☝️ Get info on the Complete English Fluency course here: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg  00:00 Introduction to You may not know THIS about learning English 00:35 English fluency has no real finish 01:30 Setting specific goals 02:40 English pronunciation 03:34 Individual vocabulary words 04:15 Cultural context 05:05 Consuming English content does not make you fluent 06:35 Fear impacts your fluency 08:00 English fluency in social settings 08:25 Know your learning style When learning English, there are a few things that people may not be aware of. Here are some aspects that are worth noting: 1. English has diverse accents and dialects: English is spoken with various accents and dialects, even within the same country. Understanding different accents can be challenging, but exposure and practice can help improve comprehension. 2. Phrasal verbs are crucial: Phrasal verbs are verb phrases with prepositions or adverbs, often having figurative meanings. 3. English spelling can be tricky: Spelling in English can be inconsistent, with exceptions and alternative spellings. 4. English has a vast vocabulary: English offers a wide range of words and synonyms, enhancing precision in expression. 5. English grammar is complex: Understanding grammar rules like tenses, articles, prepositions, and word order is important for effective communication.  #LearnEnglish #EnglishLesson #GoNaturalEnglish

☝️ Get info on the Complete English Fluency course here: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg  00:00 Introduction to Improving Your English Every Day  00:28 Choose an article to practicing reading  01:53 Practice a few difficult words  02:28 Review advanced grammar rules 03:03 Create vocabulary flash cards Improving your English skills every day is an excellent goal!  Here are some practical tips to help you enhance your English proficiency: Read regularly: Make reading a habit by engaging with various English materials such as books, newspapers, magazines, and online articles. This practice will expose you to different writing styles, new vocabulary, and sentence structures. Expand your vocabulary: Learn new words and phrases each day. You can use vocabulary-building apps, flashcards, or online resources like dictionaries and word-of-the-day websites. Apply these new words in your conversations or writing to reinforce your learning. Practice speaking: Find opportunities to speak English as much as possible. Join conversation groups, language exchanges, or engage in conversations with native English speakers. Don't be afraid of making mistakes; it's a natural part of the learning process. Listen actively: Improve your listening skills by regularly listening to English audio, such as podcasts, music, or audiobooks. Focus on understanding the context, pronunciation, and intonation patterns. Repeat and mimic what you hear to improve your own speaking skills. Watch English videos and movies: Choose English-language films, TV shows, or YouTube channels that interest you. This will help you familiarize yourself with colloquial expressions, cultural references, and improve your comprehension skills.  #LearnEnglish #EnglishLesson #GoNaturalEnglish About Go Natural English: In regular English classes, you learn English grammar and English vocabulary, and in our English speaking lessons, you'll learn English the Go Natural English way - with advice to help you speak English like a native, with real English conversation and listening practice. Here you'll finally learn American English with a focus on English speaking skills. Unlock the English speaking world and finally understand English conversation. Learn how to speak English fluently with our English speaking course!

Enjoy following along to this real, natural, fast native English conversation and learn the important key phrases to understand slang, idioms and phrasal verbs that you may not know yet.

Are you still looking for ways to speak English Fluently? Watch these 5 easy steps with teacher Hailey to master speaking in English!

If you're planning a trip, practice these common English phrases to help you feel confident on your next travel!

Do you know how to call in sick for work or class with confidence? What information do you need to share? Listen to this English lesson with teacher Vida to find out the best most professional and correct phrases that native English speakers use. We hope you won't use these phrases, but when you do, you're now prepared to tell someone the natural English way to call in sick.

A preposition is one of the tricky terms in the English language that tells us where or when something happens. Learn the biggest tip of prepositions with teacher Casie.  Don't get frustrated, I know sometimes English can be really frustrating but you can do it with more practice! 

Today we're going to learn about how to fluently confidently introduce yourself for the first time to new colleagues, new classmates or just anyone that you meet. This is really important because first impressions are everything! We're going to talk about how to really connect with people and the phrases that you need to know to sound like a native speaker.

Did you know that the way you pronounce words can really make a difference in how people understand you, or even if they want to talk with you? Practice difficult words with us today!

Learn phrases used in professional work English situations (not in casual or informal conversation). Sound more professional when you use these advanced business English phrases, and boost your confidence immediately when you understand what they mean when your colleagues use them!

Have you ever thought that learning English was painful, challenging, and difficult? Well, it doesn't have to be! Learning English through stories is one of the most effective ways to improve your English fluency.

Why is it so difficult to express yourself in a foreign language, like the way you really feel? 🤷‍♀️ Let's talk about it and how you can express yourself like a native English speaker. 👋😉   #FastEnglish #EnglishLesson #GoNaturalEnglish

Learn how to make people think you're more FLUENT in ENGLISH than you really are. It's all about the WAY you SPEAK ENGLISH!

There are so many different words, idioms, and phrases to describe people and personalities. We describe how they think, how they act, and how they show up in the world. Today I’ll give you a selection of adjectives that I highly suggest you use when you need to describe yourself. You might use them in an interview or another opportunity in your professional life. 💯👌

Because of internet, we have access to a lot of opportunities but also to so many competitions out there. So it is key  to stand out and to stand out means to BE DIFFERENT to make people notice you. 🔑✨ Today we're talking about phrasal verbs that use the word "out". A great way that you can stand out is to really master the use of English and use phrasal verbs. 💯

Here's an advanced English fluency topic many of you who are at the intermediate English speaking level still struggle with. 👌✨ Today we're going to explore the most important phrasal verbs with the word "off".

It’s so much fun to travel, practice your English, and learn new things! Traveling is a lot easier if you know some essential English travel vocabulary. These are words you really need to know before you go! ✈️🗺️💬

Do you want to improve your English speaking skills? Here are three easy ways for you to speak English more fluently and confidently like a native.

📗 You Must Do THIS Before Learning English Again 👉 This is about how to use mindset strategies to improve your English speaking skills. Prepare for your English speaking lesson using these tips and advice and you'll be speaking better English in no time!

📗 10+ Ways to Ask 'How Are You?' | Natural English Speaking Lesson 👉 This is about how to use more natural vocabulary and phrases to improve your English speaking skills. Use these phrases to greet people and improve your English speaking lesson using these tips and advice and you'll be speaking better English in no time!

📗 13 Advanced Phrasal Verbs to Speak English 👉 This is about several informal phrases called PHRASAL VERBS used in real life examples. While your English textbook taught you more formal verbs, native English speakers use phrasal verbs in conversation. Learn some of them there in this English lesson!

Why do some people become fluent in English while others struggle? Here are the 9 reasons why people become fluent English speakers.

English Idioms for Daily Conversation to Talk about Money. This is about how to use common English idioms that you'll hear in daily conversation to talk about money, business deals, negotiation, your paycheck, how much money you earn, etc.

Here I share with you exactly the phrases you need to speak more naturally, from a North American English point of view. You'll learn how to interrupt politely to share your opinion, to change the topic or to maintain a topic, to end a conversation, and much more. Join me, Gabby, your American English teacher, from GoNaturalEnglish.com, for this lesson that will help you speak English more naturally in a short time!

When you're speaking English, it's hard to remember vocabulary words! Here's a fun English speaking lesson where you'll learn several words you can use to replace ANY vocabulary word you might forget in English. Enjoy!

Let's speak English together. In this episode, you can practice along with me and improve your English speaking skills and listening skills.

Native English speakers don't say "said" as much as the phrase you will learn in this English lesson. This is great for informal, casual English speaking. Learn more conversational English with me: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg/

How do you know if someone is a native English speaker? Do you want to know what it is about your English speaking that shows people you are fluent or native-like? These are the EXACT points in English (vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation) that really instantly tell people if you are a native English speaker or not. Learn more conversational English with me: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg/

Let's have some fun and practice saying 10 of the most difficult English words to pronounce. Ready? Remember to practice saying them with me! Learn more conversational English with me: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg/

What to say, what to ask the first meeting (or first date)? These conversation starter questions PLUS 4 quick tips for making first meetings less awkward will surely help you feel more confident and make you a better communicator in English! 👉👉👉Learn more conversational English with me: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg/

Do you ever wonder how to speak English more like an American? Avoid these phrases, which are correct English, but really not common in the USA! Learn more with Gabby at https://GoNaturalEnglish.com/prereg

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Learn more! Join my free email group for English learners at https://gonaturalenglish.com/email/ and get tips in your inbox. 

Maybe you've heard the phrase, "communication is the most important part of a relationship." Today we're talking about love 💗 and common phrases and vocabulary for dating and relationships here in the USA!   📩 Get FREE English tips in your email inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: http://gonaturalenglish.com/email

Whether you live in an English speaking country or not, English can be very beneficial for your career and personal life. Find out 7 ways speaking English can help you win at work! Stick around until the end for personal stories of people that have been able to improve their lives a lot because of English!   📩 Get FREE English tips in your email inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: http://gonaturalenglish.com/email

There are so many interesting, colorful phrases you can use to sound more natural in English. Today I'm sharing 5 awesome phrases with you to describe when you eat too much. Practice and repeat after me, and learn how you can practice these phrases with real native English teachers!   🌟🌟🌟Get 3 live online small group English lessons for FREE: http://gonaturalenglish.com/lingoda | Save when you use this coupon code: Gabby10 -- 20euro/22usd discount on their first month (applicable for packages above 100euro, not eligible for the Sprint promotion)

7 Famous Americans you should know in the music, literature, cinema, science, sports, and miscellaneous categories! Practice your listening skills while learning about how each person changed American culture and history. Stay until the end for a short quiz to test what you learned!   Pssst... Did you know our online English Course (Fluent Communication 3.0) Registration will be open in less than 2 weeks?   Pre-register here for more information so you don't miss out: http://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg

Luke shares helpful and easy strategies for you to say these verb endings with confidence to improve your accent. Learn how to pronounce words in common English expressions and phrasal verbs, with lots of tips to improve your English pronunciation and fluency!   Pssst... Did you know our online English Course (Fluent Communication 3.0) Registration will be open in 2 weeks?   Pre-register here for more information so you don't miss out: http://gonaturalenglish.com/email

What do you like to do for fun? Talking about your hobbies is a great way to start and build confidence in English! I'm sharing some common hobbies and how to talk about them.   Practice with me and apply these tips to your personal hobbies to improve your English conversation skills.   Pssst... Did you know our online English Course (Fluent Communication 3.0) Registration will be open in 2 weeks?   Pre-register here for more information so you don't miss out: http://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg

Dianne's sharing her top 10 questions that you can use to start a conversation in English or keep the conversation going. Use these icebreakers the next time you have a conversation with an English speaker to be more confident and fluent!   📩 Get FREE English tips like these in your email inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: http://gonaturalenglish.com/email

Ryan shares 21 American slang words that you should know before 2021. These words will help you to speak casually with friends, on the internet, or simply to understand native speakers better! Let's get after it! 📩📩📩 Get FREE English tips in your email inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: http://gonaturalenglish.com/email

Let's talk about the most commonly confused and mixed up words for English learners when speaking English. Practice with me to reduce your accent and be better understood by native speakers. By the end of this lesson, you will feel so much more confident knowing how to say these essential words!   📩 Get FREE English tips in your email inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: http://gonaturalenglish.com/email

These four verbs have very similar meanings but are used in different ways. Dianne's going to help you know when to use them so that you can sound more natural and confident! Stick around until the end to do a practice quiz!   📩 Get FREE English tips in your email inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: http://gonaturalenglish.com/email

Playing sports with others is one of the most fun ways to practice your English speaking! I'm giving you 12 of the most essential sport phrasal verbs that you can use to sound like a native English speaker! Let's see if you can keep up with me! 🏈🏀⚽   📩 Get FREE English tips like these in your email inbox by subscribing to our community: http://gonaturalenglish.com/email

Learn how to make people think you're more fluent in English than you really are. It's all about the way you speak English!   ⭐To practice your English speaking with live online small group lessons, check out Lingoda: https://bit.ly/Gabby_Lingoda2020 | Save when you use this coupon code: GABBY8 -- 20euro/22usd discount on their first month (applicable for packages above 100euro, not eligible for the Sprint promotion)   📩 Get FREE English tips in your email inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: http://gonaturalenglish.com/email

English is the language of opportunity. Whether you've thought about coming to the USA to work or finding an amazing remote work or online job opportunity, you have to prove your English level. So how do we do that? Find out!   👉Take the Duolingo English Test: http://gonaturalenglish.com/DET   Boost your career: Add your Duolingo English Test certificate to your LinkedIn or CV/Resume https://bit.ly/34j2K3y   📩Get FREE English tips in your email inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: http://gonaturalenglish.com/email

It may feel overwhelming and embarrassing when you can't speak for yourself or your child at the doctor's. To help you communicate more naturally, I demonstrate conversations you will have with the receptionist, nurse, and doctor. Follow along. and practice speaking with me!   📩 Sign up to receive our free English tips like these in your email! https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/email   🌟 Check out this blog post for more medical phrases and vocabulary: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/50-english-phrases-for-medical-professionals/

I'm giving you some easy tips to help you make this vowel sound to speak more like a native speaker! This is one of the most common vowel pronunciation mistakes I hear even in my most advanced English students. Stay tuned until the end for a funny story!   📩 Sign up to receive our free English tips like these in your email! https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/email

Want to sound more like an American? There are certain words in American English that are hard to pronounce because the spelling looks nothing like the way they sound when native speakers say them! Let's practice together with my simple trick to say these words more naturally.   📩 Sign up to receive our free English tips like these in your email! https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/email

These English prepositions are tiny words, but they are so important for your English fluency! They can also be very confusing at times, especially when speaking English. Dianne is going to help you to correctly choose when to use each one, which will help you sound more fluent and natural!   📩 Sign up to receive our free lessons in your email! https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/email

Let's talk about 23 different acronyms commonly used today on social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and online forums like Reddit. We will go through examples of how to read them and where to use them so that you can participate in online conversations in English fluently and naturally.   📩 BTW if you like these English tips, you will love FREE lessons in your email inbox! Sign up here: http://gonaturalenglish.com/email

We are going to explore 10 phrasal verbs with LOOK! Phrasal verbs are one of the toughest parts of learning English. I'm combining them with different situations and examples where you would use them in real life. Stick around until the end of the video when I use number 10 in a fun travel story!   📩 Sign up to receive our free lessons in your email! https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/email

Hi, Naturals! I'm going to share with you some tips to use music to practice English! Have you ever thought that a song in English is too fast, or that the vocabulary is too complicated for you? Well don't worry, it all depends on your song choice! Today I'll show you how to use songs as a tool to help you remember vocabulary better, improve your grammar, and pronunciation! 🎶   🔎 Read the full English lesson on our blog here: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/use-music-for-english-practice/   📩 Sign up to receive our free lessons in your email! https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/email

Learn 10 phrases and words that Spanish speakers make in English. I will share with you a few phrases to remember that will help you to not sound like you are translating from Spanish to English. Let's practice speaking together! 🎉The Fluent Communication Course Registration is open for the last chance Cyber Monday Event: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/epp/ Get FREE English tips by email: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/email

Learn how to pronounce difficult brand names in English. We cover luxury brands, streetwear, and car and electronics! Let's practice speaking together and have some fun along the way!  

You don't have to know all the phrases and words in English in order to be an excellent fluent English speaker. We are going to practice 7 key phrases together, paying attention to how natives say them. These phrases are important to learn because they are the real English phrases that natives use in everyday conversation.   Registration is open for The Fluent Communication Course Limited Black Friday event! 🎉Click link to join while spots are available: http://gonaturalenglish.com/bf   🌟Practice online live English lessons with an expert native teacher with Lingoda! Join the Lingoda Sprint: http://bit.ly/GoNaturalEnglish_Sprint Your voucher code is: WIN11 to get 10 EURO/11 USD discount on your deposit. Sprint starts on January 15th, 2021. Sign up by December 28th, 2020. Spots are limited!

Have you ever dreamed of studying at a university in the USA? Whether you’re looking to get accepted into an English-speaking University very soon, or just thinking about it as a possibility, I have a hack for you without taking the TOEFL or IELTS in 2021. I encourage you to take the DET. It’s a low-cost way to know your current English level and share that with people on an application (for uni or for a job!). Take the Duolingo English Test: http://gonaturalenglish.com/DET Join the Fluent Communication Course for Black Friday http://gonaturalenglish.com/bf

Luke helps you correctly say difficult English words that many English students have a hard time pronouncing but aren't sure why. Have you ever read words like "fire, hour, oil" and found yourself not quite sure how they're supposed to be pronounced?   🎉 We're working on something really special for you launching next week! If you want to know about our upcoming BLACK FRIDAY SALE click this link to be the first to know about it: https://bit.ly/3p9iAq9   Or maybe you have a hard time getting your tongue around the sounds? You've come to the right place because we’ve got some tips and strategies to help you improve your speaking, accent, and fluency! This is the final video of the 3-part speaking practice series with Luke!

Welcome to Part 2 of our 3-part speaking practice series with Luke! Let's practice speaking the R sound at the beginning of words, and learn common mistakes English learners make when pronouncing this sound. This will greatly improve your English fluency and pronunciation skills. Make sure to go back and watch Part 1 if you haven't already.   🎉 We're working on something really special for you launching next week! If you want to know about our upcoming BLACK FRIDAY SALE click this link to be the first to know about it: https://bit.ly/3p9iAq9   This sound is a very weird one in English compared to other world languages. Luke will help you speak this sound confidently so that you can have more fluent conversations! Time to practice, follow along with Luke!

Let's improve your English speaking now together! Luke's here to practice speaking the R sound with you, which will greatly improve your English fluency and pronunciation skills.   You will hear how English speakers make this sound and how you can too, confidently! Time to practice, follow along with Luke!   🎉 Don't miss out! We're working on something really special for you launching soon! If you want to know about our upcoming BLACK FRIDAY SALE click this link to be the first to know about it: https://bit.ly/3p9iAq9

The holidays are coming soon! Let's think about a gift for someone learning English. If you or you know someone is studying English and you want to help them stay on track, then check out this list of my top 10 best gifts to give to someone who is learning English. 🎁   Some of the best gifts to give someone are those that are actually useful and helps someone achieve their goals. These are some of the suggestions that I have found very useful for beginner to intermediate level English learners.   🎉 We're working on something really special for you launching soon! If you want to know about our upcoming BLACK FRIDAY SALE click this link to be the first to know about it: https://bit.ly/3p9iAq9

Let's practice how to order food in English! Does ordering food in English sound scary? Don't worry, ordering food is a great way to practice your English fluency! 🍽️🥂   Practice speaking with me and you will know the general questions to expect when going to a restaurant. And stick around to the end of the video where I’ll share a story about my first experience at an American restaurant!   🎉 We're working on something really special for you launching soon! If you want to know about our upcoming BLACK FRIDAY SALE click this link to be the first to know about it: https://bit.ly/3p9iAq9

Today, I’m talking about financial vocabulary! Finance is basically the management of money, which is so important in everyone's life. 💵   Let's learn English phrases associated with money and investing. They can help you make better financial decisions! I’ve created a list of essential money and financial words and phrases regarding money for today’s lesson.   And stick around to the end of the video where I’ll share a funny travel story using one of the words we learn today! 👍   🔎 Read the full English lesson on our blog here: http://www.gonaturalenglish.com/top-10-financial-vocab-words/   📩 Sign up to receive our free lessons in your email! https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/email

Today, I’m talking about Tongue Twisters! 😜   Before I say anything else, I’d like to start with a question: how many cans can a can canner can if can canner can can a can?   If you know the answer, that is amazing, leave a comment and let me know what it is, but in today's lesson, I am going to share with you a variety of tongue twisters.   When you want to improve your fitness, you work-out (get a lift in, do some cardio, go on a hike). Similarly, tongue twisters are like exercises for speech that help train you to speak English clearly!   I’ve put together 10 tongue twisters of all levels that you can use to help expand your vocabulary, practice pronunciation, practice different sounds, and overall improve your English fluency!   And make sure you watch the entire video...because I’ve included the scientifically proven World’s Most Difficult tongue twister!   🔎 Read the full English lesson on our blog here: http://www.gonaturalenglish.com/american-english-tongue-twisters/   ❗❗ Don't forget, registration is open to join the Fluent Communication 3.0 Course (FLASH SALE) until this Wednesday! Click here to join: https://gonaturalenglish.com/fc-8   📩 Sign up to receive our free lessons in your email! https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/email

I am very excited to share my story about how I became fluent in English. What I am about to share with you is my personal experience. Not everyone reading this had the same experiences I did in the USA. My goal is to inspire you to make the changes you need that work for you to improve your English fluency.  🔎 Read the full English lesson on our blog here: http://www.gonaturalenglish.com/how-i-became-fluent-in-english/   📩 Sign up to receive our free lessons in your email! https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/email  

Did you know that the majority of what makes up a person’s accent are vowels? In fact, one of the most common problems English language learners have with English pronunciation is the vowels.   In this lesson, we will be focusing on a particular subgroup of vowels called diphthongs and how improving your understanding and pronunciation of them can make a big difference in your competence and confidence in speaking English.   I am willing to bet that anyone, from beginner to advanced English speakers, will learn something new from this! Follow along through the practice exercises as well!   🔎 Read the full English lesson on our blog here: http://www.gonaturalenglish.com/sound-like-a-native-how-to-pronounce-diphthongs/   📩 Sign up to receive our free lessons in your email! https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/email

Hey there! So in today's lesson, we are gonna talk about hefud glarth min fingle schake! What? What?? Whaaaat? 🤷   You should be confused with the previous sentence because it doesn't mean anything! But if you find yourself saying "what" every time you don’t understand something, you might be surprised to learn that it can be a little rude or impolite!   SO today I'm going to give you some better, more natural ways to express that you didn't understand, and ask someone to repeat something!   There are a variety of different ways to express you didn't understand depending on whether you are face to face, talking over the phone, being formal or informal...so make sure you watch the whole video to find out which phrases are used for which situations!   And if you like this lesson, comment down below which terms you think will be most helpful in your English journey!   🔎 Read the full English lesson on our blog here: http://www.gonaturalenglish.com/stop-saying-what/   📩 Sign up to receive our free lessons in your email! https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/email

As an advanced or intermediate English learner, you may feel like you have hit a bump and your English is not improving. 😕   Some may say they just don't have the time to study as much, the teacher is not good that's why you can't keep improving or it just seems impossible to get better.   Why these reasons may feel true to you, this is just a hump that you should be proud of to have reached. This means you are doing something right. 😄   Stick around until the end to hear my story about the moment I felt that I got over the hump!   🔎 Read the full English lesson on our blog here: http://www.gonaturalenglish.com/why-is-my-english-not-improving/   📩 Sign up to receive our free lessons in your email! https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/email

One way we can have more fun with English and improve our English skills is to learn more vocabulary words! Not just read them or hear them, but actually KNOW them and know how to use them in conversation. If you want to be a more interesting English speaker, whether you’re a native or non-native English learner, vocabulary is the way to do that!   How do we memorize more vocabulary words so that we can make them an active part of our own everyday conversations? Well, buckle up, hang on and come along for this video. I'm going to share several tips and strategies - ways that I have improved my own vocabulary in English, my own language, and other foreign languages that I have learned throughout the years.   If we can help 10,000 learners download the Duolingo app, we're going to have a special live video next week on Thursday, October 29th! It will be a special Q&A and a special lesson.   Make sure you click on the link below and help us to work towards this goal together, to improve our vocabulary as a community - as a GoNaturalEnglish family together with Duolingo!   ✅Get the Duolingo language learning app for free: https://bit.ly/3j7Ed6w   🔎 Read the full English lesson on our blog for free here: http://www.gonaturalenglish.com/how-to-improve-your-english-vocabulary/   📩 Sign up to receive our free lessons in your email! https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/email

Have you ever heard people talk about the “Canadian accent” and wondered what exactly that is? Maybe you’ve heard people talk about it in movies and TV shows like South Park, but weren’t quite sure what is real vs. what isn’t.   As someone who has lived and is a citizen of both the US and Canada, as well as a self-admitted linguistics geek, I am here to give you the inside scoop into some of the differences in how Canadians and Americans talk.   Whether you’ve moved to Canada and want to understand the culture and dialect a bit better, or if you, like me, enjoy guessing people’s nationality based on their accent, you have come to the right place!   🔎 Read the full English lesson on our blog here: http://www.gonaturalenglish.com/five-differences-between-american-and-canadian-pronunciation/   📩 Sign up to receive our free lessons in your email! https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/email

Informal contractions, what are they? And why should you care about them?   Hey! I'm Ryan, and today I'm talking about why you should care about the "secret" informal English contractions and how you can use them to help spice up your English, improve your fluency, and sound more natural!   Most likely you won't find these in textbooks, but you might see them written in text messages, social media, or hear them in music and movies. Interested in learning more? Let's dive into it! 😄   Read the full English lesson on our blog here: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/10-informal-contractions-you-should-know/   📩 Sign up to receive our free lessons in your email! https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/email

Did you know that majority of what native English speakers say every day are the same words and phrases over and over? With just these 100 most common phrases in American English conversations we are sharing today, you can speak English fluently! These phrases are for all levels of English speakers because they are found in daily conversations that you don't necessarily see in your textbook. Let's get started! Improve your listening and speaking skills with Lingoda! Join the Lingoda Team Challenge here: http://bit.ly/TheLingodaTeamChallenge_Gabby Your key name is: GONATURAL   Download The 100 Most Common Phrases in American English Audio Ebook: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/100  

Some teachers will tell you that you need to study from morning to night all day, every day to reach English fluency. That’s simply not true! The way you study is more important than the time you study. Let me explain. In today’s video, we're going to talk about creating an active learning study routine that can help you improve your English fluency in as little as 15 minutes per day! You can do a lot of things to immerse yourself in English throughout your day, and this does help of course, but it is passive learning. We need to create an active learning experience for at least 15 minutes a day in order to improve your English skills.   Read the full lesson at: http://www.gonaturalenglish.com/how-to-automate-your-english-language-learning/

Thank you so much for joining me! My name is Dianne, and I will be your English teacher for today. There are certain expressions and sayings Americans say, and if you are an English as a second language speaker, you may not understand them. Today's lesson is focused on ten American expressions to help help you sound like a native speaker! Before we start though, here's a little bit about myself - I was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia, so I know what it's like to learn English as a second language! I had to learn English when I was about 12 years old and I moved to the US. I had very little understanding of the language, and as soon as I started speaking with native English speakers I was lost! My first tips are to pay attention to the context of the phrase. Also, look at the way the person is talking – their tone of voice and their body language. I am so sure that you will be able to figure it out. Don't translate (because the literal translation may not make any sense), but pay attention to these cues. Let’s get started with today's lesson. Read the full lesson at: http://www.gonaturalenglish.com/10-american-expressions-to-help-you-sound-native

In your past English classes, you probably learned essential phrases such as "thank you," "you are welcome," and so on. These phrases are important basic English expressions we use on a daily basis! However, the way that native speakers say them in real world conversation may be slightly different than what you read or heard in your English class. These basic English phrases may seem like they are for beginners. Nevertheless, many intermediate and advanced English learners know these essential phrases but do not understand natives when they say even simple words, and are unable to pronounce these phrases in a way that sounds native-like. You see, in the confines of a classroom, your English teacher probably was patient, slow, and clear in the way they pronounced each word. In everyday English speaking situations, native English speakers may not be as patient or clear! Native speakers often speak quickly, and it can be difficult to understand them... and even more difficult to speak like them! So, if you would like to improve your comprehension and speak more like a native English speaker, this lesson is for you! Read the full lesson at: http://www.gonaturalenglish.com/essential-phrases-to-sound-like-a-native-english-speaker

How can you speak English faster and more natural? You’ve probably heard English native speakers using contractions and connected speech with modal verbs like “woulda”, “coulda”, and “shoulda”. Taking words and kind of smashing them together is really common, and it can be difficult to understand when you hear it. It’s also probably intimidating to try to do yourself.  Trust me, understanding and using connected speech with modal verbs in advanced tenses doesn’t have to be that challenging. This lesson will teach you how to speak English fast with advanced grammar. I’m going to explain some common modal verbs in advanced tenses so that you can start using them now! By using this advanced grammar in your speech, it’s going to help you sound much more fluent and natural! An important part of learning is practice, so after you watch this video, go down to the comment section and answer this question: What is something you would have done yesterday, but didn’t do because you couldn’t? For example, I would’ve gone for a walk last night, but it was raining. IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE DIFFICULT TO USE CONNECTED SPEECH WITH MODAL VERBS Using advanced grammar feels awkward and complex. Maybe you’ve avoided it because it feels like it takes too long to express ideas with advanced grammar. Maybe you didn’t get much time to practice and truly understand how to use advanced grammar in your English class. Natives don’t use advanced tenses as often as simple tenses; but, they’re still very important and used on a daily basis!  Read the full lesson at: http://www.gonaturalenglish.com/how-to-speak-english-fast-with-advanced-grammar/

There are a lot of English learning apps out there (and I’ll share my favorite with you here), but what about using other, everyday apps in creative ways to improve our English fluency? You use apps on your smartphone every day, so how about using them to help you start thinking in English? HOW TO USE EVERYDAY APPS TO PRACTICE ENGLISH (AND START TO THINK IN ENGLISH) What if we used everyday apps to practice English? We can create a kind of immersion experience in English when we use apps that are and are not intended for language learning. How can we use language features on regular apps to improve our English? Which apps do you use on a daily basis? I’ll share the ones I use every day and how you can use them to improve your English and start thinking in English. Read the full lesson at: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/how-to-think-in-english-with-apps-on-your-smartphone/

As an English learner, you want to improve your listening and speaking skills. You’re in the right place! Listening skills are important for comprehension and speaking skills help you communicate with the world. HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR LISTENING AND SPEAKING SKILLS My students are always asking me (a native English speaker), are you speaking at a normal speed? Do you speak more slowly when you teach English? Well, the answer is yes — and no! The speed and way we speak English changes depending on the situation. Also, it depends on the person and their regional accent. Read the full lesson at: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/improve-your-listening-and-speaking-skills/

Want to learn how to sound more conversational, and have people think you know more English than you really do? You don’t have to know everything about English grammar, or memorize the dictionary so you can remember every vocabulary word you might need! Here are 10 ways you can quickly correct some grammar mistakes you may be making. Even advanced English learners make these mistakes! You can read this lesson on the Go Natural English blog at https://gonaturalenglish.com/blog/ Thank you to English teacher Hailee for teaching this English lesson here at Go Natural English! Follow her other lessons @learnenglishwithhailee Tag a friend who might like to see this lesson! #Englishlesson #EnglishGrammar #GoNaturalEnglish

Most of the world, including the United States, has been under lockdown for several months. How can we learn English during this time? How does this affect our work and lives? Download the Duolingo app for free to help you learn English now: https://bit.ly/3j7Ed6w 👉👉👉 Check out the Duolingo podcast for English language learners (for Spanish-speakers) here: https://podcast.duolingo.com/english Read the full English lesson here on the Go Natural English blog: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/how-to-study-english-during-lockdown/ 👉👉👉 CHAPTERS of this podcast to skip ahead: 0:00 - Today we're talking about learning language and working under lockdown 3:25 - How I study foreign languages during my free time (for free) 4:25 - Traditional ways of learning English aren't available now 5:50 - Why it is important to focus on one language learning skill at a time 6:25 - 10 Free Ways to improve your English language skills during lockdown 13:11 - How to use these free ways of learning language quickly and develop good study habits easily 15:00 - How Duolingo helps us to stay motivated and help us learn a language like English and other languages too #Duolingo #Sponsored #LanguageLearning #LearnEnglish

I’m sure most of you know that it’s correct to say I was, she was, he was, it was in the simple past. But, did you know that there is a time that you should say I were, she were, he were, and it were? There is, and today you’re going to learn when and how to do that! So, what are the 1st and 2nd conditionals? Here’s an example of the first conditional. If I have time, I will call you. This is a true statement, and I believe it could really happen. Now, here’s the second conditional. If I had time, I would call you. In this case, I am expressing my desire to call you, but because I used the second conditional, that means that I don’t think I will have time, and therefore will not be able to call you. A lot of times, we think of the first conditional as a real conditional and the second conditional as unreal because the speaker believes that what they’re saying is unlikely, or even impossible, to happen.

Confidence) Remaining:13 characters According to Psychology Today, men are more likely than women to interrupt and challenge opposing viewpoints. This makes it difficult to be heard and seen as confident, especially for women. Here are 5 phrases to avoid if you want to be a more powerful English speaker - especially for the ladies!   👉👉👉LINGODA LANGUAGE SPRINT: https://bit.ly/SprintGabby USE CODE SCHOOL19 and get 10€ discount on registration!   👉👉👉 5 Things Women Should Never Say | How to be heard and build your confidence I1:50 Men vs women in linguistic styles and the problems we face 4:54 Sorry 7:00 Hedging 7:27 To feel 8:57 Tense and polite language 9:55 Modals 13:30 How to practice and improve 15:10 Summary 17:23 Lingoda Sprint - chance to learn for 3 months for free!   #LingodaSponsored #LingodaSprint #Confidence #EnglishSpeaking    

When someone says, “I’ll get back to you,” how should you answer? What does that phrase really mean? In your English class, you may not have learned the phrases that native speakers use in real conversation. These phrases might contain expressions that just don’t make sense unless you learn them and know how to respond. Today I’m going to share some phrases that may be more for business communication than for everyday English. However, if you want to use English for work, as well as everyday life, then you need to know them! Learn more at: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/what-to-say-when-someone-says-ill-get-back-to-you/

You'd like to show your support of people in English. Do you know how to do that like a native speaker? In this lesson, you'll learn key phrases for celebrating and supporting the people in your life!  Learn more about how to become fluent in English with our FREE live online English fluency training workshop. Join here: https://gonaturalenglish.com/live/

Difficult Sounds in English English is full of difficult sounds! Some are difficult for you, but may be easy for others. For example, Brazilians have a hard time with the H and R sounds. Asian learners struggle with R and L. Arabic speakers have a hard time with P and B,  BUT there are 5 sounds that EVERYONE struggles with! Learn more - read and watch the full lesson here: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/the-5-most-difficult-sounds-in-english-language-pronunciation/

Every country has its own culture, holidays and traditions! Americans are very patriotic.    It is important to understand American culture, holidays and traditions if you want to speak English fluently!   If you experience only one holiday in the USA, it should be the 4th of July.   It’s a big deal - it marks the 13 colonies’ independence from Britain.   The 4th is all about fireworks, food (apple pie!) and freedom for many Americans.   This actually influences the way we speak English and communicate -- a lot! I want to share some stories and cultural info related to the 4th of July that I think will be really helpful for the way you communicate. 👉👉👉SEE THIS LESSON with FULL TEXT on our WEBSITE: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/independence-day-american-culture-communication-advanced-fluency-tips/   👉👉👉SEE THIS LESSON NEXT: 8 Ways to Speak English with an American Accent: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/8-ways-to-speak-with-a-north-american-accent/   👉👉👉 GO NATURAL ENGLISH EBOOK *THE ENGLISH FLUENCY FORMULA* ▶ https://gonaturalenglish.com/ebook/   #AmericanAccentTraining #AmericanCulture #CrossCulturalCommunication

Why is it so difficult to learn English? What about immersion when we can't travel? In this video I explain how you can create your own English immersion, from anywhere, any time!  NEXT STEP 👉👉👉JOIN MY LIVE ONLINE ENGLISH TRAINING: https://gonaturalenglish.com/live/

From https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/cant-understand-native-english-movies-netflix-series/ Why is it that you can understand some English speakers and not others? Why is it even harder to understand native English speakers in movies or Netflix series?   At the end of this, I’ll share how to learn English online with live native tutoring, with the opportunity to get 100% of your tuition refunded!!   This is how your English teacher talks.    And this is how other people might talk.   A lot of people learn English with movies and Netflix series, becoming fluent for free and having fun doing it. Many of them never even took traditional English classes.   Then, there’s you. YOU probably learned English in a classroom. You are working hard, studying to memorize vocabulary, grammar rules, and maybe you’re going to sit for a test like the IELTS or TOEFL.    But none of these things prepare you to understand the real world of English speakers. In fact, tests like the IELTS and TOEFL have been engineered to keep regular people out of programs and opportunities, while rewarding rich students who have money for test-prep programs.   Maybe you feel like your English textbook has lied to you about what you really need to communicate in English. You’ve put English courses and test prep books on your credit card, but you still can’t speak with or understand native speakers.   In Netflix series and in American movies you hear slang words you never learned in class, accents that your teacher never showed you, cultural references that you never had time to discuss in class (or maybe your teacher didn’t even know) and most of all — a lot of dialogues that never made it into your textbook. Imagine if a movie had a scene about the famous textbook phrase, the book is on the table?!   Fluency seems like a distant dream. How do they do it? How do people understand and even learn English with movies and Netflix series?   Seeing all those people who learned English as a second language speaking fluently and confidently, it baffles you, especially at such a young age.   The dreams you have of speaking English fluently seem like just that – distant dreams. You realize that English classes are a joke, and you’re on the losing side of this kind of education that is not working.   But what if I told you this is wrong? There’s a way to get there. There’s an equation behind fluency!    I’ll warn you it’s not always easy, it can be a challenge, but there are clear steps you can take on your own, for free, to reach fluency.   But at the end of this road lies freedom, the freedom of fluency and never having to take another class.   So, are you with me? Let’s get fluent. Let’s go.   What do you really think about fluency? Do you think that only other people, people who are smarter, younger or who have the chance to live abroad can reach it?    Maybe you even look at people who become fluent in English with some disbelief. Did they pay a lot of money to study abroad? Or maybe they grew up with an English-speaking friend or family member?    You look at people who have become fluent and wonder how did they get there? The truth is, they didn’t get there taking traditional English classes. They have a better formula for becoming fluent than you do.   So again you wonder, what is this formula?   Stop chasing fluency.    Fluency comes to you in direct proportion to the amount you use English with real materials and in real conversations.    After the high beginner level, you should be using native-speaker materials to learn like Netflix series, movies, books, etc and having conversations with natives (and non-native speakers too of course).   If you keep speaking English, people will speak to you in English. Why? It’s about communication. And when you use more English, you’re giving yourself more chances to practice and learn. Even if you make mistakes, those are not bad. Those are changes to make and improve.    If you want fluency, you shouldn’t be chasing fluency, you should be using English in every way possible.   Listen to the English around you, and if you don’t have English around you — create it!   Remember that understanding English can’t be done by reading about it. Speaking English can’t be done by reading the rules. It’s like trying to become a champion soccer player by reading about soccer on Google.    There will always be someone better than you at English. Don’t chase perfection. Don’t compare yourself. English is about connection, not perfection. Specifically, you need to stop chasing perfection in English and start chasing immersion or input. Increase the English that you expose yourself to — I’ve mentioned many ways to do this in previous videos over the past 9 years (Netflix series and movies are 2 great ways).   You must use native-speaker materials because here you will also get information about culture, pop culture and references that people make in communication. Do you know what MLK day is, or who JFK was? These are both important people in American culture and many of the English learners I’ve met do not have a clue who they are because their English textbook doesn’t use real life examples.    You need to get out of your comfort zone and make more native-speaker friends. Nowadays it’s not an excuse that you live in a non-English speaking country or you can’t leave your house — if you can get Internet service, you can get English-speaking friends.   You need to watch and listen to English with an active mind, making notes of what you’re learning. Don’t be passive or you’ll never remember it.    Have fun, enjoy the journey, and be patient with yourself. It takes time.   So, you either will continue to use your time dreaming about becoming fluent in English, or doing it. Which will you decide?    For most of you, it’s not just about English. It’s about the freedom, the feeling, the ability to talk to anyone you want, and understand anything you want, when you want, without checking the dictionary or feeling confused.   The most important thing you can do is keep listening, keep speaking, and fail more, make more mistakes, make more misunderstandings, and learn from them.

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How do you know what level your spoken English skills are? Here's a self-assessment test that will help you understand how well you really speak English!   Get more information on how to learn American English online with us here: ▶ https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg Join Go Natural English on social media! → Facebook: https://facebook.com/gonaturalenglish → Twitter: https://twitter.com/gonaturaleng → Instagram: https://instagram.com/gonaturalenglish → Youtube: https://goo.gl/ogjdBV   About Go Natural English: In regular English classes, you learn English grammar and English vocabulary, and in our English speaking lessons, you'll learn English the Go Natural English way - with advice to help you speak English like a native, with real English conversation and listening practice. Here you'll finally learn American English with a focus on English speaking skills. Unlock the English speaking world and finally understand English conversation. Learn how to speak English fluently with our English speaking course! Get more information on how to learn American English online with us here: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg

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You want to tell people about your English level. So, how do you describe your English speaking skills in the best way? Here's what NOT to say, and what to say instead! Get more information on how to learn American English online with us here: ▶ https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg   Join Go Natural English on social media! → Facebook: https://facebook.com/gonaturalenglish → Twitter: https://twitter.com/gonaturaleng → Instagram: https://instagram.com/gonaturalenglish → Youtube: https://goo.gl/ogjdBV About Go Natural English: In regular English classes, you learn English grammar and English vocabulary, and in our English speaking lessons, you'll learn English the Go Natural English way - with advice to help you speak English like a native, with real English conversation and listening practice. Here you'll finally learn American English with a focus on English speaking skills. Unlock the English speaking world and finally understand English conversation. Learn how to speak English fluently with our English speaking course! Get more information on how to learn American English online with us here: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg

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Good News! A Study Routine can be fun, easy and motivating!   Let’s talk about a daily routine because this will help you build good habits. It’s proven to be better to study for a little bit each day than to cram for a big event once in a blue moon. The idea is to develop good habits that make studying easy, automatic.   I like to USED TO as an acronym...   UNDERSTAND my bigger goals SCHEDULE my studies for the same time each day ENJOY a cup of coffee or tea DEVELOP my skills over time   TRY new materials to challenge myself OWN my results (understand that I am responsible for my outcome)   My study time wisely   Examples of how I would suggest you use your English study time:   Write down your big goals Break them down weekly and daily Choose materials that can help you reach your goals GNE videos :-) Other materials such as news articles, songs in English, podcasts, TV shows, movies etc Test your understanding Try your own examples Get feedback REFLECT on your challenges and improvements. Where to start tomorrow? Build each day!   Get more information on how to learn American English online with us here: ▶ https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg   Join Go Natural English on social media! → Facebook: https://facebook.com/gonaturalenglish → Twitter: https://twitter.com/gonaturaleng → Instagram: https://instagram.com/gonaturalenglish → Youtube: https://goo.gl/ogjdBV   About Go Natural English:   In regular English classes, you learn English grammar and English vocabulary, and in our English speaking lessons, you'll learn English the Go Natural English way - with advice to help you speak English like a native, with real English conversation and listening practice. Here you'll finally learn American English with a focus on English speaking skills. Unlock the English speaking world and finally understand English conversation. Learn how to speak English fluently with our English speaking course! Get more information on how to learn American English online with us here: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg

Intensifiers -- Americans love to sound exciting and interesting by using intensifiers. Yes, they can be overused, but I notice that many English learners don’t use them at all! The English students I have who DO use them sound much more natural and native-like.    Intensifiers you probably already know include: So Really Very   And also we can use more interesting words instead of simply re-using these 3 basic words over and over.   Very big = enormous Very small = tiny Very smart = brilliant Very bad = awful, horrible, dreadful Very sure = certain Very good = excellent, amazing, awesome Very tasty = delicious   Examples: Your house is very big → enormous My apartment is very small → tiny You are very smart → brilliant This movie is very bad → awful I’m very sure I left my keys on the table → I’m certain This book is very good → excellent This food is very tasty → delicious   We can also add more interesting intensifiers before the better vocabulary words: Absolutely Awfully* Completely Exceptionally Particularly Quite Totally Dangerously highly You’ll notice that often, certain intensifiers are paired with specific vocabulary words, for example: Absolutely dreadful, horrible, delicious Absolutely amazing, incredible, wonderful, fantastic, brilliant Awfully good, interesting Completely exhausted Exceptionally intelligent Particularly helpful Quite certain Totally crazy Dangerously fast Highly dangerous   Remember these pairings, called collocations! You’ll sound much more native-like. We can mix them up in different combinations too, but those are really common and easy to memorize and start using.   Examples   Your house is very big → absolutely enormous My apartment is very small → awfully tiny You are very smart → totally brilliant This movie is very bad → completely awful I’m very sure I left my keys on the table → I’m quite certain This book is very good → particularly excellent This food is very tasty → dangerously delicious Learn more with our complete Go Natural English course! Join the waitlist here: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg/

Did you know in English there are 3 different pronunciations for the "-ed" regular past tense ending? Learn how and when to pronounce each one correctly! The waitlist for the Complete Go Natural English Course is open here: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg/

Are you pronouncing your job or someone else's job wrong? Let's practice the most commonly mispronounced words in careers. Learn more about the Complete Go Natural English Course ▶ https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg   Join Go Natural English on social media! → Facebook: https://facebook.com/gonaturalenglish → Twitter: https://twitter.com/gonaturaleng → Instagram: https://instagram.com/gonaturalenglish → Youtube: https://goo.gl/ogjdBV   About Go Natural English: In regular English classes, you learn English grammar and English vocabulary, and in our English speaking lessons, you'll learn English the Go Natural English way - with advice to help you speak English like a native, with real English conversation and listening practice. Here you'll finally learn American English with a focus on English speaking skills. Unlock the English speaking world and finally understand English conversation. Learn how to speak English fluently with our English speaking course! Get more information on how to learn American English online with us here: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg

" data-userid="445388056565477376" data-orgid= "445388056758415360">Culturally speaking, my students have said some interesting things to me... some of which could be taken the WRONG way by your English teacher! Find out what to avoid saying and what to say instead -- if you want to make a good impression :-) To learn more, join the waitlist now for the complete Go Natural English course at https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg

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Have you ever wondered how you can politely ask a question in English? Using an indirect question is one great way to do this. Especially since English doesn’t have a formal “you” form like many other languages. So you might wonder, how should you ask your boss for a day off? How should you ask a stranger where the nearest bus stop is? Join the waitlist for the complete English course: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg/ Asking questions puts you in a position where you are the one who needs information or help. So, it’s important to do this the appropriate way. And different ways of asking questions can help. Knowing how to ask good questions will help you have great conversations.

So how do you meet new people? You introduce yourself and start a conversation. Don’t let that make you nervous. It’s a lot easier than it seems! Let’s look at some ways to introduce yourself in English.   Get more information on how to learn American English online with us here: ▶ https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg   Join Go Natural English on social media! → Facebook: https://facebook.com/gonaturalenglish → Twitter: https://twitter.com/gonaturaleng → Instagram: https://instagram.com/gonaturalenglish → Youtube: https://goo.gl/ogjdBV   About Go Natural English: In regular English classes, you learn English grammar and English vocabulary, and in our English speaking lessons, you'll learn English the Go Natural English way - with advice to help you speak English like a native, with real English conversation and listening practice. Here you'll finally learn American English with a focus on English speaking skills. Unlock the English speaking world and finally understand English conversation. Learn how to speak English fluently with our English speaking course! Get more information on how to learn American English online with us here: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg

A lot of English lessons will tell you that “just” and “only” are interchangeable. That’s not true. Learn with us here: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg

There is a big difference between "at first" and "first." Do you know how to use them? Get more information on how to learn American English online with us here: ▶ https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg

Your English textbook may teach you some things that native English speakers actually never say. Check this English lesson for details! Get more information on how to learn American English online with us here: ▶ https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg

Do you do the laundry or make the laundry? Do you do business or make business? What’s the difference between do and make in English?   Many languages use the same word for do and make, so learning the difference in English can be confusing! We’ll talk about how we use each word, then give you lots of examples and expressions so you can understand how they are different.   Click here to learn more: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/the-difference-between-do-and-make-55-examples/      

" data-userid="445388056565477376" data-orgid= "445388056758415360">Although, though and even though can be difficult to use correctly and hard to pronounce! In this English lesson, you'll understand the secrets to pronouncing these words like a native and you'll add them to your vocabulary for better, more advanced English! To learn more with Go Natural English, join the wait list for our complete English course now at https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg/

Unless and Nevertheless can be confusing words to use correctly. In this English lesson, learn which one is more for speaking English, and take the quiz to test your understanding! Build your English vocabulary and fluency with this lesson. Get more information on how to learn American English online with us here: ▶ https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg

One suggestion is to have more practice speaking with an English native speaker so that it would be easier for you to understand this problem. Join the waitlist for the complete English course: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg/ “I don’t care” can be very offensive because it could mean that it’s not important to me or it’s not much of a big deal for me.  For example: “Do you want to paint the wall blue or brown?” “I don’t care.” or “I don’t care. Whatever you like.” Your tone and your expression here is the most important tip in speaking English. So if you want to be on the safe side, it’s recommendable to use, “I don’t mind.”

Many of us sometimes feel confused with verb tenses. We feel unsure on how to apply it in various situations, especially, in conversation. They sound pretty much alike, with only a letter or two in difference, but each of these verb tenses has a different meaning. So it's really important that you know their differences and you know when and how to correctly use them. Today's Verbs:  Today we will focus on these three verb combinations: have been has been had been Are you ready? Let's start learning! Using "Has Been" and "Have Been" Both "Has Been" and "Have Been" are under the present perfect tense. They are both used to talk about something that happened in the past, but is either still going on until the present day, or is still true until today. The difference between the two is that "Has Been" is for singular subjects like She, He, It. While "Have Been" is used for plural subjects like they and we. Let me give you some examples: "I have been to Paris and Italy." - This happened in the past but is still a true fact until today. "She's been an English teacher for over 20 years." - This means she started teaching 20 years ago and is still teaching until this day. "We have been part of this team for so long." - The team started in the past and is still together until present. "Chess has always been my favorite board game." - Chess is the singular subject. The speaker started playing chess in the past and continues to play chess today. "Has Been and "Have Been" can also be used as present perfect continuous tense. Similar to present perfect, the action started in the past, and the main difference of this tense is that the action is ongoing in the present day. Example: "I have been going to the same hairstylist since I was a teenager." - Meaning the speaker went to this hairstylist when she was younger and she continues this habit until today. "They have been arguing about that since this morning." - This sentence talks about people who have started their argument in the morning and has continued to argue at the moment. Using "Had Been" "Had Been" can also be used under two verb tenses. The first one is under the past perfect tense. This means that the action happened in the past or before a specific time in the past. For example: "Mary had been a top athlete in her school before her injury." "The two boys had been best friends until they fought over a girl. For the second of the 2 verb tenses it can be used under, "Had Been" can also be used as a past perfect continuous tense. It talks about a continuous action in the past, before another past action occurred. "I had been cleaning the house when I saw the big rat." "Charm had been reading her favorite book when she heard the loud noise from across the street." "The family had been laughing over a funny story when the phone rang." As a summary, remember that “have been” is paired with plural pronouns such as “we, they, you ...” And singular pronouns, “he, she, it” when we use “has been.” "Had been" can be used for both singular and plural subjects but they are used to talk about past actions which happened or which was continuously happening before another past action occurred. We might think that it’s not really enjoyable to learn grammar. But isn’t rewarding when we master it and don’t have to think whether what we are saying is right or wrong? So, let’s learn English in fun, easy and natural way to be a proficient English speaker! Get more information on how to learn American English online with us here: ▶ https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg

“Have you been to (a place)?” is a common question from native English speakers in everyday conversation. It’s asking if you have the experience of going somewhere. Learn how to respond in the most correct way using the present perfect tense. Join the waitlist for the complete English course: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg/

The difference between “Have had” and “had had” is confusing to many who are learning English. In this video, Gabby will give an explanation beyond the grammatical that will help make the difference clear. Join the waitlist for the complete English course: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg/

Verb tenses are really important to learn and master when you commit yourself to the English language. They help make your message become more specific. And their proper use will help others, especially natural English speakers, understand you better and relate to you better. Get more information on how to learn American English online with us here: ▶ https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg

Learn several common grammar mistakes that can be confusing and unprofessional in spoken English! Here is the link to join the Lingoda Language Sprint: http://bit.ly/Gabbylastcall Your coupon code is: LASTCALL18 (10€ discount on the first month) Learn the details about the Lingoda Sprint at 16:30 Check the blog posts below to learn more about the Lingoda Sprint opportunity! https://blog.lingoda.com/en/diary-lingoda-sprint-finisher http://blog.lingoda.com/en/how-we-completed-won-lingoda-sprint http://blog.lingoda.com/en/prepare-for-lingoda-sprint Join Go Natural English on social media! → Facebook: https://facebook.com/gonaturalenglish → Twitter: https://twitter.com/gonaturaleng → Instagram: https://instagram.com/gonaturalenglish → Youtube: https://goo.gl/ogjdBV About Go Natural English: In regular English classes, you learn English grammar and English vocabulary, and in our English speaking lessons, you'll learn English the Go Natural English way - with advice to help you speak English like a native, with real English conversation and listening practice. Here you'll finally learn American English with a focus on English speaking skills. Unlock the English speaking world and finally understand English conversation. Learn how to speak English fluently with our English speaking course! Get more information on how to learn American English online with us here: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg

We often receive questions from English learners all over the world! While we cannot always answer every single one in detail, we really appreciate hearing from you and some of your inquiries make for great lesson ideas. In this video, Vanessa will explain would have been in English grammar. This was an excellent question from one of our online learners!   Join the waitlist for the complete English course: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg   First of all, let’s take a moment to talk about pronunciation. Would + have is often shortened into “woulda” when speaking but not in writing.   For example, you might say something like, “I would have been there for your birthday party but I was sick in bed with the flu.”   This shows that you intended to be there but something came up that prevented you from going.   Things would have been different if another situation or condition had been met. In the above example, if I had not been sick.   You can also use “would have been better” to give advice.

“How have you been?” is a common question from native English speakers. It’s asking what you have been up to and how life has been for you from from a certain point in time. Perhaps you’re being asked how you’ve been doing since the last time you saw each other. Or maybe since the last time you spoke on the phone. Or it could also be since the last time you sent each other private messages online. Join the waitlist for the complete English course: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg You can see that it’s used in a similar way as “how are you?”However, your answer needs to be a little bit different. WHEN TO USE THE QUESTION “HOW HAVE YOU BEEN?” But before we talk about how to answer this question, let’s talk about when to use or when to ask this question. To begin, there are two things to remember: First, only ask this question if you have met someone previously. Second, only ask them if you have not seen one another for some time (like a week or longer). Most importantly, this is not a question to ask someone you have just met, nor is it a question to ask someone you just saw yesterday. The question is actually focusing on the chunk of time that has passed since you saw that person.

If you say, “I had to study a lot this week”, it indicates that the act of studying was started and completed. However, by saying, “I have had a lot of studying this week”, it indicates that while you had a lot of studying so far this week, there might be more studying to come. Get more information on how to learn American English online with us here: ▶ https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg Join Go Natural English on social media! → Facebook: https://facebook.com/gonaturalenglish → Twitter: https://twitter.com/gonaturaleng → Instagram: https://instagram.com/gonaturalenglish → Youtube: https://goo.gl/ogjdBV About Go Natural English: In regular English classes, you learn English grammar and English vocabulary, and in our English speaking lessons, you'll learn English the Go Natural English way - with advice to help you speak English like a native, with real English conversation and listening practice. Here you'll finally learn American English with a focus on English speaking skills. Unlock the English speaking world and finally understand English conversation. Learn how to speak English fluently with our English speaking course! Get more information on how to learn American English online with us here: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg

I’m sure one of the very first things you learned to say in English was, “How are you?” --> Join the waitlist for the complete English course: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg People will probably ask you this question A LOT! It’s really easy to answer, but there are a few things to remember. Here’s how to feel comfortable answering this question, every time. 1. “HOW ARE YOU?” IS SIMPLY ANOTHER WAY TO SAY HELLO — HERE’S HOW TO ANSWER Most of the time, we use this question as a polite way to say hello, and you don’t need to say anything about how you are really feeling. Say one or two positive words, thank them for asking, and ask them the same question. Any of these answers will work almost all of the time: “Great, thank you. How are you?” (very positive) “Good, thanks, and you?” (positive – this is the most common answer) “Fine, thanks. How are you?” (a little less positive – I’m okay) Your answer will depend on the person who is asking, and how well you know them.

Hi everyone! Today we’ll learn about a common and confusing concept involving expressing a future action. This is about when to use WILL and GOING TO. Both of them refer to future actions. Although in some cases they can be interchangeable, because there are multiple ways of expressing the same thing in English. However, knowing which one you think is best really just depends on what you’re trying to say. Like I said before, you can use both WILL and GOING TO in the same sentence with no change in the meaning, but you really have to ask yourself what it is you’re really trying to say. So, you have to pay attention to the different types of situations so you can understand which of these two choices will be the best option when expressing a future action. Learn more with the lesson on our site: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/expressing-a-future-action-will-and-going-to/

As you spend more and more time conversing in English, you’ll realize that apart from learning how to speak English the way, you also have to sharpen your listening skills. The sharper your English listening skills are, the better you can speak and converse in English in the most natural way. When you chat and talk to natural English speakers, you’ll come across those who speak maybe a tad too fast for you. But keep in mind that this is really common. When you go to a restaurant or any place really busy, chances are they will all speak really fast. Don’t worry, I’ve got some tips for you so that you can understand them and catch up!   DON’T GET OVERWHELMED The first thing to do is to not get overwhelmed and discouraged. Just because you are having a hard time understanding fast English speakers, it does not mean you have poor listening skills. But there is definitely room for improvement. As long as you continue to persevere in your journey to learn English, you are always on the right track.   LEARN ABOUT SPEED, STRESS AND INTONATION Speed If you are a beginner at learning English, you may be saying your sentences at a much slower pace. That’s alright. But as you progress, you must be able to adapt to situations when speaking slow and speaking fast are necessary. Of course, this goes hand-in-hand with being able to improve your listening skills so that you understand the people you are conversing with. Saying – each – word – really – slowly in conversations can make you sound robotic. If you want to sound natural and conversational, it’s important to develop the right speed when talking. LEARN MORE! THE FULL FREE ENGLISH TIP IS HERE ON THE WEBSITE: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/improve-your-english-listening-skills-learn-how-to-understand-fast-english-speakers-better/

Your friends and people you know might ask you “What are you up to?” How do you respond to this question? You might be eating lunch, watching TV, or working. It’s a casual way saying hello and maybe starting a conversation with you. Let’s see how you can easily answer this question in a variety of situations. Read more at: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/how-to-respond-to-the-question-what-are-you-up-to/ Lingoda Sprint Link: http://bit.ly/GoNaturalEnglishSprint Discount Code: SPRINT22

Tell me about yourself! This is a common question that has the potential to be extremely nerve-wracking, depending on the situation. You’ll hear it at parties, on dates, and at job interviews. So, how do you introduce yourself in these situations – especially a job interview? We are going to talk about introducing yourself in a professional manner. Learn more at: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/tell-me-about-yourself-how-to-introduce-yourself-at-a-job-interview/

Today let's explore the appropriate use of the English word "Congratulations." You see, in the English language, it's not so much about knowing a word, but being able to pronounce it well or spell it correctly. You must also know the right situations to use a specific word correctly. For this post, it's the word 'Congratulations'! I'll give you some guidelines and tips on when to use this English word correctly. When to Use 'Congratulations' Read more about this English tip at: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/the-appropriate-use-of-the-english-word-congratulations/

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to pronounce “Chipotle,” a popular place to eat lunch in the US, learn how to order, how to ask important questions about food, and practice the pronunciation of common food items. It’s a delicious lesson! This is not sponsored and not an ad for Chipotle, I just happen to really like them and a lot of people have asked how to pronounce it. Learn more at: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/how-to-order-food-in-english/ HOW TO PRONOUNCE DIFFICULT FOODS In the video lesson (make sure to play and listen!) you’ll learn how to pronounce some tricky words in English that come from Spanish such as: Burrito, Burrito Bowl, Tortilla, Barbacoa, Carnitas, Sofritas, Guacamole, Fajitas, Queso and more. You can hear some common and some not-so-common fruit drink flavors too: Peach Pineapple Pomegranate, blackberry, clementine, grapefruit   HOW TO ORDER FOOD IN ENGLISH Next in the lesson, I show you how to order your food like a native. Listen for key useful phrases and questions for ordering food and making special requests such as: Hold the — This means to not include an item. On the side — This means to put an item in a separate container, not touching the main food items. I’d like to add the — If you want to add extra items, use this phrase. What kind of meat is this? “What kind of…” is the correct structure to ask about a type or variety of an item within a larger category, such as meat. Is X vegetarian? Vegan? Vegetarian means without meat and vegan means without any animal product including meat, dairy, eggs or honey. Does X have gluten, dairy, meat in it? If you want to know if a specific item has certain ingredients, use this question. Is this extra? In this situation, “extra” means an additional charge, or more money. Be sure to watch the lesson video to hear these phrases and for the complete explanation. Thanks for watching!

"In" is basically within, inside a container or box, maybe an enclosed space but not necessarily. "On" is related to surfaces. You can use "in" or "on" in the same sentence, but the meaning would change.

I’ve noticed that there are 2 very different ways of learning: 1 for school and 1 for real life. They keep you from speaking English, because you aren’t required to apply it in real life in order to be rewarded. Our whole education system, for the most part, is broken because we have been taught to memorize and not apply concepts in real life. “Studying” English, in the traditional sense of the word, is the antithesis of speaking English. Let’s talk about the difference between studying and learning and speaking English “To study” means to read about it. To memorize lists of vocabulary words. It means you relegate the subject to study sessions, blocks of time when you might sit quietly at home in your room or maybe a desk at the library. Where does this get you? Maybe it gets you a better grade in your class if you have a quiz on vocabulary or grammar. Maybe it makes you feel better in the short-term because you don’t have to take any risks, like being embarrassed of the way you speak. It’s so nice to stay in your comfort zone of studying the way you’ve always studied, but to really speak English, you need to get out of your comfort zone. When we are babies, we do not “study” English or our native language, yet we manage to learn to speak it! Now, studying English can accelerate your language learning, but to really speak you have to use it in the real world. Learning English is not simply memorizing information or learning about the language, it is using it. Learning English comes from making mistakes, correcting, and moving forward. If you want to speak English, you’d better stop focusing your time solely on memorizing and reading about it, and start doing it.

See the summary and the video here: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/regional-american-english-accents/ SUMMARY OF REGIONAL AMERICAN ENGLISH ACCENTS There are around 160 recognized dialects of the English language, or regional accents. These terms are often used interchangeably. Even if you’re really into accents, it would probably be impossible to learn them all. Even native speakers can’t understand them all. For example, it’s very difficult for us American English speakers to understand Scottish English speakers! Join our American English Pronunciation course to improve your accent now. (https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/pronunciation-course/) AMERICAN ENGLISH ACCENTS: THE 4 MOST COMMON ONES If you travel around the US, you will encounter different American English accents. In this lesson we will look at 4 of the most common accents:  Southern, New England, New York City, & Midwestern. Remember, these are general accent regions.  Even within these regions there are smaller subdivision of accents!  Hale is from the South so this is the accent he is most familiar with. In this lesson, our English teacher Hale shares clips from American TV shows that feature the US Southern Accent: -Designing Women -The Help -King of the Hill Next, let’s look at the New England American English accent. The most famous version is the Boston accent. In this lesson, you can see examples from the video clips: -The Heat -The fighter -Good Will Hunting New York City is not too far from New England, but the accent is a bit different. Within New York City, there are even distinctive accents in different neighborhoods (Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn). Check out the clips from: -Rosie Perez -Raging Bull -Seinfeld Finally, let’s look at the Midwest. This is often considered where “standard” American English comes from. However, there are variations from speakers in Minnesota and the Dakotas that are definitely something different. Check out the clips in the lesson from the shows and movies: -Making a Murderer -Drop Dead Gorgeous -Fargo In conclusion, if you want to develop a specific regional accent, you’ll really need to find a teacher from that region or go there to get immersed in the dialect! In general though, it’s not necessary to become an expert in a regional dialect. It’s probably more sensible to learn “standard” American English, which is the accent you hear most news reporters, journalists or other nation-wide broadcasting professionals using. Pro Tip 1: Understand that there are four major regional dialects in the United States, each with different accents Pro Tip 2: Learn standard American English, not just one regional accent. Pro Tip 3: As you advance in your listening skills, if you want a challenge start watching TV shows and movies that feature regional accents. Pro Tip 4: Improve your standard American accent using our Pronunciation course(https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/pronunciation-course/)

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How do you form the third conditional tense in English? The third conditional requires us to construct a sentence in two parts. We make the third conditional by using ‘if,’ the past perfect form of the verb in the first part of the sentence and then ‘would have’ and the past participle the second part of the sentence: if + past perfect, …would + have + past participle It talks about the past. It’s used to describe a situation that didn’t happen, and to imagine the result of this situation. If he had studied, he would have passed the exam (but, really we know he didn’t study and therefore he didn’t pass) If I hadn’t spent so much money in my 20’s, I wouldn’t have been poor in my 30’s (but I did spend a lot, and so I did become poor). If we had taken the subway, we wouldn’t have missed the plane (but we did not take the subway, and we did miss the plane) I wouldn’t have been tired if I had gone to bed earlier (but I was tired because I did not go to bed earlier) I would have become a lawyer if I had followed my parents’ wishes (but I did not become a lawyer and did not follow my parents’ wishes) He would not have felt sick if he had not eaten the questionable street food (but he did eat the questionable street food and so he felt sick) I hope that these examples help. If you have questions, comments, or would like to try your own examples, leave a comment on the blog post at https://gonaturalenglish.com/third-conditional

Second conditional English grammar can help you to create more complex expressions. Improve your fluency and sophistication in English! How do you form the second conditional tense in English? Did you know there are three uses for it? The second conditional requires us to construct a sentence in two parts. The second conditional uses if then the past simple tense then ‘would’ and the infinitive: if + past simple, …would + infinitive (It is considered most correct to use ‘were’ instead of ‘was’ with ‘I’ and ‘he/she/it’. However, native speakers often say ‘was.’). The second conditional tense has three uses. SECOND CONDITIONAL ENGLISH GRAMMAR FOR FUTURE IMPROBABILITY First, we can use it to talk about things in the future that are probably not going to be true. It is unlikely but not entirely impossible. Maybe there is a 1% chance. For example, you want to talk about a dream you’re imagining. If I won the lottery, I would buy a big house. (I probably won’t win the lottery) He would travel all over the world if he were rich. (He is not rich, so he doesn’t travel the world) She would pass the exam if she studied. (She does not study much, so this won’t happen) If I had a million dollars, I would invest it wisely to make it last a long time! SECOND CONDITIONAL ENGLISH GRAMMAR FOR PRESENT IMPOSSIBILITY Second, we can use it to talk about something in the present which is impossible, because it’s not true. Let’s take a look at some examples to clarify: If I had his number, I would call him. (I don’t have his number now, so it’s impossible for me to call him). You would have more money if you did not spend it all on silly things. If she had more free time, she would cook all her meals at home. SECOND CONDITIONAL ENGLISH GRAMMAR FOR SUGGESTIONS AND OPINIONS Third, we can use the second conditional to express our opinions – to give advice, suggestions and recommendations. If I were you, I would not do business with that man. I would study harder if I were you. If I *was you, I would buy some new socks. Remember that the correct formation of the second conditional uses “were.” However, also remember that many native speakers use “was” instead. How is this different from the first conditional? This kind of conditional sentence is different from the first conditional because this is a lot more unlikely. For example (second conditional): If I had enough money, I would buy a nice house by the ocean (I’m probably not going to have this much money anytime soon, it’s just a dream, not very real for now at least) But (first conditional): If I have enough money, I’ll buy some new shoes (It’s much more likely that I’ll have enough money to buy some shoes)

THE FIRST CONDITIONAL Would you like to make longer sentences? Using the conditional tenses can help you to express logical ideas and sound more fluent in your speaking. So, how do you form the first conditional grammar tense in English? This tense requires us to construct a sentence in two parts. It is created with “if” then the present simple tense, after which comes the future simple plus the infinitive: if + present simple, … will + infinitive So, this tense is used to talk about things which might possibly happen in the future. Of course, we can’t always know what will happen in the future. However, this describes possible things, which could easily come true. If it rains, I won’t go to the beach. I‘ll go to the party tomorrow if I study today, If I have enough money, I‘ll buy the concert tickets. He will be late if traffic is bad. She will fail the test if she does not study. If I see her, I‘ll tell her. FIRST VS. ZERO CONDITIONAL: The 1st conditional describes a specific situation, whereas the zero conditional describes what happens in general. The zero conditional is for general facts and the first conditional is for your personal life or specific cases. For example (zero conditional): if you eat too much, you gain weight (in general, people who overeat will become fat). But (1st conditional): if you eat too much, you will gain weight (specifically I’m talking about today and your situation). First vs. Second Conditional The first conditional describes things that I think are likely to happen in the future, whereas the second conditional talks about things that I don’t think will really happen. It’s subjective; it depends on my point of view. For example (1st conditional): If she studies harder, she’ll pass the exam (I think it’s possible she will study harder and so she’ll pass) But (second conditional): If she studied harder, she would pass the exam (I think that she won’t study harder, or it’s very unlikely, and so she won’t pass)

Using the zero conditional English grammar tense is a good way to improve your English, make longer sentences, and speak more like a native. How do you form the zero conditional tense in English? It requires us to construct a sentence in two parts. We can make a zero conditional sentence with two present simple verbs — one in the ‘if clause’ and one in the ‘main clause’: If / when + present simple base verb, …. present simple base verb. You can also think of it this way: — IF this, THEN that. This tense is used when the result will generally always happen. So, if water reaches 100 degrees, it always boils. It’s a fact. The result of the ‘if clause’ is always the main clause. However, we can create sentences in either order: — If + present simple, … present simple OR — Present simple… if + present simple. Notice in the second example, we don’t need a comma to separate the two parts of the sentence but in the first one we do. The ‘if’ in this conditional can usually be replaced by ‘when’ without changing the meaning. For example: If water reaches 100 degrees, it boils. (It is always true, there can’t be a different result sometimes). If I drink milk, I feel very sick. (This is true only for me, maybe, not for everyone, but it’s still true that I’m sick every time I drink milk). Also, here are some more examples of the zero conditional English grammar tense: If you eat too much, you gain weight. If you go swimming, you get wet. If ice melts, it becomes water. Register for my Complete English Course, Fluent Communication, at https://gonaturalenglish.com/course Next episode, you will get this English tip about the first conditional to learn about the difference between the first and the zero conditionals. The first conditional is about a specific situation, but the zero conditional tense is talking in general.

I want to present seven steps that you can use as a clear simple guide for learning English. You can always come back to these steps because they will help you no matter what level or stage you're currently at in English. So if you're ready to begin then let's get started. If you just follow the path that's been set out for you in English learning, you'll probably take traditional English classes. You'll let your teacher tell you what to learn. And then after months or even years of study, you'll realize you're not where you want to be. Maybe your teacher led you down a different path that they thought was interesting but didn't help you accomplish your goals. The seven steps to fluency help you to create your own goals and your own way of learning English. The seven steps to fluency are actually from inside the English Fluency Formula, an e-book that I wrote for you to help you learn English in just 15 minutes a day. So I'm gonna share them with you. Normally, you'd have to buy this ebook to read them but I really want to share the seven steps at least to give you a start, and then you can decide if you'd like to get the full ebook.   The Seven Steps to English Fluency Number one is think and plan. So in other words think about why you want to learn English. What is your reason?  Then plan what you need to know in English in order to be able to do your goal through English. So why are you learning English? Is it to travel? Is it to improve your career or your business, if you're an entrepreneur? Is it perhaps just for a personal hobby, or are you taking a test? So, know your reason why. Think about what English you'll need to accomplish your goals and we're gonna make a plan to achieve them successfully. Number two: surround yourself with English input. So for example, listen to music in English. Read books and articles in English. Set your phone and your mobile device settings in English. Surround yourself in English so that you're creating an English lifestyle and a habit of consuming English. Number three: be curious be curious about what interests you and try to learn about it in English. Number four: repeat. You need to be aware of what you're listening to and repeat the phrases and words that are interesting and useful and new to you. Repeat new words out loud with feeling with emotion and with volume as long as you're not going to disturb anyone else. Repetition and repeating them with feeling are going to help you to remember them. Okay number five: connect. Again, to help you remember words you want to connect new words with old words that you already know or perhaps words in your own language. This is different than translation. To connect a word doesn't mean to translate it. It means to connect it to something you already know that you can relate it to. So for example, when I was learning Japanese, I learned the word for the check. When you go to a restaurant when you ask for the check it is "o-waiso." That's one way to say it and this sounds a bit to me like an "eyesore" which means something that is not pleasant to look at. Nobody likes getting the check and knowing how much they have to pay, right? I remembered o-waiso very easily because I connected it with that idea of an eyesore because it sounds similar and there's kind of a funny meaning there. So you have to try to do this with new words in English connect them to something you already know. You can connect new words also with sounds or with songs. That's why I like to learn language a lot through music because the tune helps me to remember the words. So there's a lot of ways that you can connect words. Next, number six: you need to use the words that you're learning. Use the new sounds, the words, the phrases, the sentences that you're learning.  Number four was repeat them. But number six is different because I want you to actually create your own sentences. You could use what you're learning by writing something or speaking out loud and use what you're learning, so you're applying it in real life. Finally, number seven is review because reviewing is so important to keep new words fresh in your mind. So review don't be afraid to listen to the same song or to watch the same TV series or movie or read the same article or the same book over and over. So to read these seven steps and much much more inside the English Fluency Formula, purchase your ebook today. It's super easy and fast to purchase it and to access it in the members area of the Go Natural English Website. There are thousands of English learners who have purchased it, and who are really enjoying it. So you can read some of their opinions and comments below as well, so thanks so much for watching. I hope that these seven steps will serve you and help you in your journey to English fluency.

What are the top movies for learning English? And how do you choose a good movie to help you improve English skills? Watch this video lesson to find out! When I was learning Spanish, I watched every Spanish movie I could get my hands on, and it helped my listening skills, vocabulary and pronunciation -- a lot! Movies can help you learn fluent English because they show you natural language and real culture. They give you something fun to talk about with an English speaking partner, too! Top 10 Movies for Learning English: 1. Forrest Gump 2. The King's Speech 3. The Break-up 4. The Hangover 5. 500 Days of Summer 6. The Shawshank Redemption 7. Castaway 8. Toy Story 9. The Hunger Games 10. The Social Network Have you seen any of these movies? What do you think of the list? Leave a comment at https://gonaturalenglish.com (use the search box; search for "movies" and you'll find this episode post).

  Episode transcript below:   Hey. How’s it going? You know, I’ve been getting a lot of questions from Go Natural English learners like you asking me, “Where should I start?” You know, English is a big language with lots of words. So, if you want to know where to begin, in this episode, I’m going to share the top ten English nouns. These are the most popular nouns that are used the most in the English language. So, before I forget, before I tell you the top ten nouns, I want to tell you that I have a free training on the Go Natural English website that will help you to understand how to learn English independently. So, come over to gonaturalenglish.com/7steps and I’ll be happy to share that free training with you. So, now I’m going to check on my laptop. I have the top ten words in the English language and, actually, these are not just the top ten words in general, because that would include articles like “the” or “a”, which are actually the most common words. But I wanted to tell you the most common nouns because I think that’s more helpful. Don’t you? Okay. So, the number ten – we’re going to countdown from ten – the number ten most common word in English is “hand”. “Hand!” Can you believe it? That’s interesting. It’s probably because there’s some idioms in English that include the word “hand”, like, “Could you give me a hand?” Number nine is the word, “life”. “Life.” We talk about life a lot. It makes sense. Number eight. The number eight most popular word is “world” and I know this word is quite difficult to pronounce for a lot of English language learners. So, try repeating if after me now: “world”. Okay. Very good. Number seven is “man”. Okay. Number six is “thing”. This is also kind of a difficult sound, the “t-h” sound, so try repeating this word after me: “thing”. Awesome! Number five is “day”. Four is “way”. It rhymes with “day”. Number three is “year”. Number two is “person”. And the number one most popular noun in English is “time”. So, now it’s time to end this episode. I just want to thank you for watching and, hey, if you want to learn more of the most common words and phrases in American English, I recommend that you purchase the Go Natural English audio e-book, “The 100 Most Common Phrases in American English.” You can find out more about that at gonaturalenglish.com/100. So, I’ll see you there. Come check it out. See if it will benefit you and your English fluency. I think it will! Bye for now! The post 10 Top Words for Beginners to Start Speaking English appeared first on Go Natural English.

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  Episode transcript below:   Shh! I have a secret to tell you. But you cannot tell your English teacher! In this episode, I’m going to share the five things that you should never say to your English teacher, even if you’re thinking them. So is it okay? Can I share them? Can we keep it a secret? Okay. Awesome! Just before I share these five phrases, I want to let you know that you can come to gonaturalenglish.com and I have a free training for you. The Seven Steps to Fluency Training will help you start improving your English – now, today, immediately! So, be sure to check that out. Now, I want to share these five things to never say to your English teacher. First of all, never, ever, ever say, “I’m too busy to study.” Why? Maybe it’s true. Maybe you’re really busy. But why should we not say this? “I’m too busy to study.” Well, we’re all busy. Teachers, especially, are super busy. So, I’m not sure if your teacher would feel sorry for you. Maybe. But the thing is, we make time for our priorities. So, if you do want to improve your English, you have to make it a priority and give it some time in your day. Okay. Number two: Never ever say, “Yes, I understand,” if you don’t understand. This is very important for you because it doesn’t help anyone to lie. If you don’t understand something, it’s much better to say, “I don’t understand. Could you explain? Could you help me?” Teachers usually like to help their students and, of course, it’s better for you to have a full understanding of the point or the phrases that you didn’t really understand. So, I know it can be a little embarrassing sometimes to say, “I don’t understand,” but it’s okay. Just understand it’s a good thing to ask for help. So, don’t be shy to do that. Okay, the third thing that you should never say to your English teacher is anything not in English. I’ve had students come up to me and ask me questions in their native language – like in Japanese. And my Japanese is not very good and I couldn’t respond in Japanese to my students’ question. Actually, English class is a time for English. So do everything in English. Do not revert to your native language. This is a time for you to try out new things, to make mistakes. So go ahead and even if you’re not sure or you’re not comfortable about how to say something in English, just try it in class. It’s a great time to experiment. Okay, next. Another thing that you should never say to your English teacher is, “I’ll never use this tense.” Okay, a lot of people don’t like to learn grammar, right? It can be boring. It can be dry. But just understand that your English will sound so much better if you use the compound tenses. So, you can probably communicate just fine if you use simple tenses, but if you want to sound like a professional in English, like you’re fluent in English, then you need to know all the tenses and you’ll definitely find times when you can use them. Finally, the last thing that you should never say to your English teacher is, “Since I only need to write emails, I don’t need to learn how to speak in English.” Or it could be vice versa. Maybe you might say, “Oh, I only want to learn to speak, so I don’t need to learn how to write.” Well, this is not really a good idea to tell your English teacher, because your English teacher wants to help you with your all-round fluency. And in order to have really good English fluency, you need to know all the skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking. Now, if you’re doing more speaking than writing, you could focus more on those skills. Like at Go Natural English, I focus mainly on listening and speaking because those are the skills that help you to connect with people on a daily basis. Of course, you want to use writing and reading every day, too. But it’s really important to know each skill and then you can focus on learning what you like according to your goals. Alright!

        Episode transcript below:   Hello! Hello! Hi! Hi Emrah! How are you? I’m okay. I’m good, thanks. So where are you? You… tell me again where do you live? I live in Norway. Actually, I’m… my parents are from Kurdistan. Oh, wow! Yeah. They… Actually I born and raised up in Kurdistan. When I was fourteen years old, then I moved to Norway with my family. Tell me a little bit about you. Are you now, are you working? Are you studying? What do you do? Yes, I am working now, and I am working in a factory with this aluminum produced from raw material. I like the work, but I just want to change my life because I have been at this work about nine, ten years. And I just want to change my life because I just bounced on someone on YouTube. His name is Jack Jones. He was from Canada. Okay. So he, speaks English, so you’re listening to him in English. Great! He speaks English. And about for a year now, just watching his videos and sign up his newsletter. Tell me more about your goals to maybe do something different with your professional life or… yeah, what are you thinking? I want to move to America. Alright! Tell me a little bit more about why you decided to learn English. How long have you been speaking English? It is from the school because here in Norway, they teach English because … yeah, all Norwegians, they talk so well because they’re talking better than me. I’m not… maybe... I’m trying to talk like them. How did you find Go Natural English? How did you find me? How did you find Go Natural English on the internet. D,o you remember? I remember it. I searched how to improve your English and like, saw your video, and you just sit there like this, something like that. Yeah, I have a cover, and image like this. “Oh, the secrets to English!” That’s so cool! If your friend from Thailand asked you about how to learn English, or, yeah, where to look for English, what would you recommend? I would recommend you. Thank you! That’s very sweet! Thank you! Can you tell me maybe three positive things about Go Natural English? That you just, you care about people, that is, I think, and you are genuine, you want to help people. That is like, it will magnetize the people. Oh, that’s great! Thank you! Thank you for saying that! It’s true! But it’s important for me to know that you know that. Yeah. And that you are warm. Because some other, maybe, I just look at some others, but they wasn’t warm because we think, maybe we think that the camera, the video camera, maybe it is, there is no someone, no one is there. Yeah. I know what you mean. They’re just talking to no one. Expression. Your expression, your… yeah, it is like you connect with people. How can I help you more with your English studies? Do you have any questions about English. Actually, the main thing, when I saw that you just want to talk with individuals and I saw that, “Oh, it’s a great opportunity to just overcome my shyness or something.” Yeah, definitely! That’s great! What’s your goal for the end of the year? I have vision like move to America. Move to United States. This year? Maybe start. Start the process. Yeah. Just start. Like I said, I said to myself, I am going to be, I just want to improve my verbal, the speaking skills. I am so grateful for this time. Oh, no, I am grateful. Thanks. It’s my pleasure. And I really want to know about your journey to the United States, if you still want to go. Tell me about your plans and tell me if you have questions. Maybe I can help to tell you about the different cities or something. Oh, thank you so much! Yeah. Alright. Well, stay in touch, Emrah, and good luck with everything. Thank you! Alright.

  Episode transcript below:   Hey! How’s it going, Awesome Go Natural English Learner? In this episode, we’re going to learn the five freshest, hottest slang words for 2016. You know, vocabulary words come in and go out of use. If you’re speaking English like your textbook that was published in 1950, you probably don’t sounds like a native speaker. That’s why we have this episode and lots of other episodes from Go Natural English, as well as our courses and materials at gonaturalenglish.com. In fact, if you come to gonaturalenglish.com, I have a free training for you to get started on today. Just come to gonaturalenglish.com and you’ll see it right there. Okay! So, let’s get to the top five slang words for 2016. Number One is “extra”. Keep in mind, you probably already know the word “extra”, but this is a new use of the word as slang. That’s what slang is, right? It’s taking a word that we already have and using it another way. So “extra” means “trying too hard, or being over the top.” Okay? “Oh, that’s extra! That’s too much!” It’s negative. It’s not a good thing. Number Two is “OTP”. This is an abbreviation that stands for “one true pairing”, a couple that you are emotionally invested in. Forever, Beyoncé and Jay-Z are my OTP. Who is your OTP? You can tell me in the comments. Next: “Netflix and chill.” This phrase has been in use for a little while. What it means is – and I think it’ll continue to be in use throughout 2016 – what it means is inviting someone over to your home for a romantic encounter, but pretending you will just watch streaming movies and hang out. Next is number Four: “snatched”. It’s used to describe something that looks really good. It’s the new “on fleek” and “on fleek” is the new “on point” and “on point” is the new “cool.” So, you just learned a lot of new slang words there. Number Five – finally, our last one – is “hunty”. “Hunty” means your best friend, someone you always hang out with. You have a group of “hunties”. Alright. I hope that you enjoyed our five-plus slang words. Have you heard them before? Are you using them? Tell me what you think in the comments. Subscribe to Go Natural English so that you can enjoy more episodes like this one. And come visit gonaturalenglish.com! I’ll see you there. Bye for now! The post Top 5 Native English Slang Words for 2016 from America appeared first on Go Natural English.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_3CNHlyFLo     Episode transcript below: Hello! How’s it going, Awesome Go Natural English Learner? How are you? Do you speak English as fluently as you would like to? If your answer is, “No!” then this episode is for you! Do you wonder what you’re doing wrong? Do you wonder why, after so much time and effort and money studying English in classes that don’t work, why you’re not fluent in English yet? If your answer is, “Yes!” then this episode is for you. At Go Natural English, we have a unique way of learning English and improving your fluency. So, I want to invite you to join our free training, “The 7 Steps to English Fluency”, which is a short video training at gonaturalenglish.com/7steps and I want to share that training with you for free. And you can find out about more courses and materials at gonaturalenglish.com that can help you with your English fluency. Now, there are three reasons why your English is not where you want it to be. Number one: If you are relying on your English teacher to give you English, to fill your brain with English, without you really taking action, without you doing anything, that is a huge mistake! That is a big reason why you’re not fluent in English yet. If you’re expecting your teacher to simply give you the gift of English, then I’m sorry, but it doesn’t really work like that. If you have an English teacher, then that person, that teacher, is like your guide. But you have to walk with your guide. You have to put some effort into learning English. Okay. Next: Is your English study a habit? Do you study and practice English when you feel like it? Whenever? Maybe if you have some free time? That doesn’t work. In order to become fluent in English, to develop a skill, any skill – whether it’s English fluency or swimming or something else – you have to put yourself on a study schedule, on a practice schedule, on a training schedule. There will be days when you just don’t feel like studying English. I don’t care! You must force yourself to study English, even if you don’t have much time, even if it’s only fifteen minutes a day. That is better than nothing. Fifteen minutes a day of English study every day will improve your fluency much more than nothing, than zero minutes of study a day. Okay? So, make sure your English study is a part of your daily life. Third: Your mindset is extremely important. You must believe in yourself like I believe in you and your ability to become fluent in English. If you do not believe that it’s possible, then it won’t be possible. If you believe that you cannot speak English, then you will not speak English. So starting right now – Yes! Now! – I want you to develop a can-do mindset. That means that you believe you can do the things that you desire to do, the things that you dream to do. For example, to become fluent in English, you have to believe that you can do it. So, right now I would like you to repeat after me: I can become fluent in English. I can speak English. Awesome! So, again, three reasons why you may not be as fluent you want to be in English. One: You’re relying on someone else to give you the power of English when you actually have to work for it yourself with the help of others, such as an English teacher. Two: You’re not making English a part of your daily life. So, you can’t just do it when you feel like it; you have to study English a little bit ever day. And Third: Your mindset. You must believe in yourself. You must have faith and you must think positively. So, I would like to invite you again to come back to gonaturalenglish.com/7steps to join me in more English fluency training. So, I’ll see you over there. I hope you have a great day! And yeah! Believe in yourself! You can do it! Bye for now!

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEiDxfGpxeI   Episode transcript below:   Hey! How’s it going? I’m so excited to talk to you about reading today, because a lot of Go Natural English learners have asked me, “How can I read faster, better? How can I enjoy it more? How can reading help me learn English?” So, I’m really excited to share some things with you because reading is an amazing way to improve all of your English skills: your reading skills, obviously; your writing skills; your speaking skills; and even your listening skills. All your English skills will benefit from reading more, because reading will improve your vocabulary a lot, and reading will help you to understand the structure or the grammar of English. You’ll see the way that we put sentences together in different ways, and you’ll see how we organize our thoughts in paragraphs and across pages and in chapters. So, it will really help you. Not only will it help your English, but reading is really enjoyable. Well, it can be. Listen, I remember when I was in grad school, I had to read some really boring textbooks. And I was so tired of reading by the time I got my Masters degree in teaching English as a second language, that I swore I would not read another book for an entire year after I graduated! And I didn’t! And it was a very sad time in my life, because reading is actually very pleasurable if you’re reading things that you want to read. So, I encourage you to find something that you want to read. Now, I try to read every day and my goal for the year is to read a book each week. So, let me know what your goal is and also if you have some recommendations for good books that you like, or if you have questions about books. I’ll be happy to hear from you in the comments. Now, when you go to read, make sure that you are putting yourself in an environment that’s good for reading. It should be a quiet, relaxing, calm environment. So, there’s a reason why people don’t read at the nightclub. Typically, they don’t read books at the nightclub or at a bar because it’s noisy, there’s a lot of social interaction, a lot of distractions. So, I don’t recommend the nightclub or bar. I recommend maybe a library or at home or in a café or something like that. What else? Choose something that is enjoyable for you and, yeah, there’s three tips I have to help you to read faster and better, but before I share those, before I forget, I want to invite you to join the Go Natural English Seven Steps to Fluency training course. There’s seven videos and they’ll teach you more about how to become fluent in English. All you have to do is visit gonaturalenglish.com and click on the big button to sign up for the training and I’ll share that with you for free! So I hope to see you there. Now, three ways to improve your reading, to read faster, to understand better and to enjoy it more. First of all, if you’re reading and you don’t understand a certain word, just keep going. It’s likely that you’ll understand the word through other words, through the context or later on down the page once you realize the situation. You could probably get a general idea of what the word means. And if you don’t, if you still don’t understand what the word means, then after you’re finished reading, go back – you know, after you read for thirty minutes or so – go back and check the word later. You don’t want to stop many times when you’re reading because that will interrupt your flow. So, get into the flow of your reading and just enjoy the story. Second, use your finger to read along, to trace the line of words as you read it. That will help you to focus and it will help to keep your mind from wandering or looking at other words or thinking about other things. So, when you involve some physical aspect, like moving your finger along the page as you read, it actually keeps you more focused. So,

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TR_yTBu54I   Episode transcript below: Hey! What’s going on? Did you know that learning English as a second language can actually keep you smarter and younger? You know, I believe in working out. I go to the gym, I work out! But did you know that learning a second language is like a workout for your brain? And that keeps you smart and it keeps you young over the years. So, learning English as a second language is, of course, really good for your professional life, your career. It’s great for your social life. It can help you make friends when you travel, or in your hometown with other English speakers. So, English is pretty awesome for a lot of reasons. But I wonder if you ever considered that it’s good for your brain. Science tells us that there’s several reasons why learning a second language, such as English as a second language, is really good for your brain. So, let me share those four reasons with you. Before I forget, I want to let you know that if you are an English learner and you want to learn the Go Natural English method, the Seven Steps to Fluency, you can come join that training, that seven-video training, for free, just by visiting my website, gonaturalenglish.com and signing up there. So, I hope that you’ll join. I hope to see you there! Now, for science! The four ways that learning a second language keeps your brain younger, smarter, stronger: First of all, people who learn a second language have been found to have denser gray matter in the area of the brain responsible for language learning. So, that means you have more brain material in your language learning area of your brain. So, you have more brain when you learning a language, basically speaking. Second, people who learn a second language are better at switching tasks. They’re better at multitasking or doing more than one thing at once because, as a person who speaks more than one language, you naturally have to switch from one task to another, one language to another. Have you ever been in a situation where you’re around people, maybe your family, who speak your native language, but you’re also around your friends who speak English? And you’re switching back and forth? Or maybe you’ve been in a situation where you interpret for your friends or family who speak your native language. I’ve been in those situations and I’ll tell you, it is a real brain workout to be an interpreter or translator. Next, people who learn a second language have been found to be better at reasoning, planning, memory and logic. So, learning a second language means that you have to learn a lot of new words and different grammar patterns, and that requires a lot of memory training. So, you’re naturally going to get better with your memory. Okay, and finally, learning a second language will help you and your brain to stay young because it delays the onset of a disease called Alzheimer’s. So that, by learning a second language, you’re actually working out your brain and it keeps your brain healthy, just like going to the gym and working out your body, it keeps your body young and healthy. So, I just want to encourage you to learn a second language. Keep up with your English if it’s your second language. Or if you’re a native English speaker watching this video, well, welcome to Go Natural English! And I encourage everyone to learn a second language. I love learning languages and I’ve spent a lot of fun time learning Spanish, Portuguese, French, Japanese and I’ve learned a few words in other languages like Turkish, and Arabic, and I just can’t wait to learn more second languages because I just love it! So, I hope that you enjoyed this video episode of Go Natural English. Remember you can come back to gonaturalenglish.com to learn more about how the Go Natural English learning method works. I hope to see you there.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rkbd5Z_l9F0   Episode transcript below:   English is essential. It’s the number one second language in the world. There’s more non-native English-speakers than native speakers. And in any case, English is essential for your professional, for your personal life, and for growing as a person. If you want to do business, if you want to study or travel abroad, if want to connect with people, if you just want to know more about the world around you, English is the best tool to do that. Maybe you’ve been studying English for years, but you still struggle with shyness, with hesitation. You struggle to speak. If you’re struggling to speak, it’s unfortunately probably because traditional English classes haven’t really caught up with the modern English-speaking world. We lack practice in the classroom speaking with native speakers and other fluent English speakers. The same thing happened to me when I was learning Spanish. I was taking university Spanish classes and I learned a little bit of grammar, how to read and even how to write a little bit, but then, when it came to speaking Spanish in the real world, I was totally lost. So I created my own method for learning Spanish fluently and that’s how I created Go Natural English, to help English learners like you. Now, the Go Natural English method is a course online. The Go Natural Team and I have created our best course ever, and I want to invite you to be part of it. Fluent Communication is the best course to help you with your fluency. We cover all skills and you get tons of practice. Compared to taking private English classes, it’s much faster and easier. That’s my goal: to make it fast, fun and easy for you to learn English. Instead of taking years of private lessons and spending a lot of money, the fluent communication course is sixteen weeks long and it’s an incredible value. With one week of lessons at a time, you can study independently online from anywhere on your own time. No commuting, no worrying about schedules. It’s all up to you. And now there’s more detailed video lessons and lots of supplementary materials to help you to learn faster and easier, and to get tons of practice too. So you feel confident in the skills that we’re learning together. With Fluent Communication, you’ll feel confident in your English fluency and you’ll also feel like you belong in our community of like-minded English learners. You’ve probably met me through Go Natural English online, but in case you don’t know, I’m Gabby Wallace, an American English teacher and I’ve been teaching English in the classroom for ten years, and online for five years. So I know what it’s like to struggle with English, but my goal is to help you to learn quickly, in a fun way, and I’ve also studied and learned other languages to fluency myself, so I know what it’s like to be a learner. Also I have my master’s degree in teaching English, and I’ve taught in the US and abroad, to university-level students and to corporate business people as well. Check the details below for how to join the course. You can click on “Buy Now” to be part of the course when it launches. Now, I hope that you’ll take action to get fluent now. Don’t wait on your decision for fluency. Start enjoying confidence and fluency in English now. I hope to see you on the inside of the course. The post English is Essential – Join the New Class Fluent Communication appeared first on Go Natural English.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO0STkeiQRg   Episode transcript below: Hey, awesome Go Natural English Learner! What’s up? How are you doing? I get a question several times… I’ve gotten this question so many times: should I learn English with a native speaker or is it okay to learn with a non-native speaker? So, there’s a lot of pros and cons. And I realize that, depending on where you live, depending on your budget, depending on a lot of things, you might be looking at a native versus a non-native English speaking teacher. So I want to share with you my viewpoint. You know I’m a native English speaker; I’m from the United States; I’m a trained teacher. And one of the main points here is: regardless of if your teacher is a native or non-native speaker, you have to realize the difference, first of all, between a teacher and a conversation partner. So this could be a-whole-nother episode. But a teacher is someone who is trained to teach you the English language. So this teacher knows how to explain if you have a question about a specific grammar point or how to express yourself clearly; that person knows the answer, or they know how to quickly find the answer for you. They’re trained. Whereas a conversation partner is someone who’s willing to chat with you, they’re willing to practice, but you should not go to them with specific grammar questions or things that you might learn better from a teacher who can explain to you. A conversation partner is really more beneficial for practicing the things that you learn with a teacher, or perhaps things that you learn on your own. And we know practice makes perfect, and it’s really important to do both, to learn new things and then to practice them. But anyway, let’s talk about the question at hand: should we learn with a native English speaker, or a non-native English speaker? And I welcome your comments and your opinion, what you think, what is best for you. But here’s what I think: Let’s start with native English speakers. So, what’s good about working with a native English speaker? Well, clearly, we have a huge repertoire of vocabulary, idioms, phrases. We’ve been using English our whole lives, right, as native speakers, and so we’ve learned English through school, through social settings, with family, through our professional lives: in many different ways, many different settings. So, a native speaker will be able to help you, especially if you’re at an advanced level and you need to learn a lot of vocabulary. Also, a native English speaker should have near-perfect pronunciation. What is perfect pronunciation? Well, maybe there’s no such thing as “perfect” but you want to have someone who shows you a clear way to say words. There are different ways to say words, depending on where we’re from. So you could learn the perfect American pronunciation, or the perfect British pronunciation, or the perfect Australian, or the perfect Kiwi or the perfect South African – or many different countries where we speak English as the official language. So what is perfect for you? I think being able to say a word clearly so that basically anyone can understand it – that’s perfect. So, if you learn with a native speaker, they’re going to be more confident; you may be more confident in learning pronunciation from that person. Also, it’s not just about pronunciation. It’s about rhythm; it’s about intonation; it’s about stress. Sometimes the little things, that are not so little, they really make a huge impact on your English communication skills. So, learning with a native can be really important. And I get another question that’s related; I get this a lot: which kind of English should I learn? Should I learn British English, should I learn American English? Well, I think the best thing is to choose one and go with it. After you develop your confidence in one kind of English, one region of English,

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmXF-Jspmig   Episode transcript below:   Hey there! What’s up? I’m really excited about today’s episode because I love to travel. We’re talking about world travel. Do you love to travel? Do you want to travel the world? Have you thought about how English can help take you around the world? You might have thought of this a little bit before. But in this episode, I’m going to share five reasons why I think English is the best tool to help you travel the world. First of all, English is the most widely spoken second language in the world. So I don’t mean that it’s the most spoken native language in the world. There’s actually, more non-native English speakers in the world than native speakers, which is super interesting to me, because that means that wherever you go, you’re going to be able to use English to connect with other people that could be from any country, really. They don’t have to be from an English-speaking country and you might find yourself speaking more English with other English learners than you ever imagined. And so, this concept of world English is very, very useful. It means that, yeah, you want to be able to communicate with people from all different countries, so you need to be able to speak clearly, to have a wide array of vocabulary so you can understand different situations. And you want to have cultural knowledge, right? So, a great way to do that is to build your vocabulary and clarify your pronunciation. So, again, the reason why English will help you to travel the world, the first reason, is that it is the number one second language in the world. Super useful! And in my travels, it’s been amazing. I’m so lucky to be able to speak English. I’m so lucky I’m a native English speaker because everywhere I go, from Thailand to Brazil, many, many people English and so they make it easy for me to travel. But if English is not your native language, then I encourage you to become fluent in it so that, wherever you go in the world, you can use it as a tool to communicate. And if you’re feeling like you want to be able to help other travelers that come to your city, it’s really awesome if you can use English to welcome foreigners in your country and to your city. So, English is just an awesome tool for that. So instead of learning all the languages of all the countries that you may want to visit, you can really optimize your time and effort by focusing on learning English. Now, I love learning languages. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve learned Spanish, Portuguese, some French, Japanese – I love learning languages, and I think that learning as many languages as possible is just something that makes life wonderful. So I totally encourage you to learn a lot of languages, learn about a lot of different cultures, because I know how amazing that is. It lets us see the world through different cultures’ eyes. But we only have so much time in life, right? We all just have, you know, 24 hours a day, right? So how many hours can you spend learning a language in your day? Maybe it’s a good idea, I think, to focus on English. And when you reach English fluency, then you could try other languages, too. Another reason why English is a great tool to help you travel the world is that it is the official language in sixty-five countries and territories around the world. And that doesn’t even include my country, the United States. Apparently, we don’t have an official language. But I would say that English is probably the best language to learn if you’re coming to the United States. Another interesting fact is that the number of US citizens with passports is increasing. It’s at an all-time high. So, you’ll be seeing more Americans traveling around the world, maybe to your home country. And of course, other native English speakers love to travel. And so it’s a great way to connect with foreigners coming to your city,

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY7xaxRS8i8   Episode transcript below:   Hey guys! How’s it going? In today’s episode, I have an awesome tip for you to work on your English fluency, especially to help you with your listening. You know, English listening skills can be really challenging because English just doesn’t sound the way it looks. It looks one way and then it sounds completely different. It’s just totally crazy. But using subtitles when you’re watching your favorite movies, your favorite TV shows, or even your favorite songs, can help so much, and it’s a fun way to learn the English language. I’ve used this technique to help me to learn Spanish, Portuguese and other languages, because I love music and I love movies. Maybe you do too! So, turning those subtitles on when you’re watching something in English and using the English subtitles will help you in many ways. Here’s how: First of all, it activates two parts of your brain. So, not only are you listening and using your brain for your listening skills, but you’re also reading. So you’re activating different parts of your brain. So, this actually helps you to learn better and to remember new vocabulary or just to become aware of new vocabulary, because you might hear a new word, but kind of miss it, because you’re not sure what it is, you’re not sure how to spell it. But if you listen to it and read it in the subtitles, it’s going to stick in your mind much better. So, English spelling is notoriously difficult. Being able to hear the word or phrase and read the subtitles is an excellent way to learn how to spell in English and to check your spelling, to learn new words, to be able to understand what that new word is and how to spell it; so that maybe you want to look it up in the dictionary, or ask your native English speaker friends about how to use that word in different situations, not only in the phrase or situation that you see in the movie or hear in a song. Also, what’s really great about subtitles is that when you have a phrase, words can sound really different. For example, “Whatchu doin’?” I might say instead of “What are you doing?” So if you hear in a movie, “Whatchu doin’?” and you see on the screen, “What are you doing?” you’re going to realize, “Oh my gosh! These words, when we put them together in a phrase, they sound totally different!” But this will help you so much to make your English more natural. Also, when you use subtitles, you can pause the video when there’s a new phrase or something confusing and you can check the subtitles. So, this is really, really helpful. As I mentioned, you’re not only hearing the word, but you’re reading it too. Another important point is that seeing the words written down will help you to write them down in your notes. So, maybe you have an English notebook, on paper, or on your laptop, on your computer, or even just in your smartphone, and it will help you to write down your new words. It’s a really good idea to write down new words so that you can find out more about them. Maybe look up the meaning. Ask your friends about them. See how to use the words in different situations. And, of course, to review them because we have to see a new word or a new phrase, about twenty, thirty, even forty times, before it really sticks, before you’re confident about using it yourself. So, don’t get down on yourself, don’t get frustrated, if after the first time you hear a new word in a movie, you can’t remember it and know how to use it in any situation. It’s just not realistic. Now, I know you’re smart, but be patient with yourself, because it really requires repetition, it’s really important. So, a lot of English learners have asked me: “Should I use subtitles? Should I not use subtitles?” I say, try both. First, try listening to material, or try watching the movie, without the subtitles. Why not challenge yourself?

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAFdn7woLXI   Episode transcript below: Hey guys! How’s it going? I have gotten a lot of questions recently about how to find someone to practice English with you. So, in this episode, we’re going to answer that question. I’m going to help you to find the perfect English language exchange partner, someone who you can practice with any time you want and it’s free. So, I think you’re going to want to watch this one. Let me tell you, before I explain exactly how to find your perfect language exchange partner, that if you want to learn more about Go Natural English Method: the Seven Steps to Fluency, you can find a free course. You can sign up for it at gonaturalenglish.com/7steps. Okay, so back to the question about finding the perfect language exchange partner. I know there’s a lot of problems: like, okay, where do you find someone? So, if you live in an American city, or an English-speaking country, that’s awesome. But maybe a lot of you don’t. I know that the Go Natural English community is all over the world, and that’s really exciting! I see you watching from Brazil, form Japan, from Germany, from all different countries. It’s amazing! So I know some of you are watching from the United States or other English-speaking countries, but some of you are not. So, what if you live in a country where there’s really not as many English speakers around? You’re lucky if you live in a big city, because you can probably find them. But if you live out in the countryside, it might be more difficult to find them. And even if they are around, how do you find them? Well, often I say, “Okay, we can look online, right?” How do you find an exchange partner online? It can be a bit difficult too, right? How do you find someone who can commit to meeting you, who is there and available on your schedule? How do you find someone who’s as interested in speaking to you in English as you want them to be, someone who’s patient, someone who will always practice with you? Okay. I have a solution. I want you think about: who is the person who you already speak with the most? Is it your friends? Is it your family? Think a little harder. Where’s that voice coming from that you hear all the time? Maybe the voice that, you know, comes to you when you think about things? How about talking to yourself? Don’t laugh! Don’t laugh! Okay, you talk to yourself in your mind more than anybody else. More than your friends, more than your family, more than anybody else, you’re always talking to yourself. You probably don’t talk out loud to yourself all the time, but your thoughts are always going. And what language do you speak to yourself in? Probably your native language. How about we change that to: talk to yourself in English? So, I’d like to suggest that the perfect language partner for you to begin with, for free, no hassle, no scheduling issues, no commitment issues, takes no time to set up, super easy – is to begin to think to yourself in English! So, how do you do that? Start small. You don’t have to think everything in English because there’s going to be a lot of words that you’re not sure about in the moment. So, you can find out; you can look them up; you can make a list of new words that you want to use with yourself. But start an inner dialogue in English. Instead of asking yourself in your native language, “Oh, what should I do today?” ask yourself in English. And then you can answer in English. You can write down your ideas in English. You can even talk out loud to yourself in English. There’s other things, like singing a song in English, that you can do, you know, just on your own time; you don’t need anyone else to do that. Ask yourself, “What am I going to eat for lunch?” in English. These are all thoughts that everyone – well, I have them, I think everyone has them: “Well, what am I going to eat today?” You have them naturally. So,

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cc5s2jK2JfU   Episode transcript below: Hello, how are you doing? In this episode we're going to take a look at some interesting, surprising myths about learning English. The top ten myths in fact. I'm really excited to share them with you, I think you're going to like them. They might make you think about your English fluency in a new way. Let's challenge some of those thoughts that you have about English fluency. I've heard from a lot of learners that they say, "Oh you know I really need to learn in a Native speaking country. I can't learn English until I can move to the United States." Seriously? It's not true. If you're planning on moving to the United States for example, you should probably start learning English before you move there. You don't need to live or even to travel to a native speaking country to become fluent in English. There's so many resources, especially online with so many interesting websites, news sources, video clips that you can watch, movies that you can stream, music sites that you can listen to music on, there's so many ways that you can get immersed in English in your living room, or wherever is convenient for you. You don't have to be in an English speaking country, you just need to bring English to you wherever you are. In fact I know a lot of people who live in the U.S. and they've lived there for years, maybe ten years, and they still don't speak English. Why? They spend their whole day everyday with people from their own country speaking their native language. Simply living in the United States is not the secret to fluency. It's a great place to be don't get me wrong, but fluency has to come from you and your effort, and knowing how to become fluent. That's why I'm here to help you. Stop making excuses, this excuse is not valid, you do not need to live in an English speaking country to become fluent. The next myth that I'd like to bust is that you have to major in English in University in order to be fluent. Now this is wrong on so many different levels, of course majoring in English can help you with your English but in a University you're typically going to study literature, and writing, and maybe how to become an English teacher. Sure, maybe it's a good idea if you want to be working with those fields but, in fact if you want to be able to speak English fluently I would suggest that you don't focus on it at your University. I would suggest, if you're taking English classes at University or a private language school that's great, but you have to do so much more outside of the class to develop your fluency, and make sure that you're not relying on your textbook, your teacher, or your course work to make you fluent. You really have to use English outside of the classroom to become fluent. Okay, next number three is really fun. I get a lot of requests from Go Natural English viewers, if they could become fluent by marrying an English speaker. Well, you do not need to marry an English speaker in fact to become fluent in English. It's great if you can have connection, or friendship, or even more with an English speaker, but you do not have to marry an English speaker to become fluent in English. I would suggest to reach out to people with similar interests and discuss those interests with them in English. Maybe you're really into sports, you could find a sports community using social media, or maybe a forum online. That's a great way to connect with people. I would suggest you put your effort into finding people with similar interest who also speak English. Number four, English is the most difficult language to learn. This is simply not true for most English language learners. English can be more difficult for some people and easier for some people depending on your native language, and depending upon your experience learning languages. If you've already learned another language it can become easier an...

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl9O14qWvxo   Episode transcript below: Hello! How are you doing? Today is Black Friday. In the United States, this is a crazy day. I have to tell you a little bit about it and how it can benefit you. I recently came back to the United States after travelling a lot this year. And so I was here for Thanksgiving yesterday, which was lovely. I got to spend it with my family. And today is Black Friday. What the heck is Black Friday? That’s what all my international friends are asking me, because it’s a really big deal in the United States and it’s beginning to go to other countries. I know England and in other countries too, I’m sure, they’re picking up the Black Friday sale. So, Black Friday is a huge shopping day in the United States. It’s probably the biggest shopping day, because a lot of stores will offer their products at a special low price. So, they’ll have a lot of promotions and people get really crazy about this, because also the stores open up at early hours. Some stores even open up at midnight on Thursday, well, early Friday morning, right? So, to start off Black Friday as early as possible, it actually starts some places in the middle of the night. Crazy, right? So, I started wondering: where did Black Friday come from? Where did the name come from? You know I love language and I’m always curious about the meaning and where our vocabulary comes from. So, I thought you might like to know, because it will also help you with your English. So, Black Friday is always the day after Thanksgiving. Americans typically spend Thanksgiving at home with their families and then the next biggest holiday after Thanksgiving is Christmas. And so, for Christmas, we usually give gifts to each other. So, after Thanksgiving, people start to think about buying presents for their friends and family. So, the day after Thanksgiving, since often it’s a holiday, or people take the day off – Sorry, I shouldn’t say it’s a holiday. It’s not an official holiday. But most people try to take it off of work so that they can relax or go shopping. So it’s a really good time, very convenient for a lot of people, to go shopping. And so, this is the day of the year where a lot of shops will see a lot of sales, a lot of income, a lot of shoppers spending money. So, this is where Black Friday comes in. In accounting, we have two terms: “in the red” or “in the black”. If you are “in the red”, that means your business is losing money. If you are “in the black”, that means that your business is making money. You have a good income, you have profits: that’s “in the black”. So whenever you have negative money, it’s “in the red”. Whenever you have positive money, it’s “in the black”. And so that is one of the most popular explanations of why we call today Black Friday, because it’s the day when a lot of retailers will finally see profits. They’ll see a lot of profits; they’ll be in the black. So it’s Black Friday! Okay, so, what’s the connection? How can it benefit you as an English learner? Well, I started thinking about all of my English-teacher friends online. The last couple of months, I’ve been thinking about how to connect with them. You know that I’m all about connection, and especially for learning English, I believe in connecting with people through English. That should be our biggest priority, to be able to speak fluently and understand other people to connect with them. But I do that in other ways in my life, too. So you might not realize this – it’s kind of a secret, but not really a secret, we just don’t talk about it a lot – but a lot of the online English teachers are friends. So I reached out to the people who I know and who I respect, and I know that they’re doing an amazing job with their teaching online, and their products and courses. And I said, “Hey! Let’s offer something special to our English learners online for B...

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P9jhpomtP4     Episode transcript below:   It’s so good to see you. I’m so happy to see you. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you. Please, ask me anything that you’d like. Great. I have four questions for you. The first one is I’d like to know nowadays, what is your biggest challenge with English? Speaking. Speaking, okay. Just speaking in conversation or for business, or for using English with friends? Is there something specifically that you’re having a problem with or a challenge with? Not work, for wok, just I want to make what I mean clear. Yes. Express yourself. Yes. Okay, I understand. And I think the more phrases that you become familiar with and you can understand more phrases and then use more phrases to express yourself specifically. So that’s your biggest challenge: to express yourself, what you mean to say. Do you think about using examples? Because I think examples are very powerful to show what you mean. So, if I say, ‘Do many tourists come to Japan?’, would you say ‘Yes’ or ‘No’? Maybe ‘Yes, many tourists come to Japan.’ But you can express yourself with an example, like, ‘Oh, the last time I went to Kyoto, I went to ­­­­­­­­­–Kiyomizu-dera, and I saw so many people. People everywhere.’ So, examples are really powerful. Do you feel like you use examples sometimes? Sometimes. Okay, great. Sometimes it takes me time to consider what to say. But let me ask you why are you learning with Go Natural English? At first, I learned from Fluent in 15. Okay, yes. It was very wonderful experience. Thank you. I didn’t have much opportunity to listen to native English speakers’ composition. So, I thought I had to get used to listen more. So, that’s great experience. Wonderful. Okay, so… Oh, go ahead. No, I reviewed each pack. Wonderful. Okay, great. Let me ask you my third question. So, what are three things that you like about Go Natural English courses? Just three things for example. Three things that you like. First, your English is very easy to understand for me. Great. Very clear. And your advice. Thanks to you, I get a very useful mind-set. At first, I was very annoyed making mistakes. But you always encourage us, ‘Don’t be afraid to make mistakes.’ So, I have gotten very positive mind-set. So now, I’m expert of making mistakes. I love that. That’s wonderful. And second is now, learning with English Insider, I practice pronunciation. I watch your mouth and tongue moving and how to make sound. So, that’s very useful for me. And third is Go Natural English Facebook. I think that is very great community, because there are many people with different backgrounds. So, I can learn not only English, but also very wide programs in the world. Yes. So, it’s very great experience for me. That’s wonderful. I’m so happy to hear those three things that you like. Thank you for that. Thank you about that. I really want to understand your experience and to improve the course. So I think it’s really helpful to know where to put my time and my energy to make the course better. So, I really appreciate that. I really appreciate your opinion. Thank you for taking the time to talk with me this morning. I really enjoyed company with you. Thank you. And I thank you for providing us with very interesting and useful programs. Thank you. I’ll do my best to continue and to make them better too. Thank you so much. So…

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHYK07EUzvs   Episode text below:   Hey, Go Natural English learner! How are you doing? I’m so happy you’re here today. We’re going to talk about classroom English versus real life English and how they’re not the same. Maybe you’ve thought about this before. Of course, classroom English is different from real life English, but how are they different and how could you actually be hurting your English fluency by learning in the classroom? It seems so counterintuitive: you want to study English, you sign up for English class, you go to your class every day, you learn from a good teacher, why are you still not fluent in English? These are the thought that you might be having in your own head. So, let’s talk about it a little bit. I taught English as a second language in a classroom for over ten years. That’s right, ten years. So, I know what it’s like. And I did my best to help my English learners to become fluent in English. But the fact is inside the classroom is not the real world. We can do role plays, we can pretend, we can act, we can do theatre, and that’s really fun, and they are all great ways to learn, especially at the beginning levels of English, but when you are ready to become and advanced, fluent English language speaker, you need to get out in the real world, you need to get out of the classroom. Here’s why. The classroom is rigid, the classroom is its own real world, its own bubble. In the classroom, you’re going to learn more classroom English, such as ‘Turn to page twenty,’ such as ‘Please, raise your hand,’ such as ‘Any questions?’ These are phrases that you don’t always hear on daily basis in the real world. Sure you might hear them, but it’s going to be more likely that you hear something different, like ‘Hey, what’re you doing? Where’re you going? What’re you up to?’ And these are phrases that… They’re a little bit casual for most English teachers to be teaching. Now, maybe you have a really great English teacher, and yes, I was a pretty good English teacher, but the thing is we often have to use textbooks, and textbooks can be quite rigid. And the time we have in the classroom is limited. So, as teachers we can’t always cover natural, conversational, casual English in the classroom. When you learn English in a classroom with an English teacher, that English teacher might be an amazing English teacher, but they might only have experience as an English teacher, not in the specific area that you want to learn English for. For example, if you want to become a doctor, you want to learn medical English. Or if you want to have conversational English, maybe out in the world, like in a bar or a restaurants, well, sure your English teacher might have experience in bars and restaurants, but in the classroom, they’re probably not focusing on English for the bar. Anyway, other specific examples. If you want to be a pilot, a flight attendant, these are English for specific purposes. So, you may want to find a course or a teacher that helps you in those areas. If you’re preparing for a test, find a teacher who can help you with those areas. So perhaps, you have a course or a tutor that can help you, but just be aware of what you want to learn, what are your goals and can your teacher, can your class, can your textbook help you with those. Another thing is inside the classroom, conversations can seem a bit forced, scripted. You might be reading examples from a textbook, and then, your teacher calls on you, and you know you have to answer. But in real life, how do you know when to join the conversation? I find this is a big issue for a lot of English learners.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhlW1ma6AmM   Episode Transcript Below: Hey! What’s up? Welcome to Go Natural English. In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about what to do when you don’t feel like studying English. I know your goal is to get fluent in English, that’s why you’re here. And I’m here to help you. But I also know that sometimes you can lose motivation. You might feel like you’re tired, you just might feel like you don’t have the time or maybe you have other things that you’d rather be doing besides studying English. So, in this episode, I’m going to give you some pointers, some suggestions that I think will  really help you to stay on track towards your goal for fluency in English. And before I forget, I want to invite you to sign up for the free ‘7 Steps to Fluency’ course at GoNaturalEnglish.com/7steps. And at the end of this episode, I’ll link to that page again. So, you don’t have to go right now, you can watch this episode and then meet me there after. So, we have a few different ways to get us motivated to study English. First of all, with anything, like whether it’s studying or going to the gym, I always remind myself that a little bit is better than nothing. So for example, like if I don’t feel like going to the gym, I remind myself that fifteen minute in the gym is better than nothing. I can get on the treadmill, I can break a sweat, and I can feel like I had a little workout in fifteen or twenty minutes, and that’s way better than nothing. So, the same thing is true for your English study. And I think it’s even easier to do more in fifteen minutes sometimes than if you study for an hour, because if you stay super focused for fifteen minutes, and you know that’s all the time you have, you might actually be able to do more than if you’re half focused or a little bit focused for an hour. So, just try to take a little bit of time, stay super focused during that time, and it’s going to be way better than nothing, and maybe even better than longer time unfocused. Next, try making your English study like a game. So, see if you can challenge yourself to do better than the last time you studied. Sort of like breaking your best score or doing better than before at a videogame or something, at some game you play, or maybe you like to play a sport. So, how can you challenge yourself to do a little bit better each time you study English? With things that I’m learning or challenges that I try to force myself to do, I love to time myself. I think timing yourself with a stopwatch can make it a fun game. For example, if I time myself for fifteen minutes, how many articles in the news can I read in the language I’m learning? So, maybe for you, how many flesh cards you can look at with vocabulary words that you’re trying to remember? Or just the same example that I gave just now. Try to see how many short news articles you can read in fifteen minutes. Or with a longer article, how much of it you can read at that time. So, try to gamify your English learning. And the easy way to do that is to use a stopwatch on your smartphone or online. The next thing you can do (and there’s three more things). One thing is make it a habit. So, studying English will become much easier if you kind of put yourself on autopilot and make it a habit that you do the same time every day, especially if you have some habits that you do before or maybe a reward that you give yourself after. For example (and I keep likening studying English to going to the gym, because it’s something that’s good for you, but sometimes you don’t feel like doing it), so I try to make going to the gym a habit that I do every that it’s possible. Like if I’m on an airplane or something,

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRBaEM3ngCc   Hey there! What’s up? Welcome to Go Natural English. I’m here with you today on my porch. It’s a beautiful evening. It’s a great time to talk about how you can improve your English fluency with the top 10 phrasal verbs. So, I’d like to share these with you. I’m not holding back any secrets. These are the top ten phrasal verbs that you need to know and examples of each. Now, first of all a phrasal verb is a verb plus a preposition. And often in English, that preposition will change the meaning of the verb. So, for example, ‘get’ usually means ‘to receive something’. But, for example, if I say, ‘Get out,’ it means ‘Leave, exit.’ So, the meaning is different. I think you can see how a phrasal verb is different. And what’s really special and interesting about phrasal verbs is that native speakers use them all the time. We use them a lot more than a more formal version of the verb, like ‘leave’. I would tell my friend ‘Get out,’ I wouldn’t say ‘Leave.’ Well, that would be kind of rude in either situation. But anyway, what I want to help you out with are the top ten phrasal verbs. And this episode is just scratching the surface. These are all phrasal verbs that are included in the new Go Natural English course that the GNE team and I are working on really, really hard right now so that we can release it early next year and so that you can be a part of it. So, this course covers a lot of areas. The phrasal verbs are one of five things that you’re going to learn in the course. It’s going to be super awesome. So, I just wanted to mention that I’m working hard on it, and I hope that you’ll keep your eyes open to find out more about it. So, let’s start with the ten verbs. The first one, ‘come’. So, for example, ‘come by’ means ‘to find’. ‘Hey, did you come by my keys anywhere? I can’t find them anywhere.’ The next one is ‘get’. ‘Get by’ means ‘to do the minimum amount of work required’. For example, ‘I’m just getting by in my English class, because I never do my homework. But I participate in class, so I’m doing okay, I’m getting by, I’ll have a passing grade.’ ‘Make for’. I say, ‘Make for the hills.’ That means ‘Run, run away.’ ‘Make for’ is to go in a specific direction. ‘Go for’ is different. You think that since ‘make for’ means ‘go’, ‘go for’ would mean the same thing? It doesn’t. Of course not. ‘Go for’ means ‘to pursue something’. ‘Hey, I think I’m going to go for a degree program.’ ‘Put’. ‘Put up’ means ‘to withstand something’. ‘I can put up with hot weather better than cold weather.’ ‘Take up’ means ‘to start or to begin something’. ‘So, I’m thinking about taking up a new hobby. I really like sports, so maybe I’ll take up a new sport.’ ‘Break’. ‘Break into’ means like when a robber enters your house without permission. They break in or break into a house. ‘Look into’ means ‘to research something’. ‘Oh, let’s find some information about the best place to travel over a next vacation.’ ‘I’ll look into it.’ ‘Pull up’. ‘Pull up’ means ‘to find’, maybe ‘to research and to find some information’. ‘Did you know the information, the phone number for that restaurant I want to go to?’ ‘I’ll pull up the information.’ ‘Pick up’ is ‘to start something’. So, I mentioned ‘I’m going to take up a new hobby.’ Well, ‘pick up’ is similar. ‘I’m going to pick up a new hobby.’ ‘Set on’. ‘Set on’ can be ‘to feel determined’. ‘I’m set on helping you to become fluent in English if you’ll let me.’ ‘Keep on’, our last one.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYM92pioYyQ   Episode transcript below:   Hey! How’s it going? ‘Why is it that I can understand some native English speakers and not others?’ This is a really common question that I’ve been getting over and over from you, members of the Go Natural English community. And I think it’s a really good question to discuss in this episode. Don’t you think so? So, why is it that you can understand some native English speakers, like me. I know that a lot of you while I’ve received many, many, many emails saying, ‘Oh my Gosh, this is so exciting! Gabby, I can understand every single word you’re saying.’ Or ‘Wow, I can’t believe I understand 70% of what you’re saying. This is amazing. I’ve never felt this way before. I feel so good when I listen to your English, Gabby. But why when I listen to other native English speakers, can’t I understand them?’ So, let’s talk about that. Today, we’re going to solve this problem, and I’m going to share resources, suggestions with you on how to fix this problem. This is some big deal, because you don’t want to feel left out of native English conversatione. It feels horrible. It feels really horrible when you cannot understand some native speakers, but you can understand others, because it makes you wonder is this your problem, is that the native speakers’ problem, is there something wrong with them or is there something wrong with you. It’s embarrassing when you’re in a group of native speakers, and maybe you can understand some of them, but not others. Or maybe in the morning, you’re watching a Go Natural English video or listening to the podcast, and then in the afternoon, you go to talk with your native English speaker friend or your colleges, and you can’t understand some of them. So, in this episode, we’re going to solve that. So first of all, natives talk funny. Native English speakers have different ways of talking. I’m a native English speaker. I was born and raised in United States of America, and I speak a very standard kind of American English. I was born in Minneapolis, so some people who are really, really good at English know that sometimes, there’s a tiny, tiny, incy-wincy hint of that kind of regional accent in my English. But not so much. I tend to speak standard English, because as I was growing up, I actually moved to different states. I lived in Minnesota until I was ten, and then Hawaii until I was thirteen, and then Indiana, until I was fifteen, and then Maine until I was twenty, Massachusetts until recently. So anyway, I’m a very good kind of even English. So anyway, my English is really clear, because I also have over ten years of experience teaching English as a second language, travelling the world and working with English-as-the-second language speakers. Other native English speakers don’t have the same experience, they’re not English teachers. So, in order to communicate with people, they just speak like they would speak with other native English speakers. I’m speaking to you right now like I would speak to my native English-speaking friends. What I mean is I think I’m more aware of speaking clearly, I annunciate my words. People that work on the radio or in broadcasting, or on TV also speak very clearly whether they’re English speakers or not. Other people that are used to working all day every day with other Americans speak pretty quickly, and they might combine their words more. So, for example, I might say, ‘Don’t you know how to understand native English?’, and they might say, ‘Don’t you know how to understand native English?’ ‘Don’t you know?’ Which is also vert Minnesotan of me to say.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSKkrdFAMU0     Episode transcript below: Hello! How are you doing? I’m so excited to talk to you about why you should become fluent in English. Maybe you’ve thought about why you want to become fluent in English language. Maybe you haven’t thought much about it. Maybe you’ve just been studying, because it’s something you are required to do or you think you should do, but maybe you haven’t thought much about it. Well, if you have or haven’t, either way, this episode of Go Natural English is going to present some ideas that are probably new, you probably haven’t thought about. And so, I’m going to share with you my reasons why I think English fluency is the best thing that you can do for yourself. So, I’ve made a lot of notes, so I’ll be looking over at them while I talk to you. So, a lot of people talk about why you should become fluent, and I think there’re some basic reasons that you probably already know. I’m going to say these, and you’re going to think, ‘Duh. Yeah, I know that.’ So, for example, freedom of communication. English is the language of the Internet, the language of science, medicine, technology, travel. You can find out a lot of information in English. As opposed to, perhaps, if your native language is not as widely used as English. So also, English can give you a lot of opportunities to travel abroad, to study abroad. When you travel, you might want to use English to communicate with people who speak other languages. Maybe English is their native language, maybe it’s not. Did you know that there’s more people in the world that speak English as a second language (or third, or fourth, or fifth) than people who speak it as their native language. I just think it’s a fascinating fact. So, English is really the language that we use to connect with each other internationally. So, if you want to travel the world and work abroad, or study abroad, or meet people from different countries, English is the best way to be able to do that. I was lucky that I was born into an English-speaking family in an English-speaking country, so I have English, but I’ve worked really hard to become fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, I can speak some French and Japanese, so I know what it’s like to learn another language. Also, English, of course, is really helpful for your career. Most careers will benefit from speaking English. If you work with international colleagues, if you have to travel for work, if you have to do research for work, if you’re selling things to people in different countries or doing marketing (I mean I could go on and on, and on), if you work in tourism of any kind, if you work in a hotel, restaurant, giving tours or anything like that, really, your career is going to benefit from English. Think about if you want to go to a conference overseas, you’re going to benefit from knowing English. So, all of these things so far, you’re probably thinking, ‘Okay, Gabby. I’ve already thought of that. Really, what’s new?’ Well, I’m going to share my not-so-obvious reasons for becoming fluent in English. And before I do that, I want to talk to you about levels of fluency in English. Because I think that fluency in English means that you can do what you want to do in English. So, if you want to order coffee, for example (I just got a coffee myself, so that was the first thing I thought of). I ordered my coffee in English, because I’m here in Bangkok actually, and I don’t speak enough Thai to order my coffee in Thai. But I did learn how to say ‘Hello’ and ‘Thank you’. But anyway, I said, ‘Could I please have a coffee?’ So, ‘Could I please have a coffee?’ Was that five, six words? Well, for that moment,

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jFv88ZK5Zs     Episode transcript below:   Hello! How’s it going? Welcome to the Ultimate Guide to Fluency in the English language. This is without a doubt the best place to learn how to become fluent in English and what not to do, things to avoid on your journey to fluency. I have an extensive, exhaustive list of what to do and what not to do to become fluent in English that I have to look down at my laptop to remember everything. So, let’s get started with the first and possibly most important tip right away. You need to become an independent and motivated English learner. Without proactive action on your part, you cannot become fluent. You cannot rely on other people to tell you what to do. You have to be motivated on your own as an independent learner to become fluent in English. So, this is about your mind set. Before you even touch a textbook or watch a lesson, you need to be motivated and independent to become fluent in English. Next, know your goals. What do you want to learn in English? Do you want to know English to become a doctor? Or do you want to know English for general conversation? Your goal will determine what you study. Next, change your thinking. You have to consider yourself an English speaker from the beginning, from the get-go. Don’t consider yourself an English learner or a student of English. Start thinking of yourself now, from today, as an English speaker. Next, find a conversation partner. You need to practice whether it’s with a tutor teacher or a friend who will help you to practice. You could find a conversation partner which means someone who wants to learn your native language in exchange for helping you with English. Now, there’s a lot of sites on-line where you can find an on-line conversation partner. Or if you’re lucky enough to live in a city with a lot of English speaker, or you could find an in-person face-to-face language exchange partner. Next… Next, my computer should turn back on. Okay. Get more out of listening to English. Don’t just focus on the meaning of the words you hear, but listen to how the words are set. Listen carefully to pronunciation, intonation, stress, and how we use English as native speakers. Next, don’t stress out. If you make a mistake, just keep going. This is so important. Relax and enjoy your journey to fluency. Have fun with it. Don’t stress out. If you make a mistake, just let it go. Next, try keeping a speaking journal. This is a great strategy to practice and also to see your improvement over time. You could keep your speaking journal on your smartphone or another device when you can record. And try speaking a little bit every day recording yourself and listening to it later on to check and see how you can improve and how you are improving. Next, practice common sentence structures. Learn phrases that will be useful for your conversations in English. It could include, for example, ‘I think that’, ‘It’s interesting that’, ‘I find it’, ‘It’s better to’ and so on. You need to review, review, review, review. This is super important. Don’t expect yourself remember everything the first time that you learn it. Unless you’re some kind of superhero, it’s just not something that you should expect yourself to do, to be able to remember everything that first time. We have to repeat, reuse, review, reflect. Use it and recycle it to remember it. All right, next, we need to learn to think in English. You have to begin to use English in every way you can, and that begins with your thoughts. So,

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5hdCi9cZK0   Episode transcript below:   Hey! How are you doing? In this episode of Go Natural English, I’m going to share a number one thing that you need for English fluency. The first thing that you need first and foremost is not a textbook. It’s not even a lesson. What you need to know is why you are learning English. I help you to understand what you need to say in English, how you should say it, how you can learn English, but what I can’t tell you is why you are learning English. That has to come from inside you. And I want to know what is your reason why you want English fluency. This is so important for you to think about and to know, because it will keep you motivated, it will keep you going when English becomes challenging. And let’s face it, English can be really challenging. So, we have to ask ourselves why do we want to be fluent in English. I receive thousands of e-mails from people asking me, ‘Gabby, how do I become fluent in English?’ And I’m happy to help you. That’s why I’m here. But you can help me by thinking about and telling me in the comments right here why do you want to be fluent in English. Why? Really, ask yourself why, and then ask yourself why again. I ask myself this with Go Natural English, ‘Why do I want to help people become fluent in English?’ Well, I think it’s great to be able to communicate and connect with people, I think it will help you in your professional life, maybe to get a better job, to work overseas, to travel. You can make more friends if you speak English. It will even give you confidence and help you with your personal development in life. It will bring you knowledge. You can learn about the world through English. There’s lots of reasons why I love teaching English to you through Go Natural English. But really the number one reason why is freedom. I created Go Natural English so that I could have more freedom as a teacher. But I also created it to give you more freedom  as an English learner, because you can learn with Go Natural English anywhere anytime. That’s freedom. You can self-study, and you can interact and ask questions, and you can practice together with our on-line community. You can join a paid Premium Class, and you can learn more and have the freedom to do that anywhere anytime. And it gives you the freedom and opportunity to do more and achieve your goals through English. That’s my ‘why’. I want to know your ‘why’. So please, take two minutes, think about why you’re learning English and tell me. Tell me please, I really want to know. Now, moving forward. Things are changing a little bit here on the Go Natural English YouTube channel. I’ve thought about why I’m helping people learn English at Go Natural English, and I think that moving forward, we can improve by going deeper with each English tip episode. So, from October, moving forward October 2015, we’re going to have one longer episode every week where I go deeper into answering one of your questions. So, next week, we’re going to go deep learning several points (I can’t even count them all, there’s so many) on how to become fluent in English. So, I hope you come back, I hope you check out the episode, and I hope you love it so much that you watch it, you share it with your friends and that you comment on it too. So now, you know my ‘why’, you know what’s going on moving forward with Go Natural English. I hope that you enjoy it, and I hope to hear from you to learn your ‘why’. Please, share it with us. We want to know. Alright. So, I look forward to seeing your comment real soon. Bye for now. The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://gonaturalenglish.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJb5e27gRrw   Episode transcript below:   Hey! How are you doing? Today, I have a question for you, and you’re going to give me your answer. See, usually in these quick English tip videos that I’ve been making three times a week every week this year, I tell you some information. But this time, it’s different. This time, I want to ask you, the Go Natural English audience, a really important question. I want to know the best way to move forward with the Go Natural English YouTube channel, podcast and blogpost at gonaturalenglish.com. So, I want to ask you what is your biggest challenge in English? Please, take a minute right now and leave a comment on this video to tell me what is your biggest challenge in English. And moving forward the rest of this year, I’ll create my best English quick tip answers to help you and the Go Natural English community here online. So, I really appreciate your answer. I will read each and every one and do my best to respond, especially to the ones that will help many people. So please, take a minute and leave a comment telling me what is your biggest challenge in English. Thank you so much. This is a huge help. And it’ll make me really happy to see your comment. So, thanks in advance for that. Alright, I’ll see you real soon. Bye for now. The post Your biggest challenge for fluency in English appeared first on Go Natural English.

Are you able to learn to speak and understand American English? Gabby says that while English is a crazy language, if you have the ability to speak, you can learn other languages beside your native language, including English. It is well worth the effort as English is spoken around the world. With Gabby’s release of the Go Natural English book, you will have at your disposal a wonderful tool to make the most of your American English journey. Along with the book, when you visit gonaturalenglish.com you will be introduced to materials and support to help you with your learning. Don’t be afraid to explore the Go Natural English method and see how you can reinforce your language skills, while at the same time meeting other American English learners with whom you can communicate.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6RtqHdMX7M   Episode transcript below: Hello, and welcome to Go Natural English. I am so excited to announce the release of the Go Natural English book. This book will share with you the natural way of learning language. I’m Gabby Wallace, your American English teacher and Number One fluency coach. And I’m here to share special strategies I’ve developed for learning the English language. English is a crazy language, but I believe it is possible for anyone to learn it, and that includes you. It’s our natural ability to be able to use language to communicate with each other, and if you can speak your native language, then you can speak English. In the book you’ll learn strategies for speaking English with confidence and fluency. You’ll see real examples from native speaker conversations broken down into lessons that you can easily understand, and vocabulary that you can use in your everyday conversations. I believe this book is the perfect guide for the intermediate English learner who desires to become fluent and confident to use English as a tool in your daily life, to live the life that you want, an international life where you’re connecting with people from all over the world, and you’re using English as a tool to be able to pursue your passion, and your professional life. So, if you’d like to find out more about the book, come to gonaturalenglish.com/book – that’s b-o-o-k. I’ll see you there. Bye for now. The post Fluency in 15 Minutes a Day – Go Natural English Book Release News appeared first on Go Natural English.

The seventh step to fluency with the Go Natural English method is to repeat, review, and grow. What does this mean? Well, as you learn you should be repeating what you have learned to reinforce it in your mind. Throughout your English learning experience you should also continue to review the materials. As you blend the new materials with the information that you already know, you will see that your path to fluency becomes quicker and easier. As you review and repeat the material, you will be surprised at your growth in English.   At Go Natural English, Gabby wants you to have all the materials, support, and practice that you need to become a successful American English speaker.  Try to watch and listen to as many English videos and podcasts as you can. In addition to that, push yourself to read more and try writing simple sentences at first, and then gradually create larger sentences and turn them into paragraphs.   Languages are living, changing entities and learning a language should be an adventure. Seek out native American English speakers and talk to them. Find newspapers, magazines, and books to read that challenge your skills a little bit. Listen to music and American English shows so you can learn to imitate the sounds. You can do it!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b__tVWdkx2Q   Episode transcript below:   And welcome to Step 7 of the 7 Steps to Fluency with the Go Natural English method. Step 7 is to review, repeat, and grow. You want to review the vocabulary, and the phrases, and everything that you’re learning in English. You want to repeat the other six steps that I mentioned before, and you want to continue to grow with your English skills. Find different ways of expressing yourself. Find synonyms; find related words or antonyms, the opposite of the words that you’ve just learned. The beautiful thing about learning a language is that you can continue to evolve with the language. You can continue to develop your skills. It is an ongoing, living adventure and that is so exciting. I hope that you enjoy continually developing your skills with the English language. It is a real pleasure to be able to do that throughout life, and I want to give you the tools and the guidance to become a lifelong independent learner, so that English becomes your tool that you are constantly using and improving on. I want English to become your tool for a wonderful, successful, enjoyable, and meaningful life. So, thank you for being a part of the Go Natural English community. I’m so happy to have shared the 7 Steps to Fluency with you. Please come back and see me again at gonaturalenglish.com and I hope to see you become part of the premium Go Natural English course. Thanks so much for watching and I hope to see you again real soon. Bye for now. Hey guys, one last thing before you go. I’d like to share all seven of the Go Natural English steps to fluency with you in a free mini course. You’ll receive all the videos, all the audio, and transcripts of everything if you come to gonaturalenglish.com/7steps, that’s the number 7 s-t-e-p-s. Alright, I hope to see you there so that I can share this awesome English learning material with you to help you get fluent. So, let’s go I’ll see you there. The post Step 7 for Fluent English Listening and Speaking appeared first on Go Natural English.

One of the most important things to do with any new skill that you have learned is to use it immediately, and often. This goes for learning a new language as well. As soon as you learn new words or phrases, be sure to work them into conversations as soon as you can after learning them. This will reinforce what you have learned, and it will help you become fluent faster.   I cannot stress enough how important this step is. Once you begin to expand your vocabulary and your knowledge of idioms, you will be able to understand more of the conversations you hear, and you will be able to contribute more of your own thoughts and ideas.   Visit gonaturalenglish.com and learn about all of the materials and support you can get from Go Natural English. Gabby, your American English teacher, is excited to meet new learners and to be able to help them on the way to English fluency.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKXGGpiTv2I   Episode transcript below: Step 6 of the 7 steps to fluency at Go Natural English is to actually use your new words as soon as you can. It’s okay if you don’t use them correctly at first because you want to get feedback so that you can understand how to really use the word correctly. So, use the word. You can use it in a variety of ways. Of course, you can use it in conversation with another English speaker. You could use it in a class with your English teacher or tutor. You could use it in your own writing, or even in a search on the Internet and see what comes up. You can use the word to yourself in your mind. You could find a song that has the word and sing it to yourself, or better yet, create a song. So, using vocabulary is very important and this is different than simply repeating the word because when we use the word, we need to use it as a tool, perhaps for communication or for pleasure, for enjoyment such as singing a song, or reading, or writing a poem, or a journal entry, or a blog post. But this step is all about using the word as a tool, and getting feedback on it so you can refine the way that you use it to sound more like a fluent, native English speaker. Hey guys, one last thing before you go. I’d like to share all seven of the Go Natural English steps to fluency with you in a free mini course. You’ll receive all the videos, all the audio, and transcripts of everything if you come to gonaturalenglish.com/7steps, that’s the number 7 s-t-e-p-s. Alright, I hope to see you there so that I can share this awesome English learning material with you to help you get fluent. So, let’s go I’ll see you there. The post Step 6 for Fluent English Listening and Speaking appeared first on Go Natural English.

Have you ever been affected by a smell or scent that took you back to a place from your past? This often happens because in our minds we have associated that particular aroma with an event. This is a similar process that we can use to associate words with other words or ideas.   In this fifth step for English fluency Gabby talks about connecting words in your mind as an aid to remembering new vocabulary. Anything you can do to make it easier to learn a new language is a good thing. Never give up. Just try to find ways past any obstacles that you encounter on your English-language learning journey.   For more tips and resources to help you become more fluent in American English, be sure to visit gonaturalenglish.com and introduce yourself to the Go Natural English community. You will find useful resources there as well as many other learners who want to improve their English language skills. You are not alone.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIZ3JhyAKIU   Video transcript below:   Step 5 in the 7 Steps to Fluency in the Go Natural English method is to connect new words with other old words that you already know. So, if you know a word that sounds similar, or perhaps is a synonym either in English or in your native language, you can connect them in your mind. You can connect your new word with a feeling, or maybe a smell, or a sound. It could be anything really but the important thing is to connect that new word with something you’re already familiar with, and comfortable with. Also, the step 5 is important to connect not only the idea of the word with something you already know, but to connect the new word with a situation that you might use it in. Connect the new word with other words to make a phrase that you can imagine using in an everyday situation. So, step 5 is to connect in various ways Hey guys, one last thing before you go. I’d like to share all seven of the Go Natural English Steps to Fluency with you in a free mini course. You’ll receive all the videos, all the audio, and transcripts of everything if you come to gonaturalenglish.com/7steps – that’s the number 7 s-t-e-p-s. Alright, I hope to see you there so that I can share this awesome English-learning material with you to help you get fluent. So, let’s go. I’ll see you there. The post Step 5 for Fluent English Listening and Speaking appeared first on Go Natural English.

Practice! Practice! Practice! I am sure that you have heard this said many times for, a variety of scenarios from sports, to music, to academic studies. You not only have to practice your English but you must practice pronouncing the words correctly. It does you no good if you continually mispronounce the words you hear.   Your Go Natural English teacher, Gabby, stresses the point in this fourth step to American English fluency. Language fluency comes faster when you constantly use the new words and phrases that you have learned. By imitating the pronunciations you hear from native American English speakers, you will be reinforcing correct pronunciation while strengthening your overall English language skills.   If you listen to English every day, and read, and write what you have heard, you will be surprised at how quickly your language skills improve. Also, make sure you visit gonaturalenglish.com and connect with the Go Natural English community so you can practice, practice, and practice some more.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJaaAxmq9LU   Episode transcript below:   The Go Natural English method Step 4 to fluency is once you’ve identified new words, and you know the meaning of the new words, then you must use them immediately. If you don’t feel ready to use them immediately in a conversation, there are other ways to use the word. You can simply repeat the word out loud to yourself, or you can think the word to yourself quietly in your mind. Even doing that will really help you to remember the word. I suggest that you listen to the word the way a native speaker says it and then you repeat the word out loud to yourself. You could do this in the quiet of your own home; you could do it wherever you are just saying the word quietly to yourself. Repeat it several times and try to make a connection in your mind with the sounds of the new word and a word that you already know. It could be a word in English or a word in your native language, but it’s very important to connect new information with old information. That’s how our memory can be accelerated, and how we can learn faster, and reach fluency faster. Hey guys, one last thing before you go. I’d like to share all seven of the Go Natural English steps to fluency with you in a free mini course. You’ll receive all the videos, all the audio, and transcripts of everything if you come to gonaturalenglish.com/7steps – that’s the number 7 s-t-e-p-s. Alright, I hope to see you there so that I can share this awesome English-learning material with you to help you get fluent. So, let’s go. I’ll see you there. The post Step 4 for Fluent English Listening and Speaking appeared first on Go Natural English.

In this third step toward American English fluency, Gabby talks about how you should try to push yourself to listen to materials that might seem a bit more difficult for you. If you’re always listening to materials that you completely understand, you won’t learn new words and phrases.   As your listening and conversational skills improve, you need to find more difficult materials to use. If you read books, you should continually raise the level of difficulty so that you are constantly learning and improving. As you read, or listen to audio books or music, write down the words or phrases that you don’t understand so that you can look up the definitions later.   One way to stay engaged in your American English journey is to vary the types of materials you use. In any given day you can listen to lots of music, you can read a variety of books, newspapers, and magazines, and you can watch different types of TV shows or videos. The key is to keep it interesting and not to let yourself get bored or tired of the materials. The Go Natural English community is there to support you in your learning. Reach out and get to know them.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iENT7vHMyg   Episode transcript below:   The third step to fluency the Go Natural English way is to pay attention, or to understand that you don’t know everything. So, try to understand which areas, or which words in English you don’t understand. If you don’t understand about 30% of what you’re listening to, that is a good material to listen to because it will challenge you to learn more. If you understand about 80%, or 90%, or 100%, then that material is great but it should just be regular maintenance. You are not going to learn a lot of new vocabulary from something that you completely understand. So, if you are aware that you cannot understand about 30% or more of what you’re listening to, then it’s a good challenge material. If you cannot understand more than 50% of what you’re listening to, then it’s too difficult. Try something that’s a little bit easier. Now, when you’re listening to material that is good for your level and giving you a little challenge you have to pick out or select the words that are new, that you don’t know yet so that you can research them, so that you can ask your native speaker teacher or friends about what those words mean. And that is how we grow our vocabulary, little by little, listening to the kinds of materials that we want to be able to understand and to speak like. So, step three is to notice the new words that you want to learn. The post Step 3 for Fluent English Listening and Speaking appeared first on Go Natural English.

This Go Natural American English tip from Gabby is, in my mind, one of the most important. It has been said that immersion in a culture is the best way to learn a foreign language. If living in another country is not possible, then the next best thing is to listen to as much of the language as you can.   You should try to read a little bit more every day and listen to television and radio shows as often as you can. Try to mimic the accents that you hear. Audio books are a great way to listen to a language. You can use the time that you spend riding the train or bus to listen to a few book chapters. If you don’t have audio books, then listen to song lyrics and try to imitate the way the words sound. Whatever you do, never give up.   Be sure to visit gonaturalenglish.com and discover a community of American English learners who are experiencing the same struggles, anxieties, and even joys of learning a new language. You will be amazed at how quickly your fluency improves once you start spending time immersed in the language.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTWirJIlk4E   Episode transcript below:   The second step to fluency here at Go Natural English is to listen a lot. Listen! Not to everything but listen specifically to the kind of English that you want to be able to understand and to speak. So, for example, if you’re interested in being able to discuss the news with people, you should listen to the news in English. If you want to talk about sports with your friends in English, then listen to sports news. If you want to be able to have regular conversations with people, then perhaps watch some sitcoms on TV, or listen in to real conversations, or listen to podcasts. They’re a great way to hear natural English. So again, step two is to listen a lot, and make English a part of your daily life so that you’re listening to English a little bit, or a lot, every day. The post Step 2 for Fluent English Listening and Speaking appeared first on Go Natural English.

Before undertaking any task or project, it is best to lay out your plan of attack. If you are building something out of wood, a popular saying is “measure twice and cut once.” Why? Because it is best to err on the side of caution and make sure the plan and measurements are right before actually cutting any materials.   Learning a language is no different. In this first step to American English fluency Gabby talks about planning and determining what your goal is. Whatever your reason for wanting to learn English, be sure that you study the proper way. This means focusing your attention on the type of English you want to use. Different trades require different vocabularies, some very technical and scientific or medical.   Go Natural English is a great place to learn and practice your English skills. Gabby teaches you how to speak conversationally and smoothly so that you are well understood. Go Natural English also provides a great forum for finding other learners with similar skill levels to your own.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUmxkQCMTAQ   Episode transcript below:   Hello, and welcome to The Seven Steps to Fluency, the Go Natural English way. This is a method that I’ve developed over years of experience teaching English as a second language, and also learning foreign languages myself. The first step for fluency is to plan your English learning. Don’t simply follow the textbook plan, or even your teacher’s plan. You need to figure out why you are learning English. You need to think about why you’re learning, what you want to say, and with whom you want to talk. For example, if you want to learn English so that you can become a doctor, the vocabulary that you’re going to study is going to be very different than if you want English to be able to have a conversation in a bar with regular people. If you want to learn legal English so that you can translate in a courtroom, the vocabulary that you’re going to learn is going to be very different. So, the first step to fluency is to actually think about why you want to learn English and how you want to use it. So, answer those questions and you will be off to a great start. The post Step 1 for Fluent English Listening and Speaking appeared first on Go Natural English.

Listen up! I want to tell you about an exciting offer that Gabby is making for the Go Natural English community to help build confidence and English fluency. In the coming weeks there will be a series of YouTube videos released regarding steps to fluency in listening and speaking.   You will not want to miss this if you are serious about improving your American English language skills. Go natural English is dedicated to teaching you how American English is actually spoken, not just the rules of grammar that so many courses teach.   Be sure to visit gonaturalenglish.com to find out about all of the resources and support available to you regarding the learning of American English. This is a great opportunity to share your adventures with other English language learners. Stop by and leave a comment, or ask a question. Just remember, there are many people out there in the same boat as you who want to be able to communicate in English to improve their fluency. Don’t be afraid to make contact with them.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t4eA-CkgEU   Episode transcript below:   Hey. How’s it going? I’m Gabby Wallace, your American English teacher and today I’m not in a recording studio. Today I’m coming to you from the shore of the Bosphorus River. You can see behind me. I hope it’s not too distracting but this is the best place – kind of quiet – where I could make a quick English tip and update for you today. So, in this quick tip, I want to talk about why it’s difficult to become fluent in English and what the answer is. How to become fluent in English. I get this question so much. How can I become fluent in English? What should I do? Well, I think the biggest problem is that in most English classes we don’t start with steps or formula, or instructions. You know how when you get a new – it could be a new toy, it could be a new piece of furniture, it could be a new game – you usually read the instructions or maybe a friend tells you how to play the game. But you need to know the rules in order to play the game, and for me, that’s a lot like learning English. I mean, in my mind it really helps me to know the rules before I play a game, and learning a language to me is a lot like playing a game. So, what I’d like to do with you over the next seven quick English tips, back-to-back, I’m going to share my seven steps for English fluency. These are steps that I made for the Go Natural English community, for you, to show you exactly the rules of the game – How to become fluent in English. So, it’s kind of detailed, so, I want to take it one step at a time. Now, if you would like the video, audio, and the text – all of the subtitles for all seven steps, come to gonaturalenglish.com/7steps. That’s the number 7 s-t-e-p-s, and you can download all of that with one click. I want you to come visit so, I would love to share that valuable resource with you to help you improve your fluency. I’m going to keep this really quick but for today what I want you to remember is that it’s really important to understand the rules of the game if you want to win it. Okay, so that’s what we’re going to do with English – with our seven steps to fluency over the next few days. This is a really valuable series that I’m sharing with you that could be its own course but I want to offer it free for you to help you as much as I can. So, come on over and grab the video, audio, and text for all seven or you can wait over the next week or two weeks, I believe, it’ll take some time since we’re on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday release for quick tips. You can wait and you can watch the videos separately, the audio separately, and read the subtitles as you watch the videos on YouTube, or you can come over to gonaturalenglish.

Learning English is not easy, but can be both fun and challenging. You must have heard people talk of their own experiences and struggles trying to become fluent in English. There are so many little words and phrases that can either make you sound more natural, or less natural, depending on how you use them. Everybody wants to sound like a native speaker and that takes effort and perseverance.   In these American English language tips Gabby provides hints and suggestions on how to sound less stiff and more native-like. If you want to achieve success at American English fluency, you have to listen to as much American English as you can, whether it be music, radio, or television programs. You should also take advantage of all the resources that Gabby makes available to you.   Make sure you visit gonaturalenglish.com and get a free eBook guide and don’t be afraid to join some of the many English language conversations that are going on. Almost everybody there has been nervous at one time or another about being embarrassed by their accents, or vocabulary, or grammar. The Go Natural English community is there to support you and encourage you along the way to American English fluency.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUIQH410Rsc   Episode transcript below:   Hello there! How are you doing? Welcome to Go Natural English. In this video tip we’re going to take a great question from Paolo. Paolo asked, “What is the difference between ‘Must’ and ‘Have to?’” Paolo, I love this question because the confusion I think comes from traditional – I was going to say “bad.” I don’t want to say “bad” – I don’t like passing judgment but you know what? Bad! Bad traditional English lessons that are too focused on grammar and that don’t look at real, natural conversational use of English – at least American English. Remember, I’m your American English teacher so I’m talking always about American English. So, “Must” and “Have to” according to the grammar books are very similar. They mean the same thing, right? Kind of like “Should – You should do something” – it’s a suggestion but more powerful, right? So, here’s the catch. What your grammar books don’t tell you is that we really only use “Must” when we’re talking about probability. This is how we really use “Must” in conversation – in daily use. You know how I know when someone hasn’t had enough exposure to real English is when they use “Must” to suggest something. Like “You must go to bed at 8 PM because it is good to go to bed early.” Okay, thanks. It sounds really unnatural. You could say in a better, more natural way “You should” or “You have to go to bed at 8 PM” right? That’s really early I don’t know why I said 8 PM. Oh, another dead giveaway that you really haven’t had much exposure to natural English is if you say, “Ought to.” “You ought to go to bed at 8 PM.” Now, actually I should take that back because I think people might say that in other countries like maybe British English but like I said – disclaimer – I am teaching American English. I am American. I have very little exposure to British English so keep that in mind. Okay, so “Must” is used for probability, not suggestions. In real life, okay, I’m talking about real-life usage so, “You must have” so we always use – I shouldn’t say always but most of the time we use “Must” and “Have” together. “Oh, you must have read the weather report; you brought your umbrella, so you know it’s going to rain.” Wonderful, okay? “Oh, you must have gone to bed at 8 PM last night because you’re looking so handsome today” – so, probability, right. We use “Must have” to show probability which is not actually discussed that often in traditional English classes.

Are you being faithful and persistent in your English-learning journey? Have you been pushing yourself to listen and hear as much spoken English as you possibly can? Learning English is hard enough but mastering it takes an extra effort. The good news is you can do it. Don’t give up!   It takes a bit of work to understand tenses in English because English is such a descriptive language. In Gabby’s English tips such as this one, she explains how to have a better understanding of the grammar and usage of all the parts of speech in American English. We have been working hard to provide excellent materials and support to assist you on your quest to learn English.   To have a full understanding of English you should read and listen to native English speakers. This will allow you to better grasp sentence structure and the flow of the words. Remember also, the premium Go Natural English course provides many more resources to help you. Get involved in the conversations and practice speaking English as often as you can.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqkG9J9Fbg0   Episode transcript below:   Hey! How’s it going? Welcome to Go Natural English. In this English tip I’m going to answer a question from a Go Natural English audience member, Kenza. Kenza asked, “What is the difference between “being” and “been?” So, Kenza, that’s a great question. It’s kind of a grammar and usage question and I’m happy to share my answer with you. So, I would like to start off by saying that a really great way to start to be an independent learner is to expose yourself to a lot of English and you can start recognizing the differences between things like “being” and “been.” Of course, it’s going to help a lot and you’re going to learn faster if you have some direct explanation. At least, in my opinion, I learn better when I have some direct answer like this English tip video. And also in the premium Go Natural English course where you get more explanations, you get more answers directly, and you learn from exposure to more English because in the course we have tons of native English conversation for you to listen to and see how we really use vocabulary and grammar in everyday American English conversation. So, you can find out more about that on my website, gonaturalenglish.com. So, back to your question, Kenza, about “being” and been.” Now, they’re both a form of the “to be” verb, but they’re used in different tenses. So, I could use “being” with the progressive like “I am being” – let me change that a little bit – “He is being annoying.” Okay? “I am being amazing.” Okay, so, “He is being annoying.” Another progressive tense would be “He has been annoying.” So, see, with the present perfect progressive we use “been” and in the present progressive we use “being.” So, “He is being annoying – He has been annoying, but now he’s not annoying.” So, they’re both forms of “to be” so I would recommend to perhaps review grammar a little bit but don’t focus on your books. Get out of your books. Listen to more English, perhaps for identifying how you use “being” and “been” in different tenses. It would be helpful to listen to stories or to conversations, and as I mentioned with the Go Natural English premium course, we have a lot of conversations where we talk about the past and experiences, so we use tenses like “has been” or “have been” so you’ll be able to hear a lot of examples. So, one more time just to recap – they’re part of the same verb “to be” but we use them with different tenses. So, again, “I am being a great teacher”, okay? – the present progressive and in the present perfect progressive, “I have been a great teacher.” So, we just use them in different tenses. Alright?

When was the last time you did a good deed for someone, or maybe somebody performed a good deed for you? Can you remember what it was? Do you recall where it was? Well, it just might be time that you try again. In this episode Gabby brings up the idea of doing a good deed for someone using English language skills.   As travelers in foreign lands we could all use help once in a while, whether it’s about the signs that are not in English, or the restaurants where the menus are not in English. Wouldn’t it be nice if you were in a strange city, and somebody noticed that you looked lost, and then offered to help you find your way again – in English?   Tips like this are useful and can be found at gonaturalenglish.com, along with other resources materials and support. Be sure to take advantage of all that Gabby and the Go Natural English community have to offer.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGGc2UjTEZU   Episode transcript below:   Hey there! How’s it going? Welcome to Go Natural English. Are you ready to get fluent? Let’s get started. In this English quick tip I’d like to talk with you about the idea of a good deed English day. A lot of the time we focus on how English can benefit you. You can make more money; have a better position; have an international career; meet new people; be able to communicate with people from all over the world; enjoy travel; enjoy access to knowledge and information; and the list goes on. Obviously English is a very powerful tool for you and your success. But wait just a minute. It’s not all about you. English can actually be a tool to make the world a better place. And that’s what I want to encourage us to think about today – with a good deed English day. So, today, after you watch this episode, I’d like you to do a good deed involving English. What is a good deed? Well, a good deed is when you volunteer to help someone. You do something where you go out of your way – something you didn’t have to do, you didn’t need to do, but you did it because you want to help people. You want to be a good person, and you want to make the world a better place. So, a good deed doesn’t have to be big. You don’t have to make world peace. A good deed is something small. Maybe you could say “Good morning” to someone, especially if you live in an English-speaking country. Use your English to greet someone, and smile, and make that person’s day a better day. If you don’t live in an English-speaking country, you can certainly still do a good deed in English. You could someone a message on social media or by email in English. Perhaps you know an English speaker, or you could communicate with the Go Natural English community at facebook.com/gonaturalenglish or on Twitter at gonaturaleng, and help us out (glitch on recording here) on the page or tweet a positive message to someone who you know who is also learning, or who speaks English. How can you use your English to help people? Perhaps if you see someone who looks a little bit lost like I was today in the train station here in Tokyo. A very nice man came up to me and he said, “How shall I help you?” which is very proper English – not very common actually. I would suggest saying, “How can I help you?” or “May I help you?” You could help someone if you see them lost or perhaps if you see someone trying to find their way using a map, or maybe they need some kind of help from you. It could be a different situation depending on your daily situations or where you live. So, think about how could you use English to do a good deed today? Could you pay a compliment? Could you help someone with information? Could you even do something more like offer your help with a bigger p...

Have you ever had to put off doing something you really wanted to do because of circumstances beyond your control? That seems to happen all the time when your life becomes very busy from everything going on around you.   In this episode, Gabby provides a great tip about three ways that the phrasal verb “To Put Off” can be used in American English. This is one of those phrasal verbs that is versatile enough to be be used in different ways depending on the circumstances. You should try to make use of this in your English conversations. It will make you sound more conversational and fluent in English, and will be readily understood by native English speakers.   Go Natural English is a wonderful site for learning useful and colorful English tips such as this one. Visit gonaturalenglish.com often to learn new phrases that will increase your fluency and enable you to express yourself more naturally in conversational English.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTxU_27SJG0   Episode transcript below:   Hey, what’s up? How’s it going? Welcome to Go Natural English, the place for fluency in American English. Are you ready to get fluent? Let’s get started. In this episode I want to talk about an important phrasal verb – “To Put Off.” So, there’s several different meanings. Now, phrasal verbs are the key to understanding everyday natural English. And, in the Go Natural English premium course we focus a lot on them. So, if you’re interested in learning more, and you want to learn faster, then come find out about the Go Natural English premium course at gonaturalenglish.com. Also, when you visit the website you can grab a free eBook for instant download. So, I’d love to share that with you to help you with your English skills. So, “To Put Off” can mean three different things. So, “To Put Off” can mean actually to offend someone – for example, “I was put off by his strong cologne, it was too strong and it – woo, it was just too much. So, I didn’t like it. I was put off by it. I couldn’t even stand close to him,” for example. “To Put Off” can also mean “To Postpone.” “So, I really wanted to meet with my friends for dinner, but we were all really busy so we put off dinner – or we put dinner off” - either one is Okay - “until next week.” “To Put Off” to the side – you can also use “To Put Off To The Side” to mean to move an object over a little bit. “So, let’s just put this salad dressing off to the side of the salad. I don’t want it on the salad.” So, those are three ways to use “To Put Off.” I hope this was helpful. Remember, come on back to gonaturalenglish.com where you can find out more about how to get fluent in natural American English. Thanks so much for watching. Hope you subscribe on YouTube, and thank you so much for being a part of the Go Natural English Audience. You’re doing great. I want to keep you motivated to keep learning English. It is an exciting language to learn and it’s a great way to develop personally. Alright? Thanks and I’ll talk to you soon. Bye for now. The post Learn English Fluently with Phrasal Verbs: To Put Off appeared first on Go Natural English.

If you would rather improve your English language fluency the easy way rather than fight a continuous battle learning grammar, then Go Natural English is the place for you. At gonaturalenglish.com, your American English teacher, Gabby, provides great tips and advice like this on how to learn English better and faster.   Even though the words THEN and THAN can sometimes sound similar, they are very different in meaning and you must learn to use them appropriately if you want to be understood when you speak English. Usually you would use the word THEN when you have one event following another in time. For example, you might say, “I get off work at 5:00 PM and then go bowling with my friends at 6:00 PM.” On the other hand, THAN is used for comparison. For example, “I would much rather eat pizza than tacos.”   English is a fun language to learn and use but you must constantly put yourself in situations where you are forced to use it. Read, write, and speak as much, and as often as you can. You will be surprised at how quickly your English comprehension and fluency will improve.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNAuFultCIw   Episode transcript below:   Hey there! How’s it going? Welcome to Go Natural English. Today I have a great tip for you. It is, “What is the difference between THEN - T-H-E-N and THAN - T-H-A-N? So, this is a commonly confused point both with English language learners and native English speakers because when we speak English, especially when we’re speaking quickly they sound very similar – THEN THAN, THAN THEN. So, there’s a little difference but we confuse them pretty often, right? So, quick answer for you – this is a quick English tip. If you want to learn more, you can find out about the premium Go Natural English course at gonaturalenglish.com, but THEN is to talk about time, right? So, “I’m going to work out, THEN take a shower.” “I’m going to eat, THEN get a coffee.” “I’m going to go to work, THEN meet with my friends.” Okay? THAN is a comparison. “I like chocolate better THAN vanilla.” “I like to wake up early better THAN staying up late.” I’m not sure if that’s true. Sometimes I like to stay up late too, but anyway, THAN is a comparison. THEN is to talk about time. Alright? So I hope that that quick tip is helpful. Again, if you’d like to learn more, find out about the Go Natural English premium course. There’s a lot of good things inside including natural English conversations broken down so that you can feel confident in your comprehension and also learn how to speak more like a natural American English speaker – gonaturalenglish.com for that course and also you can grab a free eBook guide to help you with your fluency to start with. Alright. Thanks so much for watching. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube. Come join the conversation on Facebook or Twitter – facebook.com/gonaturalenglish or tweet at gonaturaleng, and I hope to see you back at the website – gonaturalenglish.com. Alright, I’ll talk to you soon. Bye for now.   The post Learn American English: What’s the Difference between Then and Than? appeared first on Go Natural English.

Have you ever had a teacher say to you, “Put the book down and listen to me?” While books are good and necessary for learning, there comes a time when exposure to the conversational tone of the language is absolutely necessary. Even though English is spoken in countries around the world, different countries and even different regions within countries tend to have a variety of accents and phrases that may not always make sense outside of their respective communities.   Traditionally we have been taught that learning rigid grammar rules (along with their exceptions) is the proper way to learn a language. In this episode Gabby explains that maybe a better way to learn is to actually listen to people speak, and pay attention to how they use certain words and phrases. Once you hear the spoken word, it might be easier to study the grammatical structures behind the words and their meanings.   If you want to learn English faster and better while improving your conversational skills, visit gonaturalenglish.com and use the resources that Gabby provides to help you with your fluency. Good luck in your English language studies.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qtb3J8rSnKE   Episode transcript below:   Hey, Hey! How’s it going? What’s up? Welcome to Go Natural English. I have a quick English learning tip for you. What I’d like to request, with all sincerity and respect, is that you stop trying to memorize grammar rules. Don’t try to go from learning grammar rules to conversation. I want you to do this backwards. Do it a little different than the traditional classroom learning English way that is not working. So, we’re going to flip things around. I want you to start with English conversation. I want you to listen carefully to the way that people are trying to express themselves in English, and notice the grammar that they’re using in specific situations, and then copy that and use it in the same situation. For example, if you notice people are talking about their experience, they’re probably using the present perfect – “I have worked”, “I have traveled”, “I have blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.” So, you notice – ooh, I need to use – I’ve heard “I have” in the present perfect, you use that structure to talk about experience. So, I need to use that to talk about my experiences instead of trying to go from your textbook memorizing every single tense and then trying to apply it when you speak English without even hearing it. That way seems backwards to me. So, what I suggest for you is a natural way of learning. Listen first – try to understand the patterns, and then use it yourself. You’re just copying what you already heard and it’s so much better. I’ve learned Portuguese this way. This is how I am able to express myself fluently in other languages and I recommend it for you too. So, if you’re interested in learning more about how to learn the Go Natural English way then come to gonaturalenglish.com and I’d love to share a free eBook with you and I’d love to invite you to join the premium Go Natural English course. It has tons more tips, materials, support, and practice for you to get fluent fast. I hope to see you there. Bye for now. The post Are You Learning English Backwards? Learn Conversation then Grammar appeared first on Go Natural English.

Are you fortunate enough to be able to pick up foreign languages? Not everybody is, so, consider yourself lucky if you are. One of the biggest mistakes that people make is to try and provide a literal word-for-word translation. If you’ve ever watched a foreign film with English subtitles, you have probably had a good laugh at some of the translations. In fact, I’d bet on it.   When it comes to learning a new language, it takes time, but you have to get to the point where you are not translating in your head from one language to another. You get to that point where you simply understand what is being said without the intermediate translation. This is what you should be striving for in your quest for mastery of the English language.   In this English tip, Gabby explains that process and the reason why it is so important. Don’t get frustrated and give up. Push yourself to improve your English comprehension. Visit gonaturalenglish.com for more tips and support.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9TyrwW3-Qc   Episode transcript below:   Hey there! What’s up? I have a quick English tip for you to help you improve your fluency like a native speaker of English. So, I know it’s really tempting to compare English, or to translate English to your native language, and it’s true that the more languages you know the faster you can learn a new language because you’ve acquired all those language-learning skills. However, I want to encourage you to stop comparing, and stop translating English to your native language. Why? Because what you should do instead is to directly connect meaning with English words. So, instead of hearing English, and then translating, and then getting the meaning from your native language translation, I want you to hear English, and get meaning directly. That will cut down on a lot of time and effort in trying to process everything that you hear or read. So, I want you to stop comparing because things are different and you really cannot directly translate a lot of English into your native language. Especially idioms and slang are totally different. It’s kind of funny actually when you see bad translations because you know someone just tried to directly translate and it didn’t quite work out the way they thought. So, try to associate directly meaning and English. If you like the natural way of learning language come back to gonaturalenglish.com and I’d love to show you the premium course to help you get fluent, and better, and faster. Thanks for watching and I’ll talk to you again soon. Bye for now.   The post How NOT to Learn English Fluently – Stop Comparing to Your Native Language appeared first on Go Natural English.

Have you ever had to interview for a job where you were asked to talk about yourself? Many people find this awkward because they are uncomfortable boasting about themselves. The key is to be able to speak confidently about your abilities and how you can contribute value to the new company, without making claims that are not quite true.   You don’t want to exaggerate your skills but you do want to explain them strongly and accurately. Most people undersell themselves because they feel that their accomplishments are not that impressive. If you really want the new job, you have to be able to impress your new boss with the projects and contributions that you can successfully complete, thereby adding value to the new company.   In this English language tip Gabby discusses that very issue and provides useful advice on how to handle those types of situations. For further advice and support, be sure to visit gonaturalenglish.com and think about subscribing to the premium course to improve your English language fluency. Hope to see you there.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aspxZv8NaxE   Episode transcript below:   Hey there! How’s it going? Welcome to Go Natural English. I am so excited about this English tip today because it can not only help English language learners but it could help native English speakers as well. What I’d like to talk about are three big mistakes that people make when talking about themselves in English. So, number one is they talk – they say something about themselves without actually showing it. So, if someone is like, “Oh yes, I am the greatest guitar player in the world”, but they never really say any examples – they never talk about maybe they took lessons or they played in a concert or any examples of being a great guitar player. This is just a silly example but I really like it when people show instead of tell, right? So, that’s really important. I hope that’s clear. If not, ask me a question, leave it in a comment. Number two is talking too much about yourself without considering your audience. So, let’s say I am talking to my new boss, right? My new – let’s say I’m getting a job as an English teacher at a language school and I have a new boss and I want to talk about myself so that my new boss is really impressed. Well, I’m not going to tell my boss about how I am the Salsa dance champion of the world. I mean, maybe if my boss was interested in Salsa dance – and I’m not the Salsa dance champion of the world, by the way, that’s just an example – in my dreams, maybe. But, yes, I need to consider what my boss would find interesting or important, and so, that’s just an example but when you’re talking to different people, look at the situation, the conversation from their point of view and what they might find interesting or beneficial about knowing about you. And my number one mistake – the number one mistake that I find a lot of people make, especially women, so, if you’re a woman, be sure to listen up, is being too quiet, too humble and not talking about yourself, your accomplishments, and your positive traits. So, be sure to share of yourself because other people should know about how awesome you are. Each and every one of you is awesome and has unique traits that can make the world a better place. So, don’t keep them to yourself because that’s the real mistake. I hope that you enjoyed this quick English tip and if you’d like to learn more with me, you can come to gonaturalenglish.com. I hope to see you back there. Bye for now. The post 3 Biggest Mistakes Often Made When Talking About Yourself in English appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="ht...

Guess what? This is your lucky day. In this English tip Gabby explains how to handle a conversation when somebody says, “Guess what?” This is one of those English sayings that can be either an exclamation or a question.   When you hear “Guess what?” what is your first thought? Do you wonder what you’re supposed to say because you really have no idea what the context is, and so your answers could be many and varied. Some people might just throw out random answers like “42” or “the sky is falling.” Of course, the person saying “Guess what” is eager for you to respond with “What?” because they can’t wait to tell you the news they have. Often the conversation goes something like “Guess what?” “What?” I passed the driving test and got my license.”   English tips like this will help you to understand native English speakers when they use phrases that should not be taken literally. When people say “Guess what?” they are not really expecting you to guess anything – just to ask “what?” Be sure to visit gonaturalenglish.com and Go Natural English on YouTube for more helpful tips, advice and support for your English learning experience.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mgHiS_KLPE   Episode transcript below:   Hey guys! What’s up? How’s it going? Guess what! Today we’re going to talk about how to respond to “Guess what”! Don’t worry if you didn’t know what to say then – we’re going to answer that question. We’re going to answer how to answer that question, actually. So, when someone says, “Guess what!” what are they trying to tell you? They’re trying to get your attention. They’re trying to make you feel excited. So, if your English-speaking friend says, “Guess what!” how do you respond? Well, you need to respond by saying, “What?” And use that kind of intonation, that stress – “What?” like you’re actually interested and you want to hear what they have to say. Otherwise, if you say, “what, “what” – it sounds like you’re not interested. So, put some oomph, some feeling into it. Let’s say it – “What?” Okay, great. So, next time someone asks you, “Guess what!” say “what?” and then wait for them to tell you what they want to tell you so badly. I’m sure it’ll be interesting. This is a very common expression and you’re not going to see it in a traditional textbook or in a normal English class. This is the kind of tip that I love to share on the Go Natural English channel on YouTube, and on the podcasts, and iTunes, and on Stitcher, and also through the premium course at gonaturalenglish.com. So, if you want to learn more about how to be like a native English speaker, come visit me. I’d love to give you a free eBook and to show you all about the premium course. Alright, thanks so much and I’ll talk to you soon. Bye for now. The post Learn English like a Native – How to respond to “Guess what?” appeared first on Go Natural English.

When I read a book, or watch podcasts on my computer, I want to be cozy.  What I mean by that is I want to be snugly warm and comfortable. Most of the time when you hear the word “cozy”, it will have a positive, encouraging meaning.   There are times when you should be just a little bit cautious when you hear that word. In this English tip, Gabby offers advice on what is really being said when the word “cozy” is used. A great example is when you are hunting for an apartment of condominium. The description might read, “Cozy studio apartment that is move-in ready.” Specifically when searching for apartments, houses, or condos, the word “cozy” can mean that the place is warm and inviting, but it can be small.   This is just one area where a positive word can have a slightly less-than-positive meaning. Grasping the idioms and slang usage of English words and phrases can greatly enhance your ability to deal with situations in English-speaking countries. Do not be afraid of idiomatic language usage – embrace it, and become more native-like in your speaking and understanding of the English language.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbpGy60nb8g   Episode transcript below:   Hey! What’s up? Welcome back to Go Natural English. I have a quick English tip for you today that will really help you if you’re searching for an apartment in English-speaking countries, especially in the United States. The word is “cozy.” “Cozy” is supposed to be a really positive word like, “Oh, I have my sweatpants on and I’m drinking a cup of hot chocolate, and I feel so cozy – so nice and warm and comfortable. But if you see the word “cozy” on an apartment add, it could be good or it could be bad. “Cozy” typically means a place that is pleasant, warm, and small. So, a lot of apartments in big cities, especially in the United States like New York, Boston, Philadelphia, especially on the east coast in New England, Boston for example use the word “cozy” because they want to tell you that it’s not a very big space, but it’s nice. They want to use a positive word to describe the space. So, this also an interesting trick for if you want to describe a small space in a positive way. “It’s just so cozy. Who cares if it’s small? It’s such a nice little space.” So it’s a really good word to use for describing a place, or for describing how you feel. Maybe on a cold winter’s day when you have blankets on around you, and you’re just feeling so cozy. You don’t want to leave your house. So, I hope this was helpful for you. If you’d like to learn more about idiomatic use of English and how to reach a fluent native-like level in English, then come back to gonaturalenglish.com. It’s what I’m here to help you do, to learn English in a natural way, the way that I believe you can become fluent best and fastest. So, I hope to see you over there – gonaturalenglish.com. Bye for now. The post 1 English Vocabulary Word You Need when Searching for an Apartment appeared first on Go Natural English.

What is the hardest thing about making new friends? Is it the culture? Is it the language barrier? Is it the fear of making a mistake and appearing foolish? The hardest thing is often that first step and taking a chance. In my experience traveling around the world, most people are feeling the same as you. They want to meet you, and speak with you, because they want to learn about other cultures and countries and they also want to practice their language skills.   The next time you have the opportunity to meet a new individual, and a potential new friend, don’t be afraid to make the first move and say, “Hello, my name is _______, how are you today?” You might be surprised at how ready people are to engage in conversation and meet new people as well.   While on your English language journey, be sure to visit gonaturalenglish.com and grab your free eBook, introduce yourself to your American English teacher, Gabby, and strike up a conversation.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7E1VqhSkxg   Episode transcript below:   Hey There! Welcome to Go Natural English. How are you doing? In this English tip, I’d like to talk about the topic of making friends with Americans. Is it difficult to make friends in the United States or with Americans abroad? A lot of English learners really want to make English-speaking friends, especially American English-speaking friends if this is the dialect or the culture that you want to know more about but how do we do it, how do you make American friends, and is it difficult? Well, I would say the answer is it just depends how you think about it and how you behave. So, yes, it can be very difficult if you are a very shy person or a very doubtful, or timid, or fearful person. So, in order to make it easy on you to make great American friendships and to connect with native speakers, you have to change your mindset and you have to change your behavior. So, think about how can you be a more positive person. Always think positively. It’s easy to make American friends. I have a lot of interesting things to talk about, and I have fun with new people I meet. These are the kinds of thoughts that you should be thinking if you want to make American friends. Now maybe, maybe it might be difficult because there might be cultural differences so how do you make American friends, or where do you make American friends? Of course, a lot of people make friends in the workplace. Now, I’m talking about adult English learners, right? So, if you’re in school or in a university, you’re lucky because it’s easy to make friends with your classmates, but if you’re not in a class or you’re not working, or you don’t work with native English-speakers, then how do you make friends? Well, if you live in an English-speaking country then the best way to make friends is to get involved with an activity – a sport, a club, or maybe a religious institution where you are repeating the activity at least once a week so that you see the same people over and over and that way you can establish a connection with those people using English. Now, if you don’t live in an English-speaking country, then use the Internet. Use social media or even a language exchange site to meet native speakers, and that way you can also meet repeatedly because a friendship is built over time. You have to build trust – get to know each other and build rapport. So, a friendship doesn’t happen from just one meeting – usually. Usually it takes time so just remember to – as we say – put yourself out there, which means that you need to take action, be proactive. You need to be the person to say “hello, how are you”, “my name is Gabby”, “I love to learn English”, I love to travel”, I love to listen to music”,

Speaking on the telephone or on Skype in a foreign language has to be one of the most terrifying things you can do. Speaking to someone who keeps quiet and does not say anything makes you feel even unsure of yourself. You begin to wonder if you’ve said something wrong, or are not being understood.   If a non-native English speaker is speaking with you in English, try to make them feel at ease. Give them positive feedback as they speak (without interrupting them). You should use comments such as “yes, I see” or “I know what you mean”, or even just “uh huh” to let them know that you are listening and understanding what they are saying to you. It makes the conversation flow better, and makes both of you feel better.   Tips like this one can be found at gonaturalenglish.com where you can also learn how to improve your English language grammar and spelling skills as well as speaking and listening. Gabby Wallace is there to support you along your English language journey.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwcPOSHuD7w   Episode transcript below:   Hey There! What’s up? How’s it going? I have a quick English tip for you that will help you to make your telephone conversations, or Skype conversations, whatever you use to call people up these days. It will make them even better – one big mistake to avoid – so, if you want to know, keep watching. Now, I had an experience where I was talking on Skype with a friend of mine – actually, now she’s a friend but I guess you could say when I called her, it was the first time that we spoke so I didn’t really know her at all, and when we were talking on Skype, I experienced this weird feeling because every time that I said something she was kind of silent. Actually, she was silent. She didn’t say anything so I had to again say something more, or ask a question to see if she would respond but her silence made me realize that in American English telephone conversations, we’re always making some noise or small comments to show that we’re listening, that we’re interested, and that we’re really engaged in the conversation. So, without even using any new words, it’s important to use these phrases like “uh huh”, “yes”, “I see”, “Okay.” These kind of phrases make a huge difference and they’ll make your partner, or the person you’re speaking with feel like you’re really interested and part of the conversation. Now, I am not sure about this silence in other cultures or other languages, but I think in American English we don’t like silence. So, try to be aware and observe how your conversation partners are feeling that silence or if they’re not feeling that silence. It’s all about observing and learning from your surroundings and that’s the natural way. So, if you’d like to learn more about how to learn English the Go Natural English way, come back to gonaturalenglish.com, where you can find out about the premium course and I’d like to give you a free eBook just for visiting. Thanks so much for watching and I hope to see you soon. Bye for now! The post Speak Fluent English and Make Your English Telephone Conversations Better in 2 Minutes appeared first on Go Natural English.

As you have probably discovered, unlike many languages where the letters or sounds are pronounced as they are written, English is not like that. So often, English letters, sounds, and words are not pronounced as you would think they would be. In this tip, Gabby explains how the “T” sound can be made in different ways, especially in American English. Sometimes it is pronounced as a “D” as in the word “city” but in other examples it is pronounced as a “ch” sound. We see this in words like “nature” and Adventure.” It is extremely important in English to learn how these words are pronounced because if you merely read them as they appear, it might not be understandable to a native English speaker. Go Natural English is a really great tool for learning to speak and understand American English in a natural way. Unlike the way languages are taught in textbooks, most people speak using a lot of idioms and phrases that cannot be translated literally. They just will not make sense. Immerse yourself in the English language and experience it like it was meant to be – naturally.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwmTnYQjK1w   Episode transcript below:   Hey there! How’s it going? In this English tip episode, I have a question from Lamine. Lamine is a Go Natural English audience member, and Lamine wants to know, “why do we pronounce ‘natural’ with a [ch] sound?” Didn’t you say that a “T” between two vowels makes a “D” sound? Lamine, that’s a great question. So, let’s talk pronunciation. Yes, sometimes when you have a “D” (sic) between two vowels like “city” you have a “D” sound instead of a “T” sound. However, there are plenty of exceptions. As always, with English, there are exceptions. So, words like “nature”, “adventure”, “future” are all exceptions to that rule of vowel-T-vowel. So, these are words that instead of saying “t” we say “ch” especially in American English. So, one more time – “nature” or “natural” like Go Natural English, “adventure” and future.” So, that is how you really pronounce a “T” in those example words. Now, of course the “T” can be pronounced in many different ways in English. What I recommend is to have a lot of exposure to English. You can do this in many different ways. You can find some materials like music, or perhaps news, or stories in audio format in English and listen to English every day, especially when you have some time where your ears are free. A great way to do this is with podcasts. Go Natural English is also a podcast which you can download for free on iTunes for ios and on Stitcher for your Android device. That way when you’re in the gym or when you’re on the train or the bus or maybe when you’re doing something at home like cooking or cleaning or whatever you have to do, you can listen with your ears while you do other things with your eyes, with your activities. You can make English a part of your life that way, and that is the way to really become comfortable with the different sounds of English. There are many different sounds, many different ways to say the same letter, and so it’s important to have as much English in your life as possible. I invite you to visit me at gonaturalenglish.com where I’d like to give you a free eBook that will help you more with your English fluency. Also on the website you can find out about the Go Natural English premium course that’s available for you to learn more natural fluent English, the way that Americans have conversation in daily life. This is not your traditional English class but I’d like you to come over to the site and learn more about it there. Now, I’ll talk to you real soon in another English tip here on YouTube, but in the meantime why don’t you come over and join the conversation with us on facebook.

Have you ever wondered what somebody meant when they said to you, “I must be losing my mind?” You probably thought that is impossible because while a brain is a real thing, a mind is not. This is one of those rich idioms that adds flavor and color to the English language.   As Gabby and Rob explain in this English episode, the expression is normally used after someone seems to have forgotten something they had just done or seen. Most commonly it is heard when someone can’t find their keys, as they’re trying to run out the door. They will say, “I must be losing my mind, I was just holding my keys and only put them down for a second. Where did I put them?” Gabby and Rob explain that it is a similar phrase to “I must be going crazy.”   If you want to sound more native-like and fluent in English, be sure to add colorful phrases like this to your conversation, but make sure you are using them correctly. More tips and advice like this can be found at gonaturalenglish.com where your American English teacher, Gabby Wallace is always ready to help.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPV5n5PGIXo   Episode Transcript below:   Hello! Welcome to Go Natural English. I am so excited to be here with my friend, Rob. Rob, how are you doing? All is well, Gabby Wallace, I’m excited to be here with you and all of your audience. So, Rob is an English teacher and his students have asked him some interesting questions. One of those questions – was about - what was it- my mind – I’m losing ... Yes ...? ... something?.. I don’t know – what was it? Yes, the question was, “what does ‘losing my mind’ mean?” Oh, that’s a great idiom. Yeah. So, it’s pretty common, right ... Yeah ... ... to use “losing my mind?” ... Yeah. She lost her mind or ... You must have lost your ever-loving mind. That’s a good twist on it. Yeah, the question was, “What does losing my mind mean?” Maybe – you’re a little bit better at this than I am ... Oh, Please. ... but my explanation was, “basically, OK, if you forgot something or you can’t focus on whatever you’re trying to focus on, or if you’re trying to do some work, or you’re trying to find something like, “I just had my keys – I just saw my keys – what am I doing? I must be losing my mind. My keys were just right here “ and I don’t know where they are now but they’re in your pocket the whole time. I have to be losing my mind but you have so much on your mind, you can’t focus. So ... Is it similar do you think to the idiom, “I must be going crazy”? Yeah. I might use it at the same time like, “I lost my keys. I can’t find them anywhere. I must be going crazy.” It’s in the same neighborhood. Mmmm. Cool. That’s great. It’s in the same neighborhood. Yeah, I must be going crazy. Another idiom, “It’s in the same neighborhood.” It’s very similar. Uh huh ... Exactly. ... awesome. Well, thanks for sharing that idiom with us. Oh, well, thank you. Super helpful. It’s great. So, if you’d like to learn more idioms, more natural American English, then come visit me at gonaturalenglish.com. You can come get a free eBook and you can check out the premium course. Indeed. Alright. Thanks guys for watching. Take care. See you there.     Photo Credit: ClkerFreeVectorImages The post English Idiom – Rob talks about Losing my Mind! appeared first on Go Natural English.

If you know of Go Natural English, then you are undoubtedly familiar with your American English teacher, Gabby Wallace. Knowing of something or somebody means that you are familiar with a certain place, object, or person.   You could hear phrases like, “I know of the Valley of the Kings in Egypt although I’ve never personally been there, but I have ready many books about it.”  You might also hear someone say, “I know of your theories, but I’ve never actually put them into practice.”   English is a great language to use when communicating because it is rich with expressive idioms and phrases. Don’t forget to take every opportunity to visit gonaturalenglish.com for helpful tips and ideas on how to improve your English conversational skills. Be sure to check out the premium course for more advanced support and practice with English.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNKox_1r5fs   Episode transcript below:   Hey there! What’s up? How are you doing, lovely English learner? I want to share an awesome English tip with you that I notice a lot of people having some trouble with. So, the difference between “To Know” and “To Know Of” – To know of, that little word “of” makes a big difference. So, I see people confusing these two a lot, So, if you’re not sure what the difference is, then listen on and watch on. So, “To Know” of course, is to have knowledge of something right? “I know my address.” “I know my friends very well.” “I know how to learn a language.” “To know of” is usually used with a person. Now, I said, “I know my friends well.” That means that I’m familiar with their characters and the way they behave, but if I say, “I know of” plus a person – for example “I know of” – who was I just looking at yesterday – there was a comedian, Chelsea something. Let’s say “I know” – let me use someone I actually remember the name for ... “I know of Jimmy Fallon, but I don’t know Jimmy Fallon.” “To know” someone means you actually have met them – you know them personally, right? “To know of someone means that you’ve heard their name – you may be familiar with what they do or who they are, but you’re not close friends with them. So, a native speaker will use these two phrases in different ways, right? “To know of” a person is to have heard their name. “To know” a person is to be very familiar and to have met the person – to be familiar with them, to know them on a personal basis. Alright, so that’s the difference, and that’s why it sounds funny when I hear people saying, “Oh yeah, I know Jimmy Fallon”, right? No, you know of Jimmy Fallon, right? So, it’s a small little word, but it can just help you to sound a little bit more fluent and native-like, alright? We also use “To Know of” with places, right? So, “I know of Mongolia, but I’ve never been there.” If I’ve been there, I would probably say, “Oh yeah, I know Mongolia really well”, right? Because I’m familiar with that place – I’ve been there. Actually I personally haven’t been there so, I would say, “I know of Mongolia and its beautiful places.” I think there’s a beautiful Lake Baikal there. Anyway, if you’re from Mongolia, please leave your comment. Tell me about what I should know about Mongolia. I’m getting way off topic, but I want you to know the difference between “To Know” and “To Know of.” So, I hope this was helpful. I hope that you will watch English lessons with Go Natural English on gonaturalenglish.com. We have the premium course and then we have the quick English tips so, two different ways that you can learn together with me. Alright, thanks so much for watching and I’ll talk to you again soon. Bye for now.     Photo Credits: geralt

How did you get to know about Go Natural English? No matter how you learned of it, it is a great place to improve your English language fluency. “Got to know” is one of those phrases that does not necessarily translate word-for-word but is often used to express how someone learned of something or somebody.   You will often hear people say, “I got to know about the American sport of baseball when I was living in the United States.” You could hear phrases such as, “I got to know Kenji very well while living and studying in Osaka, Japan.” “Got to know” is such a versatile phrase and one that you should try to use in conversational English.   Tips like this can be found at gonaturalenglish.com where Gabby Wallace provides many opportunities to learn English tips and improve your language fluency. Visit gonaturalenglish.com and pick up your free eBook just for visiting the site.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJxZNOHRfl4   Episode transcript below:   Hey! What’s up? Welcome to Go Natural English. I have a quick English tip for you. The phrase is, “I got to know.” What does this mean? Well, in American English, “I got to know” means that you know something over time. So, for example, “I’m getting to know some new friends.” That’s the present progressive, but I could say it in the past, “I got to know some new friends” in let’s see, what city I could say, “I got to know some new friends in Bangkok.” I was recently in Bangkok for just about a week, so, I got to know some new friends. It’s not correct to say, “I knew some new friends.” You have to say, “I got to know.” This is just a really common phrase, so it’s really useful. I encourage you to use it and also to recognize it when you’re listening to native English speakers. So, I hope that you learned something new - that you got to know more about English through this video tip, and if you’d like to learn more about how to learn English the Go Natural English way, then come to gonaturalenglish.com where you can get a free eBook just for visiting, and learn more about the premium Go Natural English course that has tons more help, support, and practice for you on your English language learning journey. Thanks so much for watching and I’ll see you again real soon. Bye for now.   Photo credits: imageneserik and Ramdlon The post Got to Know – Understand a Common Phrasal Verb in American English appeared first on Go Natural English.

As you probably already realize, English can be a difficult language to spell and pronounce sometimes. Don’t worry! Even native American English speakers sometimes have trouble understanding other Americans from different parts of the United States.   In this English tip Gabby provides a few helpful hints to remember when you are trying to understand what people are saying, and also so that you will be able to pronounce them correctly so that you can be easily understood. There are few things as frustrating as asking somebody to repeat what they said, over and over again. It’s the same is somebody has to keep asking you to repeat what you said until they can understand you.   Remember! Try to speak and listen to as much English as you can. This will sharpen your English language skills and make you a better speaker. Don’t forget to visit gonaturalenglish.com for more tips, and also to get a copy of Gabby’s free eBook. You will be so happy that you visited the website.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEbgQha8fjA   Episode transcript below:   Well, hello there. How are you today? Welcome to Go Natural English. This is a quick English tip. I have a question from a Go Natural English audience member, Ynigo. Ynigo asks, “What is the difference in pronunciation between the words “b-e-n” and “b-e-e-n?” And “b-e-a-n?” That’s a great question. I love pronunciation questions so I’m excited to answer this one. And you know what? I have another bonus tip for you besides explaining the difference between these three words which is a wonderful question. It’s very detailed though, and I’d like us to think big picture about language learning so, my suggestion – my big picture suggestion – is that you expose yourself to as much English as possible. That way, your brain will start recognizing patterns, and recognizing when you hear words that might be spelled the same, or you might think they’re the same, but they’re just not. Your brain kind of goes “ooh – ding.” That’s different, so I’m going to remember, and your brain also recognizes the patterns. It’s another light bulb moment if you listen to a lot of English. So, keep watching Go Natural English on YouTube, and listen to Go Natural English five times a week on the podcast – on iTunes for ios, and on Stitcher for your Android device. So, you can get a ton of English that way and if you want more – if you want more practice and support as well, you can join the Go Natural English premium course at gonaturalenglish.com. Now, what is the difference between “ben” like “Big Ben” you know the big clock tower in London, the historical landmark, “Big Ben.” I remember when I had a spelling test in 2nd grade and the teacher asked me to spell “ben” in front of the whole class and I said “b-e-n” because I was thinking about Big Ben – of course. Well, I was wrong, and I was told to sit down in front of the whole class because “you can’t spell.” No, my teacher didn’t say that. She wasn’t mean. She was very nice, but I felt really bad because you can totally spell ben “b-e-n”, but it’s not what she meant She just didn’t explain that. Clearly I’m still upset about this – joking. So, “ben”, the way my teacher in 2nd grade meant it was “b-e-e-n”, the verb. For example, “I have been to Paris.” So, “I have been doing many exciting things. I have been traveling a lot these days.” So, you use “been” as part of your verb, or a participle. That is “b-e-e-n.” So, to answer your question Ynigo, it is not the same as “b-e-a-n.” That word is a food that you eat and it’s called “bean.” I actually love to eat beans they’re very healthy, and helpful. So, “bean” is an “ee” sound – “bean” – similar to “seat.”

Have you already mastered the plural “s” sound in the English language? If not, you will want to watch this English tip from Gabby at Go Natural English. If you have had trouble understanding this concept, don’t worry, you are not alone. There are a number of English learners that had experienced trouble with the plural “s.”   Gabby explains that sometimes you can tell immediately from the context of the conversation that you need a plural “s.” Sometimes you just have to listen and train your hears to hear the sounds. She also mentioned that the plural “s” can sometimes sound like a “z” and sometimes like an “s”. As you listen to more and more English conversations, you will be able to distinguish the difference sounds.   Gabby’s tips are designed to help you, the non-native English learner, improve your fluency and comprehension. For more tips and support, visit gonaturalenglish.com and pick up a free eBook just for visiting. While there, be sure to check out the premium Go Natural English course for more comprehensive tips and support.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adLVNaRZIcE   Episode transcript below:   Hey! How’s it going? Welcome to Go Natural English. I have a great question from an audience member named Gusty. Gusty asks, “How can I hear – how can I improve my listening comprehension to hear the plural ‘s’ sound”? Gusty was telling me about how in his English class, he has to fill in the blanks. Maybe he was doing a listening exercise, maybe a worksheet, or a test. And he has a really hard time understanding when to put an “s” at the end of the word. He knows the grammar, of course – “s” is for plural but for listening it’s so hard to hear that “s”, and that’s a great question. I hear this problem, or this complaint, from a lot of English learners and it’s a really common problem. So, it’s important to talk about it. So, Gusty, thank you for asking that question. If you’d like to ask more questions, the best way is to come to gonaturalenglish.com/contact. Also at gonaturalenglish.com, while you’re there, you can pick up a free eBook guide to fluency in English and check out the premium Go Natural English course with a lot more practice and support and real natural conversations between two or more people. Alright, so, Gusty asked about the plural “s”. Well, sometimes you know there’s going to be a plural “s” from the context, right? So, if you hear someone say, “I love pets. I have four dogs.” Well, you don’t even have to hear the plural “s” to know that if I say “four” then I’m going to have a plural “s”, right? I’m not going to say “four dog.” I need to say “four dogs.” So, you don’t even need to hear it though because you know from the context. But what about if I didn’t say “four”? What if I just said, “I have dogs”? Well, we need to train our ears. You need to think about the fact that English will have the plural “s”, and expose yourself to a lot of English. Understand that the Plural “s” has different sounds. It could be either a “z” sound as the example that I gave just now “dogs.” So, you’re listening for a “z” sound, or it could sound like “s”, like an “s” as in “I have four cats.” Right? So, we have two different plural “s” sounds that you need to be listening for. So, those are my two tips, right? You have to listen to the context – actually three tips – listen to the context, listen to a lot of English to train your ears, and understand that there are two different plural “s” sounds, “s” and “z.” Alright, I hope this has been helpful for you. If you’d like to learn more, come back to gonaturalenglish.com. I’ll see you there. Bye for now. The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://gonaturaleng...

Have you ever made plans to do something special, and then come to find out, that you already had something else planned? In this short English tip, Gabby explains the phrase, ‘”Come to find out.”   This is one of those phrases that is not usually written about in textbooks, nor is it often used in writing, but it is commonly heard in conversational English. You might hear a phrase along the lines of, “I passed by the library the other day and come to find out that the President was autographing his latest book.”   If you are determined to improve your English language fluency and conversational skills, then be sure to visit gonaturalenglish.com and see all the tips and resources that are available to you. Don’t forget to check out Gabby’s premium course while you are there.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u_TkB3c7hs   Episode transcript below:   Hey! How’s it going? What’s up? Welcome to Go Natural English. Let’s get fluent. I have a phrase to share with you today that is super common. Native English speakers use it all the time and it’s probably super confusing for a lot of English learners. The phrase is “Come to find out.” “Come to find out” – what does that even mean? “Come”, “Find”, “Out”? Huh? So, I want to talk a little bit about what this means. “Come to find out” means that you’re a little surprised – you didn’t expect to know some information or to be told some information. So, “Come to find out” is something that you want to share like a turn of events. So, for example, “I was planning to go to the beach tomorrow – come to find out, it’s supposed to rain. I can’t believe it. I’m not going to the beach if it’s raining.” Alright? So, that’s just a quick tip to show you a phrase that’s really common, but not taught in textbooks. It’s common in conversation though. So, if you want to learn more about natural English, come to gonaturalenglish.com and grab a free eBook that I’d like to give to you as a gift with no strings attached. Hope to see you there. Bye for now. The post Come to Find Out – Learn a Fun American English Idiom appeared first on Go Natural English.

  Have you figured out yet that American English is a language full of unusual sounds and spelling? Well, in this English tip, Gabby talks about the Flapped “T”, also known as the Flap T. Simply put, this occurs in American English when a “T” falls in a word between two vowels.   A flapped “T” sounds like a “d” in American English. This is why the words “Metal” and “Medal” in English sound the same. You would distinguish the exact word and meaning by the context in which it is used. Gabby uses “pretty”, “city”, “better”, and “thought of” as good examples of the American flapped “T.”   If you are serious about learning to speak and understand American English, then this tip is for you. By using the Flapped “T” sound you will demonstrate an understanding of American English that escapes some people. For more tips like this one, visit gonaturalenglish.com and start learning to speak American English the natural way.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en0CBn8UQRM   Episode transcript below:   Hello there! How are you doing today? Welcome to a Go Natural English episode where we’re going to talk about a question from a Go Natural English audience member, Abdelkrim. Abdelkrim asked, “Can you talk a little bit about the flapped “T”? Well, this is an excellent question. Abdelkrim, it sounds like you’re studying linguistics. Maybe you’re really interested in pronunciation in the English language and this is a really important point for understanding American English. So, if you want to talk to Americans, or if you want to sound more like an American English speaker, then this answer is really important. Now, Abdelkrim asked for a lot of examples and exercises, and I’m going to do my best but remember these English tip videos are really short. I try to keep them between two and five minutes. The shorter, the sweeter. But if you want more examples, more practice, and more support, then you should join the Go Natural English premium course at gonaturalenglish.com. Now, here are some examples: We have words that I mentioned before in another video such as “water,” Another example would be “pretty.” “Isn’t it a pretty city”? Now that’s another example – “city.” So, we have the flapped “T” when you have a “T” between two vowels. So, “Pretty – P-R-E-T-T-Y.” “Y” would be considered a vowel in this case, makes the “T” sound like a “D” – this is what we call the flapped “T” in linguistics or pronunciation. So, what it means is that the “T” in American English sounds like a “D.” Now, in British English, it’s a bit different but as you know, I’m an American English teacher so I can help you out with this flapped “T” sound. So, it’s “pretty.” Now, you may want to say “pretty” and that’s OK. It’s not incorrect but that’s more of a British accent. So, if you want to understand and sound more like an American, you should say, “pretty” and you should expect people to say “pretty” and know that that word is spelled with a “T” even though it sounds like a “D.” Same thing for “city.” You might be tempted to say “city” and that’s OK but what sounds more natural in American English is “city.” It’s not “city.” It’s “city.” So, a “D” sound is softer than a “T” sound. The flapped “T” is soft like a “D.” So, I’m currently in Tokyo and I would say that Tokyo is a pretty city. Oh, but I have an even better example – ooh “better” – B-E-T-T-E-R. Not “better”” but “better.” A better example – I just thought of a better example which is actually “thought of.” Now this will blow your mind because when we say words, we have to consider the linking between two words. We don’t just say individual words like “pretty” – “city.”

Making mistakes while speaking in a foreign language can be terribly embarrassing and even upsetting. We have all made mistakes ranging from the simple ones that didn’t affect much to the really, really big ones that make your eyes wide and your heart beat faster.   Learning English is no different. There is a lot of room for human error, and we can generally open our mouths, and before we know it, we say something that we don’t even mean. Sometimes we don’t even realize we made a mistake until some points it out to us.   In this English tip, Gabby, explains that in most cases, it’s OK. Native speakers usually understand what you meant to say and are not offended. In the off chance that they didn’t understand what you meant, they will usually ask you to either repeat it, or explain what you intended to say.   For more tips like this, be sure to visit gonaturalenglish.com and see all the helpful tips that Gabby has for you. You will be glad you did.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9guf_U0CLFI   Episode transcript below:   Hello! Hello! What’s up? How are you doing? This is Go Natural English and I have a quick English tip for you. I want to talk about making mistakes. Imagine that you’re having a great English conversation but you stop – you start turning red and sweating because you realize you just made a mistake, and you feel embarrassed, and oh my gosh, what do you do if you realize you’ve made a grammar mistake in English in the middle of a conversation? It’s not like you’re writing a paper and you can just erase and rewrite it, or you’re on a computer like most people do these days – you just delete and rewrite it. You’re in the middle of a conversation, so, what do you do, oh my gosh. Well, two things: It depends on if the mistake affects the meaning of what you want to say. So, if you realize that your grammar mistake means that the other person didn’t understand you, or might think something that’s wrong that you didn’t intend to say, then I would say, “Oh, I’m sorry, I made a mistake. What I meant to say was ...” you don’t even need to apologize. You don’t even need to say you made a mistake. You could just say, “What I meant to say was blah, blah, blah.” Two – if the mistake you made was kind of superficial, meaning it doesn’t affect the meaning and everyone’s understanding everything that you mean to say – there’s no miscommunication, then let it go. It’s totally OK. Just let it go. It’ll feel so good. Just don’t worry about it. It happens all the time. Everybody makes mistakes, even native speakers. So, if it doesn’t affect the understanding or your communication, just move on. Alright? Trust me, this will help your fluency overall because you won’t be stopping the conversation – say, “ooh, oh, I meant, ooh, uh,” and people will enjoy talking with you more because if the mistake was little, then it doesn’t really matter. Just keep talking and it’s all good. So, I hope that this tip is helpful for you. If you’d like more tips, and – if you’d like to learn English the natural way, which is fun, easy, and relies on our own ability as humans to learn a language the natural way, then come back to gonaturalenglish.com where I have a lot of tips for you and I’d like to give you a free eBook, and you can find out about the premium course as well. So, thank you so much for watching. I believe in you, and I hope that you make a lot of mistakes. Why? Because mistakes are the way that we learn. So, keep going. Don’t worry about your mistakes. Just do your best to clarify and make sure that you’re understanding other people and other people are understanding you. So, you’re doing great.

Have you ever been nervous about ordering food or drinks at an English-speaking restaurant or café? You shouldn’t be afraid to try and order for yourself, but you should always try to be polite about it. Sometimes, non-English speakers can sound abrupt or even rude without meaning to.   In this short English tip, Gabby provides a couple of examples of how to order food without sounding rude. The more you practice, the easier it will get, and the more natural you will sound. Adding a few phrases like this to your vocabulary each week can greatly improve your fluency in conversational English.   Be sure to visit gonaturalenglish.com to find many more tips from Gabby about improving your language fluency. There are a large number of resources available to you. Don’t waste these opportunities to sound more like a native.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dp42ldUUHu4   Episode transcript below:   Hey there! What’s up? I would like to share a quick English tip with you about how to order at an American restaurant, or any English-speaking restaurant. Now, what I’ve heard from some English learners that sounds really rude is, “Give me a cheeseburger.” Now, this might be a direct translation from your native language. I think you’re not trying to be rude. I don’t think that you’re a rude person. I just think we need a little help with our English skills. So, I have two options for you to sound more natural and more polite. The first one is, “I’ll have a cheeseburger.” The second one is, “I’d like a cheeseburger.” Both are perfect, and I encourage you to use them next time you eat at an English-speaking restaurant. If you’d like to learn more about natural English and how to sound more like a native speaker, visit gonaturalenglish.com. Hope to see you there. Bye for now. The post How to Order in an American Restaurant – Speak Fluent American English appeared first on Go Natural English.

Have you ever wondered why English has so many terms with similar meanings. For instance, take the words “everyone” and “everybody.”  They mean virtually the same thing. They make up a group of all, or many people. The good thing is that since the words mean the same thing, you can choose whichever one you want to use and everybody will know exactly what you mean.   On the other hand, if you use the word “someone”, you are speaking in general terms that someone in the group, nobody in particular, just someone that you probably don’t know, is involved. You might say, “Everybody is coming to the party tonight, but someone will be dressed as a clown.” Now, you know that by using the term “everybody”, that a lot of people are going to be there, but only one of that group will look like a clown, and you have no idea who that might be.   These are just a few of the many English tips that Gabby provides on a continuous basis to help non-native speakers learn English. As always, check out, and subscribe to Go Natural English for all your English language tips.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlCimqzciH0   Episode transcript below:   Hello! Hello! What’s up, my awesome English-learning friend? I have a quick English tip for you about three words that are commonly mispronounced by English language learners. Why? Because they’re confusing. So, I want to clarify this common challenge. So, the three words are “again”, “mountain”, and “pain.” What do they have in common? They all have “a-i” as vowels that are back to back. So, you’re tempted to pronounce each vowel individually like “a – e” so what I hear a lot, which is a mistake is “a-gay-een”, “mount-ay-een”, and “pay-een”, which sounds really weird and not smooth and fluent at all. So, to sound more fluent and more native-like, you have to mix these vowels together and just make them sound like “eh.” It’s easy – “eh” – “eh.” Alright so “again”, “mountain” – “mountain” sorry, I don’t want to confuse the stress there “mountain”, and “pain.” It’s all kind of an “ay-eh-eh.” But they’re not two separate sounds. It’s one sound, so, this little piece of information will make a huge difference on your English. That’s what Go Natural English is all about, is giving you these little tips that make a big difference on your fluency, and for your confidence in speaking English with other fluent and native English speakers. So, if you like learning this way, and learning a little and using it a lot, learning a lot from it, come back to gonaturalenglish.com. Visit me there and I’ll give you a free eBook and you can find out about the premium Go Natural English course. It’s super cool. I think that you would love it but you can come see if it might be right for you. So, here on YouTube we have three free tips a week. You can also check out the Go Natural English podcast on iTunes and on Stitcher for five times a week, quick tips that will help you out. So, that’s what I’m here for. I hope that you are enjoying learning English the natural way and I can’t wait to see you again soon. Alright, bye for now.   The post Again, Mountain, Pain – How to Say 3 Difficult Words in American English Pronunciation appeared first on Go Natural English.

English is a universal language that is used by so many people around the world. Sometimes it can be confusing though, as there are words that have spellings that might not be pronounced quite the way you would expect. Like anything else, it takes work and perseverance to learn to speak English like a native, but be assured, you can do it, and you will have fun in the process.   In this English tip episode, Gabby explains how to handle the “ai” sound in many English words. She uses the examples “again”, “mountain”, and “pain.” If you listen closely, and learn to pronounce the sound like Gabby says it, you will sound more fluent in English and be better understood.   Don’t forget that Go Natural English can be found on YouTube, iTunes, and Stitcher. There are numerous video tips and podcasts to help you along your English learning journey. Make sure you use all of the resources available to you so you can learn English faster and better.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCYMCfwbMks   Episode transcript below:   Hello! Hello! What is up? How are you? Welcome to a free English tip at Go Natural English. I have a question from Stephani. Stephani asks, “What is the difference between “someone”, “everyone”, and “everybody”? And are they singular or plural? Awesome question, Stephani. I think this will be helpful for everyone, so I’ll give the quick answer and if you want more help with questions like these, consider the Go Natural English premium course that’s available at gonaturalenglish.com. So, “someone”, “everyone”, “everybody.” OK, they are different and the short quick answer is they are singular. I know it’s crazy, right? Because “everyone” means many people. “Everybody” means many people. “Someone” actually means one person out of many people. They are all singular. So, for example, “Someone is calling.” I can hear my phone ringing. “Everyone is happy today.” “Everybody is happy today.” OK, so “is” shows you that it’s singular, the way that I’m showing you the example. So, always remember that they’re singular. There are other nouns like this in English that you would think are plural but they’re not, and those are some things that I help you out with in the Go Natural English premium course. So, if you want to learn more, come on over to gonaturalenglish.com. Now, what is the difference between these three? So, as I said, “someone” is one person in a group of many people and it’s kind of anonymous. We don’t know specifically who that person is – “someone.” OK, “anyone.” “Everybody” is a generalization – we’re thinking 100%. Alright? And “everyone” is also a generalization – 100%. “Everybody” and “everyone” are actually the same. They have the same meaning. However, it’s your choice which one to use. So, the big difference is between “someone” and “everyone” or “everybody.” Now, whichever you feel comfortable with, if you prefer to say “everyone” or you prefer to say “everybody” that is your choice. So, English is interesting like that. It’s good to have a big vocabulary so that you can choose. You have the option, you have the choice to use whatever word that you want. And, so that you can remember, you can understand when other people use these words too. So, I hope this was helpful for you. If you like English tips, make sure to subscribe here on YouTube, and also consider listening to the podcast if you don’t already. There are five English tips a week over at the Go Natural English podcast on iTunes for ios or Stitcher for Android. So check that out and don’t forget too to join Go Natural English on social media – facebook.

Wait just a minute. What are these new phrases that we call idioms? Idioms are parts of speech that are generally used in certain geographic locations, and are not usually literal but are understood nonetheless. In this episode, Gabby talks about the idiom “Lesson Learned.”   Normally, you would learn a lesson from a textbook or a teacher but in this case, a lesson learned is usually something learned from life experience. For instance, if you make a mistake, or do something foolish or embarrassing, you will probably have learned not to do that particular thing again. You don’t want to experience that same embarrassment a second time.  You might hear someone say, “I drove downtown during rush hour and it took me an hour to go two miles.” In this case, the lesson learned is that rush hour is a bad time to drive downtown.   Visit Go Natural English and learn more about idioms and phrases that will help you learn to sound like a native English speaker faster and better. And as always, create opportunities to talk to native English speakers. You will be glad you did.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF-_2UjSb2E   Episode transcript below:   Hey there! What’s up? Welcome to Go Natural English. I’m Gabby Wallace and this is my friend, Robert Foster. What up? What’s up? Well, I think we have an idiom to share today. Of course. A really common, great idiom – was it something about lessons, something about learning? Yes, lesson learned. A lesson learned. A lesson learned. Is this about studying English like you learn your lessons from the books? No, it’s more life lessons. Life lessons. Experience. We all have those. Yeah. I learned just the other day when I went to the bank that I have to be very careful when I’m filling out my paperwork because I made a mistake and it cost me money and it cost me time, and that was a lesson learned, that I have to be very detail-oriented and careful when I fill out paperwork. Because the way I like to fill out paperwork – I was like scribbling and oh yeah ... Scribbling and like hurry up. It’ll be OK, right. Get it done. Yeah, yeah. Nope. I know one of mine, one of my many – one was, I was about 100 feet from a restaurant I was supposed to meet some friends for a restaurant in Tokyo and I didn’t want to ask somebody for help because they sent me the pindrop for my phone wouldn’t work. Oh no. So, I figured I’d just follow it around – well, they told me, “look over here, look over there.” I walked around for 30 minutes ... 30 minutes? ... 30 minutes to a place that was 100 feet away, and all I had to do was ask somebody for directions. So, that was my lesson learned. Just ask the question if you don’t know where you are, ask, and you can cut out a lot of time. That’s a good ... I missed a lot of time there. ... That’s a good lesson learned. So now I ask all the time if I’m lost. Mmmmm. Well, I hope that you have a lesson learned that you should always watch Go Natural English because there’s such helpful idioms and fun times. Yes, they and will help you with everything. Yes. If you want to learn more, come visit me at gonaturalenglish.com. You can grab a free eBook and you can find out about the premium course. Sound good? Sounds good. Alright. See you later. Take care. Thank you. The post A Lesson Learned – Use this Common American English Idiom and Speak Fluently like a Native appeared first on Go Natural English.

What is going on with the English language? Is it true that I can use the present continuous tense to express a future action? Yes, it is absolutely true and in this English tip, Gabby explains how that is done and what it can look like. If you want to sound like a native English speaker follow this tip and others presented by Go Natural English.   A good example of using the present continuous tense for a future action would be along the lines of, “I am playing with the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra next month.” While appearing as the present tense “I am playing”, it actually expresses something that you will be doing next month, and not at the current time. It is always a good idea to add a time frame for this action to avoid confusion and misunderstanding.   Communicating like a native English speaker requires much work, but it should also be fun. Challenge yourself to go beyond textbook English and actually express yourself like a native.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns8cI2cdrm0   Episode transcript below:   Hey! What is up, my awesome English learner friend? I want to share a great tip for English language fluency with you. A member of the Go Natural English audience, Abdelhalim asked the question, “What about using the present continuous tense to talk about the future”? Well, that’s a great question because native speakers do this all the time but I don’t think it’s usually mentioned in your English textbooks or in a traditional English classroom. We usually focus on using “will” for the future tense which is actually probably the least used tense to express the future. We use “going to” a lot, and then we use the present continuous. So, for example, I might say, “I’m traveling to Tahiti – I am traveling to Tahiti.” That doesn’t mean that I’m traveling right now. It could – it could mean that right now I’m on the plane and I’m traveling to Tahiti. That would be amazing. I would love that but it could also mean that in the near future I have plans to travel to Tahiti. Now, to avoid confusion, most often we will add a time to specify whether we’re talking about right now or the future. So, if I wanted to talk about the future, I would probably say, “I’m traveling to Tahiti next month” just to clarify. So, yes, you can absolutely use the present continuous tense to talk about the future but to avoid any confusion I would recommend to add a time to it. Maybe next month or next week, or this weekend or later today. So, I hope that this was helpful. I hope that it helps your confidence in expressing yourself fluently in English. If you would like to learn more about learning English naturally in a fun and easy way, to speak more in a native-like, easy way without struggling to find the right words – well, that’s what I’m here for and that’s what Go Natural English is here for too. Come visit the website and I’ll give you a free eBook and you can find out more about the Go Natural English premium course which I made just for you to learn in the best way possible. So, I hope to see you there and definitely don’t forget to subscribe to Go Natural English on YouTube. Come back for free tips three times a week and you can also come talk to us on Facebook – facebook.com/gonaturalenglish and on Twitter at gonaturaleng. Thanks so much for watching and I’ll see you again real soon. Bye for now.     Photo Credit:geralt The post How Native Speakers Use the Present Continuous to Express the Future – Learn English Grammar appeared first on Go Natural English.

Why does it so often seem like English makes no sense? The words don’t always sound like they look. English has words where the letters sometimes aren’t pronounced. Words sometimes don’t contain letters that are pronounced. It can be very confusing and hard to figure out.   In this episode, Gabby provides a helpful tip on the best ways to improve your English language skills. She talks about listening to your favorite music while reading the lyrics so you become familiar with the way the lyrics sound. She also explains that news website are extremely useful in learning how words are pronounced and used in context. Another excellent way to improve your English and learn pronunciation is to listen to audio books. This can be a great benefit as you travel and can listen without interruptions.   While Gabby is taking a short break from the podcasts while she works on the new full length eBook, visit Go Natural English on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and at gonaturalenglish.com to continue improving your English language fluency.     Episode transcript below:   Hello, and welcome to the Go Natural English podcast. I’m your host, your American English teacher, Gabby Wallace. In this episode I am so happy to be able to share with you an English learning tip that’s simple – it’s straightforward and I think it’s going to be fun for you to try out. So, my tip for improving your fluency is ... it’s one of the tips that I’m going to include in the Go Natural English eBook, the full length one that’s coming out later this summer and I’m going to talk to you a little bit more about that but let me just tell you the tip. So, the thing is ... the problem is that English sounds really different than how you read it, right? So, some words have letters that we don’t say. Some words have sounds but the letters aren’t really there. So, the way English sounds can be really confusing especially if you’re used to reading or writing most of the time in English, or if you learned English from a textbook, or in a class where you just kind of read a lot, or wrote a lot, or talked about English in your native language. So, if you haven’t listened to a lot of English, you really have to start listening. You have to listen to English every day and that could be the Go Natural English podcast, that could be music, or it could be an audio book. I personally love listening to audio books and I think that audio books could be a really interesting and fun way to improve your listening skills in English, especially if you can listen to the book and read the book at the same time. Now, an easy way to start with this kind of learning - listening and reading at the same time – is actually going to a news site like Voice of America or Breaking News English. Those are a couple of great sites where you can listen to the news and read it at the same time. And that way you can relate what you’re hearing with what you’re reading. And another really fun way to do this is to find music that you love in English, so you’re listening to the music and the lyrics in English as you read the lyrics. So, find a song that you really like and it could be something classic like the Beatles or the Doors, or it could be something newer like Taylor Swift is really popular right now. You’ll have to find music that you like and make sure you’re enjoying listening to it, and listen to the lyrics and find the lyrics online. You can just search for lyrics to find the words of the songs and read along as you listen. I promise you, this will help your English a lot because this is how I learned Spanish, and Portuguese, and some Japanese, and French just by enjoying music that I really love in those languages and reading the lyrics along with the music as I’m listening. So,

Are you familiar with the most common vowel sound in the English language? Well, you are about to meet the “schwa” sound. “What is that”, you say? Well, the “schwa” sound is that “uh” sound that is found in the unstressed syllables of words.   In this podcast, Gabby explains how the “schwa” sound is a lazy utterance that is used instead of the actual pronounced syllable in some words. Gabby provides three examples to illustrate the “schwa” sound – “pencil”, “question”, and “famous.” You will find that a great many English words have this particular sound. By listening to native English speakers, over time you will be able to not only hear the sound, but you will be able to use it yourself. This will help you sound more like a native English speaker.   To learn more about learning English, visit gonaturalenglish.com, and just by visiting you can get Gabby’s free mini eBook. You can also find Gabby on Facebook and Twitter. Expand your opportunities and improve your English language fluency. Subscribe to Go Natural English today.     Episode transcript below:   Hello, and welcome to the Go Natural English podcast. I’m your host, Gabby Wallace, your American English teacher and Number One fluency coach. I’m so excited to bring you the tip today that will help you so much with your English fluency through pronunciation. Now, before I forget I want to remind you that you can get the free Go Natural English mini eBook just by visiting gonaturalenglish.com. Enter your name and email address and I will send you your free mini eBook to help your English fluency immediately. So, I hope to see you over there as soon as you’re done listening to this quick English tip on the GO Natural English podcast right here. So, I have a really important tip that I want to share with you really quickly here. The most important sound in the English language is actually one that you probably didn’t learn in your English class, and that makes me mad because it’s really important. It’s called the “schwa” sound but the name is not important. What is important to know is that when you have an English word that has two syllables like, “today” – one, two – “today.” Two syllables, right? “Today.” Two parts – we break the word into syllables and there’s two in the word, “today.” Well, you have one syllable that is stressed and another syllable that is not stressed. So, we have a lot of words that have two or more syllables in the English language. You’re always going to have one stressed syllable and another syllable that’s weak could be a “schwa” sound. So, I’m going to share some examples with you and I want you to listen to see how the weak syllables all sound very much alike. And that is the “schwa” sound. It makes a kind of “uh” sound. It’s a funny sound, right? “Uh” but check it out. How about the word pencil.” Do you notice how the first syllable is strong, “pen”, and the second syllable is weak and it sounds like ‘Uh?” “Pencil, pencil.” OK, how about the word “question?” The strong syllable is the first one “quest – ion.” And the second syllable kind of sounds like “uh” again. OK, how about the word “famous?” Well, the first syllable is strong again, “fam” and the second syllable “ous.” So, even though the spelling is different for all these words, right? “Pencil” – p-e-n-c-i-l. “Question” – q-u-e-s-t-i-o-n. And “famous” – f-a-m-o-u-s. Even though those spellings are so different those weak syllables – the “schwa” sound makes those weak syllable all sound alike. One more time – “pencil’”, “question”, “famous.” OK, and those three words are just three examples off the top of my head. Now, there are a lot more examples that you’d be able to hear the “schwa” ...

Have you ever thought you had enough of English learning while reading through books? Now, that’s a mouthful to pronounce since in English the “ough” sound has many different pronunciations. One reason for the multitude of pronunciations is that many English words are borrowed from other languages. But sometimes, the words just aren’t spoken as they are spelled.   English has many words which contain silent letters such as should, would, and could which contain the unpronounced “l.” As Gabby mentioned in this English podcast tip, Wednesday just does not sounds like it is spelled. English also contains the words “err”, “air”, and “heir” which are all spelled completely differently and yet are pronounced the same.   There are no real rules for how English words sound and how they are spelled. You just have to memorize the sounds sometimes. If you would like to learn more about this and other tips for improving your English fluency and gaining confidence in your speaking ability, then make sure you visit gonaturalenglish.com where Gabby will coach and guide you on your English language learning adventure.   Episode transcript below: Hey! How’s it going? Welcome to the Go Natural English podcast – the best place to improve your fluency in the English language. In this quick English tip we’re going to learn about how to improve your pronunciation in English to sound more like a native English speaker. If you don’t know already, I’m your host, Gabby Wallace, your American English teacher. And you can visit gonaturalenglish.com to pick up your copy of the short and free Go Natural English eBook that will help you to improve your fluency by improving 15 common mistakes. So, getting rid of those mistakes will help you with your English fluency and that mini eBook is free. So, speaking of eBooks, we’re also working on completing the full length Go Natural English eBook that will really help you with strategies, practical examples, and advice on how to improve your English fluency naturally. So, that eBook will be available in August 2015, so I’m very excited for that to come out, for that release. So, stay tuned and if you join the email list at gonaturalenglish.com – if you get your eBook you will automatically join the email list and you can find out more about the release day of the Go Natural English eBook. OK. So, without further ado, let’s talk a little bit about pronunciation. One problem that I’ve noticed a lot of English learners having is how to pronounce words that seem to have a lot of extra letters in them that we don’t say. For example, think about the word “Wednesday”, the day of the week. We write it, and you’d think that it would be said, “wed-nes-day” but that’s not how we say it at all. We don’t say, “wed-nes-day”, we say “wensday”. But you wouldn’t know it from the way that we spell the word. Another word for example – take the word “autumn.” You would think that we would say it “ah-oo-tum-nuh” by the way that it’s spelled but that’s not at all how we say the word “autumn.” So, my advice for words like this and there are a lot of them in the English language is to remember that speaking English is not the same as reading English, or writing English. When you want to listen, and you want to speak English, or you want to listen to English, you want to understand what native speakers are saying, and when you want to speak and you want to sound like a native speaker, you have to remember the way that words are said. You have to remember the sound of the word and not the spelling. So, if you attempt to sound out every word from the English spelling, you will be sorry. The thing is English writing has a very loose relationship with its sounds. So, you have to learn the sounds if you want to understand English and ...

Have you ever tried to pick up a new skill and find yourself getting frustrated because you didn’t get it as quickly as you thought you should? Well, can be a common occurrence in language learning because there is so much to take in.   If you are making yourself tense because you’re not becoming fluent in English as fast as you would like, maybe you’re trying too hard. In this podcast episode, Gabby talks about a time when she was trying to learn a new skill – scuba diving – and how she made herself relax so she could actually enjoy the experience of learning the sport. Gabby explained that learning English could bring about the same anxieties and frustrations, and the way to overcome that is to relax, take a breath, and enjoy the English language journey. You will find that you learn more, and that you learn quicker if you are able to have fun along the way.   Learning English is a new skill, and it requires the same effort as learning any other skill. Don’t get nervous, or anxious, and certainly don’t hyperventilate. Just relax, and learn new words or phrases while continuing to use the ones that you already use in your conversations. Gonaturalenglish.com is your go-to-place to pick up English language learning tips.   Episode transcript below:   Hello! And welcome to the Go Natural English podcast. I’m your host, Gabby Wallace, your American English teacher and Number One fluency coach. In today’s episode I’m going to share a tip with you that comes from my own personal experience of learning a new skill, and I’m going to relate that to how you can learn the English language better and develop your fluency skills. So, this week I had the pleasure of traveling in Indonesia where I learned to scuba dive for the first time ever. So, learning to scuba dive is pretty scary if you’ve never done it before. It involves going under the water for a long period of time and breathing through a kind of pipe that’s attached to an air tank. And when you go underwater, well, you know you’re far from natural air and it’s just really freaky – it’s really scary because you aren’t used to breathing through a kind of cable or cord. It’s pretty scary to be under the water about 16 meters, and think about, “Oh my gosh, if anything goes wrong ...” well, we don’t want to think about that. What we want to think about is staying calm and enjoying the experience. And that’s what I would say the exact same thing about for learning the English language. It can feel really strange to go without your native language for a long time, just like it feels weird to go without regular natural air for a long time – breathing through your scuba tank. It feels weird just like speaking English might feel weird at first. But the best thing that you can do in either situation when you’re becoming used to this new situation is to stay calm. You can even invent something that helps you to stay calm. For me, with scuba diving it was counting. I would count my breaths – one – two – three – inhale, and – four – five – six – exhale, and again. And if you just concentrate on doing those simple things like breathing, which when you’re speaking English, if you feel like you’re going to hyperventilate it might be a good idea, or you could concentrate on simple things like using the vocabulary that you already know. Don’t try to pressure yourself to use words that you’re not familiar with all the time. Of course it’s a good idea to try out new words but if you’re feeling really nervous, then just try to stay calm. Relax. Use the skills or the vocabulary that you know and enjoy the experience. I noticed that when I was scuba diving – when I was really worried about what might happen, or might I be in danger – when I was just thinking about those things I couldn’t enjoy the be...

How far would you go to learn English? What types of situations will you put yourself in to make your English-learning experience better? In this podcast Gabby relates a story about her travels in Japan, and how she found herself in a situation where she had to speak Japanese because she was with someone who spoke no English at all.   One of the best things you can do if you are really serious about learning English is to speak English as much as you can, even if you could take the easier path and speak your native language. If you put yourself in those types of positions, you will be amazed at how friendly and helpful people can be. If you make the effort to communicate in English with native English speakers, they in turn will encourage you, and appreciate your effort. You will almost certainly learn new words and phrases that will help you communicate better the next time.   So, if you are serious about learning English, visit gonaturalenglish.com and let Gabby take you on an English-speaking journey. And don’t be afraid to visit some of the other sites that Gabby mentioned during the podcast and check out the resources available to you.   Episode transcript below: Hey there. How’re you doing? I’m Gabby Wallace, your American English teacher and host of the Go Natural English podcast. Welcome! In today’s episode I’m going to share something kind of personal with you. It’s actually very personal. I don’t always share personal stories but I think it might be helpful and interesting for you as an English language learner so, what I’m going to share about is my travel experience in Japan and something kind of dangerous that I did. Something I wouldn’t advise anyone else to do but it actually was the best thing that I’ve ever done for my Japanese language learning. So, I’ll explain about that but before I start my story, I just want to remind you to come visit gonaturalenglish.com for more English learning materials like the premium Go Natural English course that’s coming out very soon that you can join. Also you can find out about the Go Natural English eBook. There’s a short free eBook available and there’s a full-length eBook that’s coming out in August of this year – 2015. So, I’m really excited about everything that’s going on at Go Natural English. I just want to make sure that you are in the loop, meaning that you know what’s going on. So, what’s going on with me in Japan? I’ve been traveling in Japan for a few weeks. You guys know probably that I lived and worked in Japan for a little while and so I studied Japanese and I’m still learning. My Japanese is pretty basic but I’ve felt in the past like I didn’t have enough time to practice Japanese so I tried things like lessons online, Skype lessons or online lessons using Verbling or italki, or different language exchange sites and those were all really helpful. But I still wanted more practice and what I did a couple weeks ago was I was traveling with a friend of mine – with a male friend – and we decided to hitchhike from southern Japan down to farther south in Japan and like I said, it’s dangerous to hitchhike. You’re standing out on the road asking for a ride from basically anyone who drives by and of course you can use your judgment. You can decide whether you want to get in, or not, and I was with a friend – a male friend – so I felt like that was a little bit safer but I know it’s not really recommended so I’m not recommending that anybody hitchhikes but I just want to share that I had such a great time actually. We got our first ride with a really nice older gentleman, Kimura-san, and Kimura-san only spoke Japanese. He did not speak a word of English, nothing – absolutely - not even “hello, how are you?” So, I was put into a good position where I had to speak Japa...

Are you a non-native English speaker who is constantly worried about what other people think of your language skills? Then this podcast episode is for you. Listen as Gabby provides some useful tips and encouragement for you to feel better about yourself. Learning another language is hard. It may be easier for some people than others, but it is never a simple task.   Most people, whether they would admit it or not, struggle to grasp certain spellings, pronunciations or grammatical structures. Fortunately, the more you practice, the more you learn, and the easier it gets. Anybody who has ever persevered in the learning of a foreign language knows all too well about embarrassing moments either in speaking or writing. Learn from your mistakes. Ask your peers, or your teachers to provide constructive feedback so you can improve and move forward. The key is not to give up out of frustration or fear of what others may be thinking.   Whether you are an advanced English speaker or a novice, Go Natural English is there to help you gain fluency and have fun at the same time. Listen to Gabby often to gain keen insights into the English language.   Episode transcript below: Hello, hello, hello, awesome English learner. Welcome to the Go Natural English podcast. I’m your host, your American English teacher, Gabby Wallace. In today‘s episode I want to talk about the fear of what other people think. Are you afraid that other people might think that your English is really bad? Are you feeling embarrassed about what other people might be saying about you, or thinking about the way that you communicate in English? Well, listen to this episode because I’d like to talk with you about this very fear. Before I discuss the fear of what other people think, I want to remind you that you can get a free short eBook by visiting gonaturalenglish.com. When you sign up for the Go Natural English email list, you instantly get a free mini eBook about ways that you can fix common mistakes in the English language for learners like you. So, I hope to see you over there. Now, I was thinking – I was thinking this morning about the fear of what other people think of your English skills. Now, if you’re afraid of what your peers think, let’s say other people from your country who are listening to you speak English – if you’re afraid of what they think, well, first of all, who cares? I know it’s easy for me to say but we have to focus on the positive. You have to focus on what you are able to do, and what you hope to do instead of focusing on what other people may be thinking negatively about you. And, who knows what they’re thinking? Maybe they’re actually thinking, “Wow, I’m really impressed that they’re trying to speak English”, right? What are some things that you can do to avoid having people think negative things about your English skills? Because I know, I know we care about what other people think even if we don’t want to care, even if we want to say, “Who cares?” It’s much easier said than done. So, what are some things you can do to make people think your English is good? Well, first of all, don’t be shy. Sometimes when you’re quiet, people think that you’re quiet because your English is really bad. They think maybe you’re not understanding, or maybe you don’t know how to say anything in English and that’s why you’re quiet. Whereas I know sometimes if you’re quiet, it’s just because you’re enjoying listening or maybe you just want to think more before you talk. That’s OK, but try to talk a little bit more if you tend to be quiet. Another thing you can do is smile. Just be positive and look for ways to project a confident and friendly image. Third, and last, use the little bit of English that you know, a lot. So,

If you love to travel, visit foreign lands, and meet interesting people, then learning a little of the country’s language will help you enjoy the experience that much more. Generally speaking, if you try to speak with people in their own language, they will go out of their way to communicate with you, and help you if you need assistance.   In this podcast, Gabby talks about an experience she had while traveling around Japan, and how meeting people in the rain presented an opportunity to practice communication skills. In fact, if you put forth a little effort, opportunities to communicate and interact with others can be found just about everywhere. The key is to put yourself in those situations where you will be able to communicate, and you will be amazed at how much better your understanding of English will become.   Be sure to reach out to Gabby either at gonaturalenglish.com, or Facebook, or Twitter and don’t be shy. Ask questions, make comments, express yourself, and improve your English fluency at the same time. The more fluent you become, the more you will enjoy your experiences communicating in English. The post Helping Native English Speakers Helps Your Fluency appeared first on Go Natural English.

You find yourself in a foreign country and you decide you want to meet the locals and start a conversation with them. That’s a great idea because we learn by practicing with native speakers. But have you looked ahead and thought about what you would say if you did not understand something that was said to you? You should have a plan because this is a scenario that happens all too often.   In this podcast, Gabby takes a look at just that situation and offers five phrases that might help you avoid embarrassing encounters. Now, these aren’t the only ways to ask for repetition or clarification, but they are five of the more common ways. One of the most common reactions in these situations is frustration but if you persevere and make the effort to really understand what was said, you will go a long way toward fluency in the language.     At Go Natural English, Gabby tackles these types of frustrating situations and offers tips on how to make the most of your opportunities for conversation with native speakers. Learn from these situations and in the future you will find that you understand more, you speak more, and you struggle less with the English language.

Have you ever been angry? Anger is an extremely intense emotional reaction. In this English tip, Gabby explains three phrases that are commonly used in English conversation – “angry about”, “angry with”, and “angry at.” You must be able to express yourself when talking about your emotions and anger is certainly a very strong emotion.   In this English tip episode, Gabby explains how native English speakers use these phrases and under what circumstances. The key thing to remember is that “angry with” generally refers to people. You might hear, “I am so angry with my brother for embarrassing me in front of my friends.” The phrase “angry at” will also refer to people. You might hear, “I am angry at the coach for trading the star player.”The phrase “angry about” typically refers to situations. You could hear phrases like, “I am angry about the court’s decision this afternoon.”       English is a challenging language but like any other language, you can master it with practice and repetition. Go on over to gonaturalenglish.com and begin improving your language fluency. Get in touch with excellent teachers and engage them in conversation as often as you can.

English, like most languages, makes use of tenses. English actually has six tenses but for general conversational English, they are not normally all used. Conversational English by its very nature tends to be less formal and restrictive than the written language.   In this English tip, Gabby speaks about the simple past tense of the verb “to be” which is “was.” For example, you might say, “I was an Exchange student in the year 2000.” The past perfect tense, on the other hand, might read, “I had been studying English when my little sister was born and I had to return home to help my parents.”     In normal conversation, most people use the simple tenses. If you want to blend in and sound more like a native speaker, it’s important not to speak in a stiff, awkward manner. The best way to do this is to practice, practice, and practice some more. Go Natural English exists to help you become more natural and fluent in your English language skills. 

Have you decided yet that you are going to learn English, or will you choose another language? Learning to understand a language is a choice, and that choice is yours. The difference between using “going to” and “will” is not very large and native English speakers are going to understand what you mean. So fear not, and forge ahead in your quest to improve your English.   The phrase “going to” is often used to speak of the future but with a link to the present. For instance, you might say, “I think it’s going to snow because the sky looks ominous.”    If, on the other hand, you are looking to the future with no real attachment to the present, use “will.” An example of this would be, “Those suitcases look heavy. I will carry them for you.”     Although some English grammar rules like these have subtle differences. It is often these subtle differences that make you appear to be more in command of English, and therefore, make you seem more like a native English speaker. Make your way to Go Natural English now, and find many more tips on how you can learn English like a native.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be part of a movement? A movement could be as simple as a leaf rustling in the summer breeze, but that’s not what we are talking about here. We’re referring to a social movement, the idea of teaching and learning English in a new and creative way. In this lesson, Gabby speaks about teaching English naturally, conversationally, in the way people actually use the English language. The great thing is that movements can involve one person or many people. Learning anything is generally comprised of both a theoretical portion, and a practical application. Learning English with a textbook is a good start but the practical application comes when you start practicing with native speakers.   Start, or join a movement. Get yourself over to gonaturalengish.com and move forward in your English learning journey. Read as much English as you can, listen to as many native English speakers as you can, and certainly seek out native speakers with whom you can converse on a variety of topics.

Learning English can be a full time and sometimes frustrating job. It is possibly the craziest language on the planet and yet it is spoken by one in seven people. Very often English teachers have to Very often English teachers have to explain things that don’t really make sense, nor do they seem to follow any set of logical rules. Let’s face it, English pronunciation, by and large, is unpredictable. It takes effort and practice to get it right, or at least get close to the correct pronunciation. In this lesson, Gabby examines the past, present, and future tenses of the word “read.” She explains that in the present and future tenses, “read” is pronounced like “reed”, whereas in the past tense, it is pronounced “red” like the primary color. The more you listen to native English speakers, and pay attention to how they speak, the better your English will be. Try to imitate native speakers at every opportunity. Go Natural English will guide you and provide useful tips about how to improve your English skills.  

Have you had enough English this week? Not even close. Come see what you’ve been missing. Go Natural English makes learning an exciting adventure, not something to avoid. In this lesson, Gabby makes it easy to see events in time by using the terms “have/has had”. This is a way of using the present perfect tense in English to take an event from the past and connect it to the present. This is a technique describing an event that has not necessarily been completed.           If you say, “I had to study a lot this week”, it indicates that the act of studying was started and completed. However, by saying, “I have had a lot of studying this week”, it indicates that while you had a lot of studying so far this week, there might be more studying to come. English is a living language. Becoming fluent will help you meet people, develop relationships, and accomplish things. Understanding the terms, “have/has had” will let you speak conversationally and express yourself more clearly. Go Natural English will not only increase your knowledge of the language, but it will also give you the confidence to go out and practice your English. Photo Credit: radarxlove   The post 2 Ways to Use “Have Had” in a Sentence – Learn English Grammar Present Perfect Tense appeared first on Go Natural English.

Speaking skills are very important when communicating with others especially when you are using a foreign language. In this video episode, Gabby answers a question from a Go Natural English community member.   What is the best way to improve speaking and conversation in general in English? Gabby introduces a method called “Copying and Pasting” -- it is like the simple copy paste that we usually do on our computers.   One example that was mentioned in the video was when she met a French couple. She is not that familiar with the language, so what she did was copying what the French people said based on the context of the conversation.   Try to do it whenever you are communicating with a native speaker. Listen carefully to the phrases that they utter, then copy or repeat it whether with the same person or to others to sound natural.   Sound like a native English speaker. Make the English language part of you daily life and see your improvements in no time.   Click here to watch the video on YouTube   Photo Credit: Ron Mader   Exposure to English & the right method of learning are keys to fluency Click here to find out how you can get more Go Natural English materials & strategies To be fluent, you must speak! Try your first premium 1-to-1 live online tutoring lesson with a qualified native English speaker teacher at Verbling. Click here to learn more and try the first one free! The post Best Advice – How to Improve Speaking & Conversation in General in English appeared first on Go Natural English.

It's really hard to improve your English skills if you live in a country where nobody speaks English since there's no one for you to talk with using the language.   In this video, Gabby will help us find a way to improve our English in a non-English-speaking-country.   First, find locals who do speak English. Meet people who shared the interest with you to get a deeper connection and not just to learn English. Go online and find a language exchange partner. Invest time in taking lessons online. Practice with yourself by speaking out loud to yourself and record it. That way you can assess your weakness and improve them. Sing English songs. Learn an English song, know the lyrics and tune and sing it to yourself or to others.   By using these tips, you will be able to develop your English skills whether you’re in a non-English-speaking-country or not.   Click here to watch the video on YouTube   Photo Credit: Mary St George   Exposure to English & the right method of learning are keys to fluency Click here to find out how you can get more Go Natural English materials & strategies To be fluent, you must speak! Try your first premium 1-to-1 live online tutoring lesson with a qualified native English speaker teacher at Verbling. Click here to learn more and try the first one free! The post 7 Tips: Where to practice English if you live in a country where no one speaks English appeared first on Go Natural English.

In this video, Gabby tells us how to differentiate the words “too” and ”also” when using in our sentences.   The truth is, they are just the same, but we use them a little bit differently.   Also, usually goes at the beginning or in the middle of the sentence. It can be used at the end of sentence, but it’s not really common for as to do it. It’s a bit more formal when we use “also,” it could be either in a speech or in an essay.It might be used to add on a list of things.   Too, unlike also, usually goes at the end of the sentence. It’s most commonly used in terms of informal or daily conversations. This word has another meaning which is the same with the word “very much.” Gabby added the importance and the things you should be mindful of when using the word “too” as we further watch the video.   By understanding small useful information using Go Natural English, you will be able to use English confidently and comfortably, without the second thoughts whether your grammar is wrong or right. Have fun learning with us!   Click here to watch the video on YouTube   Photo Credit: Hugh Manon     Exposure to English & the right method of learning are keys to fluency Click here to find out how you can get more Go Natural English materials & strategies To be fluent, you must speak! Try your first premium 1-to-1 live online tutoring lesson with a qualified native English speaker teacher at Verbling. Click here to learn more and try the first one free! The post What’s the difference between “also” and “too” – Learn American English appeared first on Go Natural English.

Believe it or not, there are many types of English based on locations. But the two biggest or should I say, the most commonly learned English are British English and American English and we often get curious whether these two are different or just the same.   There are big differences between American and British English that include, pronunciation, idioms, slang and cultural references.   Cultural references play a lot of importance when you either speak with the two. In sports, for example, British and American will talk about football with you. But these are two different sports, football for British is soccer for Americans and football would be the American football for people who live in the US.   In terms of pronunciation, one common example would be the “T sound.” British pronounce “t” sound crispier and clearly while Americans tend to make “t” sound “d.”   Even in slang, British and American English differs from one another and Gabby will give some examples as we further watch the video.   Believe it or not, there are many types of English based on locations. But the two biggest or should I say, the most commonly learned English are British English and American English and we often get curious whether these two are different or just the same.   There are big differences between American and British English that include, pronunciation, idioms, slang and cultural references.   Cultural references plays a lot of importance when you either speak with the two. In sports for example, British and American will talk about football with you. But these are two different sports, football for British is soccer for Americans and football  would be the American football for people who lives in the US.   In terms of pronunciation, one common example would be the “T sound.” British pronounce “t” sound more crisp and clearly, while Americans tend to make “t” sound “d.”   Even in slang, British and American English differs from one another and Gabby will give some examples as we further watch the video.   Click here to watch the video on YouTube   Photo Credit: Betsy Weber   Exposure to English & the right method of learning are keys to fluency Click here to find out how you can get more Go Natural English materials & strategies To be fluent, you must speak! Try your first premium 1-to-1 live online tutoring lesson with a qualified native English speaker teacher at Verbling. Click here to learn more and try the first one free! The post Is there any big difference between American and British English? appeared first on Go Natural English.

When you are learning English conversation, it is important to use it. It can be difficult to find the right person and the time to practice. Nowadays, a good option is to find an online tutor. Speaking with an online tutor can save you time and money. Also, you can select from many tutors! It is easy to practice English online now with the Internet. For many learners, it's still a new way to learn and it may be overwhelming to figure out the best site, best tutor, and how to get the best value for your money. The first point that people usually think about is the cost. How much does it cost exactly to take online English lessons? The amount it costs to take online lessons can be as cheap as $5 USD per hour to $100 USD per hour. That's a huge range. So you might wonder, why not just find the cheapest lessons online? The second point you have to consider is what you are getting for the price. The cheapest lessons may be helpful, but you need to know what you are paying for. Usually when you pay a little more, you can expect more. For example, you can expect a qualified, experienced teacher. Native speakers tend to cost more to learn with because there may be more demand. You can expect your tutor to prepare for you and your needs specifically, instead of using a generic lesson or not preparing at all. Honestly, the world of online teaching is not really regulated. You should be a smart buyer and find out about your tutor's qualifications and experience. Ask about their degrees or certifications in teaching English, how long they have been teaching and in what situations. You may be able to ask for a free or discounted trial lesson to see if they are the right tutor for you. Qualifications, experience and the tutor's personality and teaching style are all important points to consider. The best question to ask yourself is, what do you really want and need in an online tutor? You probably want someone who is experienced, qualified, prepared, and motivated to give you a great lesson. Also, you probably want someone who you respect and like. That probably means that you will need to pay in the range of $15-30 per hour, the average rate for most professional online tutors. For most English learners, this price point will include a good value for the money. If you would like someone very experienced and specialized in a unique area such as science or business, then you can expect to pay more. Many tutors at this level will create a long-term plan for you that is not per hour, but rather a package of lessons along with support outside the lessons. If you want VIP treatment and want to learn from the best, then look for a professional tutor who charges on the high end of the price scale. If your budget can not support 1-to-1 lessons, consider options for online group practice lessons, or try an online language exchange. An exchange will give you speaking practice; however, it is really different than lessons. An exchange is not for teaching. It is not a lesson. It is simply to have someone to speak with. Also, you can try practicing with a few different tutors. It is always a good idea to learn from more than one person. You want to speak with more than one person in real life, so it's good to get used to different ways of speaking. Hopefully, you will find a great online tutor. A good place to start is with Verbling, since they are offering your first trial lesson completely for free. There's nothing to lose! Take a look at all the different tutors available and see who you want to schedule a free trial lesson with now.   Photo Credit: Flickr Creative Commons Kevin Dooley   Exposure to English & the right method of learning are keys to fluency Click here to find out how you can get more Go Natural English materials & strategies To be fluent, you must speak!

This video episode tip tackles about tips on how to use the word “through” in different situations.   One of the most common ways to use “through” is to express that you are finish with something. It’s the same when you say that you completed an action.   Another common use of “through” is to express that you are looking at something but it’s a little bit different with “at.” For example, I’m looking at this book. When I open and look at each page, I’m looking through the book. In this example, it means that you are looking through a lot of pages from one point to another.   One use of the word “through” is when you are looking through the window or looking at something outside the window.   Now, Gabby mentioned that there are a lot of phrasal verbs combined with the word through and you will be able to distinguish their differences if you practice applying the word in your daily life as much as possible. Remember, applying what you learn regularly will enhance your English skills.   Click here to watch the video on YouTube   Photo Credit: jen collins   Exposure to English & the right method of learning are keys to fluency Click here to find out how you can get more Go Natural English materials & strategies To be fluent, you must speak! Try your first premium 1-to-1 live online tutoring lesson with a qualified native English speaker teacher at Verbling. Click here to learn more and try the first one free! The post How to use the word “Through” in Many Different Ways appeared first on Go Natural English.

English learners often have mistakes in pronunciation and grammar when they speak. These are the common mistakes we have when learning a new language. Gabby will share a practical and beneficial advice in this video.   Be Aware of your Mistakes - If you know you’re making mistakes, find out how to fix them. Find Out the Correct Way - If you know what your mistakes are and the right way to correct it, then that would be awesome! Practice and Use the Correct Way - You have to force or push yourself to use the correct way. Use these steps so that it will become a habit. Once it’s habit, you will always remember and you don’t even have to think about it the next time because you already use correct way over and over. It’s about creating those memories in your brain and also in your muscles and mouth.   Once you create this pattern, you will be able to break your bad habits of having grammar errors and pronunciation slips when you speak.   Watch the video ahead to learn more advice!   Click here to watch the video on YouTube.   Photo Credit: opensource.com   Exposure to English & the right method of learning are keys to fluency Click here to find out how you can get more Go Natural English materials & strategies To be fluent, you must speak! Try your first premium 1-to-1 live online tutoring lesson with a qualified native English speaker teacher at Verbling. Click here to learn more and try the first one free! The post How Can I Fix Lots of Mistakes in Pronunciation and Grammar – Learn to Speak American English appeared first on Go Natural English.

This podcast episode talks about the meaning of “do not settle” -- asking for what you want in English.   Gabby shares her experiences as she travels from one country to another. Travelling is like living your life, it comes with challenges. It is up to you if you’ll give up or stand up and face them. When things get rough, be creative, do not settle.   In the past few days Gabby had some opportunities to not settle. She shared her experience in Changi Airport in Singapore wherein she had to get her boarding pass earlier than scheduled. At first, people at the airport do not want to agree with her, but because she doesn’t want to settle she asked them over and over again in a nice way and succeed.   In relation with the English language learning, she is telling every English learner to not settle with what the teachers are teaching them. If it is necessary to ask for more feedback or more activities to do, more help, then do so.   Do not be afraid of asking questions and asking for help if you feel like you need them. Ask if you have doubts regarding the lesson. Don’t just wait, act. Get out of the box and be unique. Do it your own way and be independent.   Make the English language part of your daily life. Practice and apply what you learn more often and you will see your improvements immediately.   Photo Credit: Roo Reynolds   Exposure to English & the right method of learning are keys to fluency Click here to find out how you can get more Go Natural English materials & strategies To be fluent, you must speak! Try your first premium 1-to-1 live online tutoring lesson with a qualified native English speaker teacher at Verbling. The post Don’t Settle – Ask for More in English and in Life appeared first on Go Natural English.

In the usual classroom setting, we first learn how to read words instead of speaking them. This is the reason why many non-native English speakers have troubles with some certain words. It’s very important to learn through our ears, learn the sounds and not by the way we read it. In this video, Gabby will share us how to pronounce words with “-rth” like worth, north, birth.   There are many words with “-rth,” but most importantly, even though there are many vowels that comes before this three letter combination, we always use one vowel sound regardless of the spelling. Sounds great right?   The mistake or problem of a lot of English learners have is that, they want to read the vowel in the way that they have learned it in the alphabet with the “-rth” sound. But there is a vowel sound that we called the R-colored vowel which Gabby will explain as we further watch the video ahead.   Click here to watch the video on YouTube.   Photo Credit: Pablo Fernández     Exposure to English & the right method of learning are keys to fluency Click here to find out how you can get more Go Natural English materials & strategies To be fluent, you must speak! Try your first premium 1-to-1 live online tutoring lesson with a qualified native English speaker teacher at Verbling. Click here to learn more and try the first one free! The post How to say words with “rth” like worth, north, birth – American English Pronunciation Tip appeared first on Go Natural English.

  In this podcast episode, Gabby talks about mindset and learning a specific language help you when it comes to personal development.   What is mindset? It is a particular way of thinking. We people think differently based on various situations that we face. There are people who can easily handle difficult situations because they have a good mindset. It is also a good foundation when learning a language like English.   It is important to have an open mind and a growth mindset.   Growth mindset - Are you ready to progress? Having this kind of mindset is treating every problem or committed mistake a challenge and that you always think that you can do anything, a go getter attitude.  In learning a language, it is totally fine to have lapses because that is where we learn. It is all about being positive, make it a habit to look at the brighter side of everything. Believe in yourself.   Open mind - Learn like a child and always be curious about everything. Be eager to know all things about the English language and how you could use it in various situations. Don’t let anyone destroy your hunger to learn and get fluent with a specific language.   Mastering a second language is a beautiful thing because its evolution is constant. That means you are constantly learning. You will be able establish positive attitudes that will help you improve your personal development.   Ask yourself the reasons why you really want to learn the English language and have that positive mindset. See your improvements in fluency real quick!     Photo Credit: Alexandre Normand   Exposure to English & the right method of learning are keys to fluency Click here to find out how you can get more Go Natural English materials & strategies To be fluent, you must speak! Try your first premium 1-to-1 live online tutoring lesson with a qualified native English speaker teacher at Verbling. Click here to learn more and try the first one free! The post Change Your Mindset to Change Your English Fluency appeared first on Go Natural English.

We can learn English in various ways but the most effective way to do it is by using the language more frequently. Practicing English by speaking with someone, even if it’s just online, is one of the keys to help you achieve fluency. But the big question is: “What do you really want?” Do you want a language exchange partner? Do you want a friend or a teacher?   A teacher is someone who will correct you, tell you your mistakes. He or she may guide and explain grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary to you. And can even give you tips on how to improve and how to make your study plan more efficient.   A language exchange partner may not do the same because it can be seen as rude. He or she is someone whom you speak. For example, you will talk with your language exchange partner and then after that, you will talk with them using your language. So both of you are helping one another to learn your native languages.   If you are looking for a friend, someone to connect with on a deeper level, you could use social media to find interest groups. You can connect with people and use English to talk about your common interests.   But of course you can learn English through audio, video and text lessons from the Go Natural Website at gonaturalenglish.com   Click here to watch the video on YouTube   Photo Credit: Markus Koljonen   Exposure to English & the right method of learning are keys to fluency Click here to find out how you can get more Go Natural English materials & strategies To be fluent, you must speak! Try your first premium 1-to-1 live online tutoring lesson with a qualified native English speaker teacher at Verbling. Click here to learn more and try the first one free! The post How to meet people who want to improve their English speaking skills using Skype appeared first on Go Natural English.

How good listener are you? Do you easily understand when you listen to conversations of native English speakers? How important is your listening skills in effective English communication?   Hearing is different from listening. Listening is more of understanding the content of a conversation while hearing is not focusing on details and the words just pass by your ears.   Native English speakers speak differently from those who have English as their second language. They have this certain style that is most of the time difficult to comprehend for non-natives. They use expressions or slang words popular from their hometowns and speak really fast.   In this podcast episode, Gabby talks about  some tips on how to understand fast native English speakers conversations.   Here are the mentioned tips:   Train your ears - Take time to listen to fast conversation of natives. Do not overwhelm yourself - Start with listening to native English materials with at least two minutes length. Do not listen with your eyes - Understand the conversation with your ears though your eyes can give you hints.   Spend more time listening to native speakers. Choose what you are interested in.  It is totally fine that you don’t understand each word they say. It is not going to be an easy and short process, it takes time but it is very effective.   Bring the English language to your daily life. Use it as often as possible and see your improvements quickly.   Photo Credit: Paul Shanks   Exposure to English & the right method of learning are keys to fluency Click here to find out how you can get more Go Natural English materials & strategies To be fluent, you must speak! Try your first premium 1-to-1 live online tutoring lesson with a qualified native English speaker teacher at Verbling. Click here to learn more and try the first one free! The post How to Understand English Conversation Especially with Fast Native Speakers appeared first on Go Natural English.

Why do you study what you study? Why do you study English? How do you choose the things that you want to learn? Is it based on what you like? Importance? Or difficulty? How do you study? What are your methods?   It is important not to waste time on the things that we don’t need to study and focus more on the useful ones. Time is important especially when learning a language like English. You need exert much time on practicing or applying what you learn. It is one of the most effective ways to be fluent.   We all know that the most confusing part of the English language is grammar. In this podcast episode, Gabby talks about the two verb tenses in English language that you need to stop studying.   Here are the above-mentioned tenses:   Past Perfect Continuous - He had been studying. Future Perfect Continuous - He will have been studying.   Many English learners are confused on how to use these verb tenses. It is not easy to find a good example to be able to understand them easily. The reason is that they are already outdated, no one uses them nowadays.   Gabby suggests focusing more on basic tenses that most learners use. It will save you much time and will be able to studying the helpful ones.   Basic Tenses   Present Simple Present Continuous Past Simple Past Continuous Future Simple Future Continuous   Mastering these verb tenses will help you a lot in communicating using the English language confidently and comfortably.   Let’s focus more on the thing that would help us improve our skills. Make it a habit to use the English language in communicating with people and you will see your improvements in no time.   Photo Credit: Michael Gil   Exposure to English & the right method of learning are keys to fluency Click here to find out how you can get more Go Natural English materials & strategies To be fluent, you must speak! Try your first premium 1-to-1 live online tutoring lesson with a qualified native English speaker teacher at Verbling. Click here to learn more and try the first one free! The post Two Tenses in English to Stop Studying Now appeared first on Go Natural English.

There are words and phrases that get different meaning depending on what in intonation and stress you put in to it. This is not always taught in a traditional English classroom.   Learning how to control your intonation and using intonation like an Native English Speaker is even more important than building vocabulary.   Both of them are important but intonation affects the meaning of what you say and how people understand you.   Here in this video, we are going to learn about the expression, “Excuse me.”   When you’re are walking and bumped on someone,you’ll say excuse me in an apologetic or polite way. The words are not that stressed.   When you’re trying to catch someone’s attention. You will have your intonation go up.and a little bit louder when you say “excuse me.”   When you get offended, and you use this phrase, you draw out the syllables and you will make ‘cu’ of excuse sound like ‘kyoo.’   There’s one other usage of the expression “excuse me” and you will find it you when you watch the whole video.   Remember, practice and shadow what Gabby’s saying and soon you will sound so Natural speaking in English like her!   Click here to watch the video on YouTube     Photo Credit: David Goehring   Exposure to English & the right method of learning are keys to fluency Click here to find out how you can get more Go Natural English materials & strategies To be fluent, you must speak! Try your first premium 1-to-1 live online tutoring lesson with a qualified native English speaker teacher at Verbling. Click here to learn more and try the first one free! The post Does the expression EXCUSE ME mean surprise or complaint? Speak English like a Native appeared first on Go Natural English.

Start your day with these five simple, fun suggestions. These small additions to your a.m. routine will improve your fluency in English. By doing these things in the morning, you will see real progress before other things (and people!) distract you later in your day. Let’s walk through your current morning routine and see where you can add English. These five suggestions are easy to integrate into your existing morning routine. Make these activities part of your regular routine and you will still be on time for work!   These 5 things will become habits for strong, confident English. Like brushing your teeth, they should become a non-negotiable part of your day.   Start with one or two suggestions and work your way up to doing all five suggestions. Make them part of your morning routine. You will see a huge improvement in your English language skills!   Upon Waking As soon as you wake up, read these phrases aloud to train your brain for learning with a positive mindset. It is important to begin with the right mindset because it will help your brain to receive information.   Don’t accept common myths like “it is very difficult for adults to become fluent in English,” or “mistakes are bad and should be avoided,” or “some people are naturally talented at languages, but most people are not.”   These are myths. Let them go. Try reading these positive ideas aloud instead. You’ll be amazed at your fast improvement!   You improve every day. You learn every day. You have good intentions and should therefore always be confident in your words and your actions. Don’t compare yourself to anyone except the person you were yesterday. Today is a great day to make mistakes!   In the Shower Listen to music in English while you get ready. Put it on while you shower and get dressed.   By listening to music in English, you will benefit in three ways. First, you are immersing yourself in the sounds of English, which you need in order to become familiar with new sounds and words. Second, if you listen carefully, you can improve your listening skills and vocabulary. Third, you can discover new music you like and even learn about some pop culture.   Sing along for added fun and to improve your pronunciation and vocabulary!   To find suggestions for your playlist, try these sites: Billboard top 100  Pandora YouTube   Eating Breakfast They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so don’t skip it! You will not want to skip it now, especially if you use the time to eat and improve your English.   Listen to, watch or read in English while you eat breakfast. By watching programs in English, you will benefit in many ways: listening comprehension, vocabulary, phrases, and even grammar. Consuming media in English will immerse you in the language and culture. No matter where you live, you need to expose yourself to lots of English.   You probably already check the news in the morning, and why not do that in English?   Try these sites for news by level: Advanced English speakers - BBC Intermediate English speakers - VOA High beginner English speakers - Breaking News English   If you’d rather watch direct English-learning tips, watch Go Natural English on YouTube.     Commuting to Work Do you drive, take a train or bus, or walk to work in the morning? Make use of the time you spend going to work (or anywhere). Immerse yourself in the sounds of English with audio on your smart phone or mp3 player device.   This is a great opportunity to explore another form of media in English. Try downloading free podcasts. Put on your ear phones and enjoy. There are two types of podcasts you should download: English-le...

In this tip, Gabby answered the  great question, “how long will it take me to be fluent in English?”. As we all know, learning a language is not an easy thing. We need to invest time, effort and sometimes even money.   With this kind of skill that you want to acquire, time is very essential. One must allot plenty of his time to practice and put learning into application.   There are two answers mentioned in this episode, a simple one and a not so simple one. The simple is, a thousand  of hours is needed to become fluent in a language and the not so simple answer is discussed with the following questions:   What is fluency to you? Why are you learning English? What is your current ability? What is your study schedule? Have you studied other languages? What is your native language? What is your current mind set?   Do not concentrate on how long will it take you to become fluent in a language, but focus on your goals that you can fulfill with the help of the English language.   Make English a part of your everyday life, commit on practicing and applying what you’re learning and you will see your improvements in fluencly immediately.   Photo Credit: Tobias Mikkelsen     Exposure to English & the right method of learning are keys to fluency Click here to find out how you can get more Go Natural English materials & strategies To be fluent, you must speak! Try your first premium 1-to-1 live online tutoring lesson with a qualified native English speaker teacher at Verbling. Click here to learn more and try the first one free! The post When Will I Be Fluent in English appeared first on Go Natural English.

Teacher’s often tell their students, be an independent learner, be assertive and be proactive! But what does that really mean?   Gabby wants to encourage and empower you to be an independent English learner. She wants you to teach yourself. So that soon, you won’t need help from her.   How can you be an Independent Learner?   Follow your curiosity - What are your interests, naturally? What do you find really inspires your curiosity? What do you know more about? Use English as a tool to pursue your interest. Learning English should not be learning it as a subject, it’s just giving yourself power to explore life and connect with people  That’s how we can use English powerfully.   Know your motivation - Why do you want to learn English? If you can answer that question honestly, they you have a huge advantage over other English learners.   Be proactive - Do not wait for your English teacher to give you English. No one can give you English in a little gift box or even in a textbook. You have to go get your English. If you follow your curiosity and motivation, you’ll be more inspired to learn words that is related to your interests.   Click here to watch the video on YouTube.   Photo Credit: SomeDriftwood   Exposure to English & the right method of learning are keys to fluency Click here to find out how you can get more Go Natural English materials & strategies To be fluent, you must speak! Try your first premium 1-to-1 live online tutoring lesson with a qualified native English speaker teacher at Verbling. Click here to learn more and try the first one free! The post Why You Must Change the Way You Learn English if You Want to be Fluent appeared first on Go Natural English.

Proper usage of words or phrases plays a very important role in effective communication. It is very essential that you’re aware of the words that you try to use to avoid misunderstandings.   There are English words that may sound the same but have different meanings. It can be a huge challenge to remember or memorize the correct meanings of those words. You might interchange them sometimes, it can’t be avoided.   One of the big factors of the confusion is the lack of exposure to communication with native English speaker. In this video tip you will learn the difference between the commonly used phrases, “listen to me” and “hear me out”.   LISTEN TO ME - it is commonly use to catch people’s attention. HEAR ME OUT - comes with more emotions and you really want people to listen to you.   Utilize these tips as regularly as often as possible. Make the English language piece of your everyday life and notice your speedily improvements!   Click here to watch the video on YouTube   Photo Credit: Jonathan Powell   Exposure to English & the right method of learning are keys to fluency Click here to find out how you can get more Go Natural English materials & strategies To be fluent, you must speak! Try your first premium 1-to-1 live online tutoring lesson with a qualified native English speaker teacher at Verbling. Click here to learn more and try the first one free! The post “Listen to me” and ” hear me out”? Are they the same in English conversation? appeared first on Go Natural English.

I don’t mind and and I don’t care are not the same but they can be used in the same situation. One suggestion is to have more practice speaking with an English native speaker so that it would be easier for you to understand this problem.   “ I don’t mind” is the same with “it’s okay with me.”   However, “I don’t care” can be very offensive because it could mean that it’s not important to me or it’s not much of a big deal for me.   For an example: “Do you want to paint the wall blue or brown?” “I don’t care.” or “I don’t care. Whatever you like.”   Your tone and your expression here is the most important tip in speaking English.   So if you want to be on the safe side, it’s recommendable to use, “I don’t mind.” But I don’t care specifically means, “Whatever is okay, it’s not so important for me.” You’re just expressing your priorities.   Click here to watch the video on YouTube   Photo Credit: Shawn Hoke   Exposure to English & the right method of learning are keys to fluency Click here to find out how you can get more Go Natural English materials & strategies To be fluent, you must speak! Try your first premium 1-to-1 live online tutoring lesson with a qualified native English speaker teacher at Verbling. Click here to learn more and try the first one free! The post What is the Difference Between I Don’t Mind and Care in English Conversation? appeared first on Go Natural English.

The difference between “angry at” and “angry with” is nothing at all, they are not different from one another and  they are interchange. The fun thing about English is that there are some points  that are not black and white. This a great example when it just doesn't matter when you’re using “at” or “with.”   In some cases, for example with the word “happy,” can only be used with the word “with” or we can say, “happy about” but should not be paired with “at.”   The real concern here, is learning phrases. Always think about learning word in chunks of two or even three words together.   In the video, Gabby was telling a story subway prank that happened in Brazil. So this TV show actually paid the public subway to be part of the prank to real subway passengers, where they stopped the train and said it was a technical problem. Then came along about 50 people dressed up as really scary zombies attacking the windows, trying to get in. Now, there are two different women who were so scared in the incident.   Even though it was a creative prank, Gabby was “angry with” the company who made it. And for sure those two women were “angry at” them too! Well, who would be “happy with” it anyways?   Click here to watch the video on YouTube   Photo Credit: Alvaro Tapia   Exposure to English & the right method of learning are keys to fluency Click here to find out how you can get more Go Natural English materials & strategies To be fluent, you must speak! Try your first premium 1-to-1 live online tutoring lesson with a qualified native English speaker teacher at Verbling. Click here to learn more and try the first one free! The post What’s the difference between “angry at” and “angry with” – Learn to Speak English appeared first on Go Natural English.

In this episode, join Gabby for a special presentation on how to speak English fluently. Inside, you'll find out: Updates with Go Natural English 3 things you think you need, but they may be hurting your English progress! How to be an independent learner The Go Natural English simple 7 steps for fluency How to believe in yourself and your ability I hope you'll join the special presentation. Click here to watch on YouTube   Photo Credit: Howard Lake The post How to Speak English Fluently – Go Natural English Presentation appeared first on Go Natural English.

Enhance your pronunciation skills and sound spontaneous! Watch this feature scene and figure out the distinction between a sexy accent and a bad pronunciation.   A standout amongst the most troublesome issues confronting non-local speakers of English is pronunciation. It is usually the greatest challenge in achieving fluency. Many non-native speakers may have mastered grammar for so many years but unable to speak naturally due to inability to pronounce the words properly.   Pronunciation is important in effective communication. Having an accent is normal but it gets to be It gets to be awful when other individuals can't comprehend you.   Here are some tips on how to improve your accent and pronunciation:   Think in sounds, NOT in spelling Get feedback Listen a lot Develop a new identity   Utilize these tips as regularly as often as possible. Make the English language piece of your everyday life and notice your speedily improvements!         Try the Go Natural English members' course Fluent in 15 - become a member and learn real English speaking skills! Click here to learn how to be a member   Try your first premium 1-to-1 live online tutoring lesson with a qualified native English speaker teacher at Verbling. Click here to learn more and try the first one free! The post Sexy Accent or Bad Pronunciation? Learn How to Speak American English appeared first on Go Natural English.

In this Go Natural English episode, we get to meet Mikael, the Co-Founder of Verbling! Verbling is a company where you can find language lessons instantly, anytime of the day or night. They offer private and group lessons in English and many other languages. Mikael loves the Go Natural English community. He is generously is offering a very special opportunity. You can try your first premium 1-to-1 private English lesson online with a qualified native English speaker for free. Take a look at the paid private and group classes available on Verbling and claim your trial lesson! Click here to learn more and to get your free trial lesson at Verbling In this conversation, you'll learn about Mikael's quest to improve the way we learn language and what is unique about Verbling.I don't want to spoil it, so just come watch the video or listen to the podcast! As you listen to the conversation, you can improve your English fluency. See if you can shadow how we are speaking. Take note of new vocabulary words. Think about if you have any questions. Leave your questions and comments on YouTube or here! Click here to learn more and to get your free trial lesson at Verbling The post Conversation with Verbling Co-Founder Mikael – Learn English Language Online appeared first on Go Natural English.

  Why struggle with boring, difficult traditional ways of studying English that don't get you fluent in real, natural English the way natives communicate? Why cry when you can laugh?     You can learn English in a fun way by watching easy stand-up comedy. Sometimes, American humor can be difficult to understand. If you start with Ron's recommendations, you'll be off to a great start!   In this fun interview, we talk with Ron G from the English Funcast. He is a professional English teacher and stand-up comedian!   We talk about our favorite American comedians. Ron shares an example of a popular stand-up comedian with Gabby.   Learn more about Ron and the English Funcast.     The post Learn English – Fun & Fluency – English Funcast Shares American Comedy appeared first on Go Natural English.

In this interview episode, Gabby speaks with Tweetspeak founders Nate and Jason about how you can learn natural English using Twitter.           Native speakers use Twitter in a casual way. You can learn phrases like "wanna," "gonna," and others that we use when we speak, but not commonly in professional or academic English writing. We think it's great training for real, native conversation, as well as texting and using social media in English! Here is a blog post that Nate wrote about how to follow your interests and learn English with Twitter. Find out more about Tweetspeak here.   The post Learn to Speak English with Twitter – Interview with Tweetspeak Founders appeared first on Go Natural English.

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Today I’m so excited to talk to my friend Tony Marsh, creator of the Marsh Method of language learning. He has learned many languages himself, and instructs them on iTalki. English is his native language, and if you want to try lessons with him, get a special deal here: http://gonaturalenglish.com/tony   Do you use flashcards to help you remember vocabulary words? You should listen to this episode to find out how Tony realized a better way to learn vocabulary.   Tony talks about his experience learning languages on his own. Then, he had the opportunity to be trained in Arabic as an armed forces linguist. He became fluent by using his three-point mantra: Have something to say Know what you want to say Have someone to say it to   You’ll be surprised to find out how Tony is able to speak fluently in many different languages. He says you need to know key vocabulary and grammar, not everything, only what you need to say what you want to say!   Using these steps, you’ll be talking in no time.   Listening to Tony will motivate you to not only get fluent in English, but also to try learning other new languages, too! The post How to Learn any Language – Conversation with Tony Marsh appeared first on Go Natural English.

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“…the smoothness or flow with which sounds, syllables, words and phrases are joined together when speaking quickly.” This is a textbook definition of fluency. But, what does fluency mean to you? Gabby’s answer is, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. When it comes to mastering a new language, we all have our own unique goals. It’s important to remember these goals as you tackle the task that is studying a foreign language. The first step is asking yourself if you want to speak “World English” or “American English” or one of the many different classifications of English. World English is not as concerned with grammar and proper sentence structure. It requires high frequency vocabulary. (Vocabulary that is used most often.) If you want to understand a variety of accents and be able to communicate with people from different backgrounds, this is the way to go. Another important thing to know is your purpose for learning a new language. If you want to do business, then you’ll use a different set of vocabulary than what is needed for a cashier in a restaurant. If you are in the medical profession, you won’t use the same words for working as a train conductor. So, take the time to figure this out and clearly define your intentions. That will make learning English a much easier process. The post What is English Fluency and How to Get Fluent appeared first on Go Natural English.

Not all phrases in English are created equal. There are 10 phrases in English you should stop saying, according to this US Navy SEALS in this article from Entrepreneur.com. The top 3 phrases that English learners should avoid are: I can't do that I'm sorry I'm late I don't know In this episode, Gabby's friend and colleague Anne Alexander, a university English professor, discusses these 3 phrases with us. Learn the reasons why Gabby and Anne believe that we should avoid these phrases and which one is the most difficult for them. Anne Alexander (left), M.Ed TESOL. Anne is a university English professor to ESL learners and native English speakers. Accountability means you are responsible for your actions. Being accountable is very important to building fluency in English. What do YOU think? Leave a comment below! The post Empower Your English: Top 3 Phrases to Avoid appeared first on Go Natural English.