Go Natural English Podcast | How To Speak Fluent English

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 spea

  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

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 trans

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,

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 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:

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 tal

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

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 la

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 Natu

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 gonatur

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 hype