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Jun 2021
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82. Why is your English not improving?: ...

Thomas Wilkinson
About this episode

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!

TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/06/02/82-why-is-your-english-not-improving-tips-and-advice-on-how-to-get-better-english-vocabulary-lesson/


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Vocabulary List

Regardless (adv) - despite; not being affected by something

This job is open to all, regardless of previous experience

in the same boat (idiom) - in the same difficult situation as someone else

None of us has any money, so we’re all in the same boat

Frozen (adj) - unable to move or change

The man stood so still it was like he was frozen

Consistent (adj) - always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way

There has been a consistent improvement in her attitude

Dedicated (adj) - used for only one particular purpose or job

The company buys clothes from dedicated factories in China

Reluctant (adj) - not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it

Many parents feel reluctant to talk openly with their children

Related (adj) - connected

English and German are closely related

Explanation (n) - the details or reasons that someone gives to make something clear or easy to understand

Could you give me a quick explanation of how it works?

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