Stop Translating in Your Head: 5 Tips to Think in English Fast

Stop Translating in Your Head: 5 Tips to Think in English Fast.
In this video, Sarah and Brian teach you 5 simple tips to stop translating in your head and start thinking directly in English.
✅ Episode Summary
Do you freeze when you hear English because you are busy translating? You are not alone! In this conversational episode, Sarah and Brian discuss why translating is slow and exhausting1. They share 5 simple, practical tips to help you break this habit2. Learn how to start small with labeling objects 3, use pictures instead of words4, and narrate your daily life to build a direct connection between your brain and your mouth.
✅ Timestamps
00:00 Intro: The Problem with Translating
01:45 The 3-Step Process (Why it's so slow)
02:15 Tip 1: Start Small (Labeling)
04:30 Tip 2: Use Pictures (Flashcards)
05:45 Tip 3: Simple Sentences (Feelings & Actions)
07:00 Tip 4: Watch & Listen (Cartoons & Songs)
08:15 Tip 5: Be Patient (Mistakes are okay)
09:25 Review & Challenge
✅ Key Takeaways:
• Labeling: Look at an object (e.g., "Lamp") and think the English word immediately10.
• Visualization: Connect English words to images, not to your native language11.
• Narration: Describe your actions ("I drink water") in real-time12.
• Input: Use simple content like cartoons to learn without translating13.
• Mindset: Progress is more important than perfection14.
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