Why You Can UNDERSTAND English But CAN'T SPEAK It (& How To Fix It)

🔥Join my Speaking Accelerator Program: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/spe... 🎯Pronunciation Course (International Students): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/pro... 🇧🇷 Pronunciation Course (Brazilian Students): https://bit.ly/pronunciation-brazilians 🔒Private community: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/com... 📖50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/spi... 📝FREE Study Plan (Template): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/stu... 7 Reasons You Understand English But Can't Speak Fluently & How to Fix It In this episode, Thiago unpacks seven reasons why you might understand English perfectly but struggle to speak it fluently and confidently. He offers actionable tips and strategies to help you improve your English speaking skills. Learn how the lack of speaking practice, unrealistic expectations, fear of speaking, and other factors could be hindering your progress. Gain insights into becoming a confident English speaker with practical analogies and examples. 00:00 Introduction: Overcoming the English Speaking Freeze 00:45 Welcome and Podcast Overview 01:26 Understanding the Speaking Challenge 02:17 Reason 1: Lack of Speaking Practice 07:27 Solutions for Practicing Speaking 11:15 Reason 2: Insufficient Intentional Study 16:11 Reason 3: Not Enough English Consumption 19:32 Reason 4: Unrealistic Expectations 23:09 Overcoming the Fear of Speaking 24:07 Building Confidence Through Practice 25:33 Improving Communication Skills 27:09 Addressing Native Language Habits 30:38 The Importance of Patience 34:43 Recap and Final Thoughts 38:34 Learner's Corner: Clovis' Journey 42:35 Conclusion and Next Steps #englishwiththiago #englishpodcast #learnenglish #speakenglish