The quickest way to sound natural? Start thinking in English.
Ditch the habit of translating from Hebrew to English in your head. By learning to think in English, you’ll speak more fluently and feel more confident.
If you want to speak English fluently, it’s important to stop translating everything from Hebrew to English. Translating delays your responses and can make you second-guess your choices. Instead, learning to think directly in English can help you improve fluency and reduce hesitation. Here are some practical steps to make it happen:
- Start Small: Begin with simple thoughts or phrases. For example, think in English about your daily plans: “I’ll make coffee,” “I need to send an email,” etc.
- Label Your Environment: Label common items around you in English
- when you see them, think of their English names.
- Internal Dialogue: Try talking to yourself in English.
- You can do this silently, like an inner dialogue, or even speak aloud if you’re comfortable.
- Immerse Yourself: Surround yourself with English media—read articles, watch shows, or listen to podcasts. This will help train your mind to process information in English.
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