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How to Think in English with Apps on Your Smartphone Sep 14, 2020

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There are a lot of English learning apps out there (and I'll share my favorite with you here), but what about using other, everyday apps in creative ways to improve our English fluency? You use apps on your smartphone every day, so how about using them to help you start thinking in English?

HOW TO USE EVERYDAY APPS TO PRACTICE ENGLISH (AND START TO THINK IN ENGLISH)

What if we used everyday apps to practice English? We can create a kind of immersion experience in English when we use apps that are and are not intended for language learning. How can we use language features on regular apps to improve our English? Which apps do you use on a daily basis? I'll share the ones I use every day and how you can use them to improve your English and start thinking in English.

Read the full lesson at:

https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/how-to-think-in-english-with-apps-on-your-smartphone/

Improve Your Listening and Speaking Skills Sep 09, 2020

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As an English learner, you want to improve your listening and speaking skills. You're in the right place! Listening skills are important for comprehension and speaking skills help you communicate with the world.

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR LISTENING AND SPEAKING SKILLS

My students are always asking me (a native English speaker), are you speaking at a normal speed? Do you speak more slowly when you teach English? Well, the answer is yes — and no! The speed and way we speak English changes depending on the situation. Also, it depends on the person and their regional accent.

Read the full lesson at: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/improve-your-listening-and-speaking-skills/

Top 10 Grammar Corrections for Intermediate & Advanced English Sep 02, 2020

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Want to learn how to sound more conversational, and have people think you know more English than you really do?

You don't have to know everything about English grammar, or memorize the dictionary so you can remember every vocabulary word you might need!

Here are 10 ways you can quickly correct some grammar mistakes you may be making. Even advanced English learners make these mistakes!

You can read this lesson on the Go Natural English blog at https://gonaturalenglish.com/blog/

Thank you to English teacher Hailee for teaching this English lesson here at Go Natural English! Follow her other lessons @learnenglishwithhailee Tag a friend who might like to see this lesson! #Englishlesson #EnglishGrammar #GoNaturalEnglish

10 Free Ways to Learn English During Lockdown Aug 31, 2020

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Most of the world, including the United States, has been under lockdown for several months. How can we learn English during this time? How does this affect our work and lives? Download the Duolingo app for free to help you learn English now: https://bit.ly/3j7Ed6w

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Read the full English lesson here on the Go Natural English blog: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/how-to-study-english-during-lockdown/

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0:00 - Today we're talking about learning language and working under lockdown

3:25 - How I study foreign languages during my free time (for free) 4:25 - Traditional ways of learning English aren't available now 5:50 - Why it is important to focus on one language learning skill at a time

6:25 - 10 Free Ways to improve your English language skills during lockdown

13:11 - How to use these free ways of learning language quickly and develop good study habits easily

15:00 - How Duolingo helps us to stay motivated and help us learn a language like English and other languages too

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CONDITIONALS: First vs. Second | Advanced English Grammar Practice Aug 19, 2020

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I'm sure most of you know that it's correct to say I was, she was, he was, it was in the simple past. But, did you know that there is a time that you should say I were, she were, he were, and it were? There is, and today you're going to learn when and how to do that!

So, what are the 1st and 2nd conditionals?

Here's an example of the first conditional. If I have time, I will call you. This is a true statement, and I believe it could really happen.

Now, here's the second conditional. If I had time, I would call you. In this case, I am expressing my desire to call you, but because I used the second conditional, that means that I don't think I will have time, and therefore will not be able to call you. A lot of times, we think of the first conditional as a real conditional and the second conditional as unreal because the speaker believes that what they're saying is unlikely, or even impossible, to happen.

5 Things Women Should Never Say (How to Speak with Confidence) Aug 15, 2020

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Confidence) Remaining:13 characters According to Psychology Today, men are more likely than women to interrupt and challenge opposing viewpoints. This makes it difficult to be heard and seen as confident, especially for women. Here are 5 phrases to avoid if you want to be a more powerful English speaker - especially for the ladies! 👉👉👉LINGODA LANGUAGE SPRINT: https://bit.ly/SprintGabby USE CODE SCHOOL19 and get 10€ discount on registration! 👉👉👉 5 Things Women Should Never Say | How to be heard and build your confidence I1:50 Men vs women in linguistic styles and the problems we face 4:54 Sorry 7:00 Hedging 7:27 To feel 8:57 Tense and polite language 9:55 Modals 13:30 How to practice and improve 15:10 Summary 17:23 Lingoda Sprint - chance to learn for 3 months for free! #LingodaSponsored #LingodaSprint #Confidence #EnglishSpeaking

What to Say When Someone Says, "I'll Get Back to You" Jul 28, 2020

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When someone says, "I'll get back to you," how should you answer? What does that phrase really mean? In your English class, you may not have learned the phrases that native speakers use in real conversation. These phrases might contain expressions that just don't make sense unless you learn them and know how to respond.

Today I'm going to share some phrases that may be more for business communication than for everyday English. However, if you want to use English for work, as well as everyday life, then you need to know them!

Learn more at: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/what-to-say-when-someone-says-ill-get-back-to-you/

Encouraging and Supportive English Phrases - Speak Like a Native! Jul 22, 2020

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You'd like to show your support of people in English. Do you know how to do that like a native speaker? In this lesson, you'll learn key phrases for celebrating and supporting the people in your life!

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The 5 Most Difficult Sounds in English Language Pronunciation Jul 14, 2020

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Difficult Sounds in English

English is full of difficult sounds! Some are difficult for you, but may be easy for others.

For example, Brazilians have a hard time with the H and R sounds.

Asian learners struggle with R and L.

Arabic speakers have a hard time with P and B,

BUT there are 5 sounds that EVERYONE struggles with!

Learn more - read and watch the full lesson here: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/the-5-most-difficult-sounds-in-english-language-pronunciation/

Independence Day | American Culture & Communication ADVANCED Fluency Tips Jul 03, 2020

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Every country has its own culture, holidays and traditions! Americans are very patriotic.

It is important to understand American culture, holidays and traditions if you want to speak English fluently!

If you experience only one holiday in the USA, it should be the 4th of July.

It's a big deal - it marks the 13 colonies' independence from Britain.

The 4th is all about fireworks, food (apple pie!) and freedom for many Americans.

This actually influences the way we speak English and communicate -- a lot! I want to share some stories and cultural info related to the 4th of July that I think will be really helpful for the way you communicate.

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