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  Fluency vs Accuracy – What is More Important for You? By: Slow English Practice Team When I first started teaching English to beginners and intermediate learners, I heard the same question again and again from students. “ Should I focus on fluency or accuracy?” Honestly, even I weren’t sure at the beginning. As teachers and learners ourselves, I also used to chase perfect grammar, flawless sentences, and “correct” English — every time. But after teaching hundreds of students and learning from our own journey, I have discovered something very important. 👉 Fluency is more important than accuracy — especially when you're starting. Let’s explain why, based on experience. ✅ What Is Fluency? Fluency means •.  You speak smoothly without long pauses •.  You express ideas clearly •.  You don’t always stop to think about                      grammar •.  You can keep a conversation going It’s like water flowing — no...

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...

  Why You Don’t Need to Memorize 1000 Words to Speak English Written by: Slow English Practice Team  If you're trying to speak English fluently, you might feel pressure to memorize hundreds or even thousands of words. But here’s the truth : You don’t need a huge vocabulary to start speaking English. You need the right words — and the confidence to use them. ✅ 1. Most Conversations Use Basic Vocabulary You will be surprised how many native English speakers use only 300 to 500 words in daily life — sometimes even less. Common Examples: • I want coffee. • Where is the bus stop? • Can you help me? 👉 These are all simple sentences — and they work ✅ 2. Focus on Core Vocabulary : High-Frequency Words Instead of trying to learn 1000+ random words, learn the most common words used in daily conversation. These are called high-frequency words — and they include 🟩 Basic verbs:  go, come, do, make, take 🟩 Pronouns:  I, you, he, we, they 🟩 Question words:  what, where,...

You Don’t Need Big Grammar to Speak Good English Question -   Can you speak fluently english without knowing advanced grammar? Absolutely yes, Many people believe that to speak English good, they need to master complex grammar rules.  But the truth is, you don’t need “big grammar” to speak confidently and correctly. In fact, most fluent speakers use only basic grammar in daily conversations. ✅ 1. Communication is the Goal — Not Perfection The main purpose of speaking English is to communicate clearly. (Are you agree?) You don’t have to use perfect grammar every time — you just need to be understood. 🔹 Example:                      "He go to school every day."  (Grammatically wrong, but understandable.) "He goes to school every day." (Correct, but the message is the same.) ✅ 2. Most Conversations Use Simple Tenses Did you know? 👉 80% of everyday English conversation uses just 3 main tenses, like ⬇️. Present Si...