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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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