By watching this video lesson, you will learn the 5 things you must stop saying.
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LESSON NOTES
- “I can’t speak English well”
- Description/Meaning
- I don’t have confidence in my ability to speak English, so I don’t want you to expect me to do well.
- Reasons
- The person listening to you will expect you to make mistakes.
- You immediately feel like a beginner
- Your confidence level will continue to decrease
- Solution
- Don’t say this at all. Instead, when someone asks you a question, simply start speaking. Remember that it’s okay to make a mistake. The fact that you tried to speak in a language that is not your first language will impress them.
- Description/Meaning
- “I know my pronunciation is bad”
- Description/Meaning
- I sound horrible when I speak and people probably can’t understand me.
- Reasons
- It will be harder for you to correct your pronunciation mistakes
- Your brain will “adapt” to your idea and it will be hard for you to improve.
- The person listening to you will “automatically” assume that they won’t understand you
- Solution
- Instead, say one of these:
- “This word is quite hard to pronounce in English. Would you happen to know a trick that can help me pronounce it properly?”
- “Your pronunciation is amazing. Do you have any tips?”
- “I want to sound like a native English speaker.”
- Instead, say one of these:
- Description/Meaning
- “I don’t know enough English vocabulary”
- Description/Meaning
- I can’t express myself using the English vocabulary that I know.
- Reasons
- You won’t use the English vocabulary you actually do know.
- The person listening will automatically think that you are a beginner.
- You will remain frustrated because there are too many words to learn in English.
- Solution
- Instead, you should learn 3 new English words a day and then use those words to express yourself throughout the day. This will build your English vocabulary and give you confidence in your ability to use what you learn.
- Description/Meaning
- “____ is better than me”
- Description/Meaning
- I will never be as good as __________, so I should stop trying.
- Reasons
- You will focus on others instead of looking at your own improvements
- You will feel discouraged and frustrated
- You will get frustrated when you make mistakes
- Solution
- Instead, you should write down 3 things you admire about the person’s speaking ability. Next, figure out a study plan that will help you improve your skills in the same areas. Finally, follow your new study plan and practice.
- Description/Meaning
- “I will never speak English fluently”
- Description/Meaning
- I am not smart enough to speak English
- Reasons
- You will never recognize your own improvements
- You won’t apply techniques that will help you become fluent in English
- You will continue to feel discouraged and frustrated
- Solution
- Instead, say one of these:
- “I am not fluent yet, but I will be in the future.”
- “I am going to be fluent in English.”
- “English may be tough to learn, but I am tougher!”
- Instead, say one of these:
- Description/Meaning
I want to learn speaking English
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