Stop Translating—Start Speaking: 7 Daily Habits to Think in English ⚡🧠
By Love English Lab
Summary
## Key takeaways - **Start your day in English**: The first words you think in the morning set the direction for your mind. Even simple phrases like 'Good morning. I feel ready' can help your brain start the day in English. [02:53] - **Name objects and actions around you**: Your environment is full of free practice. Name objects you see, like 'bed, pillow, blanket,' and describe actions, such as 'I am holding a cup' or 'I open the door.' [08:14] - **Talk to yourself in English**: Self-talk is free practice. Describe what you are doing, feeling, or thinking, like 'I am walking to the kitchen. I feel hungry,' to keep your mind active in English. [13:33] - **Listen to English all day**: Fill your day with English sounds through podcasts, music, or audiobooks during routines like cooking or walking. Exposure, not full understanding, is key to training your ears. [18:10] - **Write daily to reinforce learning**: Writing, even just five sentences a day in a journal or list, connects your memory and grammar. It slows down your thinking and helps you remember words better. [22:53] - **Use English in social settings**: Social life offers the best chance to use real language. Start with simple greetings like 'Hello' or 'Bye,' or agree to speak English for short periods with friends. [27:31]
Topics Covered
- Stop Translating, Start Speaking: Think Directly in English
- Start Your Day in English: Set the Tone with Your First Thoughts
- Talk to Yourself: Describe Your Actions and Feelings for Fluency
- End Your Day with English: Reflect on Your Day Before Bed
- The 5-Step Daily English Reflection Routine for Fluency
Full Transcript
Hello everyone and welcome to Love
English Lab. I am Megan and today I am
here with Charlotte to talk about one of
the most powerful ideas for learning a
language. How to think in English all
day. Hi everyone, I am Charlotte. We are
very happy you joined us. Many learners
study grammar, read vocabulary lists or
watch videos, but they still think in
their first language. That is why they
feel slow when speaking.
>> Exactly. If you want fluency, you must
build the habit of thinking in English.
This way, you do not need to translate
in your head. You just speak directly
and naturally.
>> It may sound difficult, but the truth is
that you can practice it step by step.
You do not need to be perfect. You only
need small habits that turn your daily
life into practice. In this lesson, we
will show you seven habits that will
help you. These are habits you can use
in the morning, during the day, and even
at night before bed. They do not require
books or special materials. They only
require your mind, your attention, and
your time. We designed these habits for
B1 to B2 learners. That means you
already know some English, but you want
to speak faster and with more
confidence. These habits will push you
from learning English to living in
English. During each chapter, we will
model the habit with real examples. You
will hear how to start your day in
English, how to use English with objects
around you, how to speak to yourself,
how to listen to English all day, how to
write in English, how to socialize in
English, and how to reflect in English
before bed. Each habit will come with
simple sentences you can copy in your
own life. You will hear us use them in
short dialogues. Our goal is to show you
that thinking in English is not
abstract. It is practical and possible
for everyone.
>> Remember the goal is not to be perfect.
The goal is to build consistency. Even
if you use English for 2 minutes here
and 3 minutes there, those minutes add
up. Soon you will notice that English
words come first in your mind. And when
that happens, speaking becomes natural.
You will not pause to translate. You
will not feel blocked. You will simply
use English like you use your native
language. So get ready for seven habits
that will change the way you learn. By
the end of this lesson, you will have a
clear plan to think in English all day.
Let us begin with habit number one.
[Music]
Our first habit is simple but very
powerful. Start the day in English. The
first words in your mind after you wake
up can set the tone for the whole day.
>> Yes, many people wake up and think
immediately in their native language.
They say, "I am tired or I need coffee
in their own tongue." But if you switch
to English in those first minutes, your
brain accepts English as the language of
the day. It does not matter if your
sentences are short. Even something
simple like, "Good morning. I am awake.
I feel sleepy. I need to brush my teeth.
These are easy sentences, but they push
your brain to start in English. Another
tip is to place sticky notes near your
bed. On the note, write short phrases in
English, like today will be a good day.
I feel ready. Let us go. When you see
them, your mind activates English before
you check your phone or talk to someone.
>> Let us model a short morning routine.
Charlotte, what do you think when you
wake up?
>> I think good morning. I slept well. I
need to drink water. I feel a little
sleepy, but I am ready to start.
>> Perfect. And I might say, good morning.
Today I will do my best. I am grateful
for a new day. I will eat breakfast
soon. Did you notice how positive and
short those sentences are?
>> Yes, and it is important to keep them
short. Do not try to build long
complicated lines in the first minutes.
Your brain is still waking up. Short
clear thoughts are better. You can also
add a small plan for the day. For
example, today I have class. Today I
will study for 1 hour. Today I will call
my friend. These lines are simple but
useful.
>> And you can say them aloud. Speaking
them makes the habit stronger. Even if
nobody hears you, your own ears will
hear English first thing in the morning.
Some people ask, "What if I forget?" The
answer is practice. You can set an alarm
on your phone with English words.
Instead of just beep beep, make it show
a phrase like, "Think in English now."
That small signal will remind you.
Another idea is to prepare your first
five sentences the night before. Write
them down and place them near your bed.
When you wake up, read them and repeat
them. For example, I am awake. I feel
good. Today I will practice English. I
will eat breakfast. I will be positive.
>> Let us create a small dialogue that
shows how to start the day. Charlotte, I
will be your brain when you wake up.
>> Okay, let us try.
>> Good morning. You are awake.
>> Good morning. I feel a little sleepy,
but I am ready.
>> Drink water.
>> Yes, I need water. I will drink a glass
now.
>> Brush your teeth.
>> I will brush my teeth. Then I will eat
breakfast.
>> See how easy it is? Simple short
commands all in English.
>> Yes. And this can last just one or two
minutes. But that small effort makes a
huge difference in your fluency.
>> Exactly. Starting in English builds
momentum. You will feel more ready to
continue the habit during the day.
>> If you want, you can even write a
morning mantra. For example, I am
learning English. I am getting better. I
will think in English all day. Repeat
this mantra every morning and you will
feel motivated. Let us give one more
example of a morning reflection. When I
wake up, I sometimes say today is
Monday. I have work today. I will finish
my project. I will also practice English
during lunch.
>> That is great. And I sometimes say today
is Saturday. I feel relaxed. I will meet
my friend later. I will listen to an
English podcast while I clean the house.
>> Notice that we both use very normal
daily details. You do not need to talk
about philosophy in the morning. Just
use English for the simple facts of your
life.
>> Yes, the goal is not perfection. The
goal is connection. If you can connect
your morning thoughts to English, you
are one step closer to fluency.
>> To close this chapter, let us give the
habit frame. Step one, greet yourself.
Good morning. Step two, say how you
feel. I feel good. I feel sleepy. Step
three, state what you need. I need
water. I need breakfast. Step four, plan
one action. Today I will study. Step
five, repeat a mantra. I will think in
English all day. With this habit, your
first words of the day are already in
English. That simple choice changes
everything. In the next chapter, we will
talk about using English with daily
objects. You will learn how to turn your
house into a place of practice.
[Music]
Our second habit is to use English with
daily objects. This means you bring
English into your house, your room, your
kitchen, and every place where you live
your normal life. Many learners believe
they need special books or lessons to
practice. But the truth is your
environment is full of free practice.
Everything you see can be named in
English. Let us start with the morning
again. You open your eyes and see your
bed. Say in your mind bed, pillow,
blanket. Then you stand up and look at
the mirror. You can say mirror, face,
hair combination. When you prepare
breakfast, you can keep thinking in
English. Cup, plate, spoon, fork,
coffee, bread, butter. If you want to
make a sentence, say I am holding a cup.
I am eating bread. I am drinking coffee.
You can even put sticky notes on objects
to remind you. For example, write door
on the door, table on the table, fridge
on the fridge. Every time you see it,
you say the word in English. Let us
model this with a short exchange. Megan,
imagine you are in the kitchen.
>> Okay. I see the fridge. I open the
fridge. I take milk. I pour milk into a
glass. I drink the milk.
>> Perfect. Now I will try in the living
room. I sit on the sofa. I turn on the
TV. I pick up the remote. I change the
channel. See how easy it is. Just name
the action and the object. Another tip
is to describe colors and shapes. The
cup is red. The table is round. The
chair is brown. These small sentences
add more detail and make you think more
actively. You can also use adjectives
for size and condition. The bed is soft.
The fridge is cold. The light is bright.
The floor is clean. Again, short but
useful.
>> Let us practice with the bathroom.
Charlotte, describe what you see. I see
the sink. The sink is white. I turn on
the tap. The water is cold. I wash my
hands with soap. I dry my hands with a
towel. Excellent. Now I will do the
office. I sit at the desk. The desk is
brown. I turn on the computer. The
screen is bright. I type on the
keyboard.
>> This is very effective because you
connect English to your real life. Every
object becomes a vocabulary lesson.
>> Yes. And you can build habits. For
example, every time you open a door, say
door. Every time you sit down, say
chair. These small moments build
fluency. Let us do a longer model of a
daily routine using objects. Megan,
describe your morning with English
words. I wake up in my bed. I put my
feet on the floor. I open the door. I
walk to the bathroom. I look in the
mirror. I brush my teeth with a
toothbrush. I use toothpaste. I wash my
face with water. I dry my face with a
towel.
>> That is very clear. Now I will describe
making breakfast. I open the fridge. I
take out eggs. I put the eggs on the
counter. I heat the pan. I break the
eggs. I cook them with oil. I put them
on a plate. I eat the eggs with bread. I
drink orange juice. Perfect. We are not
telling a story. We are just naming
actions and objects in English. That is
what makes your brain connect English to
real life.
>> Another way is to imagine questions. For
example, what is this? This is a spoon.
What color is the spoon? The spoon is
silver. Where is the spoon? The spoon is
on the table. Yes. And you can play this
game with yourself all day. Pick one
object and ask those three questions.
What is it? What color is it? Where is
it? That is an easy three-step drill.
>> To add variety, you can use verbs. I
open the window. I close the window. I
look out the window. The window is big.
The window is clean. This combines
actions with objects. And when you
repeat these habits, English becomes
natural. You do not think first in your
native language. You just look at an
object and the English word appears.
>> To close this chapter, let us give a
clear frame. Step one, name the object.
Bed, door, table. Step two, describe it.
The bed is soft. The door is brown. The
table is big. Step three, use an action.
I open the door. I sit at the table.
Step four, ask a question. What is this?
It is a chair. Step five, repeat.
>> With this habit, your house becomes your
classroom. Every object teaches you
English if you let it.
>> In the next chapter, we will talk about
speaking to yourself in English. That is
the habit that will push your fluency
even further.
[Music]
Our third habit is to speak to yourself
in English. This habit may feel strange
at first, but it is one of the fastest
ways to build fluency.
>> Yes, many people think that practice
only happens when you talk with a
teacher or a partner, but the truth is
you can practice any time by talking to
yourself. You carry your voice with you
everywhere. The idea is simple. Describe
what you are doing, what you are
feeling, or what you are thinking. For
example, I am walking to the kitchen. I
feel hungry. I will make tea. These are
short sentences, but they keep your mind
active in English.
>> Some learners say, "But I feel silly
talking to myself." That is normal in
the beginning. But remember, you are
practicing for your brain, not for other
people. Little by little, it feels
natural. You can also use questions and
answers. Ask yourself, "What am I
doing?" Then answer, "I am washing the
dishes." Ask what will I do next?
Answer. I will call my friend. This way
you practice both sides of the
conversation.
>> Let us show a model. Megan, ask yourself
questions as if you are thinking aloud.
>> Okay. What am I doing? I am sitting at
my desk. What will I do next? I will
check my email. What do I need? I need a
glass of water.
>> Perfect. Short, clear, and simple. No
long stories, just everyday language.
Another way is to use time markers. For
example, right now I am cooking. Later I
will watch a movie. Tomorrow I will meet
my friend. Adding time words makes your
selft talk richer.
>> Yes. And you can also describe feelings.
I feel happy. I feel tired. I feel
excited. Saying emotions in English
helps you connect language with your
real life.
>> Some people like to practice in front of
a mirror. It can help you hear your
voice and see your expressions. You can
say hello, my name is Megan. I am
learning English today. I feel strong.
This builds confidence.
>> Another tip is to use objects around you
as inspiration. You look at a book and
say, "This is my book. I like this book.
The book is on the table." Then you move
to another object.
>> Let us do a little challenge. Charlotte,
describe three objects near you using
talk.
>> Sure. This is my phone. My phone is
black. I use my phone to send messages.
This is my cup. My cup is blue. I am
drinking coffee. This is my notebook. My
notebook is on the desk. I write in my
notebook everyday. Excellent. Now I will
try. This is my computer. I use my
computer for work. My computer is fast.
This is my pen. My pen is red. I like
writing with this pen. This is my chair.
My chair is comfortable. I am sitting on
my chair. That is a great way to
practice. Each object gives you three or
four sentences. Soon you will have
spoken dozens of lines without stress.
Another good idea is to use self-t talk
for planning. For example, I will finish
this report today. I will go shopping
after work. I will call my mother
tonight. Planning in English builds
fluency and also organizes your day. You
can also practice storytelling. Tell
yourself a short story about your day. I
woke up. I ate breakfast. I went to
work. I met my friend. I came home. I
watched a movie. I went to bed. That
simple story uses past tense and helps
review grammar.
>> Yes. And when you repeat it every
evening, you are building automatic
sentences in English.
>> Let us make another dialogue. Megan,
pretend you are telling yourself a story
of yesterday.
>> Yesterday I woke up early. I went for a
run. I had eggs for breakfast. I worked
for 6 hours. I met a friend for coffee.
I came home. I watched a TV show. Then I
went to bed. Excellent. Notice how
simple it is. No need for complex
vocabulary. Just daily life in English.
>> To close this chapter, let us build the
habit frame. Step one, describe your
actions. I am cooking. I am cleaning.
Step two, ask yourself questions. What
am I doing? I am washing dishes. Step
three, add time markers. Right now,
later, tomorrow. Step four, add
feelings. I feel happy. I feel tired.
Step five, tell a short story of your
day. With this habit, you create
practice everywhere. You do not need a
teacher or a partner. Your voice becomes
your practice tool.
>> In the next chapter, we will talk about
listening. all day. That is the habit
that will train your ears and help you
understand English more easily.
[Music]
Our fourth habit is to listen all day.
This means you fill your day with
English sounds so your brain gets used
to them.
>> Many learners only listen when they
study. They play one podcast for 20
minutes and then stop. But if you listen
in small moments all day, English
becomes the background music of your
life.
>> Exactly. You can listen while cooking,
while walking, while cleaning or while
waiting for the bus. You do not need
extra time. You just use the time you
already have.
>> And it does not have to be difficult.
You can choose podcasts, songs,
audiobooks, or even short videos. The
key is not perfection. The key is
exposure.
>> Some learners say, "But I do not
understand everything." That is normal.
You do not need to understand 100%. Your
brain is training with rhythm, sounds,
and common words.
>> Think about a child. A child listens to
thousands of hours before speaking.
Well, you must also listen a lot. That
is how you train your ears.
>> Let us show a daily plan. In the
morning, you can listen to a short
podcast while you prepare breakfast. On
the way to school or work, you can play
music in English. During lunch, you can
watch a short video. In the evening, you
can listen to a story while relaxing.
>> Let us model a short example. Megan,
what do you listen to in the morning?
>> I listen to a 10-minute podcast about
news. I do not worry if I miss some
words. I just enjoy the sound.
>> That is good. And I often listen to
music in English while I walk to the
store. Sometimes I sing along to
practice pronunciation.
Singing is a great trick. Even if you
only know the chorus, singing builds
confidence and helps with intonation.
>> Another tip is to repeat what you hear.
Pause a podcast and copy one sentence.
For example, if the speaker says, "It is
a beautiful day," you repeat, "It is a
beautiful day." That makes listening
active. Yes, active listening is
powerful. You can also write down one
phrase that you hear often. For example,
you know, I mean, at the end of the day,
these are natural phrases that make your
English sound real. If you want, you can
set a goal of 1 hour of English
listening every day. But remember, you
do not need 1 hour at once. 10 minutes
here, 10 minutes there, it all counts.
>> Let us show another model. Imagine I am
cooking. I play a story in English. I
hear once upon a time there was a small
village. I repeat, once upon a time
there was a small village. Then I keep
cooking. That is simple and natural
practice.
>> Or imagine I am cleaning the house. I
play a playlist of English songs. I do
not stop to translate. I just listen and
let the rhythm enter my mind.
>> You can also use subtitles with videos.
First listen with subtitles in English,
then listen again without subtitles.
This trains your ears to connect sound
with text. Another good idea is
shadowing. That means listening and
speaking at the same time. For example,
if the audio says I like coffee, you
also say I like coffee at the same
moment. It is difficult at first, but it
is very effective.
>> Let us practice a quick shadowing model.
I will say a line. You repeat with me,
Charlotte. The weather is nice today.
>> The weather is nice today.
>> Perfect. See how it works.
>> Yes. And learners can try this with
short sentences. It makes their speech
faster and more natural.
>> Another question is, "What should I
listen to?" The answer is anything you
like. If you like sports, listen to
sports podcasts. If you like cooking,
listen to cooking shows. If you like
stories, listen to audiobooks. interest
keeps you motivated.
>> To close this chapter, let us give a
simple frame. Step one, choose easy
audio. Step two, listen during daily
routines. Step three, repeat or shadow
one sentence. Step four, write down one
phrase you like. Step five, enjoy the
rhythm without stress. With this habit,
English becomes the soundtrack of your
life. Even if you do not understand
every word, your brain will grow
comfortable with the language.
>> In the next chapter, we will talk about
writing in English every day. That habit
will connect your mind and your hands
and it will make your learning stronger.
[Music]
Our fifth habit is to write in English
every day. Writing is a way to connect
your mind and your hands. When you
write, you slow down. You see the words
and you remember them better.
>> Many learners focus only on speaking and
listening. But writing is a hidden tool
for fluency. Even if you write just five
sentences a day, your English grows
stronger.
>> You do not need to write long essays.
Start small. You can write a daily
journal, a to-do list, or short notes.
The important part is that you use
English on paper or on your phone.
>> For example, you can write about your
morning. I woke up at 7. I ate
breakfast. I went to school. These lines
may look simple, but they train your
grammar and memory.
>> Let us model a journal entry. Charlotte,
can you give one?
>> Sure. Today I woke up at 8. I made
coffee. I checked my emails. Later I
will meet a friend. That is all.
>> Perfect. Four lines and you already
practiced English. Now I will try. Today
I woke up early. I went for a run. I ate
eggs for breakfast. I feel ready for the
day. Another idea is to write lists.
Write your shopping list in English.
Write your goals in English. For
example, milk, bread, apples, coffee or
finish project, call mom, read book.
>> Yes. And writing list helps you practice
vocabulary for daily life. You do not
need a teacher to correct it. The
purpose is practice, not perfection.
>> If you want more variety, you can write
short messages, even if you do not send
them. For example, write a text to a
friend. Hi, how are you? Do you want to
meet tomorrow? Or thanks for your help
today. It was nice to see you. You can
also write questions to yourself. What
did I do today? What will I do tomorrow?
What do I enjoy? Then answer them. It
becomes like a private interview in
English.
>> Let us do that together. Megan, I will
ask you questions and you write your
answers. What did you do today?
>> I studied English. I cooked lunch. I
cleaned the kitchen.
>> Good. What will you do tomorrow?
>> I will work on my project. I will go
shopping. I will watch a movie.
>> Perfect. Short and clear.
>> Another great habit is writing gratitude
lines. Every day, write three things you
are thankful for. For example, I am
thankful for my family. I am thankful
for my health. I am thankful for my
friends. Gratitude also builds positive
feelings.
>> Yes. And it keeps English connected with
emotions. That makes language stronger
because you feel it, not just write it.
>> Learners sometimes ask, "What if I make
mistakes?" The answer is, "Do not worry.
Mistakes are normal. You are not writing
for a teacher. You are writing for
yourself."
>> Exactly. If you want, you can check
later with a dictionary or an app, but
the main goal is practice, not
correction.
>> Another way is to write social media
posts in English. Even if you do not
publish them, pretend you are writing.
For example, today I visited the park.
The weather was sunny. I took nice
photos.
>> Or pretend you are writing a review. I
watched a movie. It was funny and
exciting. The actors were great. I
recommend it. These exercises are useful
and fun.
>> Let us try one more example. Charlotte,
write a short note about your hobby.
>> I like painting. I use watercolors. I
usually paint in the evening. Painting
makes me feel calm.
>> That is excellent. And now I will try. I
like running. I run in the morning. I
usually run for 30 minutes. Running
makes me feel strong.
>> See how easy it is. four sentences and
you already practiced.
>> To close this chapter, let us give the
habit frame. Step one, choose a simple
format like a journal, list or note.
Step two, write three to five sentences.
Step three, use clear grammar, not
complex structures. Step four, focus on
daily life. Step five, repeat every day.
With this habit, you will write hundreds
of sentences each month. Over time, your
vocabulary and grammar will grow
naturally. In the next chapter, we will
talk about using English when
socializing. That is the habit that will
help you connect with other people and
make your English real.
[Music]
Our sixth habit is to use English when
socializing. This means when you talk to
friends, classmates, or people online,
you try to use English as much as
possible.
>> Many learners only practice in class,
but social life gives you the best
chance to use real language. Even short
conversations with friends can make a
big difference. Some people say, "But my
friends do not speak English." That's
okay. You can still look for small
chances. Maybe one friend likes English
songs. You can talk about the lyrics.
Maybe another friend wants to practice
too. You can agree to speak English for
5 minutes.
>> Yes. And you can also use the internet.
Join a group on social media. Write
comments in English or chat with people
who are learning like you. The world is
full of opportunities. If you look,
>> let us model a small example. Charlotte,
imagine we are two friends in a cafe and
we agree to speak English for a while.
>> Sure. Hi Megan. How are you today? I am
fine, thank you. How are you?
>> I am good. What are you drinking?
>> I am drinking tea. And you?
>> I am drinking coffee.
>> See, that was short but effective. In
real life, even 2 minutes like that
makes English alive.
>> Another way is to use English greetings
with your friends. Instead of hola, say
hello. Instead of adios, say bye. Small
changes create habit.
>> Yes. And you can add compliments. For
example, nice shirt, I like it, or cool
shoes. You do not need a full speech,
just a line to practice. If you want to
push yourself, you can suggest
Englishonly time. Say to your friend,
"For the next 10 minutes, let us only
speak English. It feels like a game and
it helps both people." Online
communities are another powerful tool.
You can join forums or apps where people
exchange languages. Write short messages
like where are you from? What do you
like to do? It is real practice and you
can do it daily.
>> Yes, and voice messages are even better.
You can record a quick hello, send it
and listen to the reply. It feels
natural and fun.
>> Another idea is to practice English when
traveling. Even if you are in your own
city, you may meet tourists. Smile and
say, "Can I help you?" That small act
builds confidence.
>> And do not be afraid of mistakes. People
are usually kind when they see you are
trying. The important part is
communication, not perfection.
>> Let us show another roleplay. Charlotte,
imagine you meet someone online.
>> Okay. Hi, my name is Charlotte. I am
from the UK. What about you?
>> Hi, my name is Megan. I am from Canada.
Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you, too.
What do you like to do in your free
time?
>> I like reading and running. What about
you?
>> I enjoy painting and listening to music.
>> That short exchange already built a
small connection.
>> Yes. And learners can copy these lines
in real life. Short and simple.
>> Another way is to mix English into your
group chats. For example, send a message
good morning or say happy birthday in
English. These small steps make English
part of your social circle.
>> You can also use English when playing
games, watching sports, or sharing
memes. For example, that was amazing.
Or, "Wow, so funny." Practice does not
need to be formal.
>> Exactly. Fun is important. If you enjoy
the process, you will continue.
>> To close this chapter, let us give the
habit frame. Step one, greet your
friends in English. Step two, use
English for short compliments or
questions. Step three, agree on
Englishonly time with a partner. Step
four, join online communities or chats.
Step five, look for small real life
chances with tourists or strangers. With
this habit, English becomes social. It
is not just in your books. It is in your
friendships, your chats, and your daily
fun. In the next and final habit, we
will talk about reflecting in English
before bed. That will complete your full
day of thinking in English.
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Our seventh and final habit is to
reflect in English before bed. This
means you end your day with English in
your mind. Yes, many learners stop
practicing after school or work, but
those last minutes before sleep are very
powerful. Your brain remembers the last
thing you think about. If it is English,
your memory grows stronger. Reflection
can be simple. You just tell yourself
what happened during the day. For
example, today I woke up early. I went
to work. I met my friend. I ate dinner.
I watched a movie. Then I went to bed.
That short story is already practice.
You use past tense verbs like woke,
went, met, ate, watched. You review your
grammar without opening a book. You can
also add feelings. For example, today I
felt happy because I met my friend or
today I felt tired because I worked all
day. Connecting events with emotions
makes language stronger.
>> Another idea is to use gratitude. Before
bed, say three things in English that
you are thankful for. I am thankful for
my family. I am thankful for my health.
I am thankful for learning English.
Gratitude builds positive feelings and
connects them with English.
>> Let us model a reflection. Charlotte,
what what could you say tonight?
>> Tonight I can say today I taught my
students. I felt proud because they
learned something new. I ate dinner with
my family. I felt happy. Now I feel
tired but satisfied.
>> That is beautiful. I can say today I
studied English. I listened to a
podcast. I wrote in my journal. I felt
calm and productive. Now I feel ready to
sleep.
>> Did you notice how both reflections were
short but complete? We said what we did,
how we felt, and how we feel now.
>> Yes. And this habit does not take much
time. 2 or 3 minutes before sleep is
enough. Another option is to make plans
for tomorrow in English. For example,
tomorrow I will wake up early. I will
finish my project. I will go shopping. I
will call my friend. Saying these plans
gives your brain a head start for the
next day. You can also ask yourself
questions at night. What did I do well
today? What do I want to improve
tomorrow? What made me happy today?
These small questions keep your thinking
active. Let us model that. Megan, what
did you do well today?
>> I spoke in English for 30 minutes.
>> What do you want to improve tomorrow?
>> I want to listen more carefully to
podcasts.
>> What made you happy today?
>> Talking with my friend.
>> Perfect. Short but powerful.
>> Another trick is to record a short voice
message before bed. Speak one minute in
English about your day. You do not need
to share it. It is just for you.
Listening later will show you your
progress.
>> Yes. And even if you feel tired, your
voice message is proof that you
practiced. It keeps your streak alive.
>> You can also use visualization. Imagine
your day in English. Picture yourself
waking up, going to work, meeting
people. Narrated in simple sentences.
This helps memory and confidence. Let us
try that together. I imagine myself
waking up tomorrow. I will say good
morning. I will make coffee. I will go
to work. I will meet my students. I will
come home and relax. And I imagine
myself tomorrow. I will run in the
morning. I will work on my project. I
will cook dinner. I will watch a show in
English. I will feel proud of my effort.
>> Notice how simple these sentences are.
No translation, just English words to
guide your mind.
>> To close this chapter, let us give the
frame. Step one, tell your day in the
past tense. Today I did this. Step two,
add feelings. I felt happy. I felt
tired. Step three, say gratitude. I am
thankful for this. Step four, plan
tomorrow. Tomorrow I will do this. Step
five, close with a mantra. I am learning
English. I am improving. With this
habit, you finish the day in English.
Your brain rests with English inside.
Step by step, English becomes part of
your daily life from morning to night.
And that completes the seven habits to
think in English all day. In the final
section, we will give a short review of
all habits and share our goodbye.
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We have now reached the end of our
lesson. Let us take a moment to review
the seven habits we explored together.
>> Yes. Because when you see them all in
one place, you realize that fluency is
not about magic. It is about small steps
that you can repeat every single day.
Habit number one was start the day in
English. The first words you think in
the morning, set the direction for your
mind. Even if you only say good morning,
I feel ready. Your brain begins the day
in English. Habit number two was use
English with daily objects. Everything
around you is a chance to learn. door,
chair, table, fridge. Short sentences
like I open the door or the chair is
soft. Bring English into your home.
Habit number three was speak to yourself
in English. Self-t talk is free
practice. Describe what you are doing.
Ask yourself questions. Tell short
stories about your day. These small
lines keep English alive in your mind.
Habit number four was listen all day.
You can fill your daily routines with
English sounds. Podcasts, music,
audiobooks, or short videos give your
ears practice. You do not need to
understand everything. Exposure is the
key. Habit number five was write in
English daily. A journal, a list, a
note, or even a gratitude line is
enough. Writing connects your memory and
your grammar. Habit number six was use
English when socializing with friends
online or in small chats. Every word you
use makes English part of your social
world. Even 2 minutes with a partner or
one short message in a group can make a
difference. And habit number seven was
reflect in English before bed. Telling
your day in English, adding your
feelings, saying gratitude, and planning
tomorrow makes you finish strong. Your
brain sleeps with English and remembers
it more.
>> Together, these seven habits create a
full day of English. From morning to
night, you are living in the language.
That is the secret of fluency.
>> And notice something important. None of
these habits are complicated. You do not
need expensive courses or special
teachers. You only need your voice, your
mind, and a little creativity.
>> Exactly. Thinking in English all day is
not about perfection. It is about
consistency. If you repeat these small
steps, you will improve without stress.
Remember, fluency grows with practice,
not with waiting. Start today. Start
small. Start with one habit, add another
tomorrow. Soon you will notice that
English feels natural.
>> And when that happens, you will not need
to translate. Words will come faster.
you will feel free to express yourself.
That is fluency.
>> We hope you enjoyed this lesson and that
you will practice the seven habits
starting today. Thank you for joining us
at Love English Lab. We are very happy
to be part of your learning journey.
>> Keep going, keep practicing, and keep
believing in yourself.
>> Until next time, goodbye and take care.
>> Goodbye everyone. See you in the next
lesson.
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