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Welcome to Best English Online.

>> Hi, can I ask you something?

>> Of course, Tom. What's on your mind?

>> I'm really frustrated with my English.

>> Why? What happened?

>> I watch English videos every day.

>> That's great. How much do you

understand?

>> Honestly, I understand most of them.

Then what's the problem?

>> When I try to speak, my mind goes blank.

>> You can't find the words.

>> Exactly. It's like the words disappear.

>> How long have you been learning English?

>> For almost a year now.

>> And how often do you speak English?

>> Not very often.

What do you mean by not very often?

>> Maybe once or twice a week.

>> Do you speak English every day?

>> No, I don't.

>> Do you talk to yourself in English?

>> No, that feels a little strange.

>> Do you practice speaking after watching

videos?

>> Not really,

>> Tom. I think I see the problem.

>> Really? What is it?

>> You're training your ears, but you're

not training your mouth.

>> What does that mean?

>> You spend a lot of time listening.

>> That's true.

>> But speaking is a different skill.

>> I thought listening would improve my

speaking automatically. Listening

helps, but it's not enough.

>> So that's why I can't speak fluently.

>> Exactly. Your brain understands English,

but it doesn't have enough speaking

practice.

>> That makes sense.

>> Let me ask you something.

>> Sure.

>> Can you learn to swim by watching

swimming videos?

No, of course not.

>> Why not?

>> Because I need to get into the water and

practice.

>> That's exactly how speaking works.

>> Wow, I've never thought about it that

way.

>> Your brain learns to speak by speaking.

>> So, what should I do?

>> Start with simple sentences.

Like what?

>> Try talking about your day.

>> Even if I'm alone.

>> Especially if you're alone.

>> Really?

>> Yes. No pressure. No fear of mistakes.

>> That sounds easier.

>> For example, you can say, "I'm sitting

in the park."

>> I'm sitting in the park.

>> Good. Now say, "The weather is nice

today."

>> The weather is nice today.

>> Excellent. How do you feel?

>> A little nervous, but also happy.

>> That's a good start.

>> I didn't realize speaking could be this

simple.

>> Many learners make the same mistake.

>> They listen too much.

>> Yes. and they speak too little.

>> I think that's exactly what I've been

doing.

>> Don't worry, you can change that.

>> From today, I'll practice speaking every

day.

>> Great decision.

>> Even if it's only a few minutes.

>> Yes, daily practice is more important

than long practice.

>> Thank you, Jennifer.

You're welcome, Tom.

>> I already feel more confident.

>> And this is only the beginning.

I'm ready to train my brain in English.

>> That's the spirit.

>> Jennifer, can I tell you something

funny?

>> Sure. What is it?

>> I think my brain is fighting with me.

>> [laughter]

>> That sounds serious.

>> I'm serious.

>> Okay, now I'm curious.

>> A few minutes ago, I wanted to tell you

something in English.

>> And

>> I knew exactly what I wanted to say.

>> That's good.

>> But I couldn't say it.

>> Why not?

My brain got stuck.

>> What were you trying to say?

>> I wanted to say that I was excited about

today's lesson.

>> That's a simple sentence.

>> I know. That's why I'm frustrated.

>> What happened in your head?

>> First, I thought about it in my

language.

>> Okay.

>> Then I started looking for English

words.

I see.

>> By the time I found the words, the

moment was gone.

>> That happens to many learners.

>> Really?

>> All the time.

>> Sometimes people ask me a question in

English.

>> Then what do you do?

>> I smile.

>> That's not a bad start.

>> Then I panic inside.

>> [laughter]

>> Now that's honest.

>> While they're waiting for an answer, I'm

busy translating everything.

>> That sounds exhausting.

>> It is.

>> Let me ask you something.

>> Go ahead.

>> When you're hungry, do you translate the

feeling?

>> No.

When you're tired, do you translate the

feeling?

>> No.

>> You just know it, right?

>> Right.

>> English should become the same.

>> You mean I shouldn't translate every

sentence?

>> Exactly.

>> But how?

Start with simple thoughts

>> like

>> right now. What are you thinking?

>> I'm thinking that I'm thirsty.

>> Great. Say it in English.

>> I'm thirsty.

>> Perfect.

>> That was easy

>> because you didn't translate a long

sentence.

>> I just said what I felt.

>> That's the secret.

So instead of translating I should think

directly in English

>> little by little. Yes.

>> What if I don't know all the words?

>> Then use easier words.

>> Really?

>> Of course.

>> I always feel I need perfect English.

>> Nobody speaks perfectly all the time.

That's good to hear.

>> Communication is more important than

perfection.

>> I think I understand now.

>> Tell me.

>> My problem isn't English.

>> Then what is it?

>> My habit of translating everything

>> exactly.

>> So from today I'll try to think in small

English sentences.

That's a great exercise.

>> It might feel strange at first.

>> Every new habit feels strange,

>> but if it helps me speak faster, I'm

ready.

>> Good. Your brain is already starting to

change.

>> For the first time, I actually believe

that.

Jennifer, can I confess something? Of

course. What's bothering you now?

>> I think my memory is broken.

>> Why do you say that?

>> Because I keep forgetting English words.

>> How often?

>> Almost every day.

>> Give me an example.

>> Last night I learned five new words.

>> That's great.

>> Not really.

Why not?

>> This morning I could only remember one

of them.

>> That sounds familiar.

>> Familiar.

>> Many English learners have the same

problem.

>> Really?

>> Yes. They learn words today and forget

them tomorrow.

>> That's exactly what happens to me.

>> Tell me how you learn new words.

I write them in a notebook.

>> Good.

>> Then I read them several times.

>> Anything else?

>> Not really.

>> Do you use the words in conversation?

>> No.

>> Do you make sentences with them?

>> Usually not.

>> Then I think I found the problem.

>> That was prick.

You're collecting words, but you're not

using them.

>> Isn't memorizing enough?

>> Let me ask you something.

>> Okay.

>> If you buy a guitar and put it in a

corner, will you become a musician?

>> No.

>> Why not?

>> Because I have to play it.

>> Exactly.

>> So words are the same.

Yes, your brain remembers what it uses.

>> That makes sense.

>> Do you remember the word confess?

>> Yes, I used it a few minutes ago.

>> Great. Let's practice with it.

>> How?

>> Make a sentence.

>> I want to confess something.

>> Good. Another one.

He confessed the truth.

>> Excellent. One more.

>> She confessed her mistake.

>> Perfect.

>> That wasn't difficult.

>> And now you'll probably remember the

word longer

>> because I used it.

>> Exactly.

>> I think I see my mistake now.

>> What mistake?

I learn words like a collector.

>> That's a good description.

>> I collect them, but I never use them.

>> And words become useful only when they

become part of your life.

>> So what should I do when I learn a new

word?

>> Use it immediately.

>> Immediately.

>> Yes. Make at least three sentences with

it.

>> Three sentences.

>> That's right.

>> What if the sentences are simple?

>> Simple is fine.

>> Really?

>> Absolutely.

>> Sometimes I try to make perfect

sentences.

>> That's another mistake learners make.

>> Why?

because they spend more time worrying

than practicing.

>> That sounds like me.

>> Learning a word should be active,

>> not just reading it again and again.

>> Exactly.

>> You know, this explains a lot.

>> What do you mean?

>> I have pages of vocabulary in my

notebook.

But very few of those words are in your

daily speech.

>> Yes.

>> Then from today, let's change that.

>> One new word, three sentences.

>> That's the plan.

>> It sounds much easier than memorizing

long lists.

>> Because your brain learns through use,

not through storage.

I wish someone had told me this months

ago.

>> Better late than never.

>> You're right.

>> So, what's today's new word?

>> Improve.

>> Great choice.

>> I want to improve my English.

>> Good.

>> Reading helps me improve.

>> Excellent.

Daily practice will improve my speaking.

>> Perfect.

>> Hey, this is actually fun.

>> That's because you're finally using the

words instead of just collecting them.

>> I think my brain likes this method.

>> Then let's keep training it.

You've been quiet for a few minutes.

I've been thinking

>> about English again.

>> How did you know?

>> Because that's all we've talked about

today.

[laughter]

>> Fair point.

>> So, what's on your mind?

>> I think I know my biggest problem.

>> Bigger than forgetting words?

>> Much bigger.

Tell me,

>> I'm afraid of making mistakes.

>> Ah,

>> every time I speak English with someone,

I get nervous.

>> What are you nervous about?

>> What if I say something wrong?

>> Anything else?

>> What if people laugh at me?

>> I see.

>> What if my grammar is wrong?

That's a common fear.

>> Sometimes I know the answer.

>> Then why don't you say it?

>> Because I start thinking too much.

>> What happens then?

>> I change the sentence in my head again

and again.

>> Trying to make it perfect.

>> Exactly.

And while you're doing that, the

conversation moves on

>> every single time.

>> Has anyone ever laughed at your English?

>> Not really.

>> Then where does the fear come from?

>> I don't know.

>> Maybe you're expecting too much from

yourself.

>> What do you mean?

>> You speak English like a learner.

That's true.

>> So why do you expect yourself to sound

like a native speaker?

>> I never thought about it that way.

>> Learning means making mistakes.

>> I know that.

>> Do you really believe it?

>> Maybe not.

>> Let me ask you something.

>> Okay. When you learned to ride a

bicycle, did you fall?

>> Many times.

>> Did you quit?

>> No.

>> Why not?

>> Because falling was part of learning.

>> Exactly.

>> So, mistakes are like falling off the

bicycle.

>> That's a perfect comparison.

>> But mistakes feel embarrassing.

only for a few seconds.

>> That's true.

>> Learning lasts much longer.

>> I never looked at it that way.

>> Let me tell you a secret.

>> What secret?

>> Even advanced English speakers make

mistakes.

>> Really?

>> Of course.

I thought fluent speakers were perfect.

>> Nobody is perfect.

>> That's actually comforting.

>> Good.

>> Can I tell you something embarrassing?

>> Go ahead.

>> Last week I wanted to say I'm excited.

>> Okay.

>> But I accidentally said I'm exciting.

[laughter]

See, that's why I'm afraid.

>> Tom, that's not a disaster.

>> It felt like one.

>> Did the person understand you?

>> Yes.

>> Then communication happened.

>> I guess you're right.

>> And now you'll probably never forget the

difference.

>> That's true.

Why?

>> Because of the mistake.

>> Exactly.

>> So, the mistake actually helped me

learn.

>> That's what mistakes do.

>> Wow.

>> Every mistake teaches your brain

something new.

>> Instead of being afraid of mistakes, I

should learn from them.

That's the mindset of a successful

learner.

>> You know what?

>> What?

>> I'm tired of waiting for perfect

English.

>> Good.

>> From now on, I'm going to speak more.

>> Even if you make mistakes,

>> especially if I make mistakes.

>> That's what I wanted to hear.

I think I understand now.

>> Tell me.

>> Mistakes are not proof that I'm failing.

>> Correct.

>> They're proof that I'm learning.

>> Exactly.

>> That feels much better.

>> Good. Because our next lesson will need

a brave Tom, not a scared Tom.

Then I guess I'd better keep talking.

>> That's the spirit.

>> Why are you smiling?

>> Those grammar books remind me of myself.

>> Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

>> Honestly, I'm not sure.

>> Why?

>> Because I spend so much time studying

grammar.

>> How much time?

>> At least an hour every day.

That's a lot.

>> I know grammar rules.

>> That's great.

>> But I still can't speak smoothly.

>> What happens when you dry?

>> My brain becomes very slow.

>> Slow how?

>> Someone asks me a simple question.

>> Okay.

>> Then my brain starts checking grammar.

before you answer.

>> Yes.

>> What kind of things do you think about?

>> Tenses.

>> Anything else?

>> Word order.

>> Anything else?

>> Grammar rules.

>> That's a lot to think about during a

conversation.

>> Exactly.

>> And while you're thinking, the other

person is waiting.

That's what makes me nervous.

>> Let me guess.

>> Go ahead.

>> You can do grammar exercises quite well.

>> Very well, actually.

>> But real conversations feel different.

>> Completely different.

>> That's because conversations move

quickly.

>> Yes.

>> People don't stop and wait while you

check grammar rules.

I wish they did. [laughter]

>> That would make life easier.

>> Definitely.

>> Let me ask you something.

>> Okay.

>> How do you say your name?

>> My name is Tom.

>> Did you think about grammar before

saying it?

>> No.

>> Why not?

>> Because I've said it thousands of times.

Exactly.

>> Wait a minute.

>> What

>> are you saying? I need to repeat

sentences more often.

>> That's exactly what I'm saying.

>> Not just study grammar.

>> Grammar is useful.

>> But

>> speaking requires automatic habits.

>> Automatic habits.

>> Yes. Sentences should come naturally,

>> like driving a car.

>> That's a great example.

>> When I first learned to drive, I thought

about everything.

>> Mirrors, pedals, steering wheel.

>> Exactly.

>> And now,

>> now I do those things without thinking.

>> That's what speaking should feel like.

So, how can I train that?

>> Practice common sentence patterns

>> such as

>> I like

>> I like coffee.

>> Good.

>> I like English movies.

>> Excellent.

>> I like learning new words.

>> Perfect.

>> That's easy

>> because the pattern stays the same.

I just changed the last part.

>> Exactly.

>> Give me another one.

>> I need

>> I need more practice.

>> Good.

>> I need some water.

>> Nice.

>> I need a new notebook.

>> Excellent.

This feels much faster

>> because you're training your brain to

use patterns

>> instead of building every sentence from

zero.

>> Exactly.

>> I think that's one of my biggest

mistakes.

>> What is

>> I try to create perfect sentences every

time I speak.

>> That takes too much mental energy.

No wonder I get tired.

>> Fluent speakers use thousands of

familiar patterns.

>> They don't invent every sentence.

>> Not usually.

>> That's interesting.

>> The more patterns you practice, the

faster you'll speak.

>> So speaking fast isn't magic.

>> Not at all.

>> It's training.

Exactly.

>> You know what?

>> What?

>> For the first time, speaking English

feels possible.

>> That's because you're learning how the

brain works.

>> Less worrying,

>> more practice,

>> less analyzing,

>> more speaking.

>> I like that plan.

>> Then let's keep going.

I'm ready for the next challenge.

>> That's what I like to hear.

>> Jennifer, can I be honest with you?

>> Of course.

>> I think I found another problem.

>> That's becoming your favorite sentence

today.

>> Maybe.

>> So, what's the problem this time?

English is only a small part of my day.

>> What do you mean?

>> Every evening I study English for about

30 minutes.

>> That's good.

>> Then I close my book and forget about

English

>> until the next day.

>> Exactly.

>> Let me ask you something.

>> Sure.

How many hours are there in a day?

>> 24.

>> And how many minutes do you spend with

English?

>> About 30.

>> So English is part of your life for only

30 minutes.

>> When you say it like that, it sounds

terrible.

[laughter]

>> I'm not trying to be mean,

>> but you're right.

What language do you use for the rest of

the day?

>> My native language

>> at home?

>> Yes.

>> At work?

>> Yes.

>> In your thoughts?

>> Definitely.

>> Then your brain spends almost all day

away from English.

>> I never thought about that.

Learning a language is like making a new

friend.

>> A new friend?

>> Yes.

>> How?

>> If you meet a friend for 30 minutes a

day and ignore them the rest of the

time, the friendship grows slowly.

>> That's true.

>> The more time you spend together, the

stronger the friendship becomes.

So, I need to spend more time with

English.

>> Exactly.

>> But I don't have hours to study every

day.

>> I didn't say study.

>> You didn't.

>> No, I said spend time with English.

>> What's the difference?

>> Studying is only one way to learn.

>> Then what else can I do?

Let me show you.

>> I'm listening.

>> Look around us.

>> Okay.

>> What do you see?

>> A bus.

>> Say it in a sentence.

>> The bus is stopping.

>> Good.

>> That was easy.

>> Now look over there.

>> I see a woman carrying shopping bags.

Great.

>> Are you saying I should describe things

in English?

>> Exactly.

>> Even when I'm alone,

>> especially when you're alone,

>> nobody will think I'm strange.

>> If you say it quietly, nobody will even

notice.

>> Fair point.

>> Another habit is thinking in English.

That's still difficult for me.

>> Start with simple thoughts

>> like what?

>> What are you thinking right now?

>> I'm enjoying this walk.

>> Perfect.

>> That's actually a useful sentence.

>> Everyday thoughts are the best practice.

>> What else can I do?

>> Talk to yourself.

You really like that idea

>> because it works.

>> What should I talk about?

>> Your plans, your day, your opinions.

>> Like a conversation with myself.

>> Exactly.

>> That sounds a little funny.

>> Maybe, but it's powerful.

>> You know what?

>> What?

I always thought English learning

happened only at a desk.

>> That's another common mistake.

>> English can happen anywhere.

>> That's right.

>> While walking.

>> Yes.

>> While shopping.

>> Yes.

>> Even while brushing my teeth.

>> Absolutely.

H. Now that's dedication.

>> The goal is simple.

>> What's that?

>> Stop making English a school subject.

>> And make it part of my life.

>> Exactly.

>> I think I understand now.

>> Tell me.

>> 30 minutes of study is good.

>> Yes.

But I should also bring English into my

daily activities.

>> Perfect.

>> That way my brain sees English all day.

>> And that's how real progress happens.

>> You know, English doesn't feel as

difficult as it did this morning

>> because you're learning how to train

your brain, not just how to memorize

English.

That's probably the biggest lesson of

all.

>> And you're doing a great job.

>> Thanks, Jennifer.

>> You're welcome, Tom.

>> Tom.

>> Hi, Jennifer. It's great to see you

again.

>> Wow.

>> What?

>> You sound different.

different in a good way or a bad way.

>> Definitely in a good way.

>> That's nice to hear.

>> You seem more relaxed.

>> I feel more relaxed.

>> So, tell me everything.

>> Where should I start?

>> Start with the biggest change.

I'm speaking more English now.

>> Every day.

>> Every single day.

>> That's fantastic.

>> I talk to myself while walking.

>> Really?

>> Yes. Sometimes I describe what I see

around me.

>> Just like we practiced.

>> Exactly.

How does it feel?

>> Strange sometimes.

[laughter]

>> That's normal.

>> But it also feels natural now.

>> That's a great sign.

>> And something interesting happens last

week.

>> Tell me.

>> A tourist asked me for directions

>> in English.

Yes.

>> What did you do?

>> I answered him.

>> That's wonderful.

>> The funny thing is I didn't have time to

translate.

>> Then what happened?

>> The answer just came out.

>> That's exactly what we've been working

toward.

>> I couldn't believe it.

How did you feel afterward?

>> Proud.

>> You should be.

>> A few months ago, I would have been

terrified.

>> I remember.

>> Now, I still make mistakes.

>> Everyone does.

>> But they don't scare me anymore.

>> That's a huge improvement.

I finally understand what you meant

>> about mistakes.

>> Yes.

>> What do you understand now?

>> Mistakes aren't my enemy.

>> Exactly.

>> They help me improve.

>> That's the right mindset.

>> I also started using new words

immediately.

The three sentence method

>> every time.

>> Has it helped

>> a lot?

>> Good.

>> I remember words much longer now

>> because you're using them,

>> not just memorizing them.

>> Exactly.

>> And there's one more thing.

>> I'm listening.

I don't spend as much time worrying

about grammar anymore.

>> Really,

>> I still study grammar.

>> That's important.

>> But I don't try to think about every

rule while speaking.

>> That's a smart change.

Instead, I use sentence patterns

>> like I need and I want.

>> Yes. And many others.

>> Excellent.

>> Speaking feels much faster now

>> because your brain is becoming more

automatic.

>> You know what?

>> What? At the beginning, I thought I had

a speaking problem.

>> And now,

>> now I realize I had a training problem.

>> That's a powerful realization.

>> I wasn't training my brain correctly.

>> But now you are.

>> Yes.

>> So, tell me honestly.

Okay.

>> Do you think your English is perfect

now?

>> Not even close.

>> Then why do you look so confident?

>> Because I don't need perfect English

anymore.

>> I love that answer.

>> I just need to keep improving.

>> That's exactly how successful learners

think.

And for the first time, I actually enjoy

learning English.

>> That's the best result of all.

>> Thank you for helping me.

>> You did the hard work, Tom.

>> Maybe.

>> No, maybe about it.

>> You're right.

>> So, if a beginner asked you for advice

today, what would you say?

I'd say this.

>> Go ahead.

>> Don't wait until your English is

perfect.

>> Great advice.

>> Speak every day.

>> Yes.

>> Use new words immediately.

>> Absolutely.

>> Don't be afraid of mistakes.

>> Exactly.

Think in English whenever you can.

>> Perfect.

>> And most importantly,

>> what's that?

>> Train your brain, not just your memory.

>> That's a wonderful lesson.

>> It's the lesson that changed everything

for me.

>> And your English journey is only

beginning.

I know.

>> Ready for the next challenge

>> more than ever.

>> Then let's keep learning.

>> Let's do it,

>> friends.

Learning English is not about studying

harder.

It's about training your brain every

day.

Speak more,

think more,

and use English in real life.

Don't be afraid of mistakes.

>> Every mistake is a step forward.

>> Keep practicing.

Keep believing in yourself

>> and keep training your brain in English.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
frustrated /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/ B2	adjective - feeling or expressing distress and annoyance
fluently /ˈfluːəntli/ B2	adverb - in a smooth, easy way without hesitations
nervous /ˈnɜːrvəs/ A2	adjective - easily agitated or alarmed; anxious
exhausting /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/ B2	adjective - making you feel extremely tired
thirsty /ˈθɜːrsti/ A1	adjective - needing or wanting to drink
confess /kənˈfes/ B2	verb - to admit that you have done something wrong or shameful
familiar /fəˈmɪliər/ B1	adjective - well-known from long or close association
improve /ɪmˈpruːv/ A2	verb - to make or become better
embarrassing /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/ B1	adjective - causing someone to feel awkward or ashamed
realization /ˌriːəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/ B2	noun - the action of becoming fully aware of something
dedication /ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn/ C1	noun - the quality of being dedicated or committed to a task
analyze /ˈænəlaɪz/ B2	verb - examine methodically and in detail
successful /səkˈsesfl/ A2	adjective - accomplishing an aim or purpose
automatic /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/ B2	adjective - done or occurring spontaneously without conscious thought
practice /ˈpræktɪs/ A1	noun - the actual application or use of an idea or method verb - to perform an activity regularly to improve skill

Key Grammar Structures

• How long have you been learning English?

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous

  ➔ Used to describe an action that started in the past and continues into the present.

• Can you learn to swim by watching swimming videos?

  ➔ Gerunds after prepositions

  ➔ The preposition 'by' is followed by the gerund 'watching' to indicate the method of doing something.

• I'm sitting in the park.

  ➔ Present Continuous

  ➔ Used to describe an action happening right at the moment of speaking.

• By the time I found the words, the moment was gone.

  ➔ Past Perfect / Time Clauses

  ➔ 'By the time' indicates a point in time before which an action had already been completed.

• If you buy a guitar and put it in a corner, will you become a musician?

  ➔ First Conditional

  ➔ Used for real possibilities in the future: If + present simple, will + verb.

• I wish someone had told me this months ago.

  ➔ Wish + Past Perfect (Regrets)

  ➔ Used to express regret or a desire for a past situation to have been different.

• What if I don't know all the words?

  ➔ Hypothetical question with 'What if'

  ➔ Used to ask about the consequences or existence of a potential situation.

• You've been quiet for a few minutes.

  ➔ Present Perfect

  ➔ Describes a state that started in the past and continues up to the present.