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May 2025
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Are You Forgetting English Words When Sp...

BOB THE CANADIAN
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In this English lesson I'll share 5 strategies that you can use when you forget English words when speaking. This is a common problem for people who are learning English. They know the words. They can understand the words, but when they need them during a conversation they forget them.

In this lesson I outline a couple tried and true strategies as well as three unique strategies that you can use when you find yourself in this situation.

I sure this will help you a lot in your next English practice conversation. Enjoy!

Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WViet2fy5Es or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Forgetting"

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