Екатерина Щёголева - M.Ed. - Advanced Teaching at the Elementary, Middle School and Secondary School specialization

Posted in Grammar, How To Learn English, Speaking Fluency on February 14 by AJ You know hundreds—maybe thousands—of English words. You understand grammar. You can read English articles and watch English videos. But when it’s time to speak, you still translate in your head. Word by word. Sentence by sentence. And by the time you finish translating, the conversation has moved on. This is the #1 barrier to English fluency. And today, you’re going to learn exactly how to break it. Let me ask you a question: When you speak your native language, do you think about grammar rules? No...

15 Nov 2024 Do you have a question you want us to answer? Semsihan has sent us a question. She wants to know how to stop translating when speaking English. 1. Don't worry about making mistakes! They're a great way to learn, and everyone makes them, so don't be embarrassed – embrace them! 2. Think and talk to yourself out loud in English, especially when on your own because they no one can hear you practising! The more familiar you are with speaking in English, the easier it will be when you actually communicate with someone...

I had been preparing for my graduation exam in my field of study, "translator-assistant," since my third year by participating in academic conferences and winning awards. During my fourth year, I presented my own translation of a poem from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings." Coming in second place boosted my self-confidence and led me to encounter Shakespeare in my life. Here's how it all went: In my final year of university, I needed to choose a topic for my thesis. As a creative person who...

Я готовилась к сдаче дипломной по свей специальности "переводчик-референт" с третьего курса, участвуя в научных конференциях и занимая призовые места. На четвертом курсе я уже полноценно представила свой вариант перевода стихотворения, которое было в книге "Властелин колец" Дж. Толкиена. Второе место дало мне уверенность в себе и стало причиной в моей жизни встречи с Шекспиром. И так сама история: На последнем курсе университета надо было выбрать тему для дипломной. Ну, как человек творческий, в...