Learn how to take back your English power today and to stop using these excuses!
Here is our quote for today:
“I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took any excuse.” –Florence Nightingale
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Here are the most common excuses that we hear:
- “I don’t have any opportunities to practice my English with native speakers”: If you want to solve this problem, there are some online sites that you can visit. Lindsay’s program called Speakative is a way to practice English conversation with native speakers. You can also try mylanguageexchange.com
- “I have no time”: Think about your priorities- what’s really important to you? Look at your daily schedule. Whatever is most important, do it first.
- “I have no money”: There are a lot of free resources available like this podcast and other online platforms, shows, apps, etc. Check them out and see what works best for you.
- “I am shy. I can’t start conversations. I don’t know what to say”: Prepare yourself in advance to build your confidence. Think of some phrases that you can use to start a conversation. Try Episode 48: Are YOU the Problem? What to Do if You Are Shy
- “I can’t understand everything that people say”: You feel afraid to enter a conversation because you are afraid that you will miss something and not be able to continue the conversation. Don’t let those fears stop you!
- “No one corrects me”: This is not a reason for not improving your English. Go out and find a tutor or conversation program and get them to correct you.
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