if you're not fluent yet, try this instead

Can't speak English fluently? Try THIS instead of regular lessons

Think about the way you typically learn English (classroom, textbook you didn’t choose, studying grammar points or vocabulary, trying to understand context and meaning)
What is the result? We know that even after years of studying this way, it doesn’t lead to a good level of confidence & fluency. You may even get good grades, but can’t hold a conversation with a native. You know your textbook, but it’s difficult to read a newspaper or even social media posts because of native slang and idioms. You can ace a vocabulary test, but when it comes to making full sentences, the cat’s got your tongue.
So let’s talk about a better way. It’s not your fault. It’s just that learning English through regular, traditional lessons is not really the fastest way to become fluent.
First, the environment – did you know it’s important to put yourself in real-life situations where you can observe the way people communicate in English? This is how babies learn! You’re not a baby, you’ve got a head start. If you can’t be in an English-speaking environment, then watch a lot of conversational videos, like in my “Fluent in 15” Conversation course.
Second, the textbook – this is the WORST way to learn a language fluently. I remember my Spanish textbook started us learning a long list of zoo animal names, which by the way I NEVER used in real life in the 20 years since I learned Spanish. The better way to learn, especially at the intermediate level and up, is to find something you’re interested in and learn about it in English. For example, I like to cook, so I learn a lot of Spanish by watching cooking shows on TV and social media.
Third, studying to learn grammar & vocabulary – it’s only preparing you to please your teacher and an antiquated education system, and not real life. So if you want to learn English for real life, you need to put yourself in real-life situations. I keep saying this, so let’s dive into how to do this.
Think of 3-5 things that are interesting to you. Not what your teacher wants you to learn, but something that you would learn about for fun. Cars? Music? Animals? Current events?
Now, for improving your fluency, you need to have INPUT and a chance to create OUTPUT. What does this mean? Well, you need a way to read and a way to listen about this topic. So for example, a video or podcast or music and a book, magazine, blog, newspaper online, etc. Output means you are creating! For example, write a social media post (short and sweet) or a blog post, or a Quora answer or Reddit. Speak by practicing alone & recording or actually make friends who speak English and enjoy the same topics - attend a meetup group, or go to a class on the topic, for example.
Of course in this way you are going to be consuming content meant for NATIVE speakers, called AUTHENTIC content, not specifically created for ESL. So, you may see and hear new words you don’t know yet. That’s ok, it happens to native speakers too! Just stay calm and try to learn as you go. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can improve your knowledge of the language this way.
Can you think of a topic you’re interested in, and ways to explore it using the 4 English language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking)?

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[douglasmendes]

I remember 3 years ago when I started to learn English, between 6 and 1 year after I started it I used to watch your videos, I barely could understand some sentences, today I watched this video and I put it on 2x speed I was able to understand 100%. So if you keep going in you journey you got this for sure, constancy is the key.

[apdorafa-rafaelalmeida]

I have been an English teacher for 15 years, I grew up in Canada and now I live in Brazil where my parents are from I speak Portuguese also, and what I can see now is my Brazilian students learn WAY MUCH BETTER AND FASTER when I explain to them the grammar rules in Portuguese. Adults DO NEED to get grammar explanations in their NATIVE language. That makes the process faster, less painful, and more effective. I speak English with them most of the class, but when it comes to grammar explanations I ALWAYS explain them in Portuguese. No wonder my students feel comfortable enough to use new grammar structures.

[nin]

I'm from Brazil and I understand 93% of your video, I think my English is intermediate, thank you I managed to understand a lot

[Artedetooo]

Am I right or not? It seems to me that you had stopped teaching English, but now I ran into you. I didn't know you were back. If so....what great news!

[louisrodney]

Hello Gabby! Welcome back.
Good to hear from you again.

[imbranato]

Gabby, it makes me so happy seeing that you've uploaded a new english video. You're the best teacher on youtube for me, and I've seen dozens. I'll see every video until I become fluent. 🙂

[erfanebrahimi]

Thanks for the amazing bits of advice. I moved to Canada 6 months ago and when I lived in the country(Iran) I started English and I Thought learning enough. But when I arrived in Canada I found out I didn't know too much English. So I've decided to live here and the first thing is language. Then I focused on my weaknesses such as listening. It is necessary to understand people and what they say because learning English in class and my country is so different. These days learning English as my third language is the only way to save my life. Due to having some personal issues, fighting and learning English fluently is one way to help me and help my mental health.

[Otto-sdps]

Super teacher, congratulations from Guatemala .

[mahmoudalcholbec]

"I wholeheartedly concur, your advice is spot on and valuable."🙃

[danielferreiraoficial]

My first time listening to you, your English is so clear, without contractions I understand perfectly, with natives it is more difficult due to the contractions of the language and the dictions, Even so, I loved the tips and I’m very grateful for your content.

[SoniaSonya-qm]

Thank you so much for sharing all theses tips with us. You're so generous. Saludos desde España.😊

[fahdmahmood]

I'm gonna be totally honest, This video was awesome Gabby, I loved it.

[jorgemorales]

So you’re back!!! Good to hear from you again

[vieiraify]

good to see you! I thought you quit teaching english

[ceciliaromia]

Great video, Gabby! Super helpful tips! Thanks so much! Love from Argentina!❤

[leafyorganicfarm]

So glad you are back!! I just introduced a friend of mine to your channel because you transformed my speaking!!

[mohamednachit]

thank you foe give us some your advices and I love your accent

[mozaddadahamed]

Great minds are immortal.Every human being has unique ability and you are the best who is driving English Language Learners in proper way. May Allah bless you with a prosperous and healthy life.

[violetemma]

This when you need to go out and speak to native speakers you don’t need to travel just play online games and use vc the more you talk the better you get this is the path i chose. I never got better by grammers and regular books it’s better this way and cartoons helped as well since they use basic english and speak slow

[abdelkaderahmedaicha]

Glad that you come back to your followers and free par 🇵🇸✌️