Effortless English: Thinking in English and Speaking Confidently

🧠Most English learners struggle to think in English, which affects their speaking fluency.

🗣️Thinking in your own language and then translating to English slows down your speaking and feels unnatural.

🔑The key to thinking in English is focusing on high frequency vocabulary and learning it deeply.

😊Effortless English comes from automatic and natural thinking in English without analyzing grammar or vocabulary.

🔁To achieve thinking in English, you need a lot of repetition of high frequency vocabulary and phrases.

Why do most English learners struggle to think in English?

—Most English learners think in their own language first and then translate to English, which slows down their speaking.

How can I learn to think in English?

—Focus on high frequency vocabulary, learn it deeply, and practice using it in conversations to develop automatic and effortless thinking in English.

Do I need to know advanced vocabulary to think in English?

—No, thinking in English requires mastering high frequency vocabulary, which is simpler and more common.

Is repetition important for thinking in English?

—Yes, repetition of high frequency vocabulary and phrases is essential for developing automatic and natural thinking in English.

How can I make my speaking more fluent and confident?

—By focusing on thinking in English and using high frequency vocabulary naturally, your speaking will become more fluent and confident.

00:17Introduction to the Effortless English show with AJ Hogue, the world's number one English teacher.

00:39The importance of thinking in English and speaking confidently.

02:00Common problems in thinking in English, including translating from your native language.

05:33The difference between thinking in English and thinking about grammar rules and vocabulary.

07:56The concept of immersion and deep learning to develop effortless thinking in English.

11:45The importance of focusing on high frequency vocabulary and learning it deeply for thinking in English.

13:28Repetition and deep learning for developing automatic thinking in English.

14:32The gradual expansion of vocabulary as you become more proficient in thinking in English.