Go Natural English Podcast | How To Speak Fluent English

  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 sk

  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 Engli

  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 yo

  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 sto

  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

  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 w

  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 t

  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 wou

  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 t

  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 kno

  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

  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 yo

  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

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 l

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

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

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 Fl

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.   http

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 mate

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