There's something I often notice when I'm teaching English.
The problem is that many adult learners take English too seriously .
Before I speak, I find myself thinking this in my head.
"Is this grammar correct?"
"Is this way of saying it okay?"
"There might be a better way to say it..."
Sometimes, while you're doing that, time passes by and
you end up not being able to say anything at all.
But actual conversations are much simpler.
In many cases, conveying your thoughts is more important than creating a perfect sentence .
Even short sentences are fine.
Simple words are fine too.
As you talk little by little,
your range of expression will naturally expand.
The ability to speak English
is not something that is acquired through thinking,
I believe it's something that develops and improves through actual use .
Of course, learning grammar and expressions is important.
But sometimes,
"just trying to talk to them"
might be just as important.
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While teaching English, I've noticed something that happens quite often with adult learners.
Many of them think very carefully before they speak.
Before saying anything, they start asking themselves questions like:
“Is this grammar correct?”
“Is this the right way to say it?”
“Maybe there is a better word…”
While they are thinking about these things, time passes.
And sometimes the moment to speak disappears.
But real conversation is usually much simpler than that.
Most of the time, it is more important to communicate an idea than to create a perfect sentence.
A short sentence is fine.
Simple words are fine.
As people continue speaking little by little, their expressions naturally begin to grow.
In my experience, speaking ability doesn't develop only by thinking about English.
It grows by using it.
Of course, studying grammar and vocabulary is important.
But sometimes, the most helpful thing a learner can do is simply try to speak first.