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  • The Power of Pausing: Why Silence Makes Your English Stronger
    2025/08/11

    In English, pauses aren’t mistakes—they’re a tool. In this episode of English Corner, we explore how strategic silence can make your speech clearer, give you more confidence, and help listeners focus on your message. Learn how to pause with purpose and turn quiet moments into powerful parts of your communication.

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    3 分
  • How to Sound Polite in English—Without Being Too Formal
    2025/08/04

    Politeness in English isn’t just about saying “please” and “thank you.” In this episode of English Corner, we explore the subtle ways native speakers soften their tone, make requests sound friendly, and express disagreement without being direct. Learn how to sound polite without sounding stiff, and speak more naturally in real-world situations.

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    4 分
  • Why English Sounds Fast—and How to Catch Up
    2025/07/28

    Ever felt like native English speakers are talking at double speed? You're not imagining it. In this episode of English Corner, we unpack why English sounds so fast, how connected speech and reductions work, and what you can do to train your ears to keep up and understand more—without slowing the world down.

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    3 分
  • Why You Freeze in English—and How to Unfreeze Your Brain
    2025/07/22

    You know the words. You’ve practiced the grammar. But in real conversations, your mind goes blank. In this episode of English Corner, we explore the psychology of freezing when speaking English, what causes it, and how to stay calm, focused, and fluent—even when your nerves try to shut you down.

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    3 分
  • Why You Understand English but Still Can’t Speak It
    2025/07/15

    You watch movies. You understand podcasts. You even read in English with no problem. But when it’s time to speak… nothing comes out. In this episode of English Corner, we explore the silent gap between understanding and speaking, why it happens, and how to finally close it so you can speak with the same ease you listen.

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    3 分
  • Learning English by Ear: Why Imitation Builds Real Fluency
    2025/07/07

    You don’t have to invent every sentence from scratch—sometimes, the best way to speak naturally is to imitate what you hear. In this episode of English Corner, we explore how copying native speech patterns can rewire your brain for fluency, boost your confidence, and help you absorb grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation all at once.

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    4 分
  • Beyond Translation: How to Think in English Without Switching Back
    2025/06/30

    If you’re still translating in your head every time you speak English, you're not alone. In this episode of English Corner, we explore how to break the habit of mental translation and start thinking directly in English. You’ll learn why your native language slows you down and how to shift into real-time thinking, one thought at a time.

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    4 分
  • From Grammar to Rhythm: How Sentence Stress Shapes English Understanding
    2025/06/23

    Understanding grammar is only part of sounding fluent—the music of English comes from sentence stress. In this episode of English Corner, we explore how native speakers naturally stress certain words and reduce others, and why learning this rhythm helps you speak clearly and understand fast English with more ease.

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    4 分