How to Think Fast & Stop Freezing in English

Do you ever freeze when someone asks you a simple question in English? You know the grammar, you know the vocabulary, but your mind suddenly goes blank? You are not alone! It’s called "English Brain Freeze," and it happens to the best of us.
In today’s episode of the Suri Daily English Podcast, Suri and Alex discuss why we panic in conversations and why trying to speak "too fast" is actually slowing you down. We debunk the myth that speed equals fluency and share practical tools to help you stay calm and confident under pressure.
In this video, you will learn:
Why the "Fight or Flight" response stops you from speaking.
The danger of the "Perfect Sentence Trap" and the Spotlight Effect.
Strategy A: The Pause Pillow – How to use smart fillers to buy time.
Strategy B: The One Bag Rule – Why simple sentences are stronger.
Strategy C: The Echo – How to react when you are surprised by a question.
Stop translating in your head and start communicating spontaneously. Let's unfreeze your brain together!
Key Vocabulary in this lesson:
Brain Freeze: When your mind goes blank.
On the spot: Feeling pressured to answer immediately.
Buy time: Using tricks to get extra seconds to think.
Gather your thoughts: Taking a moment to organize ideas.
Spontaneous: Natural, unplanned, and free.
👇 TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction: Suri Daily English
00:32 - The "Potato" Incident: What is English Brain Freeze?
01:44 - Fight or Flight: Why you get nervous
02:15 - The Myth: Speaking Fast vs. Thinking Fast
03:16 - Don't crash your brain (The Computer Metaphor)
04:06 - The Perfectionist Trap & Spotlight Effect
05:41 - Strategy A: The "Pause Pillow" (Smart Fillers)
07:04 - Strategy B: The "One Bag Rule" (Simple is Strong)
08:23 - Strategy C: The "Echo" Technique
09:17 - Practice: Word Association Game
10:19 - Vocabulary Review: Calm Word Tour
12:38 - Homework Challenge & Conclusion
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