Why You Understand English but Can’t Speak It Naturally (And How to Fix It)

Описание: You understand English… but when it’s your turn to speak, your mind goes blank. 😩
You know the words. You can follow movies and podcasts. But your mouth just won’t cooperate.

If that’s you, you’re not broken — and you’re definitely not alone.

In this video, I’m talking about why this happens so often with adult English learners, and what you can do to fix it in a real, practical way. Not “study harder.” Not “learn more grammar.” Just simple changes that help you speak more naturally and with less stress.

A big part of the problem is that understanding and speaking use different skills. Listening can feel comfortable because it’s private. Speaking is public. Speaking has pressure. And when pressure shows up, a lot of people start overthinking, translating in their head, or trying to sound “perfect”… and that’s when fluency disappears.

We’ll break down a few common reasons you can understand English but still struggle to speak it smoothly, like:

You’re translating instead of responding
You’re trying to build perfect sentences in real time
You don’t get enough “easy speaking reps” (the kind that build automatic speech)
You’re stuck in your head instead of in the conversation
You’re afraid of sounding “wrong” or awkward

And more importantly, I’ll show you how to start shifting from “English in your brain” to “English out of your mouth” ✅
We’ll focus on confidence, rhythm, and simple habits that make speaking feel safer and more natural over time.

If you’ve ever felt embarrassed, tense, or frustrated when you speak, I get it. I’ve seen this exact pattern for years — smart learners who understand a lot, but freeze when they need to talk. The goal isn’t to become perfect. The goal is to become comfortable.

Watch the video, and then try one small change this week. You might be surprised how fast your speaking starts to open up. 🎧

If this helped you, hit like so I know to make more videos like it.

And leave a comment: *What’s the hardest part for you — starting to speak, speaking fast enough, or not translating?* 💬
I read the comments, and it helps me understand what you’re dealing with.

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