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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412. Should We Abolish the Death Penalty? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
On September 30, 2026, the US state of Tennessee attempted to execute Christa Pike, a woman who had been on death row for more than 30 years. Pike was sentenced to death for the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. After being convicted of the murder, Pike spent decades in ... Show More
28 m
Oct 19
410. Why Spain Is Banning Evictions? (Vocabulary in the News)
Today, we're trying something a little different. This is a vocabulary-focused episode based on a recent news story, where we'll take one interesting event and use it to learn useful English words and expressions in context. Our story today comes from Spain, where an eviction inv ... Show More
22m 47s
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
<p>Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the <span style="color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><a style= "color: rgb(35, 111, 161);" href= "https://reallifeglobal.com/app/">RealLife App</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Why do some people succeed in speaking E ... Show More
