The Formula to Practice your English Consistently
Dec 08, 2024


As English learners, we all dream of speaking English fluently and confidently. But we also know that simply dreaming about fluency won't make it a reality! So, what makes fluency come true? The answer is: consistent, intentional practice. In order to master any skill (playing the piano, swimming, dancing, and of course, learning a language), practice is key!
Okay Teacher Nathaly, but I'm so busy! I get home from work so tired. I work so many hours. My kids use up all my energy. Hey, I hear you! As a wife, busy mom of a toddler, 8 months pregnant, teaching English, and involved in so many other volunteering projects, I can totally understand how hard it must be for you to find the time to work on your English skills. What if I told you there is a formula you can follow to make practicing your English a daily habit? What if I told you I use this formula to work on my English as well (hey, who told you I don't need to study English anymore? I'm always learning something new!).
You know I love a good research rabbit hole, and I’m sure you cannot wait to hear what Teacher Nathaly has been cooking behind the scenes. Here we go... I’ve been studying the science of pronunciation in depth, and to share what I’ve been learning with you all, I decided to record a series of videos called The Science of Clear Pronunciation.
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There is a voice inside the head of every English learner that goes:
“Is it to me or for me?”
“Do I use the present perfect or the past simple?”
The good news is that this voice has a name:Â microplanning. Because I'm fascinated by all I'm learning about fluency from a cognitive science perspective (reply to this issue if you're interested in references!), I thought I'd turn one of the reels I ...
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