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English for Real Life: What to Say in a Restaurant / Shop / Call By: Slow English Practice Team Have you ever found yourself in a restaurant or on a call, knowing what you want to say in your language but going completely blank in English? You're not alone. When I first moved to an English-speaking country, I thought I was “good” at English. I’d studied grammar, passed exams, and could read articles online. But the first time I walked into a restaurant and tried to order food , I froze . 🥄 At the Restaurant: My First Time Ordering It was a small café. I walked in, looked at the menu, and then… panic . I wanted a coffee and a sandwich, but instead of saying something clear, I mumbled : "Uh… one… coffee… and… sandwich… please?" The cashier smiled politely, but I could tell I didn’t sound confident. 👉 Later, I realized all I needed were a few basic, natural phrases. Here’s what I now use confidently “Can I get a…?” Example: “Can I get a cappuccino and a tuna sandwich, ...

How to Talk to Strangers in English Without Fear By:  Slow English Practice Team Maybe you wanted to speak but felt shy, afraid of making mistakes or being judged? You're not alone. Many English learners can read and write well, but when it comes to speaking to strangers, fear takes over. The heart races, the mind goes blank   and the opportunity is gone. In this blog, I’ll share my personal experience, some mindset shifts, and practical tips to help you talk to strangers in English confidently . 🌱 My Own Story When I started learning English, I was comfortable speaking to teachers or classmates. But when I had to talk to a shopkeeper, a tourist, or someone on the street — I panicked. My English wasn’t perfect. I thought ⬇️  “What if they laugh?” “What if I say something wrong?” “What if I don’t understand their reply?” One day, I missed an amazing opportunity. A tourist asked me for directions. I smiled nervously, shook my head, and walked away. I understood his words...

Best Daily Speaking Routines for English Learners By: Slow English Practice Team A few years ago, I could understand English… but speaking? That was the real struggle. Every time I opened my mouth, my mind went blank. I knew the words — but they just wouldn’t come out. Sound familiar? I realized the only way to fix it was to build a daily speaking routine. Something simple. Something I could stick to. Not hours of study — just small, smart habits every day. In this blog, I will share you exact speaking routines I used to go from shy and silent… to confident and fluent.   Why You Need a Speaking Routine Fluency doesn’t come from studying grammar books. It comes from practice — daily, natural practice. Here’s the truth ⬇️ “Speaking is a skill. The more you do it, the better you get.” So I built a routine that made speaking a part of my life — just like brushing my teeth or checking my phone. Let’s break it down ⬇️ 🕘 My Daily Speaking Routine - Only 30 Minutes a Day 1. Morning Mirro...

The Real Reason You’re Not Fluent Yet - And How to Fix It By:  Slow English Practice Team Let me be honest with you. If you’ve been learning English form months,  even years and you still can’t speak fluent — then you’re not alone. We have worked with hundreds of students , and most of them face the same frustration.  “I understand everything … but I still can’t speak fluently.” You might be doing grammar exercises, watching English videos, even memorizing vocabulary. And still… you hesitate, forget words, or freeze in conversation. So what's the problem? Let’s break it down — and I’ will share my story too. 😔 My Struggle with English Fluency 👇 When I started learning English, I followed the traditional method. Grammar books, tenses, vocabulary lists. I knew all the rules. But when someone asked me a simple question like “How was your weekend?” — I panicked . No words came out. My mind went blank. That is when I realized something important… ❗ The Real Reason You'r...

Why You Understand English but Can’t Speak  By: Slow English Practice Team Have you ever felt like this?👇 You can understand English movies, videos, or YouTube lessons... But when it’s time to speak , you freeze. Your mind goes blank. Words disappear. We have been there too. At Slow English Practice, many of our students — and even some of us on the team — experienced this exact problem. So why does it happen? Let’s talk about it.⬇️ ✅ My Story (From One of Our Team Members) A few years ago, I was watching TED Talks daily. I could understand almost everything. I thought, “Wow! My English is getting better.” But when I tried to speak in a conversation... I struggled. I couldn’t form sentences easily. I felt frustrated — and honestly, embarrassed. It took me a while to understand this: 🧠 Understanding English is a passive skill 🗣️ Speaking English is an active skill And these two skills don’t grow together unless you practice them both. 🎯 Why You Can U...

Do You Really Need to Speak Like a Native? By:   slow english podcast team  learning English time many people feel pressure to “ sound like a native speaker. ” They try to copy accents, stress over pronunciation, and feel embarrassed if they don’t speak perfect. But here’s the truth 👇 You do NOT need to speak like a native to speak English well. Fluency, not perfection, is what matters.  1. English is a Global Language — Not Just Native English is spoken by over 1.5 billion people around the world. Most of them are non-native speakers — just like you. So why try to speak like someone from the U.S. or U.K. if👇 •. You’re not from there? •. You don’t need it to be understood? 🌍 English is international . Fluency comes in many accents and voices.  2. Clear Communication > Perfect Accent Your goal should be clear communication, not speaking like native . If people can understand you — you’re already successful. 🔸 You don’t need to say •.  wanna” or “gon...

Why Watching Movies Won’t Teach You English Written by:   Slow English Practice Team   I think you have probably heard this advice Watch English movies to improve your fluently   it is sounds like fun, right? No textbooks, no grammar — just Netflix and fluency? But truth is here 👇  Watching movies alone won’t teach you English — unless you do it the right way. In this blog, you will learn Why movies don’t magically improve your English The common mistake learners make And the secret way to actually learn from movies ❌ Why Just Watching Isn’t Enough Let’s be honest — how do most people watch English movies? •. Subtitles ON in their native language •. Watching for entertainment, not learning •. Not pausing, not repeating, not practicing 👉 Result?   You enjoy the movie, but your English stays the same. 🎯 The Problem: Passive Watching Watching a movie like a regular viewer is passive learning. •. You're hearing the language, but you're not •. Un...

The Secret to Speaking Fluent English - Repeat Phrases, Not Rules By: Slow English Practice Team  Are you struggling to speak English fluently, even after studying grammar for years? Here’s 👇the truth, Grammar rules won’t make you fluent. Phrases will. If you want to speak English like a natural speaker, stop memorizing grammar — and start repeating real-life phrases.   1. Why Grammar Rules Don’t Help You Speak Fast You’ve probably learned these Subject + Verb + Object Present Perfect = Have/Has + Past Participle Third person = verb + ‘s’ But when it’s time to speak, your brain freezes. Why? Because fluency needs instant recall, not thinking about rules.   🔁 Speaking is about habit, not logic.  2. Phrases Are Ready-Made English Phrases are groups of words that native speakers use every day. They are natural, easy to remember, and can be used again and again. Examples, How are you doing? I don’t think so. Can I help you? I’m just looking. It depends. You don’t need ...

  Mistakes Are Good – Speak English Without Fear Written by: slow english practice team  If you're afraid of making mistakes when speaking English, you're not alone. But here’s the truth: Mistakes are not bad. Mistakes are proof that you're learning Whether you are a beginner or intermediate speaker, your main goal should be communication, not perfection.   1.  Everyone Makes Mistakes – Even Native Speakers Yes, i have seen also, even people who speak English from birth make small grammar and vocabulary mistakes. The difference is — they don't stop speaking. 🔹 Example: A native speaker might say: "Me and my friend went..." (Technically wrong, but common) 👉 So, if native speakers can speak without fear of small mistakes, so can you 2.  Mistakes Help You Remember Better When you make a mistake and correct it, your brain learns faster and deeper. 🔸 You say:  He don’t like it. 🔁 Someone corrects you:   “He doesn’t like it.” 💡 Now you'll likely never...