At Speak On English, we take great pride in the progress of our students. Today, we’re excited to share the success story of Bruce, a professional from Taiwan working in the semiconductor industry. Bruce’s journey is a testament to the effectiveness of personalized learning and his dedication to improving his English skills. Over the past year, Bruce has made significant strides in his ability to communicate confidently and effectively, especially when interacting with collea

Conquering Language Fears 😟 I have felt fear and discomfort learning a language. I couldn't speak enough or understand a lot when I chatted with my Grandma in Mexico. One year of learning Mandarin and I didn't even know how to make a sentence by myself. 😞 My Language Struggles 😓 It took years of embarrassment to finally see the flaws in the way I was learning. The pandemic led me to teaching English. It was finally my chance to give the learning experience that I WISH I ha

It’s been a long and challenging journey with English, I know. If you’ve ever felt like asking, "When will this ever end?"—you’re not alone. But today, I hope to share a mindset shift that could change everything about how you approach language learning. The Beginning of Something Great This isn’t just another lesson; it’s the beginning of a new chapter. As someone who has tackled Spanish as my second language and Mandarin as my third, I've experienced firsthand the struggles

If you’ve ever equated fluency with the ability to speak quickly, it's time to rethink what it means to be fluent. True fluency isn’t about speed; and you'll understand a new perspective by the end of reading this post. Here is my honest thought about this overrated term, "fluency" Fluency Misconceptions Many of us grow up with the idea that to be fluent means to speak fast. This misconception can lead to a lot of frustration because when we try to speed up our speech, clarit

Have you ever found yourself stuck in your language learning journey, feeling like you're not making any progress? 🤔 You're not alone!...

English learning can sometimes lead to mix-ups, especially with certain phrases or expressions. Here are 10 common Chinglish mistakes and the best ways to correct them, complete with examples to help you master English! Count the mistakes to see how many you have been making! I'll ask you when you finish reading. 😄🤘 1. Water Intake Mistake: I drink too less water. ✅Correction: I don't drink enough water. Explanation: In English, we often use "not enough" to express a defici

If you consider yourself a "perfectionist" like I used to, you need to read this so you don't go through the awful feelings I went...

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The Joy of Shadowing Shadowing is one of my favorite activities to do, simply for fun. It's not really about improving my language skills...