🔥 How to Think in English and Stop Translating in Your Head (4 Ways!)

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  • Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024

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  • @EnglishWithGreg
    @EnglishWithGreg  2 года назад +53

    Hop you enjoyed the lesson!! 😀 Do YOU translate from your language in your head when you're speaking English? Let me know in the comments ⤵️
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    • @emmanueljallieu8782
      @emmanueljallieu8782 2 года назад +1

      No no can you help me with that sir

    • @user-nw1tm3qz8i
      @user-nw1tm3qz8i 2 года назад

      Hi! Yes, I'm translate from my lenguage in my head when I'm speaking English.

    • @teshomederesse826
      @teshomederesse826 2 года назад

      hi

    • @hsh2237
      @hsh2237 2 года назад

      Thanks Greg yes i do still doing this translate on my head before compose and replying an email so hard because of grammar problem

    • @trevoro.9731
      @trevoro.9731 Год назад

      I'm translating from my subconscious thoughts to English, and so do I for my native language (that is, I'm mostly not using it for THINKING, only for communication, reading, writing etc). I don't think in English, it is totally ridiculous and stupid to actually THINK in some broken language.

  • @anastastsankov5479
    @anastastsankov5479 2 года назад +5

    You know it's abysmal when people stress TOO much on grammar while most native English speakers don't even see grammar errs as such a big deal. For example - you come across the sentence '' I lived in Germany for one year and a half.'' then you start wondering why that sentence doesn't include the present perfect time tense. You feel like everything you have known so far was wrong, that your basis is absolutely incorrect. I have always been apprehensive ( more fretful lately), because of the times I was wrong when translating something from my language to English, hence that made me believe my speech was tremendously inarticulate. However, good job again!

  • @dphandle_
    @dphandle_ 2 месяца назад

    Totally agree!! To me the main key is don't be ashamed of making mistakes, we're just learning, so let's enjoy it!

  • @hanneloreotto2988
    @hanneloreotto2988 2 года назад +39

    Hi Greg, yesterday I found your channel. It's exactly what I've been looking for... I can really understand every single word, your explanations and pronunciation are very distinct and clear. Very helpful in my efforts to improve my English and quit translating from German in my head.
    Thanks for the good job you do!

    • @labernaut9260
      @labernaut9260 Год назад

      Geht mir ganz genauso. Ich lerne ja logischerweise Englisch in der Schule und mir macht es einfach Spaß, außerhalb der Schule mein Englisch noch etwas zu verbessern. Und da ist er wirklich gut, denn man versteht ihn einwandfrei und er erklärt es ebenso leicht.
      Ich weiß allerdings auch, dass dein Kommentar schon ein Jahr her ist, bist du noch dabei? Falls ja, hast du erwünschte Fortschritte machen können?

  • @LH-uw7qv
    @LH-uw7qv 2 года назад +9

    Hola Greg. Eres un excelente profesor y me encanta el acento británico, es como una melodía. Saludos desde Santa Fe, Argentina.

    • @Carla-pk7tz
      @Carla-pk7tz 2 года назад +2

      Coincido! nada como escuchar a los ingleses hablando inglés británico!

  • @robertamassimi7128
    @robertamassimi7128 2 года назад +7

    Great advice Greg, I used to think in Italian before saying something in English but now I don't do it anymore. Can I tell you one thing, I like your sound and pronunciation it is very clear and straight to the point. Bye-bye for now 😀😀😀

  • @stephaneatlan7639
    @stephaneatlan7639 Год назад

    Hello! i'm french and english teacher and I learn from u each time I see your video; thanks!

  • @Dragonbjorn94
    @Dragonbjorn94 Год назад +1

    I translate from Italian to English in my head everytime I have to speak with someone, and now I'm very happy to have found this channel (thanks to my girlfriend's sister). I understand that I'm not the only one that to this and I don't care if I'm going to commit mistakes in the future. I'll improve it, step by step. Thank you! ♥

  • @elsarm178
    @elsarm178 9 месяцев назад

    I have been learning English since I am 6 years old. I have published scientific articles on American governmental sites and written a PhD thesis in English.
    I am trying my best to speak as a native speaker, and I am always frustrated each time there is a word that I don’t know, especially in the News.
    The English dictionary just never ends.. 💙

  • @juancarloscanacastillo8089
    @juancarloscanacastillo8089 Год назад

    i m so happy to hear you how we can thinking in english even we have mistakes.

  • @thechinotv
    @thechinotv Год назад

    Thanks a lot¡¡¡¡ I speak, write and read 5 languages, but the truth is I don't do it perfect, I started learning English at the age of twelve but I've never had a teacher so clear as you..., one of the problems is that I had some teachers who were from South America and there we have another mouth position to speak, I AM EIGHTY-FIVE YEARS OLD... And I say THANK YOU VERY MUCH...

  • @nnelly47
    @nnelly47 2 года назад +23

    Thank you so much teacher Greg, it's amazing how we can describe the main features of something when we don't know the word. And I couldn't agree more with you Greg, we shouldn't worry too much about making mistakes, it's ok because we're learning a new language and also as you said Greg, we should use the words that we already know. And learn some common homonyms could be useful although the context will probably help us undertand the meaning of the words. Many thanks teacher Greg, the best teacher!😊

  • @vinethmakusalni1557
    @vinethmakusalni1557 Год назад

    You are the best English teacher in RUclips who I learned. Thank you so much teacher...

  • @misskate4241
    @misskate4241 Год назад +1

    Mr Greg is not only a good teacher, but also a great psychologist.
    💙💛✊🏻🤩👍🏻👍🏻 Have a great day!

  • @Dareios074
    @Dareios074 Год назад

    This is absolutely true. The chunks are the only sentences I can use fluently. And yes, it‘s better to speak wrong than try to recall correct words all the time. It leads to a desaster and embarasses the other person even more

  • @FrankKimono744
    @FrankKimono744 11 месяцев назад

    I learn whole sentences saying them aloud. 5 days - 300 repetitions per day at least. Later I don't need to translate. I know the meaning of words straight away like in my native language. And also I remember the meaning longer than by learning separate words. This method is called: chunking. It was a real game changer in my learning process and communication skills in English and other languages.

  • @user-xe7ic9ke8f
    @user-xe7ic9ke8f 2 года назад +8

    Hi, Greg! You are great!!! I teach English, so I don't translate from my native language into English. But I actually didn't know how to explain it to my students properly) And to help them not to feel frustrated when they speak English in the beginning of their education. Now I know, thanks to you! It is really so easy! Thank you for ALL your videos, they are impressive!) I really enjoy listening to you and getting much useful information!

  • @ciro6849
    @ciro6849 Год назад +2

    Hi Greg, that's exactly what I try to get across to my students. It's what linguistics call "language strategy" that's to say being up to transmit a concept by going around it. For example if you want to refer to a "bench" but you don't know the word you can arrive to it by saying: the chair/stuff where you can seat in a park or in a public square. I mean, use the words you know to say what you don't know with the proper words.

    • @palmeritarock23
      @palmeritarock23 Год назад

      Good stuff! Can that also be called 'communicative competence or approach'? Focusing more on the message or meaning that you want to transfer rather than on the language itself. Thanks!

    • @ciro6849
      @ciro6849 Год назад

      @@palmeritarock23 Yes, it is also known as "communication skills"

  • @OutdoorFreedomDk
    @OutdoorFreedomDk Год назад

    Singing, in choir, is a great way to learn languages. Simple, and also "children" lyric in difficult languages..

  • @gabisolis4514
    @gabisolis4514 Год назад

    I always translate in my head when I want to say something. You have absolutly right. People worried that they make mistakes, but the most important is goal in communications, not grammar or words which I use. I like your film, so I stay here for a longer time.

  • @getailenutadobos8121
    @getailenutadobos8121 2 года назад +13

    Hello Greg!
    You are such a great teacher ☺️, is lovely the way you are teaching us!
    Thank you for your help 😊

  • @neonecronomicon
    @neonecronomicon Год назад +1

    Thank you, Greg. Lovely expression and a way structured approach. I enjoyed watching! Like!

  • @muhammadhamza2831
    @muhammadhamza2831 Год назад

    Thanks Greg, this is the first vedio which give me confidence to speak English, without any problem

  • @carmentapoi3140
    @carmentapoi3140 2 года назад +6

    Super explanation Greg!! You just read my mind, I came US 6 years ago, and I started to learn English exactly translating word by word, it was frustrating and unproductive.
    You have so much right, we need to focus at the expression, to repeat them and use them, and the idioms are most of them different from your native language to English!!
    It is nice to listen your lessons, thank you for your amazing work!!
    Appreciate it much!
    Carmen from Romania.

  •  Год назад

    Greg please explain me why I understand you 101% but when I gonna watch a movie I reach only 50% or less... thanks and congrats for your perfect manner of teach us, it s awesome!

  • @ahmadrezanouri428
    @ahmadrezanouri428 Год назад

    Thanks teacher im here and i want stop to translating english from my head to persian thanks for teaching me this lesson so i try on this methode for improve communication in english

  • @kike2449
    @kike2449 Год назад

    My english level is only intermediate but I follow your videos. From this moment i will try don't tranlate while when i ear english . Thanks for your support !!
    I'm from Spain

  • @user-oo1ff6xt6d
    @user-oo1ff6xt6d 10 месяцев назад

    Hi Greg, Today I found your Channel, your explanation and content it’s very different to the rest, I speak spanish, so I live in Mexico, and I need improve my pronunciation in English and quit translating from Spanish in my head. Thanks for the good job, it’s very helpful

  • @fahc-ss1ew
    @fahc-ss1ew Год назад

    Thank you. I thought that I could not to understand English with my actually level English. But I understand this video. You give me encouragement to learn English. Thank you again. I hope that you understand this

  • @felixbanze2274
    @felixbanze2274 Год назад

    I studied English in a very theoretical way so now I'm listening and learning alot the context

  • @MrRobeach
    @MrRobeach Год назад

    Greg you are the best teacher,ever

  • @user-vg4ht4in5s
    @user-vg4ht4in5s 9 месяцев назад

    I told you recently Greg and I repeat: What a great teacher you are...Congrats

  • @franciscavillamane8098
    @franciscavillamane8098 Год назад

    When I WATCH YOU HERE I THINK, OR BELIEVE, THAT I KOW A LOT, JA,JA, BUT WHEN I WANT TO SPEAK, I TRANSLATE. BOOO. tHANK YOU FOR YOUR ADVICES, (CONSEJOS?) OR SIMPLY, YOUR LESSONS. THEY ARE SO GOOD!!!!

  • @giuliacatapano4103
    @giuliacatapano4103 Год назад

    It comes natural to translate for your own language to the one you are learning, I have an English friend who has been living in Italy for lots of years, when she speaks in Italian , I realize she’s translating

  • @jorgeluissegurar.9558
    @jorgeluissegurar.9558 Год назад

    😁Thanks for these advices, Greg; they have helped me a lot. Greetings from Latin American - Dominican Republic!

  • @tiberiuonutu9715
    @tiberiuonutu9715 Год назад +1

    Hi Greg! Thank you for your lessons.Along my life I had a dream: to speak fluently english , but I hadn' t the possibility to speak english to someone.Your point of view about this state of my low level of english language is very usefull to me and I can 't to remark the outstanding way to explain/teach everything of englishmen scholars/theachers .You understand very well the needs of your audience.Excuse my poor english.

  • @zhanarbekseitbattalov5567
    @zhanarbekseitbattalov5567 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you very much, Greg! Your advice and lessons are very helpful to me. They help me to conversate in an easy.

  • @diegodiniz-zw9fn
    @diegodiniz-zw9fn Год назад +1

    Hi Mister Greg,I believe that to be thinking in one foreign Ianguage the first step is:reconize your mistakes and fixed up them.Second:don't committee it wrong from once,never say that even you is fluently ever it.There are so much possibilities for figure out about this matter.Because the learning is continuining process on,nevermore a product in terminal stage.Feed up your brain with news things every day.Put it right on your mind you'll never turn me fluently about it,unless that you to learn by itself mistakes.

  • @joelsantos8788
    @joelsantos8788 Год назад

    I’m living in Canada for two years now and trying to learn English language esp. the expressions here, thank you for suggesting ways to improve you are the best Mr. Gregg 🎉may your channel grow more

  • @RoshanTiruwa-tj2kl
    @RoshanTiruwa-tj2kl 2 месяца назад

    Thank you very much Mr. Greg sir.
    I had problem but I am getting rid from it because I have been following you from long time ago.

  • @cintailmuilmu
    @cintailmuilmu Год назад

    What a beneficial lesson. I'm struggiling to be confident speaking englsih. I'm stuck on how to explain my words into english with no hestitate

  • @yannselbarbanferriol2977
    @yannselbarbanferriol2977 Год назад

    Hello teacher, thank you very much for your videos, since I saw them I only see your classes and I feel happy because I can understand you well, I still need to master that part of not thinking in Spanish but there I go little by little, at least I understand a lot when they speak to me

  • @lidiabonguardo7771
    @lidiabonguardo7771 2 года назад +4

    Great lesson Greg, especially point 3 'listening, copying and repeating'.... so simple yet so helpful. Grazie

  • @bidault6437
    @bidault6437 Год назад

    Hi Greg ! You reconciliate me with british language. Thanks you very much.

  • @paulmarquez1980
    @paulmarquez1980 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us..... You are an excellent teacher..... God bless you.

  • @lekhakarthi5027
    @lekhakarthi5027 Год назад +1

    Hi Greg ! It's a great lesson to listen to . Thanks.

  • @teresaramalhao8739
    @teresaramalhao8739 Год назад

    Hi Greg! I love the way tou teach! I'm learning from you a lot! Thanks from Portugal.

  • @johnschatz946
    @johnschatz946 Год назад

    Rosetta Stone is the perfect language learning software, because the software uses images, text, and sound to teach words and grammar by spaced repetition, without translation.
    Dynamic immersion is key to successfully learning a language.

  • @vaseabivol8753
    @vaseabivol8753 2 года назад

    I am glad listen to you every day

  • @michaelunger3933
    @michaelunger3933 Год назад +1

    Hi, Greg, You even helped me for my next language what I'd want to know already, it's Finnish. After eight semesters education in the latter language I still have only a basic level. And I did it after your advice. Last October (2022) I even ordered a taxi with your method in Finland. It's a very difficult language.
    My son migrated 10 years ago to and has a nine year old son there.
    It means, I made the same expierence also before I got your help.

  • @RajeshKumar-it9bm
    @RajeshKumar-it9bm Год назад

    Thanks Dude you clearly explained how to think in other language. Need more buts and bits like this

  • @dilshodpulatov4139
    @dilshodpulatov4139 Год назад

    You are the best teacher in the world

  • @agneskonradt1464
    @agneskonradt1464 2 года назад +2

    I love your lessons Greg because i can understand how you spoke, thank you, always you affirm me 📖📚

  • @ThuanNguyen-ov7xj
    @ThuanNguyen-ov7xj Год назад

    When I was looking to learn English channels, I saw your channel. I love your lesson and the way you teach. I heard clearly the word you said. Thank you so much!

  • @mr.heiopei6493
    @mr.heiopei6493 Год назад

    Thank you so much for giving people self-confidence,

  • @norbertmichel8762
    @norbertmichel8762 2 года назад

    hi from Bordeaux (France), thanks for this lesson Greg !

  • @ananita626
    @ananita626 2 года назад +4

    Siempre me prometo mejorar mi ingles pero lo postergo. Hoy me llego la notificación del video y lo vi con subtitulos en ingles y para mi alegría lo comprendí todo. Voy a dedicarme más en serio 💪 Gracias por subir excelentes videos, saludos desde Ecuador

    • @EnglishWithGreg
      @EnglishWithGreg  2 года назад

      De nada, Ana :-)

    • @Carla-pk7tz
      @Carla-pk7tz 2 года назад

      @@EnglishWithGreg todavía no entiendo por qué el vendedor lo llamó ladrón? fue un chiste? ja ja. I love your videos, i learn a lot!!!!

  • @IslamAl-Amir
    @IslamAl-Amir Год назад +1

    Hi Greg! that's what i was really looking for real !!! i just have found your channel right now so i've found the suitable answer!
    I really appreciate that !! this video was really helpful and i knew some pronunciations !! you was so right that we don't need to feel frustrated and it's amazing how we can describe the main features of something when we don't know the word to be honest..
    Thank you for this hard effort!
    Following you from Egypt !!!

  • @boski271
    @boski271 Год назад

    hi greg you have pure speaking thank you for this understandable speaking

  • @user-fr4sy9li7c
    @user-fr4sy9li7c Год назад

    Everyone hi, Im from Russia and I wanna sat that it is a huge problem when Im listening to "speaking", I start to translate these words which I dont know. After the watching this video I try to concentrate on only these words which I know and get it their meaning. I will take my Final State Russian Exam and I continue to watch your videos because it is really useful information for me. Thank you for your job, you help a large number of people.

  • @kimaabidi4918
    @kimaabidi4918 Год назад

    I really enjoyed the lesson.thanks a lot.I always translate from arabic into English.

  • @zirka876
    @zirka876 2 года назад

    Thanks for perfect explanation. I' ve been thinking about it for some time. You 've managed to convince me. You are really on your place and a super teacher.

  • @sonagaladova4618
    @sonagaladova4618 Год назад +16

    Dear Greg, could you do a lesson on confusing similar words? How to minimize the risk of confusing similar words, which, when confused, can have a tragicomic effect... For example: hungry vs angry. Thanks

    • @palmeritarock23
      @palmeritarock23 Год назад +2

      Or desert and dessert (based on personal experience!) 😂

    • @SportyxChannel
      @SportyxChannel Год назад

      @@palmeritarock23 or by or buy 😆and so on

  • @shanta5229
    @shanta5229 Год назад

    Thank you very much. You've been helpful, I'd love to be abroad to improve my English level. It's harder when you don't know anybody who speaks English in your country. The best way that I found to speak is making small dialog and tell to myself in the mirror. However I'm looking for a visa to travel to U.S.A. in order to make friends and start talking.

  • @florhumaragarcia4776
    @florhumaragarcia4776 6 месяцев назад

    That classe has been great for me.
    Thank you Mr Greg

  • @Robertt888
    @Robertt888 Год назад

    Thank you Greg! You have made my life easier👍😊

  • @17.77.
    @17.77. Год назад

    Thank you for your helps you are a good teacher

  • @thorn3xbs
    @thorn3xbs Год назад

    im happy since i can understand the most of things they talk about

  • @nadiyanadi182
    @nadiyanadi182 2 года назад

    I've appreciated how to transmit the message in order that everyone could inderstand, trust him self and speaks english fluently without any problem thank you so much👍

  • @user-lx4ox9yx2i
    @user-lx4ox9yx2i 2 года назад +1

    Copy, repeat and learn. That's the key to English fluency. Excellent work. Keep it up! You are doing great! You rock!

  • @SlayerZero1666
    @SlayerZero1666 Год назад

    Thanks for another lesson teacher !!

  • @odindva3115
    @odindva3115 Год назад +1

    Hi Greg. I have found your channel 10 minutes ago. I have subscribed to it after a few of your words and your comprehensible subtitles. I love learning English. You speak not so quickly please keep doing it. I am waiting for your new videos from now on. You do a great job

  • @ronnieeltongoncalvespinhos2202
    @ronnieeltongoncalvespinhos2202 2 года назад

    Thanks so much for your class... teacher.

  • @marcos.marcosalmeida
    @marcos.marcosalmeida Год назад +1

    Thank you for this video Greg! I’m learning English. This language it’s not easy for me, because I translate frequently in my head to my native language (Brazilian Portuguese) but I lm improving little by little.

  • @nayastill151
    @nayastill151 2 года назад

    I've stopped translating English into my home language long ago. Now I'm bad at translating from English and I actually need this skill for my work XD

  • @user-zu9ps6zj2c
    @user-zu9ps6zj2c Год назад

    So very useful this lesson 👌 thanks our teacher chreg

  • @andisetiawan2142
    @andisetiawan2142 Год назад

    Simple but effective.

  • @anantharamulu1089
    @anantharamulu1089 2 года назад

    I am glad to meet you in RUclips. It is my luck to meet you. You are worthy person to teach English. Speak on English and grammar of English. World is with you.go ahead.you are our online English professor.Thank you.THANK GOD.

  • @pujiadisaputra4400
    @pujiadisaputra4400 Год назад

    Thanks pak Greg i'm from Indonesia, i really excited with your channel,

  • @jorgeortigozaoneto
    @jorgeortigozaoneto Год назад

    Very clear and easy to apply.... thanks!

  • @Roadwide
    @Roadwide 2 года назад +4

    Hi Greg! I'm glad that I've found your lessons, because they are interesting, easy to learn and understand

  • @battistatomasoni1439
    @battistatomasoni1439 Год назад

    Thanks …. Fantastic
    learn English whit you

  • @user-ru6fl4qu3o
    @user-ru6fl4qu3o 2 года назад

    Hi there thanks a lot we will see you in next lesson

  • @EmergencyTaco2
    @EmergencyTaco2 Год назад

    Hi Greg, I'm not sure how I ended up on this channel because I'm a native speaker, but my girlfriend is ESL. As I've watched her learn English over the past two years I just want to say that I would have recommended your channel if I knew it existed. This video was EXCELLENT at identifying some key basics about communicating in a foreign language. Great job!

  • @1feriste
    @1feriste Год назад +1

    Hi Greg🖐I have been learning English for about a year. And your lessons are very helpful in this. Thank you so much for your RUclips channel and for your help. Good job. Greetings from Poland 👊

  • @g.iuseppe
    @g.iuseppe Год назад

    Thanks, I will follow these tips for sure

  • @user-ue4fy8dx9y
    @user-ue4fy8dx9y 2 года назад

    The more I watch your videos, the more I enjoy them! Thanks a lot!)))

  • @gvkss
    @gvkss Месяц назад

    oh thank you! i want to improve my english 😄

  • @zikrullonurmatov
    @zikrullonurmatov Год назад

    Hi teacher Greg how is it going? I'm great understand your this lesson. Because I cannot understanding any speech on RUclips.Thank you so much for your lesson.

  • @AndrewSmith-il6wo
    @AndrewSmith-il6wo Год назад +1

    Thank you, Greg! Your advices are always helpful!!

  • @robinhood5935
    @robinhood5935 Год назад

    What you described is exactly how I manage my English.

  • @petruselioan1244
    @petruselioan1244 Год назад

    Thank you Greg. Intresting lesson.

  • @user-wt1qc5or7o
    @user-wt1qc5or7o 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the lesson. I'll try to do it

  • @carmelobaca
    @carmelobaca Год назад

    Very happy for i could find this video. Thanks a lot

  • @ibrahimnaji9424
    @ibrahimnaji9424 Год назад

    Thank you so much the lesson is very good

  • @thembisilebuthelezi8003
    @thembisilebuthelezi8003 Год назад

    Thanks so much Sir that's my problem you helped me a lot thank you

  • @Just_human_being
    @Just_human_being Год назад

    Oh yes my son-toddler (2 yo) doesn’t know grammar rules, can’t read and write, but he can speak. And it’s possible through copying and remembering words collocations and etc. you are absolutely right. It has the same with learning of foreign languages. We all who go through this quest “foreign language” should have a look at children 💜

  • @maberzap
    @maberzap Год назад

    I don't know but I understand you clearly , you are nice teacher

  • @rasho65
    @rasho65 2 года назад

    Yes, I definitely have problem translating English.

  • @SA-gl7mp
    @SA-gl7mp 2 года назад

    You are reading my mind