Stop Translating & Start Thinking in English (This Changes Everything!)
Are you tired of thinking in your language first and then translating into English? That one habit is slowing you down — and today, May is going to help you break it for good.
In this episode of Speak English With J and May, May shares simple, practical steps to help you stop translating in your head and start thinking directly in English. No complicated grammar rules. No textbooks. Just real tips you can use starting today.
You'll learn:
✅ Why your brain translates — and how to rewire it
✅ How to build direct English connections with simple daily habits
✅ What to do when you get stuck and can't find a word
✅ A 5-step daily practice you can start RIGHT NOW
✅ Why perfect grammar is NOT the goal — and what actually matters
Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate learner, this episode will give you a new way to think about English — and a clear plan to speak with more confidence every day.
👇 Start with just ONE habit from this episode. That's all it takes.
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⏰Timestamps
00:00 — Why Translating Slows You Down
02:18 — How Your Brain Learned Your First Language
04:03 — Step 1: Think in Small English Words Every Day
05:27 — Step 2: Talk to Yourself in English
06:34 — Step 3: Learn Words Without Translating
12:08 — What To Do When You Get Stuck
16:06 — Why Perfect Grammar Is Not the Goal
17:44 — Your 5-Step Daily Practice
19:29 — Final Encouragement from May
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