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Who wants to sound like a native English speaker from the United States? Maybe you're wanting to visit the United States. Maybe you're wanting to move to the United States. Maybe you got a job in the United States and you want to be able to communicate with people in your new neighborhood. Or maybe you already live in the United States but were born in another country, but you want to learn how to sound more like you live here. You want to talk to people in the grocery store, book store and more! But your accent is bothering you. Have you ever had someone from the United States really judge your pronunciation? Really listen to all the sounds you make when you speak? Then let you know what letter sounds that you say wrong in American English? Then actually teach you how to say American English letter sounds clearly and correctly. So your nouns, vowels etc sound really clear and understandable. Not like.. 'Sort of like American English' but really American English. That way your listener knows exactly what you're saying without confusion, hesitation, assumptions, mis understanding. Wouldn't your listener appreciate that? Wouldn't that make the conversation more free flowing and more enjoyable? Check out my tutor profile and book a lesson of mine. I've been tutoring students around the world since 2018 to sound more American.

Winter vacation finally started, so I went back to my parents’ home. On that day, I worked a part-time job for five hours before going home. After work, I took my luggage and went to the station. I was already tired, and the train was very crowded. There were so many people standing close to each other, and it was hard to breathe. I felt uncomfortable, but I kept telling myself that I would be home soon. When I finally arrived at my parents’ house, I felt very relieved. The first thing I did was take a hot bath. The hot water made my body feel warm and relaxed. It was extremely comfortable, and all my stress seemed to disappear. Because I was so tired, I went to bed soon after the bath and slept deeply. The next day, I spent a lot of time talking with my parents. We talked about my school life, my job, and many small things. We also watched TV together in the living room. It felt nice to spend time calmly with them. I was especially happy to eat my mother’s cooking again. I hadn’t eaten her food for a long time, so it tasted even better than usual. Her meals made me feel warm and safe.

It's definitely a great time to trace back what happened on me throughout the whole year of 2025. Usually a year starts with a ceremony of celebrating the new year for many people, but I often went to bed as usual before the new year coming. When I was young, I always hung out with many friends to wait the new year's coming and made a lot of resolutions for the coming year, but now, I understand that my life is always full of challenges. I need to figure out the problems appear in my life anytime. A new year's resolution usually can't work. Fortunately, I overcame all the hardships during this year and wrap up all the goals. The most unforgettable thing happened this year was that many friends came over to celebrate my 40's birthday. Age of 40 is an important time for me, I am not young, but not old. All the regrets were just something happened in the past. All I should to do is to look ahead and try my best to do everything well in the future and enjoy my life.

How can a person wear her heart on her sleeve? What does this mean and what does it say about her personality. Listen to find out.

Exercise: Why Your English Disappears When It Matters This is not a language exercise. It’s an observation exercise. Take 10–15 minutes. Be honest. Don’t try to sound smart. Step 1 — Name the exact moment (2 minutes) Answer in one sentence: In which exact situation does your English fail you most? Examples: job interview meeting with senior people presenting ideas answering unexpected questions Choose one situation only. Step 2 — Observe what actually happens (3 minutes) Complete these sentences quickly: When this situation starts, my body feels __________ My thoughts become __________ My voice becomes __________ The first emotion I feel is __________ Don’t correct your English. Don’t explain. Just notice. Step 3 — Separate knowledge from performance (3 minutes) Make two short lists. List A — “I know this” words I know grammar I know ideas I could express List B — “But I don’t use it” what disappears what I avoid saying what I simplify too much Most people are surprised here. This is usually the moment they realise: the problem is not missing knowledge. Step 4 — The role check (4 minutes) Answer this question honestly: Who am I trying to be in that moment? Examples: “someone perfect” “someone who makes no mistakes” “someone who doesn’t look stupid” Now ask yourself: Is this a real role — or a defensive one? Most learners discover something uncomfortable here: they never built a clear role for English. They built skills. And fear filled the gap. Step 5 — One reflection (1 minute) Finish this sentence: “If I stopped learning English for a moment and started building the role of __________, my English would feel __________.” A quiet note If this exercise felt unsettling, that’s not accidental. This is usually the point where people understand why years of learning didn’t change how they feel — and why the solution was never “more English”.