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How to Become Fluent: 8 Best Practices I Learned from My Students - By JenniferESL

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00:01	Hi everyone . I'm jennifer from english with jennifer .
00:04	I know that you might expect me as a teacher
00:07	to provide all the study tips , but actually the
00:11	best tips I can offer come from my students ,
00:14	learners like you over the years . I've had the
00:17	pleasure of working with many different students and I've seen
00:21	students meet with success . They've either told me what
00:25	works for them or I've observed their behavior and seeing
00:29	their efforts rewarded In this video . I'd like to
00:32	share eight practices I've learned from successful English language learners
00:39	. Yeah . Mm . First , don't make excuses
00:48	. Make a plan , set your goals and decide
00:51	how to get there . A teacher can help you
00:54	as you make a study plan , but it's up
00:57	to you to stick to it . The students who
01:00	make progress are those with the qualities of self discipline
01:04	and determination . Self discipline is when you make yourself
01:11	do what you need to do . Determination is the
01:15	desire to continue , even when it's hard and you
01:18	may think about giving up . I know some of
01:24	my Youtube subscribers by name , not because I've met
01:28	them in person , but because they're on my channel
01:31	every week . They watch my lessons . They comment
01:35	, they try any task I give them . They
01:38	have the self discipline to study each week and they
01:42	have the determination to apply what they've learned 2nd don't
01:50	fear mistakes , learn from them and at certain times
01:54	let them go . One of my subscribers on Hollow
01:58	recently gave a presentation and she shared her tips for
02:02	learning english . She said that sometimes especially in the
02:06	flow of conversation , you have to forget about mistakes
02:10	and go on . I completely agree . You can't
02:16	let your fear of mistakes hold you back from communicating
02:20	. It's true . You should accept correction when it's
02:23	offered constructively because feedback is something that you can reflect
02:27	on , but try not to feel embarrassed or upset
02:31	when you struggle . Instead be resilient . Resilient is
02:39	being able to come back from failure . You get
02:42	back up on your feet after you fall as the
02:45	language learner show resilience . Third be resourceful as a
02:54	communicator . Again , I'll share advice from my hollow
02:58	subscribers who recently discussed the potential of verbal and non
03:03	verbal language . If you can't find the right word
03:07	in english , use another or use a few others
03:11	that come close to what you want to say .
03:14	Remember you can also use sounds , you can use
03:17	gestures , you can even draw . Resourcefulness is a
03:21	tool . Fourth , learn to laugh and cry in
03:28	english . What do I mean by that ? Students
03:33	who allow themselves to react emotionally to conversations and content
03:38	in english have a better chance of learning retaining and
03:43	using the language . Learning a language should be fun
03:47	, so be open to being silly and playful ,
03:51	but learning a language can be serious too . Talking
03:55	about what angers you worries , you amuses you and
04:00	inspires you . Makes language learning meaningful . It's about
04:05	being open , open to new experiences . Openness is
04:10	part of communication . Fifth go out of your comfort
04:18	zone . Openness includes a willingness to talk about things
04:23	you've never talked about and read about things you've never
04:26	read about . Strong communicators become strong by gaining comfort
04:32	through familiarity . They practice talking , they expand their
04:37	circle of comfort by stepping outside that zone . I
04:42	have private students who have studied with me long term
04:45	and they continually allow me to recommend new topics to
04:49	study and discuss . They trust me when I present
04:53	them with new challenges , like making a presentation ,
04:56	reading a commercial script or reading a novel as a
05:01	learner , be adventurous , develop a sense of adventure
05:06	, be willing to explore and experiment . Six embrace
05:14	both the spoken and written language . I'm often impressed
05:18	by learners who already have a solid foundation when they
05:21	come to me for language support . One thing they
05:25	almost always have in common is a love for reading
05:29	. They've spent a lot of time reading books and
05:32	articles as my private students . We can build on
05:35	that knowledge , we can expand their vocabulary and develop
05:40	both their oral and written expression . Don't focus entirely
05:46	on speaking english , learn to be a good listener
05:50	, reader and writer , be thorough in your studies
05:55	. Don't leave out a certain skill just because you're
05:57	not comfortable with it . Seventh aim to sound natural
06:05	, but still be yourself . There's a lot of
06:08	focus on repetition and imitation to achieve clear pronunciation .
06:14	The goal , however , doesn't have to be accent
06:16	elimination . You don't have to sound exactly like the
06:20	teacher you're studying with . The goal can be accent
06:23	reduction . You want to sound clear and natural so
06:28	that your understood in conversation , we all have accents
06:34	. I have an accent , I have an american
06:36	accent , I have a northern accent . It's all
06:40	part of who I am . I can serve as
06:43	a model for you . But the influence from your
06:46	first language is part of your identity . Have the
06:50	confidence that you don't have to lose all that influence
06:54	in order to be a successful english speaker . My
06:59	private students have included business people , scientists , professors
07:04	, and medical staff . They function in english speaking
07:08	environments because they have the confidence to communicate . Finally
07:15	, actively review what you've learned . I know that
07:19	some learners take notes when they watch a Youtube video
07:22	or a hollow livestream . Taking notes is one way
07:26	to help you process new information . The next step
07:32	is to apply the information . If it's a new
07:35	word , try to use it in conversation . If
07:39	it's a new grammar structure , try to create your
07:41	own example Yeah . Than to make sure you don't
07:46	forget it . You have to review the information and
07:49	apply it again in new contexts . This is another
07:54	example of being thorough and diligent , successful learners work
07:59	hard and they don't skip important steps of the learning
08:03	process . There isn't a shortcut to fluency . Can
08:09	you remember all that in summary . Don't make excuses
08:15	. Don't fear mistakes , be resourceful , learn to
08:21	laugh and cry in english . Go out of your
08:24	comfort zone , embrace both the spoken and written language
08:32	. Aim to sound natural but still be yourself and
08:36	actively review what you've learned . Try your best to
08:43	develop the qualities that will lead to success . Have
08:49	self discipline , show determination , show resilience , be
08:58	resourceful , develop openness , have a sense of adventure
09:09	, be thorough and diligent , develop your confidence .
09:16	Be sure to check the video description . I'll include
09:19	some resources that will help you put all these tips
09:22	into action please like and share the video if you
09:25	found it useful . As always . Thanks for watching
09:29	and Happy studies . Yeah . Follow me on facebook
09:45	, twitter and instagram and try something new . Download
09:49	the app Hollow and join me for a live stream
09:51	. Students can hop on camera and get speaking practice
09:54	in real time . Mhm . Yeah . Mhm .
10:08	Mhm .

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