Author name: effortlessenglish

Why should you avoid speaking English for several months? What are the advantages of a “silent period”? How long should you focus on just listening? Listening is the key to English speaking mastery. AJ discusses listening and the “silent period” with David Long of Automatic Language Growth on this week’s Effortless English Show!

Why are stories more powerful than textbooks? How can you use stories to learn English faster? What are the benefits of learning English with stories? AJ discusses the power of stories with Blaine Ray, founder of TPRS. Learn how to develop confidence and fluency with your speaking. There are many ways to learn English with

How do you create confidence when speaking English? How do you overcome fear and nervousness? AJ talks about the mental and physical aspects of fear and how to handle them. He discusses how to train yourself to speak more confidently.

What can you do if you lose your motivation for learning English? How can you handle frustrations with your learning? In this episode, AJ discusses methods for staying motivated and handling the doubts and difficulties that come with English.

How do you make friends with Americans and other English speakers? What’s it like to date someone who speaks another language? How will friendships improve your speaking, including your pronunciation? What must you focus on when you talk to native speakers? AJ talks with Gabby and Lindsay, from All Ears English, about these topics and

The fear of English mistakes kills fluency. What causes this fear and nervousness? Where does it come from? What exactly do you fear when speaking? In this Effortless English Show, AJ discusses the fear of making mistakes and finds the root of the problem. Learn how to stop the fear of English mistakes so you

Do you have low motivation for learning English?  Have you ever lost your motivation to study English? What should you do when you don’t want to study?  AJ Hoge discusses the solution to recovering your motivation for English. Low motivation is the most dangerous English learning challenge.  When you lose your desire to learn, you will

How to choose an English class or school in your hometown?  What is the purpose of an English school?  What should you look for when choosing an English class?  Do you need to attend a class at all? English trainer AJ Hoge gives you advice for choosing the best possible class.  English classes can be very

How do you guarantee constant and never-ending improvement of your English? What should you do when you get too busy to study English? How do you ensure faster progress? AJ answers these question and more in the latest Effortless English Show. AJ Hoge is the author of “Effortless English: Learn To Speak Like A Native”.

How to choose an English class or school in your hometown?  What is the purpose of an English school?  What should you look for when choosing an English class?  Do you need to attend a class at all? English trainer AJ Hoge gives you advice for choosing the best possible class.  English classes can be very