THE PROBLEM
You don't feel confident because you might...
Look for your words when you speak
Translate in your head during a conversation
Often use "Yes" or "No" answers
Not be able to go beyond the small talk
Be afraid of judgment when you talk
Struggle to express what you really think
BUT IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT!
Traditional English classes test you on formal vocabulary and endless grammar.
They never test your ability to think in English.
They never test you in real-life situations.
Yet, you see that it matters more than grammar tests.
You want to be able to make structured sentences.
And speak confidently.
But you don't want to spend years studying...
Nor hire ultra-expensive English teachers.
I WAS IN YOUR SHOES WHEN I WAS LEARNING KOREAN
But, I discovered a surprising trick. I am teacher Tiffani, and for the past 10 years, I have taught English to more than 710 thousand students.
But a few years back, I was in South Korea teaching English.
Since I was living in a foreign country, I decided to learn the language.
I progressed from a total beginner level to an intermediate level by studying traditional books and using traditional methods.
But soon I hit a wall. I couldn't improve anymore.
I was working and studying Korean at the same time.
My schedule was hectic, and learning Korean was extending my days even more.
Many times I had to read, translate everything into English in my head, and then try to remember everything.
It was the most challenging time of my life.
I was not improving anymore, so I thought, “Ok Tiffani, what you have been doing isn't working anymore. Let's try something else”.
So I started to go out of my comfort zone.
I tried a method that I thought could work.
Little by little I was able to think in Korean, and I became fluent.
My experience in the country changed entirely.
I fell in love with the people and the connections I made were so much deeper...
And the best part is that this method changed my approach to teaching. I now use it all the time.
And it could help you too.