Why is your English not improving? So many students tell me that they have been studying for years, and practicing in many different ways, but they cannot get better! Why? On this episode of Thinking in English, I will try to explain some of the major reasons why your English ability might be stuck, and offer some tips to start improving again!
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Jul 13
396. 10 Years Language Learning: Lessons I'd Give My Younger Self (English Vocabulary Lesson)
In August 2016, I moved to a small town on the Japanese island of Shikoku. I had almost no Japanese ability and I didn't have an expectation that I'd stay very long in Japan. Maybe I'd stay in Japan for one year. 10 years later, though, I'm still in Japan. I'm now married. I have ... Show More
28m 58s
Jul 6
395. What Was the USA Like in 1776? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
When I think of the USA, I picture New York's skyscrapers, Hollywood movies, and Silicon Valley technology companies. I think of the world’s largest economy, and the most powerful country, with a population of more the 340 million people. But what was the USA like when it was fir ... Show More
28m 30s
Aug 2021
#247 - Feeling Stuck in Your English? Here's WHY and HOW to Improve it!
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You often ask us questions about how to reach the next level in your English. At the beginning, progress feels so fast, but then it becomes slower and slower, and you get stuck at the same level for a while, and you just don't know how to break ... Show More
32m 22s
Jul 2025
[331] What to Do When You Feel Stuck Learning English
Feeling stuck with your English? In this episode, I talk about what to do when your progress slows down or when you feel like you're not improving. You'll learn phrases like hit a plateau, shake things up, and break through. I’ll also share a short story with Ana and Carlos (my t ... Show More
9m 14s
Aug 2025
174. The Excuses That Might Be Holding You Back from Improving Your English
Are you telling yourself, “I’m too old,” “I don’t have time,” or “My English is already okay”? In this episode, Aisya unpacks the most common excuses that hold people back from improving their English, and why these thoughts are more normal than you think. She'll share practical ... Show More
18m 49s
Sep 2022
S1E11: The Step-by-Step Plan for your Success in English
Are you someone that watches TV/movies, listens to podcasts, and uses vocabulary-building APPs online - but still feels frustrated with your fluency skills in English? Like many learners, you could be focused on the wrong strategy, the wrong resources, and have a goal that’s NOT ... Show More
25m 5s
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