk and vanilla syrup.
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Customize means to change something to match exactly what you want.
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Fizu, can you think of another example?
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Um, like customize my phone with different colors?
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Perfect example.
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Exactly right.
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Now, community from our neighbor conversation.
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Sarah mentioned community feeling.
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What do you think that means?
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Community.
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Maybe it means, like, group of people who live together?
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Very close.
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Community means a group of people who share something in common, like living in the same area or having similar interests.
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Community feeling means it feels friendly and connected, like everyone knows each other.
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Oh, I really like that word.
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Let's do one more.
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Recommendation.
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Like when Sarah offered restaurant recommendations.
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What's your guess?
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Hmm.
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Is it like suggestion of something good?
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Yes, exactly right, Fizu.
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A recommendation is a suggestion that something is good, based on your own experience.
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Can you give me a recommendation for a good restaurant?
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Beautiful work today.
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You got most of these right on your own.
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I feel like I'm really understanding these words now, not just memorizing them.
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That's exactly the goal.
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One common mistake I want to mention.
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Many learners say, I am agree when they mean, I agree.
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Remember, agree is already a verb, so you don't need am before it.
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Oh, I used to say that mistake a lot, actually.
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Many people do.
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Just remember, I agree.
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Simple and direct.
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All right, Fizu, let's wrap up with some practical tips everyone can use starting today.
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Tip number one, picture the image, not the word.
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Remember our story about Carlos?
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Instead of translating sentences, picture what you want to say in your mind first, then speak directly in English.
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This is exactly how you ordered your coffee today.
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You pictured the drink, not the translation.
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That tip really helped me into cafe role play.
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Tip number two, practice predictable conversations in advance.
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Just like we did with the cafe scenario, you can mentally rehearse common situations.
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Ordering food, checking in at a hotel, asking for directions.
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when the real moment comes, your brain already has a pattern ready.
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That makes so much sense, because I did feel more confident in the cafe part since we talked about similar questions.
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Exactly right.
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Tip number three, listen fully before planning your response.
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Remember our practice exercise?
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When you stop preparing your answer too early, you understand more and respond more naturally, just like you did with your neighbor, Sarah.
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That one was hard at first, but it got easier with practice.
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It always does.
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And tip number four, catch your own mistakes without stress.
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You did this beautifully today.
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Remember when you corrected is okay to it's okay by yourself?
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That self -awareness is a sign your brain truly is starting to think in English.
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I was really proud of that moment.
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You should be.
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Remember, everyone watching, every time you practice this, even just a little bit, you're getting closer to true fluency.
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These small steps truly do add up to big confidence over time.
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Let's quickly recap everything we covered today.
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We learned that thinking in English means connecting ideas directly to English words instead of translating from your own language first.
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We practiced this in two completely different situations, ordering drinks at a cafe, where the questions were somewhat predictable, and meeting a new neighbor,
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which was completely spontaneous and required quick, natural thinking.
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Some of our most important phrases today included, I'll have, for ordering, I'm originally from, for introducing yourself, and remembering small grammar details like,
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it's okay, instead of just, is okay, and adding to after want.
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For me, the cafe situation taught me that I can actually order things smoothly without translating every single word.
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And the neighbor conversation showed me that even in completely unexpected situations, I can respond naturally if I just trust myself and don't overthink.
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That's beautifully said, Masa.
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My favorite new phrase today is definitely breathtaking.
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I just love how that word sounds.
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And compared to the beginning of this episode, I genuinely feel more confident now.
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At first, I was really translating everything.
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But by the end, especially during the neighbor roleplay, I was just speaking.
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That's exactly the transformation we hoped for today, and I'm so proud of you.
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Thank you all so much for spending this time with us today.
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I know 30 minutes is a commitment, and the fact that you stayed and practiced along with Fizu means you're truly serious about improving your English.
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Here's something I want you to remember.
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Every single person who speaks English fluently today started exactly where you are right now, translating, hesitating, making small mistakes.
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The difference is, they kept practicing, just like you're doing.
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For your challenge today, I want you to do just one thing.
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Next time you're ordering food or drinks anywhere, even in your own country, try to think the sentence directly in English first, without translating.
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That's it.
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Just one small moment of practice.
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If this episode helped you even a little bit, please subscribe to Speak Up Sessions English Podcast.
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It genuinely helps us keep creating these conversations for learners just like you, completely free.
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And leave a comment below telling us which situation was harder for you, the cafe or meeting the neighbor.
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I'd love to know.
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And if you know a friend who's learning English too, share this episode with them.
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Practicing together always makes it more fun.
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Thank you so much, everyone, for watching.
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Today, I learned that I don't need to translate every single word.
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I just need to trust my brain and practice speaking directly.
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If I can do it, you definitely can too.
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Well said, Fizu.
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And to everyone watching, keep speaking, keep practicing, and remember, your brain is more capable than you think.
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See you in the next episode.
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I'll see you next time.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “How to Make Your Brain Think in English Fast — Easy Method”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: english, exactly, word, fizu, neighbor. This video has 505 sentences and 4152 words to shadow. The speech runs for 27:21. The speaker talks at a natural 152 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| translate verb | /tɹænzˈleɪt/ | To change spoken words or written text (of a book, document, movie, etc.) from one language to another. |
| neighbour noun | /ˈneɪbɚ/ | A person living on adjacent or nearby land; a person situated adjacently or nearby; anything (of the same type of thing as the subject) in an adjacent or… |
| naturally adverb | /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/ | In a natural manner. |
| connect verb | /kəˈnɛkt/ | To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object. |
| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| breathtaking adjective | /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ | stunningly beautiful; amazing |
| egg noun | /ɛɡ/ | An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, often housing an embryo within a membrane or shell… |
| grammar noun | /ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/ | A system of rules and principles for the structure of a language, or of languages in general. |
| recommendation noun | /ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/ | An act of recommending. |
| predictable adjective | /pɹəˈdɪktəbləl/ | Able to be predicted. |
| syrup noun | /ˈsɪɹ.əp/ | Any thick liquid that has a high sugar content and which is added to or poured over food as a flavoring. |
| spontaneous adjective | /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ | Self-directed; happening or acting without external cause or instigation; proceeding from natural feeling, temperament, or momentary impulse. |
| translation noun | /tɹænzˈleɪʃən/ | The conversion of text from one language to another. |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| flavor noun | /ˈfleɪvə/ | The quality produced by the sensation of taste or, especially, of taste and smell in combined effect. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| step out verb | To exit a place on foot, often for a short time. | |
| speak up verb | /ˌspik ˈʌp/ | To talk more loudly or clearly. |
| come out verb | /ˌkʌm ˈaʊt/ | To be discovered; to be revealed. |
| add up to verb | To have a particular effect in combination. | |
| come up verb | To emerge or become known, especially unexpectedly. | |
| get back to verb | Return to (an activity) | |
| look up verb | /ˌlʊk ˈʌp/ | To have better prospects. |
| think through verb | To fully consider, so as to understand all the consequences of. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- What's your favorite color?
- What's your favorite food?
- Did you take pictures there?
- What can I get for you today?
- What size would you like?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| “Used to” used to + verb — a past habit or state that is no longer true | used to translate · used to say |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have eaten · Have you ever met · You've never spoken |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | people who live · people who share · person who speaks |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | are announced · were born |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 82 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: breathtaking /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/, smooth /smuːð/, breathe /bɹiːð/, smoothly /ˈsmuːðli/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: recommendation /ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/, translation /tɹænzˈleɪʃən/, suggestion /səˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/, hesitation /ˌhɛzɪˈteɪʃən/, delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/
- Long words — get the stress right: naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, recommendation /ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/, predictable /pɹəˈdɪktəbləl/, spontaneous /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs/, beautifully /ˈbju.tɪ.fə.li/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like translate, neighbour, naturally.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.