To Fluency Podcast: English with Jack

• How to Think in English and Speak Automatically (Simple Daily Method)

  🎧 How to Think in English Naturally (Step-by-Step Method)In this episode, you’re going to learn how to think in English naturally — without translating from your native language and without worrying about grammar rules. You’ll learn the exact method I use to think in other languages too. When you reach this stage, English starts to flow. Sentences come out automatically, your speech becomes smoother, and conversations feel effortless. Most learners never reach this point — but you can if you follow this simple process.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ What it really means to think in English✅ Why grammar and vocabulary must be internalized — not memorized✅ The method I use to make English automatic✅ How to build this into your daily routine📺 Watch the technical tutorial on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pysIoC1bb3IThe Method (Step-by-Step) 1: Create or Find SentencesStart with sentences that are personal to you — things you actually want to say in English. These should reflect your life, your hobbies, your work, and topics you care about.Use tools like ChatGPT or work with a teacher to create natural, real-world examples.:. Add AudioListen to how these sentences sound naturally. You can use AI text-to-speech or native recordings. Hearing real pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation is essential for internalizing how English feels.3: Use Spaced RepetitionImport your sentences (with audio) into an app like Anki or Memrise.Listen, read, and repeat each sentence aloud — matching the sound as closely as possible.The system will show you sentences right before you forget them, which is the most efficient way to review.4: Make It a Daily HabitDo this every day — even if only for five minutes.On days when you’re busy or tired, just review a few sentences. The goal is consistency.Over time, English grammar and phrases will become automatic — you’ll start thinking in English instead of translating.5: Keep Adding SentencesAs your life changes, add new sentences that match your experiences, goals, and topics you want to talk about.Each new sentence strengthens your fluency and builds flexibility when speaking.🧩 Why This Works Because you’re not just learning words — you’re training your brain to recognize and reproduce patterns.You’re absorbing English through repetition, sound, and context — the same way native speakers learn.If you found this lesson helpful, share it with a friend who’s learning English — and remember: English fluency comes from consistent, focused practice.

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• English Phrases for Pubs and Bars That You'll Actually Use (Conversational English)

  Learn conversational English phrases that you'll actually use and hear for bars and restaurants.Even if you don’t drink, these phrases will boost your small talk, invitations, ordering, paying, and polite conversation skills. Stick around to the end for UK–US differences and useful idioms.How to learn these words and phrases:  ALL PHRASES FROM THE LESSON• Fancy going for a drink? – friendly UK invite• Do you wanna grab a drink? – casual US invite• Do you want to grab a drink? – neutral variant• Fancy going to the bar? – UK invite variant• Fancy going to the pub? – UK invite variant• Let’s go for a pint. – suggest getting a beer• Do you know anywhere good? – ask for recommendations• Do you know anywhere good around here? – local variant• There’s a great place just around the corner. – close by• There’s a great place just round the corner. – UK spelling• It’s got a good vibe. – nice atmosphere• Happy hour. – time with cheaper drinks• I could use a drink. – need to relax• I could really use a drink. – stronger emphasis• We haven’t been out in ages. – it’s been a long time• Let’s invite a few friends. – suggest a small group• I’ll meet you there around eight. – plan the time• I’ll meet you there round eight. – UK variant• I’m running a little bit late. – polite late notice• It’s packed tonight. – very crowded• Shall we grab a table? – polite suggestion• Let’s grab a table. – direct suggestion• Do you wanna sit inside or outside? – seating choice• Let’s sit at the bar. – sit at the counter• Do we order at the bar or at the table? – clarify ordering• What you having? – very casual offer to buy• What are you having? – neutral version• It’s my round. – I’ll pay for this round• What do you want? – follow-up to buying• Can I help you? – what you’ll hear at a busy bar• What can I get you? – what you’ll hear from staff• Can I have a pint of lager, please? – ordering• Can I get a pint of lager, please? – US-style ordering• Can I get a Diet Coke? – soft drink• Can I get a lemonade? – soft drink (note UK/US lemonade differs)• I’ll have a gin and tonic, please. – ordering with “I’ll have…”• Could I get a soft drink? – polite request• Could I get another beer? – another of the same type• What’s on tap? – ask about draft beer• What’s on tap tonight? – “tonight” variant• Do you have any non-alcoholic options? – alcohol-free choices• Can I see the drinks menu, please? – ask for menu• Do you have a menu? – shorter variant• Do you serve food? – ask about food service• Are you serving food at the moment? – kitchen open?• Can I get another one of these? – repeat same drink• Could I get another one of these? – more polite variant• Same again? – staff offer to repeat your drink• Cheers! – toast before drinking• So, how’s work been? – easy conversation starter• How’s your trip been? – traveler version• So, how have you been? – general check-in• I’ve been good. – common reply• I’ve been busy, but I’ve been good. – nuanced reply• It’s been amazing. – present perfect trip reply• I can’t believe how expensive drinks are now. – friendly complaint• $10 for a pint—that’s ridiculous. – stronger complaint• It’s a bit loud in here. – noise comment• It’s a bit bright in here. – lighting comment• Do you wanna go somewhere quieter? – suggest moving• Do you wanna sit somewhere quieter? – seating variant• I’ll finish my drink and then we’ll head out. – plan to leave• Let’s head back soon. It’s getting a bit late. – suggest leaving• Can I close my tab, please? – pay and finish (US)• Is this on one check or separate? – split payment question (US)• Can we pay separately, please? – ask to split the bill• That was such a good night. – positive wrap-up• It’s on me. – I’ll pay• Let’s call it a night. – finish the evening• Hair of the dog. – a drink the next day for a hangover• A bit tipsy. – slightly drunk• I’m feeling a little bit tipsy. – variantCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Pub and Bar Phrases00:53 Inviting Someone for a Drink02:01 Finding and Describing a Good Place05:09 Ordering Drinks and Snacks11:01 Common Conversations at the Bar13:00 Paying and Leaving the Bar14:12 Idioms and Fun Phrases15:21 Cultural Differences: UK vs USA

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• Advanced English Listening - Secrets to Understanding Native Speakers and FAST English

  Improving your listening skills is vital if you want to be competent in the English language. In this lesson, you're going to learn how to improve this area in the most efficient and rapid way possible so that you can understand native speakers and fast English.HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR LISTENING SKILLS:Native speakers don't understand everything they hear. It's true. I sometimes find it difficult to understand:when on the phonewhen talking to people with accents I'm not used towhen watching moviesand when listening to musicThis is going to happen to you. You'll never reach a stage where you understand everything. But it's important to improve so that you can understand more.Here is how:Improve your vocabulary and grammar: the more you know, the more you'll understand. Search for "input To Fluency" to learn how to do this.Listen as much as possible: get used to the way people speak. You can listen while doing other things.What you listen to is important: find audio that is enjoyable, specific to you, and comprehensible. I recommend audiobooks that have been adapted for English learners (graded readers)Work on your pronunciation: if you can make the sounds in English, you'll better understand them when you hear them.Have natural conversations: this is the best type of listening practice but it's more expensive and harder to find.I encourage you to try these methods. Start today. Commit to doing more in English. Enjoy the journey. Hope you enjoyed this! Please subscribe if you're new!

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• English Listening Practice: Learn Key Words and Phrases (Tariffs)

  Learn key words and phrases all about tariffs in this English lesson. Practice your listening and improve your English.Useful Vocabulary and PhrasesTariffs are added to imported goods. 👉 Passive voice for focus. Example: Taxes are collected by the government. Tariffs can protect local jobs. 👉 Use modal verbs (can/might/could) for possibility. Example: Tariffs might protect local industries. Consumers will end up paying more. 👉 “End up” = final result of a situation. Example: If prices rise, shoppers end up spending less overall. Supply chain 👉 Where parts of a product are made and assembled. Example: The global supply chain was disrupted last year. Free trade 👉 Trade with no tariffs or restrictions. Example: The EU is an example of a free trade area. Retaliate 👉 Respond with an action. Example: One country raised tariffs, the other retaliated. Trade deficit 👉 When imports are greater than exports. Example: The US has a trade deficit with China.Conditional Sentences with TariffsIf tariffs go up, prices will go up. 👉 First conditional (real future). If countries keep raising tariffs, it might start a trade war. 👉 First conditional with might (possibility). If tariffs were lower, consumers would save money. 👉 Second conditional (hypothetical). 💬 Idioms About Money and Tariffs Pick up the tab – to pay for something, often expensive. Example: Shoppers pick up the tab when tariffs rise. Hit the wallet – to negatively affect finances. Example: Tariffs have hit consumers’ wallets hard this year.  Jack up the prices – to raise prices suddenly and sharply. Example: Companies had to jack up prices after tariffs were introduced. Tighten your belt – to spend less money. Example: Families are tightening their belts due to higher grocery costs.

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• Learn Natural English: Talk about AI with Confidence & Get Listening Practice

  In this English lesson, you’ll learn how to talk about AI naturally in English. You’ll get useful phrases, idioms, and real examples so you can confidently join the conversation.How to use AI to learn English: https://youtu.be/pysIoC1bb3IUseful Phrases and Idioms from the LessonHear of / Hear about “Barely anyone had heard of ChatGPT a year ago.” “Have you heard about that new movie?” 👉 Use when asking if someone knows about something. Example: I’ve never heard of that restaurant before.It saves me hours of work 👉 AI helps us save time. Example: Using templates saves me hours of work every week.It helps me come up with new ideas 👉 “Come up with” = invent or create. Example: Brainstorming with others helps me come up with new solutions.It depends on… “It depends on how we use it.” 👉 Use this phrase when giving a balanced opinion. Example: It depends on the weather — we might go hiking.It’s hard to say for sure 👉 Use when you’re uncertain about the future. Example: It’s hard to say for sure if prices will go down next year.It feels creative, but it’s copying patterns 👉 Great for talking about AI art, writing, or music. Example: The story felt creative, but it was copying patterns.I’m excited about AI 👉 Show enthusiasm. Example: I’m excited about how AI will help education.I’m a bit concerned about… 👉 Express worry. Example: I’m a bit concerned about privacy online.I don’t know how I feel about it yet / I’m on the fence 👉 Neutral expressions when unsure. Example: I’m on the fence about moving abroad.The future is here / The future is now 👉 Used when something futuristic is happening today. Example: Self-driving cars make it feel like the future is here.It’s a game changer 👉 Something that completely changes the situation. Example: The smartphone was a game changer for communication.Get with the times 👉 Adapt to modern trends. Example: You need to get with the times and start using online banking.Thank you for watching.Get English learning resources here: https://tofluency.com/5sp-book-temp/

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