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Go Natural English helps you improve your English listening skills and fluency. The podcast will benefit intermediate to advanced learners most. Your English will benefit from language learning strategies that work, vocabulary and idioms, expressions, and phrasal verbs and how to make small talk and real conversation in American English. Learn special tips on American culture, how to listen to and speak with Americans. Join Gabby and the Go Natural English community to learn to speak American English like a fluent native!

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10 Phrasal Verbs You Need to Know for Fluency in English Oct 30, 2015

Show notes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRBaEM3ngCc

Hey there! What's up?

Welcome to Go Natural English.

I'm here with you today on my porch.

It's a beautiful evening.

It's a great time to talk about how you can improve your English fluency with the top 10 phrasal verbs.

So, I'd like to share these with you.

I'm not holding back any secrets.

These are the top ten phrasal verbs that you need to know and examples of each.

Now, first of all a phrasal verb is a verb plus a preposition.

And often in English, that preposition will change the meaning of the verb.

So, for example, 'get' usually means 'to receive something'.

But, for example, if I say, 'Get out,' it means 'Leave, exit.'

So, the meaning is different.

I think you can see how a phrasal verb is different.

And what's really special and interesting about phrasal verbs is that native speakers use them all the time.

We use them a lot more than a more formal version of the verb, like 'leave'.

I would tell my friend 'Get out,' I wouldn't say 'Leave.'

Well, that would be kind of rude in either situation.

But anyway, what I want to help you out with are the top ten phrasal verbs.

And this episode is just scratching the surface.

These are all phrasal verbs that are included in the new Go Natural English course that the GNE team and I are working on really, really hard right now so that we can release it early next year and so that you can be a part of it.

So, this course covers a lot of areas.

The phrasal verbs are one of five things that you're going to learn in the course.

It's going to be super awesome.

So, I just wanted to mention that I'm working hard on it, and I hope that you'll keep your eyes open to find out more about it.

So, let's start with the ten verbs.

The first one, 'come'.

So, for example, 'come by' means 'to find'.

'Hey, did you come by my keys anywhere? I can't find them anywhere.'

The next one is 'get'.

'Get by' means 'to do the minimum amount of work required'.

For example, 'I'm just getting by in my English class, because I never do my homework.

But I participate in class, so I'm doing okay, I'm getting by, I'll have a passing grade.'

'Make for'.

I say, 'Make for the hills.'

That means 'Run, run away.'

'Make for' is to go in a specific direction.

'Go for' is different.

You think that since 'make for' means 'go', 'go for' would mean the same thing?

It doesn't. Of course not.

'Go for' means 'to pursue something'.

'Hey, I think I'm going to go for a degree program.'

'Put'.

'Put up' means 'to withstand something'.

'I can put up with hot weather better than cold weather.'

'Take up' means 'to start or to begin something'.

'So, I'm thinking about taking up a new hobby.

I really like sports, so maybe I'll take up a new sport.'

'Break'.

'Break into' means like when a robber enters your house without permission.

They break in or break into a house.

'Look into' means 'to research something'.

'Oh, let's find some information about the best place to travel over a next vacation.'

'I'll look into it.'

'Pull up'.

'Pull up' means 'to find', maybe 'to research and to find some information'.

'Did you know the information, the phone number for that restaurant I want to go to?'

'I'll pull up the information.'

'Pick up' is 'to start something'.

So, I mentioned 'I'm going to take up a new hobby.'

Well, 'pick up' is similar.

'I'm going to pick up a new hobby.'

'Set on'.

'Set on' can be 'to feel determined'.

'I'm set on helping you to become fluent in English if you'll let me.'

'Keep on', our last one.

Why You Can't Understand Some Native English Speakers Oct 23, 2015

Show notes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYM92pioYyQ

Episode transcript below:

Hey! How's it going?

'Why is it that I can understand some native English speakers and not others?'

This is a really common question that I've been getting over and over from you, members of the Go Natural English community.

And I think it's a really good question to discuss in this episode.

Don't you think so?

So, why is it that you can understand some native English speakers, like me.

I know that a lot of you while I've received many, many, many emails saying, 'Oh my Gosh, this is so exciting!

Gabby, I can understand every single word you're saying.'

Or 'Wow, I can't believe I understand 70% of what you're saying.

This is amazing. I've never felt this way before.

I feel so good when I listen to your English, Gabby.

But why when I listen to other native English speakers, can't I understand them?'

So, let's talk about that.

Today, we're going to solve this problem, and I'm going to share resources, suggestions with you on how to fix this problem.

This is some big deal, because you don't want to feel left out of native English conversatione.

It feels horrible.

It feels really horrible when you cannot understand some native speakers, but you can understand others, because it makes you wonder is this your problem, is that the native speakers' problem, is there something wrong with them or is there something wrong with you.

It's embarrassing when you're in a group of native speakers, and maybe you can understand some of them, but not others.

Or maybe in the morning, you're watching a Go Natural English video or listening to the podcast, and then in the afternoon, you go to talk with your native English speaker friend or your colleges, and you can't understand some of them.

So, in this episode, we're going to solve that.

So first of all, natives talk funny.

Native English speakers have different ways of talking.

I'm a native English speaker.

I was born and raised in United States of America, and I speak a very standard kind of American English.

I was born in Minneapolis, so some people who are really, really good at English know that sometimes, there's a tiny, tiny, incy-wincy hint of that kind of regional accent in my English.

But not so much.

I tend to speak standard English, because as I was growing up, I actually moved to different states.

I lived in Minnesota until I was ten, and then Hawaii until I was thirteen, and then Indiana, until I was fifteen, and then Maine until I was twenty, Massachusetts until recently.

So anyway, I'm a very good kind of even English.

So anyway, my English is really clear, because I also have over ten years of experience teaching English as a second language, travelling the world and working with English-as-the-second language speakers.

Other native English speakers don't have the same experience, they're not English teachers.

So, in order to communicate with people, they just speak like they would speak with other native English speakers.

I'm speaking to you right now like I would speak to my native English-speaking friends.

What I mean is I think I'm more aware of speaking clearly, I annunciate my words.

People that work on the radio or in broadcasting, or on TV also speak very clearly whether they're English speakers or not.

Other people that are used to working all day every day with other Americans speak pretty quickly, and they might combine their words more.

So, for example, I might say, 'Don't you know how to understand native English?', and they might say, 'Don't you know how to understand native English?'

'Don't you know?'

Which is also vert Minnesotan of me to say.

The Amazing Impact of Mastering English Fluency in your Life Oct 16, 2015

Show notes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSKkrdFAMU0

Episode transcript below:

Hello! How are you doing?

I'm so excited to talk to you about why you should become fluent in English.

Maybe you've thought about why you want to become fluent in English language.

Maybe you haven't thought much about it.

Maybe you've just been studying, because it's something you are required to do or you think you should do, but maybe you haven't thought much about it.

Well, if you have or haven't, either way, this episode of Go Natural English is going to present some ideas that are probably new, you probably haven't thought about.

And so, I'm going to share with you my reasons why I think English fluency is the best thing that you can do for yourself.

So, I've made a lot of notes, so I'll be looking over at them while I talk to you.

So, a lot of people talk about why you should become fluent, and I think there're some basic reasons that you probably already know.

I'm going to say these, and you're going to think, 'Duh. Yeah, I know that.'

So, for example, freedom of communication.

English is the language of the Internet, the language of science, medicine, technology, travel.

You can find out a lot of information in English.

As opposed to, perhaps, if your native language is not as widely used as English.

So also, English can give you a lot of opportunities to travel abroad, to study abroad.

When you travel, you might want to use English to communicate with people who speak other languages.

Maybe English is their native language, maybe it's not.

Did you know that there's more people in the world that speak English as a second language (or third, or fourth, or fifth) than people who speak it as their native language.

I just think it's a fascinating fact.

So, English is really the language that we use to connect with each other internationally.

So, if you want to travel the world and work abroad, or study abroad, or meet people from different countries, English is the best way to be able to do that.

I was lucky that I was born into an English-speaking family in an English-speaking country, so I have English, but I've worked really hard to become fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, I can speak some French and Japanese, so I know what it's like to learn another language.

Also, English, of course, is really helpful for your career.

Most careers will benefit from speaking English.

If you work with international colleagues, if you have to travel for work, if you have to do research for work, if you're selling things to people in different countries or doing marketing (I mean I could go on and on, and on), if you work in tourism of any kind, if you work in a hotel, restaurant, giving tours or anything like that, really, your career is going to benefit from English.

Think about if you want to go to a conference overseas, you're going to benefit from knowing English.

So, all of these things so far, you're probably thinking, 'Okay, Gabby. I've already thought of that. Really, what's new?'

Well, I'm going to share my not-so-obvious reasons for becoming fluent in English.

And before I do that, I want to talk to you about levels of fluency in English.

Because I think that fluency in English means that you can do what you want to do in English.

So, if you want to order coffee, for example (I just got a coffee myself, so that was the first thing I thought of).

I ordered my coffee in English, because I'm here in Bangkok actually, and I don't speak enough Thai to order my coffee in Thai.

But I did learn how to say 'Hello' and 'Thank you'.

But anyway, I said, 'Could I please have a coffee?'

So, 'Could I please have a coffee?'

Was that five, six words?

Well, for that moment,

The Ultimate Guide to Fluency in English Conversation Oct 07, 2015

Show notes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jFv88ZK5Zs

Episode transcript below:

Hello! How's it going?

Welcome to the Ultimate Guide to Fluency in the English language.

This is without a doubt the best place to learn how to become fluent in English and what not to do,

things to avoid on your journey to fluency.

I have an extensive, exhaustive list of what to do and what not to do to become fluent in English that I

have to look down at my laptop to remember everything.

So, let's get started with the first and possibly most important tip right away.

You need to become an independent and motivated English learner.

Without proactive action on your part, you cannot become fluent.

You cannot rely on other people to tell you what to do.

You have to be motivated on your own as an independent learner to become fluent in English.

So, this is about your mind set.

Before you even touch a textbook or watch a lesson, you need to be motivated and independent to

become fluent in English.

Next, know your goals.

What do you want to learn in English?

Do you want to know English to become a doctor?

Or do you want to know English for general conversation?

Your goal will determine what you study.

Next, change your thinking.

You have to consider yourself an English speaker from the beginning, from the get-go.

Don't consider yourself an English learner or a student of English.

Start thinking of yourself now, from today, as an English speaker.

Next, find a conversation partner.

You need to practice whether it's with a tutor teacher or a friend who will help you to practice.

You could find a conversation partner which means someone who wants to learn your native language

in exchange for helping you with English.

Now, there's a lot of sites on-line where you can find an on-line conversation partner.

Or if you're lucky enough to live in a city with a lot of English speaker, or you could find an in-person

face-to-face language exchange partner.

Next…

Next, my computer should turn back on.

Okay. Get more out of listening to English.

Don't just focus on the meaning of the words you hear, but listen to how the words are set.

Listen carefully to pronunciation, intonation, stress, and how we use English as native speakers.

Next, don't stress out.

If you make a mistake, just keep going.

This is so important.

Relax and enjoy your journey to fluency.

Have fun with it. Don't stress out.

If you make a mistake, just let it go.

Next, try keeping a speaking journal.

This is a great strategy to practice and also to see your improvement over time.

You could keep your speaking journal on your smartphone or another device when you can record.

And try speaking a little bit every day recording yourself and listening to it later on to check and see

how you can improve and how you are improving.

Next, practice common sentence structures.

Learn phrases that will be useful for your conversations in English.

It could include, for example, 'I think that', 'It's interesting that', 'I find it', 'It's better to' and so on.

You need to review, review, review, review.

This is super important.

Don't expect yourself remember everything the first time that you learn it.

Unless you're some kind of superhero, it's just not something that you should expect yourself to do, to

be able to remember everything that first time.

We have to repeat, reuse, review, reflect.

Use it and recycle it to remember it.

All right, next, we need to learn to think in English.

You have to begin to use English in every way you can, and that begins with your thoughts.

So,

The First Thing You Need for Fluency in English Sep 30, 2015

Show notes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5hdCi9cZK0

Episode transcript below:

Hey! How are you doing? In this episode of Go Natural English, I'm going to share a number one

thing that you need for English fluency.

The first thing that you need first and foremost is not a textbook. It's not even a lesson.

What you need to know is why you are learning English.

I help you to understand what you need to say in English, how you should say it, how you can learn English, but what I can't tell you is why you are learning English.

That has to come from inside you. And I want to know what is your reason why you want English fluency.

This is so important for you to think about and to know, because it will keep you motivated, it will keep you going when English becomes challenging.

And let's face it, English can be really challenging.

So, we have to ask ourselves

why do we want to be fluent in English.

I receive thousands of e-mails from people asking me, 'Gabby, how do I become fluent in English?'

And I'm happy to help you.

That's why I'm here.

But you can help me by thinking about and telling me in the comments right here why do you want to be fluent in English.

Why? Really, ask yourself why, and then ask yourself why again.

I ask myself this with Go Natural English, 'Why do I want to help people become fluent in English?'

Well, I think it's great to be able to communicate and connect with people, I think it will help you in your professional life, maybe to get a better job, to work overseas, to travel.

You can make more friends if you speak English. It will even give you confidence and help you with your personal development in life. It will bring you knowledge.

You can learn about the world through English.

There's lots of reasons why I love teaching English to you through Go Natural English.

But really the number one reason why is freedom.

I created Go Natural English so that I could have more freedom as a teacher.

But I also created it to give you more freedom as an English learner, because you can learn with Go Natural English anywhere anytime.

That's freedom. You can self-study, and you can interact and ask questions, and you can practice together with our on-line community.

You can join a paid Premium Class, and you can learn more and have the freedom to do that anywhere anytime.

And it gives you the freedom and opportunity to do more and achieve your goals through English.

That's my 'why'. I want to know your 'why'.

So please, take two minutes, think about why you're learning English and tell me.

Tell me please, I really want to know.

Now, moving forward. Things are changing a little bit here on the Go Natural English YouTube channel.

I've thought about why I'm helping people learn English at Go Natural English, and I think that moving forward, we can improve by going deeper with each English tip episode.

So, from October, moving forward October 2015, we're going to have one longer episode every week

where I go deeper into answering one of your questions.

So, next week, we're going to go deep learning several points (I can't even count them all, there's so

many) on how to become fluent in English.

So, I hope you come back, I hope you check out the episode, and I hope you love it so much that you

watch it, you share it with your friends and that you comment on it too.

So now, you know my 'why', you know what's going on moving forward with Go Natural English.

I hope that you enjoy it, and I hope to hear from you to learn your 'why'.

Please, share it with us. We want to know.

Alright. So, I look forward to seeing your comment real soon.

Bye for now.

The post

Your biggest challenge for fluency in English Sep 28, 2015

Show notes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJb5e27gRrw

Episode transcript below:

Hey! How are you doing?

Today, I have a question for you, and you're going to give me your answer.

See, usually in these quick English tip videos that I've been making three times a week every week this

year, I tell you some information. But this time, it's different.

This time, I want to ask you, the Go Natural English audience, a really important question. I want to

know the best way to move forward with the Go Natural English YouTube channel, podcast and

blogpost at gonaturalenglish.com.

So, I want to ask you what is your biggest challenge in English? Please, take a minute right now and leave

a comment on this video to tell me what is your biggest challenge in English. And moving forward the

rest of this year, I'll create my best English quick tip answers to help you and the Go Natural English

community here online.

So, I really appreciate your answer. I will read each and every one and do my best to respond, especially

to the ones that will help many people.

So please, take a minute and leave a comment telling me what is your biggest challenge in English.

Thank you so much. This is a huge help. And it'll make me really happy to see your comment.

So, thanks in advance for that.

Alright, I'll see you real soon.

Bye for now.

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Fluency in 15 Minutes a Day – Go Natural English Book Release News Sep 25, 2015

Show notes

Are you able to learn to speak and understand American English? Gabby says that while English is a crazy language, if you have the ability to speak, you can learn other languages beside your native language, including English. It is well worth the effort as English is spoken around the world.

With Gabby's release of the Go Natural English book, you will have at your disposal a wonderful tool to make the most of your American English journey. Along with the book, when you visit gonaturalenglish.com you will be introduced to materials and support to help you with your learning.

Don't be afraid to explore the Go Natural English method and see how you can reinforce your language skills, while at the same time meeting other American English learners with whom you can communicate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6RtqHdMX7M

Episode transcript below:

Hello, and welcome to Go Natural English.

I am so excited to announce the release of the Go Natural English book.

This book will share with you the natural way of learning language.

I'm Gabby Wallace, your American English teacher and Number One fluency coach.

And I'm here to share special strategies I've developed for learning the English language.

English is a crazy language, but I believe it is possible for anyone to learn it, and that includes you.

It's our natural ability to be able to use language to communicate with each other, and if you can speak your native language, then you can speak English.

In the book you'll learn strategies for speaking English with confidence and fluency.

You'll see real examples from native speaker conversations broken down into lessons that you can easily understand, and vocabulary that you can use in your everyday conversations.

I believe this book is the perfect guide for the intermediate English learner who desires to become fluent and confident to use English as a tool in your daily life, to live the life that you want, an international life where you're connecting with people from all over the world, and you're using English as a tool to be able to pursue your passion, and your professional life.

So, if you'd like to find out more about the book, come to gonaturalenglish.com/book – that's b-o-o-k.

I'll see you there.

Bye for now.

The post Fluency in 15 Minutes a Day – Go Natural English Book Release News appeared first on Go Natural English.

Step 7 for Fluent English Listening and Speaking Sep 23, 2015

Show notes

The seventh step to fluency with the Go Natural English method is to repeat, review, and grow. What does this mean? Well, as you learn you should be repeating what you have learned to reinforce it in your mind. Throughout your English learning experience you should also continue to review the materials. As you blend the new materials with the information that you already know, you will see that your path to fluency becomes quicker and easier. As you review and repeat the material, you will be surprised at your growth in English.

At Go Natural English, Gabby wants you to have all the materials, support, and practice that you need to become a successful American English speaker. Try to watch and listen to as many English videos and podcasts as you can. In addition to that, push yourself to read more and try writing simple sentences at first, and then gradually create larger sentences and turn them into paragraphs.

Languages are living, changing entities and learning a language should be an adventure. Seek out native American English speakers and talk to them. Find newspapers, magazines, and books to read that challenge your skills a little bit. Listen to music and American English shows so you can learn to imitate the sounds. You can do it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b__tVWdkx2Q

Episode transcript below:

And welcome to Step 7 of the 7 Steps to Fluency with the Go Natural English method.

Step 7 is to review, repeat, and grow.

You want to review the vocabulary, and the phrases, and everything that you're learning in English.

You want to repeat the other six steps that I mentioned before, and you want to continue to grow with your English skills.

Find different ways of expressing yourself.

Find synonyms; find related words or antonyms, the opposite of the words that you've just learned.

The beautiful thing about learning a language is that you can continue to evolve with the language.

You can continue to develop your skills.

It is an ongoing, living adventure and that is so exciting.

I hope that you enjoy continually developing your skills with the English language.

It is a real pleasure to be able to do that throughout life, and I want to give you the tools and the guidance to become a lifelong independent learner, so that English becomes your tool that you are constantly using and improving on.

I want English to become your tool for a wonderful, successful, enjoyable, and meaningful life.

So, thank you for being a part of the Go Natural English community.

I'm so happy to have shared the 7 Steps to Fluency with you.

Please come back and see me again at gonaturalenglish.com and I hope to see you become part of the premium Go Natural English course.

Thanks so much for watching and I hope to see you again real soon.

Bye for now.

Hey guys, one last thing before you go.

I'd like to share all seven of the Go Natural English steps to fluency with you in a free mini course.

You'll receive all the videos, all the audio, and transcripts of everything if you come to gonaturalenglish.com/7steps, that's the number 7 s-t-e-p-s.

Alright, I hope to see you there so that I can share this awesome English learning material with you to help you get fluent.

So, let's go

I'll see you there.

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Step 6 for Fluent English Listening and Speaking Sep 21, 2015

Show notes

One of the most important things to do with any new skill that you have learned is to use it immediately, and often. This goes for learning a new language as well. As soon as you learn new words or phrases, be sure to work them into conversations as soon as you can after learning them. This will reinforce what you have learned, and it will help you become fluent faster.

I cannot stress enough how important this step is. Once you begin to expand your vocabulary and your knowledge of idioms, you will be able to understand more of the conversations you hear, and you will be able to contribute more of your own thoughts and ideas.

Visit gonaturalenglish.com and learn about all of the materials and support you can get from Go Natural English. Gabby, your American English teacher, is excited to meet new learners and to be able to help them on the way to English fluency.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKXGGpiTv2I

Episode transcript below:

Step 6 of the 7 steps to fluency at Go Natural English is to actually use your new words as soon as you can.

It's okay if you don't use them correctly at first because you want to get feedback so that you can understand how to really use the word correctly.

So, use the word.

You can use it in a variety of ways.

Of course, you can use it in conversation with another English speaker.

You could use it in a class with your English teacher or tutor.

You could use it in your own writing, or even in a search on the Internet and see what comes up.

You can use the word to yourself in your mind.

You could find a song that has the word and sing it to yourself, or better yet, create a song.

So, using vocabulary is very important and this is different than simply repeating the word because when we use the word, we need to use it as a tool, perhaps for communication or for pleasure, for enjoyment such as singing a song, or reading, or writing a poem, or a journal entry, or a blog post.

But this step is all about using the word as a tool, and getting feedback on it so you can refine the way that you use it to sound more like a fluent, native English speaker.

Hey guys, one last thing before you go.

I'd like to share all seven of the Go Natural English steps to fluency with you in a free mini course.

You'll receive all the videos, all the audio, and transcripts of everything if you come to gonaturalenglish.com/7steps, that's the number 7 s-t-e-p-s.

Alright, I hope to see you there so that I can share this awesome English learning material with you to help you get fluent.

So, let's go

I'll see you there.

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Step 5 for Fluent English Listening and Speaking Sep 18, 2015

Show notes

Have you ever been affected by a smell or scent that took you back to a place from your past? This often happens because in our minds we have associated that particular aroma with an event. This is a similar process that we can use to associate words with other words or ideas.

In this fifth step for English fluency Gabby talks about connecting words in your mind as an aid to remembering new vocabulary. Anything you can do to make it easier to learn a new language is a good thing. Never give up. Just try to find ways past any obstacles that you encounter on your English-language learning journey.

For more tips and resources to help you become more fluent in American English, be sure to visit gonaturalenglish.com and introduce yourself to the Go Natural English community. You will find useful resources there as well as many other learners who want to improve their English language skills. You are not alone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIZ3JhyAKIU

Video transcript below:

Step 5 in the 7 Steps to Fluency in the Go Natural English method is to connect new words with other old words that you already know.

So, if you know a word that sounds similar, or perhaps is a synonym either in English or in your native language, you can connect them in your mind.

You can connect your new word with a feeling, or maybe a smell, or a sound.

It could be anything really but the important thing is to connect that new word with something you're already familiar with, and comfortable with.

Also, the step 5 is important to connect not only the idea of the word with something you already know, but to connect the new word with a situation that you might use it in.

Connect the new word with other words to make a phrase that you can imagine using in an everyday situation.

So, step 5 is to connect in various ways

Hey guys, one last thing before you go.

I'd like to share all seven of the Go Natural English Steps to Fluency with you in a free mini course.

You'll receive all the videos, all the audio, and transcripts of everything if you come to gonaturalenglish.com/7steps – that's the number 7 s-t-e-p-s.

Alright, I hope to see you there so that I can share this awesome English-learning material with you to help you get fluent.

So, let's go.

I'll see you there.

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