Thinking in English: The Game-Changer for Fluency (How to Train Your Brain)

That awkward pause when you:

1. Hear an English question
2. Translate it to your language
3. Form an answer in your language
4. Translate back to English

Result: Stilted speech, slower responses, and lower test scores. The solution? Bypass translation completely.

The 3-Phase Brain Rewiring Plan

Phase 1: Silent Narration (2 weeks)

• Describe your actions in English mentally:
  "I'm pouring coffee...my cat is begging...I need to buy groceries..."

Phase 2: Instant Commentary (2 weeks)

• Voice observations aloud in simple English:
  "This line is moving slowly...that woman has colorful shoes..."

Phase 3: Internal Monologue (Permanent)

• Switch your inner voice to English for:
  • Planning your day
  • Reacting to events
  • Making decisions

Pro Tip: Start with concrete objects/actions before abstract thoughts.

How This Skyrockets Test Scores

Warning: First 3 days feel exhausting - that's your brain building new pathways!

Vocabulary Builder (B1/B2 Level)

1. Stilted (adj.) – Unnaturally stiff or formal
   Example: "Translation creates stilted English conversation."
2. Bypass (v.) – To go around something
   Example: "Fluent speakers bypass translation in their minds."
3. Concrete (adj.) – Specific, tangible (opposite of abstract)
   Example: "Start with concrete vocabulary like 'phone' before 'justice'."
4. Abstract (adj.) – Conceptual, not physical
   Example: "Abstract thoughts are hardest to express without translation."
5. Pathways (n.) – Neural connections in the brain
   Example: "Practice creates strong English pathways in your mind."

Activity: Use 3 vocabulary words to describe your current thinking process in English.