In this English lesson, learn how to enter a flow state - also known as the zone - in order to progress to fluency. You should find this episode relaxing and by the end of it, have a plan of action to move forward with your English learning. Get my fluency book for free here: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ Join the program here: https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/ LEARN ENGLISH PODCAST: YOU MUST DO THIS TO IMPROVE FAST (+ BEST METHOD) https://youtu.be/d9NZS2P_Va4 The flow state: https://www.b...
Jan 06, 2022•24 min
In this English lesson, learn all about secret memory tricks that people have used throughout history to memorize anything, how this is linked to the shadowing technique in language learning, and a three-step process for acquiring English fluency. Get my book for free here: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ Here is the original shadowing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHmfinXxu5c&ab_channel=ToFluency Here is the book that I recommend (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3eoVwzs Lea...
Dec 30, 2021•20 min
In this lesson, find out how Christmas is celebrated in the U.K. and the U.S. and learn some key phrases that will be useful for all situations. Get the free book here: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ Join the program here: https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/ Watch another Christmas lesson here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81UnVx2fOmE Thank you for listening!...
Dec 23, 2021•19 min
Okay, so you're not happy with your level of English. We can fix that! In this lesson, learn the 7 reasons why you're not fluent in English yet and how to overcome these issues. If you want to make fast progress, watch this lesson! Get your free fluency book here: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ Get the program here: https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/ RESOURCES FROM THE LESSON: Speaking method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7PGRbvJBkQ Writing method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDkiY1l...
Dec 16, 2021•18 min
English lesson: want to finally learn how to use should, could, and would have? Take this lesson today and read on for the examples that we use. These models, to talk about the past, are useful to learn. Get the book for free here: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ 00:00 introduction 01:21 could vs should vs would 03:52 should have 08:23 could have 12:26 would have 15:01 pronunciation practice RESOURCES FROM THE LESSON: The blog post for this lesson: https://tofluency.com/shouldhave-couldha...
Dec 09, 2021•18 min
In this video, learn what you should be listening to so that you improve your comprehension. By the end of this lesson, you'll have a clear understanding of how to create a plan so you can fully understand English speakers. Get my fluency book for free here: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ Get my program here: https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/ RESOURCES FROM THIS LESSON: The input hypothesis: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/blog/comprehensible-input Sam Harris podcast example: https://www.yo...
Dec 02, 2021•18 min
Do you need to learn all English tenses? How often are some of them used? In this video, I go through verb tense frequency, give a summary of all the tenses, and then explain how best to learn tenses so that you can use them naturally. Get my fluency book for free here: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ Get my program here: https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/ RESOURCES FROM THIS LESSON: Present Perfect vs Past Simple: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU4VAoRg9bg Future Tenses: https://www.youtube...
Nov 25, 2021•17 min
Improve your English pronunciation by watching this lesson. I'll take you through, step-by-step, exactly what you need to do to ensure that you speak English accurately and fluently. Here is my book (free) to download: http://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ Here is my program if you want the resources and feedback that I mentioned: https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/ 00:00 Why pronunciation is important 03:27 An important analogy 08:50 Improve step-by-step 09:22 Minimal pairs 11:45 The importance of f...
Nov 18, 2021•22 min
Over the past 15 -20 years, the way people learn English - and other languages - has been transformed. The internet has become central and given opportunities to people all around the world to learn languages. But is something new coming that might be the future of learning. Find out what that is in today's lesson. Get my book for free here: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ Listen to the podcast on how to learn English through social media here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQXY6ABsyj8 ...
Nov 11, 2021•15 min
In this English podcast, learn two ways In which you can acquire English naturally so that you can speak with confidence. Not many learners are doing this and I believe that if you follow these methods, you’ll be motivated more. Get your fluency book here: https://www.tofluency.com/book (it's FREE to download!) Here’s the article on this: https://www.antimoon.com/how/input-intro.htm...
Nov 04, 2021•19 min
In this English lesson, listen to a story that gives you the phrasal verbs you need to know to talk about daily routines. Here is the tool that I recommend for your writing task (this is an affiliate link(: https://www.tofluency.com/grammarly/ 00:00 Introduction 02:09 Phrasal verbs story 16:45 Summary and challenge RESOURCES FROM THIS LESSON: How to use get: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E8JqV4D3Os Get phrasal verbs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TgnZqTloQk Thank you for listening!...
Oct 28, 2021•20 min
In this English lesson, expand your vocabulary by learning nine other ways to say "I don't know." See examples and practice your English by repeating after me. Get all the phrases here: https://www.tofluency.com/other-ways-dont-know/ Get my book for free here: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ OTHER WAYS TO SAY I DON'T KNOW IN ENGLISH: Dunno Not sure Great question Not the best person Have no idea Haven't got a clue Don't ask me My best guess is Thank you for listening!...
Oct 21, 2021•17 min
Here are 17 tips to help you reach fluency in English. 00:00 Introduction 01:04 Set a goal 03:03 Learn English daily 04:04 Listen as much as possible 07:26 Be grateful for resources 08:39 Do everything in English 10:28 Don't worry about mistakes 12:07 Get out of your comfort zone 14:33 Write every day 16:50 Learn English sentences 18:44 Personalize your learning 20:54 Don't worry too much about grammar 22:41 Repetition is key 25:12 Repeat English phrases 27:32 Practice speaker 29:16 Commit long-...
Oct 14, 2021•37 min
In this English lesson, learn 11 essential idioms - idioms that native English speakers actually use. Yes, this video comes with subtitles too! Get all the phrases here: https://www.tofluency.com/english-idioms/ ENGLISH IDIOMS IN THIS LESSON: 00:00 Introduction 01:12 Jump on the bandwagon 02:15 Under the weather 03:10 Bucket list 04:21 Second wind 05:04 No pain, no gain 06:17 Blessing in disguise 07:39 Get something off your chest 08:56 So far, so good 09:49 Get on someone's nerves 10:37 Lighten...
Oct 06, 2021•14 min
Learn 48 English vocabulary phrases based on the topic of jobs and work. Included will be essential phrases, expressions, phrasal verbs, idioms, and more. Watch the conversation about jobs here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCjPjoolzMs Get my fluency book for free: http://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ PHRASES FROM THIS LESSON: All phrases from the lesson can be found here: https://tofluency.com/english-vocabulary-jobs/ 00:00 Introduction 01:05 What do you do? 04:01 Start and finish work 05:3...
Sep 30, 2021•13 min
Learn 22 advanced English phrases, idioms, and phrasal verbs for daily conversation. Watch the original conversation here: https://youtu.be/EGItAJniRL4 Get my fluency book for free: http://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ The conversation we had was about fall/autumn. OTHER VIDEOS TO WATCH: Use this method to learn English fast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7PGRbvJBkQ How to understand native speakers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4w8yAHWDEU Listen to our popular podcast episode here: http...
Sep 23, 2021•16 min
In this episode, learn these 10 English phrasal verbs with the word get. See below for the full list. If you want to listen to the episode where we talk about the verb GET, listen to episode 13. Get your free fluency book here: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ HERE ARE THE PHRASAL VERBS: 1. Get away - Go somewhere for a rest/vacation - Let’s try and get away at the end of the month - Escape - They tried to grab him but he got away 2. Get away with - To avoid getting caught - something bad ...
Sep 16, 2021•11 min
Learn conversational English by listening to this real conversation about fall/autumn. This is for intermediate and advanced learners of English who want to practice their listening, learn new words and phrases, and get vital input. Get your free fluency book here: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ MORE CONVERSATIONS: Thanksgiving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp--TdCU9GI Summer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBHD9UBiI0U Winter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJQTfMK_wvw ENGLISH PHRAS...
Sep 09, 2021•27 min
In this episode, you're going to learn all about the three options available to you as an English learner and which option will help you reach fluency fast. Be sure to get my book here: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ Here is the platform I recommend for one-to-one lessons (affiliate link): https://go.italki.com/tofluency The three options are to: 1. Take lessons at a language school or one-to-one 2. Go to an English-speaking country to take an immersion course 3. Learn English on your ow...
Sep 02, 2021•16 min
In this English lesson, you're going to learn 43 commonly used phrases related to romance. You're going to do this by watching a video of David and Sarah meeting in a hotel bar. Get the definitions here: https://www.tofluency.com/53-english-phrases-romance *** RESOURCES *** English fluency book: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ To Fluency Program: https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/ Watch the lesson here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghDWj9VpvRU *** The 43 Phrases *** - Sitting on her own at...
Aug 26, 2021•18 min
In this lesson, you're going to learn the secret behind why you're not confident when speaking in English as a second language. (Hint: ego plays a strong role) Be sure to watch the entire video and answer the questions I ask honestly. Here's the link to learning English in a non-English speaking country: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_iPrNwL7mA Here's the playlist on how to learn English effectively: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4w8yAHWDEU&list=PLZOJurmtexYpQYEvWTJaieyehensaC_eU Thank...
Aug 19, 2021•20 min
In this lesson, we discuss if you need to go to an English-speaking country in order to become fluent. This is especially important right now due to the lack of opportunities to go abroad to learn. Get the free fluency book here: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ Listen to episode 19 on how to improve your speaking. Use this tool to improve your writing (affiliate link): https://tofluency.com/grammarly Learn about shadowing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHmfinXxu5c Learn about the s...
Aug 13, 2021•20 min
Learn new words and phrases - and practice your listening - by watching this real English conversation about food! We discuss the differences between food in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Spain. Get all the phrases below! Listen to more conversations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZOJurmtexYo8s2UKr--aqOi9UssrOh96 Differences between British and American English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVbc-Bg32Mo How to pronounce English counties (Worcestershire sauce): https...
Aug 05, 2021•37 min
Watch this English conversation (with subtitles!) about pets and animals. Jack and Kate talk about pets they had growing up, how to talk to dogs in English, animals in our neighborhood, and our bear encounters. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC32mYgIHS-e3C3Eyd2tRw6g/join Get your fluency book here: https://www.tofluency.com/book (it's FREE to download!) WATCH MORE CONVERSATIONS: Watch our conversation about jobs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCjPjool...
Jul 29, 2021•31 min
In this English lesson, learn about the power of prepositional verbs. This is one of my favorite areas to learn in a foreign language and I'm sure you'll find it useful learning this in English too. The song I mentioned is by Robbie Williams - Feel. Use this to practice your writing (affiliate link): https://www.tofluency.com/grammarly/ Here are the lesson notes and phrases from the lesson: BELIEVE IN: It means to have faith in the existence or truth of something. The best examples is: - Do you ...
Jul 22, 2021•13 min
In this lesson, you're going to learn 10 ways to express your opinion in English. Learn these phrases (and some bonus ones below) as they're really useful. Want them as digital flashcards? Join The To Fluency Program here: https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/ - I couldn’t agree - I couldn’t disagree more - It’s amazing - It’s an amazing show - It was terrible - It was a terrible decision - It’s been so good being here - It’s been such a good vacation so far - It’s going to be amazing - It’s okay - It’...
Jul 15, 2021•16 min
ENGLISH PHRASES USED IN THIS CONVERSATION: (To REALLY learn these phrases and to be able to speak without thinking about grammar rules, join the To Fluency Program: https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/ ) - What was your first job? - I had to work my way up to that - growing up watching American movies - one thing that I think of when the weather gets summery - you just deliver them through the mailbox - how long did it take you? - I wonder if they still do it in the UK? - he could duck under the van -...
Jul 08, 2021•29 min
Get your fluency book here: https://www.tofluency.com/book (it's FREE to download!) 00:00 Introduction 01:29 Explaining 4th July 02:05 The history of Independence Day 04:03 The Boston Tea Party 05:43 The French Influence 06:20 The most famous passage 08:49 Phrases related to the celebration 12:48 How to learn more Here is the Thanksgiving podcast: https://youtu.be/xp--TdCU9GI Here is a great video by @CrashCourse that explains the American Revolution: https://youtu.be/HlUiSBXQHCw Here is a summa...
Jul 01, 2021•15 min
There are two reasons why you mightn find it difficult to speak English: 1: It's a difficult skill (compare it to reading, for example) 2: You don't practice speaking enough (think about typical language lessons) Think about it. When speaking, you have to use the right words in the correct order, speak clearly and accurately, and also be able to understand what the other person is saying. Most learners don't get the practice that they need. Here is how to improve: 1. Work on your pronunciation -...
Jun 24, 2021•20 min
In this episode, you're going to learn phrases that you can use to express how you are feeling in English. Here is the link to get bonus lessons and more: https://www.tofluency.com/more - Fear - I’m scared of heights (phobia) - Standing on the edge of that building was scary - I was so scared when I was on that building - I’m terrified of heights - It freaks me out (American) - To be Scared to death - Anger - I’m really angry about he did - It makes me so mad when people… - I can’t believe you d...
Jun 16, 2021•17 min
