How to think in English

Summary

This video offers practical steps to help learners think directly in English, overcoming the common struggle of translating from their native language. The process starts with simple, everyday words and thoughts, like naming objects around you or thinking in English about daily activities. It also suggests watching English videos, speaking to yourself in English, and using imagination to create simple stories. The key message is patience and consistency. Over time, with daily practice, your brain will naturally begin thinking in English, making it easier to speak confidently without translation.

Takeaways

• 😀 Start with simple words in your daily surroundings to build your English vocabulary.
• 😀 Train your brain to think in English by replacing native language thoughts with English thoughts.
• 😀 Watch English videos with subtitles, repeat what you hear, and mimic the tone and pronunciation of native speakers.
• 😀 Practice speaking to yourself in English, even when alone, to build confidence and fluency.
• 😀 Use your imagination to create simple English stories in your mind to strengthen your ability to form sentences.
• 😀 Be patient with your progress; learning to think in English takes time and consistent effort.
• 😀 You don't need to speak perfect English, just make steady progress every day.
• 😀 Turning everyday thoughts into English thoughts helps you think directly in English.
• 😀 Shadowing (repeating what you hear) is an effective method for improving your pronunciation and speed.
• 😀 Consistent practice of thinking and speaking in English will eventually make it feel natural, like your second nature.

Q & A

Why do many people feel slow, confused, or nervous when speaking English?

This happens because their brain has to translate from their native language to English, which takes time and effort.

Can you train your brain to stop translating and think directly in English?

Yes, it's possible. With practice and consistency, you can train your brain to think directly in English without translating from your native language.

What is the first step to start thinking in English?

The first step is to start with simple words around you, like objects in your home or room, and name them in English. For example, instead of thinking of 'silla,' say 'chair.'

How can talking to yourself in English help?

Talking to yourself in English helps train your brain to think in English during daily life. It gets you accustomed to expressing simple thoughts in English, which accelerates fluency.

What type of videos should you watch to improve your English speaking skills?

You should watch short English videos with subtitles. A good resource is the English Waves YouTube channel, which provides simple and clear English content designed for beginners and intermediate learners.

Why is shadowing useful for language learning?

Shadowing involves repeating what you hear in videos, imitating the tone, pronunciation, and speed. This helps improve your speaking skills by mimicking native speakers.

What role does using your imagination play in thinking in English?

Using your imagination to create simple stories in English trains your brain to form English sentences without translation. Even making up funny or simple stories helps build mental fluency in English.

How can speaking to yourself in front of a mirror help with learning English?

Speaking to yourself in front of a mirror helps practice speaking aloud, builds confidence, and trains your brain to think in English without fear or hesitation.

How long does it take to start thinking in English naturally?

It takes time, practice, and patience. Learning to think in English is a gradual process, but with consistent effort, you'll eventually notice your thoughts shifting to English.

Is it important to speak perfect English while learning to think in English?

No, it's not necessary to speak perfect English. The key is to make progress every day and focus on improving your ability to think and express yourself in English.