How to think in English , Improve your English

Summary

This video teaches learners how to improve their English fluency by training their brains to think directly in English, rather than translating from their native language. It emphasizes simple yet effective techniques like speaking to yourself in English, visualizing new words, simplifying thoughts into short sentences, and immersing yourself in English through daily activities. The video also highlights the importance of reducing the fear of making mistakes, making English a natural part of your life, and ultimately achieving faster, more confident communication in English.

Takeaways

• 😀 Thinking in English is essential for fluency, beyond just knowing words and grammar.
• 😀 The brain often translates from your native language to English, which slows down thinking in English.
• 😀 Practicing inner voice in English helps train your brain to think in English directly.
• 😀 Start with simple, everyday thoughts like 'I need to brush my teeth' in English to gradually build the habit.
• 😀 Surround yourself with English through TV shows, podcasts, and daily exposure to train your brain to recognize English naturally.
• 😀 English thinking is about cultural habits and simplicity; aim for short, direct sentences.
• 😀 Thinking in English doesn’t need perfect grammar; focus on fluency and reducing fear of mistakes.
• 😀 Speaking to yourself in English, even when alone, helps reinforce thinking in the language.
• 😀 Visualizing new words by connecting them to images helps your brain associate English words with meaning, not translation.
• 😀 Immersion in English through activities like changing your phone language or writing lists in English strengthens the habit.

Q & A

Why does it feel difficult to think in English even after learning vocabulary and grammar?

It’s because most learners don’t practice the skill of thinking in English. They practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking, but their brains still translate from their native language to English, which slows down fluent thinking.

What is the key to fluency in English?

The real secret to fluency is not just learning English words, but training your mind to think directly in English without translation.

How can you start training your brain to think in English?

You can start by using your inner voice in English. For example, when you wake up, instead of thinking in your native language, think in English, like 'I need to brush my teeth.' This practice helps your brain shift to English thinking.

How does surrounding yourself with English help in thinking in English?

By listening to English through TV shows, podcasts, or conversations, your brain becomes accustomed to the sounds, rhythm, and natural flow of the language. Over time, it helps your brain start producing English naturally.

What role does sentence structure play in thinking in English?

Thinking in English is often simpler, with shorter and more direct sentences. By practicing shorter, simpler sentences, you mimic how English speakers naturally communicate and avoid overcomplicating thoughts, making it easier to think in English.

Why should learners not worry about mistakes while thinking in English?

Thinking in English is a private process. Even if your thoughts aren’t grammatically perfect, the goal is to get your brain to think in English without pausing for corrections. Mistakes will naturally reduce as your brain becomes more accustomed to English.

How can speaking to yourself in English help improve thinking in English?

Speaking to yourself in English, such as describing what you’re doing while cooking or walking, connects your daily life with English. This practice helps reinforce English thinking and builds fluency.

What is the benefit of connecting new English words to images instead of translations?

By connecting new words to images or real-life objects instead of translations, you eliminate the need for your brain to translate. This speeds up thinking in English, as words are directly linked to meaning.

What is immersion, and how does it aid in thinking in English?

Immersion involves surrounding yourself with English in everyday situations. For example, changing your phone language to English or writing lists in English. The more you immerse yourself in the language, the more natural thinking in English becomes.

Why is it important to practice thinking in English over time?

Thinking in English is a skill that takes time to develop. The more you practice, the easier and more automatic it becomes. Once you master this skill, you’ll speak faster, understand better, and feel more confident in English.