Hi, there. Could you please read the following text with emotion for me? It’s the narratage of a story. As spring is here, the days grow warmer and warmer. The sun is shining. The weather is perfect. Today is sports day!

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Learn why translating slows you down and how to start thinking in English, so you can speak more fluently and confidently in real conversations.

What do you struggle with the most in regards to speaking American English with native English speakers? Is it coming up with words to say? Is it saying enough so you don't sound limited or be able to give enough variety in your responses so you don't sound repetitive? Is it phrasal verbs? What about Idioms? What about proverbs? What about slang? Do you use them? Do you understand them? Do you know how many there are? What about your confidence? Do you second guess yourself when you speak English? Do you have a lot of 'ums' and 'uhs' when you speak American English? Do you repeat words and phrases? Do you have long pauses in between your words and phrases? Do you translate in your head before you say it? Do you depend on translating? Do you say the bare minimum which is only the few things you know how to say but if someone asks you to 'say more.' you'd have difficulty? Are you not really sure where you struggle? Have you ever had someone from the United States... a tutor or teacher really judge your speaking and give you feedback?

There are a number of useful phrases you can use when you want to give your views about controversial subjects. Here are some examples: I strongly believe that... As far as I am concerned... I'm strongly against... I'm strongly in favor of... I'm convinced that would work because... I'm not convinced that would work because... I'm skeptical of the idea that... I must admit I think... Follow me for more Everyday English.

One insomnia night, a random thought haunted me, but I figured that maybe it helped to put it down. At that moment, I was thinking if you seriously learn a particular language, getting to know their culture would matter a lot. Many times during my learning era, I noticed different ways to deliver the same attempt when it came to naturally using different languages, I was always wondering why people thought and acted in certain ways, it was interesting. One thing I pretty sure is perspectives depend on different angles, which can be influenced by a specific background. Sometimes, a speech of someone from an exotic region feels a bit strange, the way they how to give point, the structure of sentences. Nevertheless, I am led with open-mind and willing to explore. 又是一个失眠的夜晚，在被random thought折磨的凌晨，记录一下。如果想深度学习一种语言，那文化绝对是绕不开的东西，因为我常常想知道为什么对方要那样想那样说，比较而言，和我使用我的母语很不一样的感觉。最终发现文化不同看问题角度也会不同。能站到别人的角度看问题，这在我以前几乎不能做到，很有趣。

The Great Languages Challenge can be completed during a planned lesson or also set as a language-themed homework task

Many learners confuse these two 👇🏻 👉🏻 wissen vs kennen ✅ Ich weiß die Antwort (I know the answer) ✅ Ich kenne ihn (I know him) 💡 Rule: wissen = facts kennen = people/things 💬 Now you try: Write one sentence with “wissen” and one with “kennen” 👇🏻