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Hi everyone and welcome to the first episode of basic English with...

Sarah and Josh.

I'm Josh.

I'm very, very happy to be here with you today.

And I'm Sarah.

In this podcast, Josh and I speak very,

very slowly because this podcast is for beginner English learners.

Yes, very easy English.

So, Today's topic is how to think.

in English you even if you are a beginner.

This is something many learners really want.

Many learners say, I want to speak faster.

Or, I don't want to translate in my head all the time.

Yes, because translating in your head can make speaking slow.

First, you think in your first language.

Then you try to find the English words.

Then you check the grammar.

And finally, you speak. So...

That is a lot of work for your brain.

and No wonder speaking feels so difficult sometimes.

Exactly.

So today we want to help you make English feel more natural.

We want to show you how to begin thinking directly in English.

And don't worry, we will keep everything simple.

You do not need advanced English to start thinking in English.

Yes, that is right!

So, let's begin with an important idea.

Thinking in English does not mean thinking about big ideas in English.

You do not need to think about history, science, business, or philosophy.

Yes, at the beginning, thinking in English can be very simple.

It can be about your morning.

It can be about your food.

It can be about your clothes.

It can be about your room.

For example: When you wake up, you can think: I'm awake.

You can think, I'm still tired.

I need to get up.

You can think...

Where is my phone?

Yes, these sentences are short, but they are useful.

Short sentences are powerful.

Simple English is powerful.

You are not trying to impress anyone.

Okay, let me explain that.

To impress someone means to make someone think you are good or clever.

Yes.

So you're not trying to impress anyone.

You are only and only trying to train your brain.

That is a very important point.

Thinking in English is brain training.

You are teaching your brain to connect English with real...

Life.

Exactly.

Many learners only use English in class, or they only use English when they study grammar.

But English should not only live in a book.

English should live in your day.

English should live in your kitchen English should live in your

bedroom English should live in your walk to work English should live in your small thoughts so Josh

What is the first step for thinking in English?

That is a very good question, Sarah.

The first step is naming things around you.

Look around your room.

Name what you can see.

That sounds very easy.

Yes, and easy is good.

You can think, "This is a table." That is a chair.

My phone is on the desk.

There is a cup near me.

And this is a great beginning.

You are not making long sentences.

You are just connecting English words to real objects.

That is easy.

Exactly.

After that, you can describe simple actions like...

I'm sitting.

I'm listening.

I'm drinking water.

I'm looking at my phone.

These are simple actions.

But they happen every day.

And because they happen every day, you can practice them every day.

That is the secret!

Don't wait for a special time to practice English.

Use normal moments.

Normal moments are perfect for English practice.

Brushing your teeth is...

English practice Making tea is English practice.

Walking outside is English practice.

Waiting for the bus is English practice.

Great!

Now let's talk about daily narration.

So, what do you mean by daily narration, Josh?

Daily narration means you describe what you are doing.

You can do this.

in your head.

Or you can say it quietly, or out loud.

For example, when you are making breakfast, you can think in English.

I'm in the kitchen.

I'm making breakfast.

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I'm opening the fridge.

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I'm taking out some eggs.

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I'm making a cup of tea.

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You can also add feelings, like...

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I'm hungry.

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I feel sleepy.

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This smells good.

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This kind of practice is simple but very effective.

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You are using English with real actions.

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Your brain starts to understand that English is...

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not just a school subject.

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English becomes part of your life.

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And when English becomes part of your life, speaking becomes a lot easier.

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You do not need to search for every single word.

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Some words come faster because you have used them before.

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"Yes," your brain says.

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Oh.

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I know this sentence.

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I have practiced this before.

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I can use it now.

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Another important idea is to use easy English when you don't know a word.

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What do you mean by that?

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Imagine you want to say "kettle." but you don't remember the word.

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A kettle is the thing we use to boil water.

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But maybe the word does not come to your mind.

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That happens to everyone.

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Yes, it does happen to everyone.

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So do not stop.

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Use easy words.

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You can think, I need the thing for hot water.

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That is not perfect, but it works.

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And it keeps your brain in English.

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Exactly.

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Many learners stop when they don't know one word.

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But you don't need to stop.

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You can explain the idea with simple words.

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For example, maybe you don't know the word umbrella.

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You can think: I need the thing for rain.

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Maybe you don't know the word wallet.

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You can think.

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I need the small thing with my money.

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Wow!

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This is a very useful skill, Josh!

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Native speakers do this too sometimes.

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When we forget a word, we explain it another way.

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Yes!

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And I love that!

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Continuous English.

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Keep the English moving.

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Now let's talk about questions.

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Questions are very useful for thinking in English.

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Yes.

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Questions make your brain active.

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They help you create small conversations in your mind.

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For example: You can ask yourself: What am I doing now?

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Then you can answer: I'm listening to a podcast.

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You can ask.

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"How do I feel?" Then you can answer: I feel calm.

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You can ask.

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What do I need to do next?

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Then you can answer: I need to check my messages.

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And this is like a small conversation with yourself.

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And it is great practice for real conversations.

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You can practice these questions many times a day.

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In the morning, ask, "What do I need today?" Yes, I know.

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Talking to yourself sounds strange.

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In the afternoon, ask...

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Am I tired?

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In the evening, ask: What did I do today?

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and keep your answers simple.

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Very simple.

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You can say, "I need my bag." Or you can say: Yes, I'm a little tired.

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That's it!

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Nothing difficult.

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Okay, now let's talk about a common problem.

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Many learners want to think in perfect English.

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They want every single sentence to be correct.

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But this can create stress.

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And stress can make speaking harder.

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When you worry too much, your brain becomes slow.

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So when you practice thinking in English, do not judge every sentence.

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Do not stop every five seconds to check grammar.

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Just keep going.

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You can fix grammar later First, build the habit.

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First, make English feel normal.

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For example, maybe you think Yesterday I go shopping.

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I'm going to go ahead and get it.

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Of course, the correct sentence is, yesterday I went shopping.

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But during thinking practice, don't panic.

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Notice it Gently.

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Then...

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Continue.

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Yes, and Be kind to yourself.

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You are learning.

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Mistakes are part of learning Mistakes mean your brain is trying, trying really hard.

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That is very true.

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Your brain needs practice, not pressure.

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Now, let's give our listeners a simple daily routine.

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Great idea!

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Let's do that!

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In the morning, describe your actions.

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Think I'm waking up.

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I'm getting out of bed.

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I'm washing my face.

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I'm making coffee.

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I'm getting ready.

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Now, in the afternoon, ask yourself simple questions.

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What am I doing?

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What do I need?

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How do I feel?

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What is my next task?

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That is a great routine!

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As you practice, remember, you don't need one hour.

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Five minutes is enough at the beginning.

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One small habit every day is a lot better than one big practice once a month.

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Please don't forget that thinking in English is a habit.

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At first, it feels strange.

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Then it feels easier.

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Later, it starts to feel natural.

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Thank you so much for listening to Basic English with Josh and Sarah.

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We hope this episode helped you feel more confident.

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Bye for now!

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