Why You Understand English But CAN'T SPEAK (Fix This Today!)｜Slow English for Fluency & Shadowing

Why You Understand English But CAN'T SPEAK (Fix This Today!)

Do you understand English perfectly when you listen or read, but freeze up when it's time to speak? You're not alone - millions of English learners face this exact problem. In this Slow English Podcast episode, I'll explain exactly why this happens and give you 11 practical solutions you can start using TODAY.

🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
✅ Why understanding is passive but speaking is active (and what that means for you)
✅ The 7 main reasons you can't speak English fluently
✅ 11 powerful solutions to activate your speaking skills
✅ How to think directly in English (no more translating!)
✅ The shadowing technique that transformed thousands of students
✅ Why perfectionism is killing your progress
✅ How to build unshakeable speaking confidence

🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• You already have the knowledge - you just need to ACTIVATE it
• Speaking is a skill that requires practice, not perfection
• Start with 5 minutes of daily practice and build from there
• Think in English directly - stop translating in your head
• Use the 80/20 rule: focus on the most common words first
• Mistakes are how you learn - embrace them!

💡 SOLUTIONS COVERED:
1. Daily speaking practice (even alone!)
2. Think directly in English
3. Shadowing technique
4. Record yourself speaking
5. Learn phrases, not just words
6. Practice real conversations
7. Stop aiming for perfection
8. Use the 80/20 rule
9. Create speaking habits
10. Focus on fluency before accuracy
11. Use speaking apps and AI tools

🎓 PERFECT FOR:
A2 to B1 English learners
Students who understand but can't speak
Anyone frustrated with their speaking progress
Self-study English learners
People preparing for conversations, interviews, or travel

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🎧 ABOUT SLOW ENGLISH PODCAST:
We help English learners move from understanding to SPEAKING with confidence. Every episode is designed for A2-B1 learners with clear, slow speech, practical advice, and actionable strategies you can use immediately.

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