Mike and Emily say learners do not need to think in English all day. Short, true answers can become fast reflexes for greetings, choices, and small problems. They show how to change one part of an answer. They also give a seven-day practice plan.
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Build your vocabulary
Words from the podcast
Select any word here, in the subtitles, or in the transcript for a simple English definition.
Word
A fast answer or action you learn through practice.
“Saying “Hello” quickly becomes a reflex after daily practice.”
Useful phrase
People say this to ask how you are.
“I see Nina at the gym and ask, “How’s it going?””
Useful phrase
The answer can change with the time or situation.
“Will Sam play football? It depends on the rain.”
Useful phrase
You want one choice more than another choice.
“I’d rather watch the early film because work starts tomorrow.”
Useful phrase
You say this before you explain what is wrong.
“The problem is, my hotel room has no hot water.”
Useful phrase
You ask someone to wait for a short time.
“Give me a second; I need to find my house key.”
Useful phrase
You say this before you look for the answer.
“Let me check the bus time before we leave home.”
Phrasal verb
Go to the next thing.
“After this question, we can move on to dinner.”
Word
You take one part out and put a new part in.
“Use substitution: change “Monday” to “Tuesday” in the class sentence.”
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Check your understanding
Comprehension questions
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Question 1
Why can thinking in English all day feel hard?
Question 2
What is the main job of a language reflex?
Question 3
Which two answers can you use after a greeting?
Question 4
Which two phrases can help with small problems?
Question 5
Learners must think in English all day before they can speak with comfort.
Question 6
During repetition, learners can change the person, place, or reason.
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Listen for the exact words
Complete the phrase
Type the missing word or phrase exactly as you hear it in the podcast.
Phrase 1
Complete the phrase: When an answer can change, say, “___.”
Phrase 2
Complete the request: “Give me a ___.”
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Rebuild natural English
Build the phrase
Select each word in the order used by the speakers. Select a word in your answer to remove it.
Phrase 1
Put the words in order to make a request for help.
Select the words in the correct order.
Phrase 2
Put the words in order to make a sentence about a weekly phone call.
Select the words in the correct order.
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Read at a calm pace
Speak aloud
Read each phrase as it moves upward. Pause or move the timeline whenever you need more time.