#english  > ⭐ *You can only be native / proficient in a Language as long as you can think in that Language.* ## How to Think in English and Stop Translating in Your Head <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VZbATvRSvvc" title="YouTube Video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; Autoplay; Clipboard-write; Encrypted-media; Gyroscope; Picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> ### Highlights - 💡 Translating from your native language to English while speaking is a bad habit that can hinder fluency and accuracy. - 💡 To think in English, focus on the words you know and use them confidently instead of fixating on unfamiliar vocabulary. - 💡 Listening, copying, and repeating what native speakers say helps improve language skills and expands vocabulary. - 💡 Pay attention to common word chunks or phrases that are frequently used together, as they can be applied in various situations. - 💡 Overcome the fear of making mistakes and communicate using the words and grammar you are comfortable with. ## How to THINK in English | No More Translating in Your Head! <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SJOnhWiJArM" title="YouTube Video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; Autoplay; Clipboard-write; Encrypted-media; Gyroscope; Picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> ### Highlights - 💡 Translating in your head while speaking English can be frustrating, but there are practical techniques to overcome it. - 💡 Start by naming objects around you in English to improve vocabulary and pronunciation. - 💡 Think in simple sentences, describing your environment and daily activities in English. - 💡 Engage in conversations with yourself in English at a slow pace, allowing for practice and improvement. - 💡 Incorporate English into everyday activities, such as using English-only resources, switching calendar and device settings to English, and narrating daily routines in English. - 💡 Keep a written record of your daily English practice to stay motivated and track progress. - 💡 Before sleep, recap the day in English and set the stage for potential English dreaming. - 💡 Share your own English practice tips and be open to learning from others' experiences.