English Hacks - Feel English like a Native

Make English easier, feel it like a native, & learn real, natural #AmericanEnglish better. #LearnEnglish with FREE courses on YouTube! Follow for tips and more

[English Hacks - Feel English like a Native @EngHacks]

My recommended "best" way to #LearnEnglish or any language for the average person:

1) Start with the basics of pronunciation, especially ear training. Identify sounds that are new using the IPA (the only good use of it for language learning; don't try to memorize the symbols)

[English Hacks - Feel English like a Native @EngHacks]

Notice: I'm taking a mini-vacation in the local mountains this weekend (starting later today). Haven't had time off like this in over two years so I'll be disconnecting from the internet unless absolutely necessary. No live stream this week. Have a great weekend :)

[English Hacks - Feel English like a Native @EngHacks]

@seancannell (Long term ambition here:) to revolutionize an industry - or at least give people better options

[Tim Ferriss @tferriss]

“People fall so in love with their pain, they can’t leave it behind. The same as the stories they tell. We trap ourselves.” — Chuck Palahniuk

[Naval @naval]

Children don’t get defensive about being corrected.

“Beginner’s mind” may be better understood as “child’s mind.”

[English Hacks - Feel English like a Native @EngHacks]

This applies perfectly no matter what your #englishlearning strategy is, but especially if you have the common fear of speaking in #English! Just start and keep going once you do :)

[Alex Hormozi @AlexHormozi]

People think they need perfect conditions to start, when in reality, starting is the perfect condition.

[English Hacks - Feel English like a Native @EngHacks]

Did you know that contractions in #English are NOT informal? Who teaches you this stuff? Writing is a little different (mostly very formal writing), but if you don't use contractions most of the time in #spokenenglish, you won't sound natural and it can distract the listener!

[English Hacks - Feel English like a Native @EngHacks]

@AlexHormozi I teach English to non-natives and want to use short clips of your content for pronunciation analysis lessons on YouTube and such. Just seeking generally neutral-sounding speakers whose content can also be relevant in other ways, like how you help people with mindset

[English Hacks - Feel English like a Native @EngHacks]

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Please note all of my currently scheduled lessons are based on the previous schedule, so it might temporarily cause conflicts w/ your desired time. This won't be open for long, so make sure to check it out! Learn more here: https://t.co/kKtkH4ULjU

[English Hacks - Feel English like a Native @EngHacks]

Good news! I've expanded my schedule and have more time for lessons. Currently offering: the mouth posture course (read description), the logic of English prepositions course, and structured/guided language mentoring (read description; aimed mostly at self-learners and is NOT a

[English Hacks - Feel English like a Native @EngHacks]

"Understand. Don't memorize. Learn principles, not formulas." -Richard Feynman

This quote should affect how you look at #learningenglish

[English Hacks - Feel English like a Native @EngHacks]

An excellent strategy

[Patrick Creighton @laidbacklang]

Normalise reading books you've already read

But the second time in your target language 😍

I am currently reading The Power of Now in Italian

WBU?

[English Hacks - Feel English like a Native @EngHacks]

The language will teach you all if its secrets if you pay close enough attention and don't rely too much on descriptions (grammar rules and pronunciation rules). A language is a living thing and cannot be reduced to description

[English Hacks - Feel English like a Native @EngHacks]

My recommended "best" way to #LearnEnglish or any language for the average person:

1) Start with the basics of pronunciation, especially ear training. Identify sounds that are new using the IPA (the only good use of it for language learning; don't try to memorize the symbols)

[English Hacks - Feel English like a Native @EngHacks]

have a mindset of growth and curiosity; mistakes are inevitable and should be embraced to learn from; JUST GET STARTED

This is a broad guide to help if you don't know where to begin or how to improve from where you are. Everything works, but not everything works for everybody