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  • Stop Translating in Your Head — Do THIS Instead

    Stop Translating in Your Head — Do THIS Instead
    2026/05/02
    Join the channel for daily lessons: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Pbt3q-ihROg1lmmmQdU2w/join Or join the podcast for audio lessons on your favorite podcast platform: https://gne.supercast.com Gabby (00:00) If you still struggle to think 100 % in English, then this is for you. If you're new here, hi, I'm Gabby, your American English fluency coach here at Go Natural English. And today we're talking about something that can completely change your English fluency. Stop translating in your head and do this instead. Maybe this happens to you. Someone asks you a simple question in English and inside your brain, there's a whole emergency meeting happening. You hear English, you translate it into your native language, and you think of your answer in your native language, you translate it back into English, then you check the grammar, then maybe you wonder, you doubt yourself, is this natural? Is this how people really speak in real life or is this just... what I learned in my textbook, but by the time you're ready to answer, the conversation has already moved on. You lost your chance. If that sounds familiar, you are not the problem. You're not bad at English. You just were taught the wrong way. You're using a process that you learned in your classroom from your textbook that is too slow for real conversation. So today, I'm going to show you how to start thinking more directly in English. Not by forcing your brain, not by memorizing more grammar rules, but by building an English environment around your real life. And I think this is actually really fun because here's the truth. You don't start thinking in English by translating faster. It's always going to slow you down. You start thinking in English by living more of your life through English. So here, the obstacle is the way. The obstacle, English fluency, is the way. Living your life through English is the way to fluency. So now I'm gonna share concrete, specific examples that you can use to start thinking in English today. This is going to improve your fluency so much, and I'm so excited. Just before we jump in, I want to let you know about a special project that I've started and I want to invite you to join and go deeper in your fluency with me. If you enjoy these free lessons and you want daily private English lessons, join as a YouTube channel member or a private fluency podcast member, whichever you prefer. Some people prefer watching on YouTube. Some people prefer listening to the podcast. The link is in the description. You'll get short, about 15 to 20 minute daily private English lessons designed to help you immerse yourself in real English. They're conversational lessons with real learning and everyone, we do talk about vocabulary to expand the way you express yourself and real life English. This will help you to start thinking in English more naturally. And there's no big commitment. You can just try it for a month and see for yourself. Also, we've kept this super affordable because we want to help as many people as possible around the world to improve their fluency and confidence. So this is honestly one of the best ways to make English part of your everyday life. It's easy. It's simple. All you have to do is watch along with the videos that I make for you and repeat after me. Just copy and repeat me. Repeat after me. Even if you're busy, you can do this. Okay. So now let's talk about why translation keeps you stuck. This is important to understand the problem. Most people learning English were trained to treat English like a school subject. You study vocabulary, you memorize grammar rules, you translate sentences, you fill in the blanks, you answer textbook questions. Can you relate to any of this? Did you have to do this? All of that can help you build a solid foundation, but real English conversations do not sound like a textbook. And when you go from the classroom and your textbook to real life English, you can feel overwhelmed, stressed out, and honestly feel kind of bad about your English because there is a big gap. But again, it's not your fault. See, native speakers do not usually speak like your teacher. And that's why I'm here to help you understand how to bridge that gap between your old English class and real life English now. So your teacher might say, for example, what are you doing? But in real life, especially in casual American English, people often say, what are you doing? Or what are you up to? Or even what you doing? These are all ways to ask the same thing that you might not have heard or learned, but this is important to start getting familiar with how natives really speak. If your brain is waiting to hear that perfect, clear textbook English, you may not recognize real life English when you hear it. That's one reason you feel like I know English, but I still can't understand people. You may know the clean version of English. The real life gives you the connected version. So let's compare. Textbook English. What are you ...
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    26 分
  • 10 Pronunciation Fixes That Instantly Make Your English Clearer

    10 Pronunciation Fixes That Instantly Make Your English Clearer
    2026/02/15

    Do people ask you to repeat yourself in English?

    The problem probably isn't your accent. It's clarity.

    In this episode, you'll learn 10 powerful pronunciation fixes that will instantly make your English clearer, smoother, and easier to understand — without trying to sound American or British.

    You'll practice:

    • Linking sounds in connected speech
    • The American flap T sound (why "what are you" sounds like "whaddaya")
    • Soft final T pronunciation
    • Natural contractions like should've, would've, they'll, and I'd like to
    • Professional vs casual pronunciation differences
    • Tongue twisters for articulation
    • Word stress in advanced vocabulary like phenomenal and unprecedented
    • Common native phrases used in everyday conversation

    This episode is perfect for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to improve spoken English, sound more natural, and build confidence in real conversations.

    Press play, repeat out loud, and train your mouth to move like a native speaker.

    Clarity builds confidence. Confidence builds fluency.

    Let's practice.
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    12 分
  • Only 1% Pass This English Listening Test (Can You?)

    Only 1% Pass This English Listening Test (Can You?)
    2026/01/31

    Most English learners think their listening is "pretty good."

    This quiz will prove whether that's true.

    In this video, you'll take a real English listening test based on how native speakers actually talk — fast, connected, and reduced.
    No vocabulary tricks.
    No grammar questions.
    Just listening.

    You'll hear each sentence one time and write exactly what you hear.

    🎯 SCORING:
    35–40 correct → Elite listening (top 1%)
    25–34 → Advanced, but missing key details
    Under 25 → Listening is holding your fluency back

    If this test feels hard, that's not bad news — it's clarity.

    Every time you misunderstand English:
    • You miss information
    • You lose confidence
    • You limit your career and opportunities

    That's why I created The English Fluency Formula — an audio + ebook system to help you finally hear English clearly and respond with confidence.

    👉 Train your listening and fluency here:
    https://gonaturalenglish.com/ebook

    If you're serious about fluency, this is where it starts.

    Subscribe for more advanced English listening and fluency training.
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    9 分
  • Understand Fast English at Work | Repeat After Me Listening Practice

    Understand Fast English at Work | Repeat After Me Listening Practice
    2026/01/24

    Understanding English at work shouldn't feel like guessing.

    In this episode, you'll practice advanced English listening with real, native-speaker speech used in meetings, presentations, interviews, and professional conversations. This is repeat-after-me listening training designed for professionals who already know English but struggle to follow fast, natural conversations in the workplace.

    You'll hear how native speakers actually talk at work, including contractions, reductions, and connected speech that are rarely taught in textbooks. By practicing these phrases out loud, you'll train your ear to recognize spoken English faster and respond more confidently in real time.

    This episode focuses on building listening comprehension, communication clarity, and executive presence in English. You'll learn how to stop translating in your head, understand English in context, and stay engaged in fast-moving conversations with colleagues, clients, and leadership teams.

    This lesson is best for intermediate to advanced English speakers who want to sound natural, confident, and professional in English at work.

    If you want guided practice, real conversations, and structured training to build true English fluency, join the Fluent Communication waitlist at gonaturalenglish.com/prereg.

    Follow Go Natural English for daily listening and speaking tips on Instagram and TikTok.
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    18 分
  • The 5 Biggest Listening Mistakes You're Making

    The 5 Biggest Listening Mistakes You're Making
    2026/01/17

    Why You Don't Understand Spoken English (Biggest Listening Mistakes + What to Do Instead)

    Do you understand English when you read it but struggle when people speak?

    You're not bad at English. You're making common listening mistakes that most English learners never fix.

    In this lesson, I break down the biggest English listening and comprehension mistakes that block fluency, confidence, and professional communication, and I show you exactly what to do instead.

    If you:

    • Pretend you understand English when you don't

    • Miss small words like "the," "to," or "are"

    • Get confused by fast, natural speech

    • Struggle with English vowel sounds

    • Avoid real English videos because they feel "too hard" This video is for you.

    You'll learn:

    • Why pretending to understand English hurts you long-term

    • How to ask for clarification in English naturally and professionally

    • How reduced speech affects English listening

    • Why function words matter for listening and speaking

    • How vowel sounds change meaning in English

    • How to train your ear using real English audio and video

    • The listening habits fluent English speakers actually use This is real-world English listening, not textbook English.

    By the end of this video, you'll understand:

    • Why native speakers sound "too fast"

    • What you're actually missing when you listen

    • How to stop nodding and guessing

    • How to build listening confidence for work, meetings, and conversations

    This lesson is ideal for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to:

    • Understand native speakers more easily

    • Speak more clearly and naturally

    • Sound more confident in English

    • Improve professional communication

    Best for: English listening practice English comprehension skills Understanding fast English Reduced speech in English Real English listening for learners Business English listening Advanced English listening If you want to stop guessing, stop translating, and finally understand real spoken English, start here.

    Hashtags: #EnglishListening #EnglishComprehension #LearnEnglish #SpokenEnglish #EnglishFluency #AdvancedEnglish #BusinessEnglish #RealEnglish

    00:00 Introduction 00:34 How to learn faster 00:50 I'm Gabby from GoNaturalEnglish.com 01:02 Let's start with the biggest listening mistake 03:35 How to fix the first listening mistake 04:13 Phrases for clarification 06:25 Another big listening mistake 07:22 How to fix the second listening mistake 08:40 Third big listening mistake 09:18 How to fix the third listening mistake 10:27 A fourth big listening mistake 11:25 Examples to fix this big listening mistake 12:35 A fifth big listening mistake 13:35 Examples and how to fix this big listening mistake 15:05 Listening trains your pronunciation and speaking skills 16:03 Stop listening passively (and what to do instead) 17:55 Your new fluent listening identity 21:15 Fluent Communication Class update 21:45 Listening practice and phrases 26:23 Listening quiz
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    28 分
  • Why You Understand English When You Read But Not When People Speak

    Why You Understand English When You Read But Not When People Speak
    2026/01/10

    Why does English feel easy when you read it, but suddenly impossible when people speak?

    In this episode, I break down the real reason listening is the hardest skill for intermediate and advanced English learners. The problem isn't your vocabulary or grammar. It's that spoken English doesn't sound the way it looks, and most learners were trained through textbooks, not real conversation.

    You'll learn how native speakers actually listen and speak in everyday English, including why words disappear, sounds blend together, and phrases matter more than individual vocabulary. I share 10 practical strategies you can use in just 10 minutes a day to improve your English listening and comprehension, plus real examples of fast, natural speech that usually confuse learners.

    This episode covers why reading and listening are not the same skill, how to train your ear before your brain, why learning phrases instead of words changes everything, and how to measure listening progress the right way.

    If you understand English when you read but struggle to follow real conversations at work or in social situations, this episode will help you start rebuilding your listening skills through sound, not text.

    To join the waitlist for my Fluent Communication program, visit gonaturalenglish.com/prereg.
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    35 分
  • How to Talk About Climate Change in English (with Real Examples & Native Vocabulary)

    How to Talk About Climate Change in English (with Real Examples & Native Vocabulary)
    2025/11/14
    Talking About Climate Change with Confidence: A Conversation with Dr. Alice Alpert Climate change is a topic that affects every one of us, yet it can feel confusing, overwhelming, or even polarizing. That's why I was excited to welcome Dr. Alice Alpert, Senior Scientist at the Environmental Defense Fund, to the Go Natural English podcast. Dr. Alpert studies emerging climate technologies, evaluates their real-world impact, and works with teams focused on methane, climate policy, and international sustainability partnerships. In our conversation, we explored misconceptions, sources of hope, daily sustainability habits, and clear English vocabulary related to the climate conversation. What Does a Climate Scientist Do? Dr. Alpert evaluates new climate solutions, from clean energy to carbon-removal technologies to sustainable farming. Her work starts with two key questions: Does this solution meaningfully help reduce climate impact? What are the trade-offs or challenges that come with it? Her job is not just to imagine solutions but to determine what actually works. The Biggest Misunderstanding About Climate Change Dr. Alpert explained that a major misconception is the idea that climate action is "all or nothing." People often believe: "It's too late to do anything," or "It's someone else's responsibility." Both mindsets lead to inaction. "You don't have to be perfect," she said. "Every step forward helps. The idea of 'everything or nothing' isn't useful." How She Stays Hopeful Climate news can feel heavy, so I asked what keeps her motivated. Her answer was simple: the future. "I have three kids. That's three votes for the future. We are moving in the right direction, and I think we'll get most of the way there." Her optimism is practical and rooted in evidence. Many climate solutions are already working and becoming more affordable. Misconceptions About Sustainability, Especially in Texas One surprising part of our conversation was about renewable energy in Texas. Many people assume Texas is not sustainable, but the opposite is true. Texas produces more clean energy than any other U.S. state, and by a huge margin. Wind, solar, and battery storage are growing rapidly. Much of this growth is driven by economics, not ideology. "It's the cheapest energy," she said. "People are making money from it." Another misconception is that sustainability is always more expensive. In reality, the cheapest new energy to build today is solar. Short-Term Costs vs. Long-Term Benefits Many sustainable choices cost more upfront but save money over time: installing solar panels, buying an electric vehicle, or purchasing high-quality items that last longer. I shared the example of clothing I've kept for more than a decade. A well-made sweater ended up costing less over time than several cheaper ones. Dr. Alpert agreed. "The upfront investment is real. But long-term thinking matters." Everyday Sustainability: What Works for You Dr. Alpert emphasized that sustainability should be personal and realistic. A few examples we discussed: Thrifting and Secondhand Shopping Buying used items reduces waste and builds community. Reusing Items for Children Circulating children's items among families increases their lifespan and reduces unnecessary purchases. Flexible Eating Habits She chooses what feels natural. She doesn't eliminate any foods, but she eats less beef because she doesn't enjoy it much and knows it has a higher climate impact. Her philosophy is simple: do what works for your lifestyle, not someone else's. Cultural Differences in Sustainability Many listeners of Go Natural English live in the United States but grew up abroad. If that describes you, you may have noticed differences in: recycling habits how food is packaged energy use transportation diet choices We would love to hear about your experiences and what surprised you when comparing sustainability practices around the world. Key English Vocabulary for Talking About Climate Change Because much climate information is published in English, we reviewed several useful terms. Carbon footprint The amount of greenhouse gases created by an activity. Carbon neutral No net increase in emissions; emissions are balanced by removals. Renewable or clean energy Energy sources that do not rely on fossil fuels. Examples include wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, and sometimes nuclear. Fossil fuels Coal, oil, and natural gas. Dr. Alpert jokingly compared them to "burning dinosaurs." Move the needle To make a meaningful impact or measurable improvement. In the same boat Facing the same challenge or depending on the same shared resource. Individual Actions and Leadership Actions While individual choices matter, Dr. Alpert pointed out something important: You cannot expect one person to "save the world." Leadership and policy matter too. So how do we hold leaders accountable? Voting, especially at the local level Joining conservation-minded organizations Speaking up through ...
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    36 分
  • Stop Giving Embarrassing Answers in English (Improve Speaking 133% with This Simple Trick)

    Stop Giving Embarrassing Answers in English (Improve Speaking 133% with This Simple Trick)
    2025/11/07


    Stop Giving Embarrassing Answers — Improve Your Speaking 133% with the D.N.A.S. Method

    🗣️ Episode Description:
    Have you ever left an interview, meeting, or conversation thinking, "Ugh… why did I say it like that?" You're not alone.
    Even smart, well-educated professionals often sound less intelligent than they really are — not because of their ideas, but because of how they answer questions.

    In this episode, Gabby Wallace (founder of Go Natural English) reveals her D.N.A.S. Method — a 4-step system that helps you organize your thoughts, speak clearly, and sound instantly more confident in English.

    💡 What You'll Learn:

    • Why most people give messy, disorganized answers (and how to fix it)

    • The #1 secret to sounding smart and fluent — even under pressure

    • How to answer questions confidently in interviews, meetings, and conversations

    • The 4 steps of the D.N.A.S. Method:
      D = Direct answer
      N = Numbers to structure your points
      A = Anecdote or analogy
      S = Summary to finish strong

    🎯 Whether you're speaking English at work, studying abroad, or leading a team — this episode will help you transform the way you communicate so people actually listen and respect your ideas.

    ✨ Full Lesson + Practice:
    Get the complete lesson, transcript, quiz, and worksheet here 👇
    👉 https://gonaturalenglish.com/DNAS

    🎧 Perfect for:
    ESL learners, professionals, interview prep, business communication, and anyone who wants to speak English clearly, confidently, and naturally.

    #EnglishSpeaking #GoNaturalEnglish #FluentCommunication #PublicSpeaking #InterviewTips #SpeakConfidently #EnglishPodcast #LearnEnglish #CommunicationSkills #ProfessionalEnglish
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    11 分