Go Natural English Podcast | How To Speak Fluent English

Why does it so often seem like English makes no sense? The words don’t always sound like they look. English has words where the letters sometimes aren’t pronounced. Words sometimes don’t contain letters that are pronounced. It can be very confusing and hard to figure out.   In this episode, Gabby provides a helpful tip on the best ways to improve your English language skills. She talks about listening to your favorite music while reading the lyrics so you become familiar with the way the lyrics sound. She also explains that news website are extremely useful in learning how words are pronounced and used in context. Another excellent way to improve your English and learn pronunciation is to listen to audio books. This can be a great benefit as you travel and can listen without interruptions.   While Gabby is taking a short break from the podcasts while she works on the new full length eBook, visit Go Natural English on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and at gonaturalenglish.com to continue improving your English la

Are you familiar with the most common vowel sound in the English language? Well, you are about to meet the “schwa” sound. “What is that”, you say? Well, the “schwa” sound is that “uh” sound that is found in the unstressed syllables of words.   In this podcast, Gabby explains how the “schwa” sound is a lazy utterance that is used instead of the actual pronounced syllable in some words. Gabby provides three examples to illustrate the “schwa” sound – “pencil”, “question”, and “famous.” You will find that a great many English words have this particular sound. By listening to native English speakers, over time you will be able to not only hear the sound, but you will be able to use it yourself. This will help you sound more like a native English speaker.   To learn more about learning English, visit gonaturalenglish.com, and just by visiting you can get Gabby’s free mini eBook. You can also find Gabby on Facebook and Twitter. Expand your opportunities and improve your English language fluency. Subscribe to Go Natu

Have you ever thought you had enough of English learning while reading through books? Now, that’s a mouthful to pronounce since in English the “ough” sound has many different pronunciations. One reason for the multitude of pronunciations is that many English words are borrowed from other languages. But sometimes, the words just aren’t spoken as they are spelled.   English has many words which contain silent letters such as should, would, and could which contain the unpronounced “l.” As Gabby mentioned in this English podcast tip, Wednesday just does not sounds like it is spelled. English also contains the words “err”, “air”, and “heir” which are all spelled completely differently and yet are pronounced the same.   There are no real rules for how English words sound and how they are spelled. You just have to memorize the sounds sometimes. If you would like to learn more about this and other tips for improving your English fluency and gaining confidence in your speaking ability, then make sure you visit gonatur

Have you ever tried to pick up a new skill and find yourself getting frustrated because you didn’t get it as quickly as you thought you should? Well, can be a common occurrence in language learning because there is so much to take in.   If you are making yourself tense because you’re not becoming fluent in English as fast as you would like, maybe you’re trying too hard. In this podcast episode, Gabby talks about a time when she was trying to learn a new skill – scuba diving – and how she made herself relax so she could actually enjoy the experience of learning the sport. Gabby explained that learning English could bring about the same anxieties and frustrations, and the way to overcome that is to relax, take a breath, and enjoy the English language journey. You will find that you learn more, and that you learn quicker if you are able to have fun along the way.   Learning English is a new skill, and it requires the same effort as learning any other skill. Don’t get nervous, or anxious, and certainly don’t hype

How far would you go to learn English? What types of situations will you put yourself in to make your English-learning experience better? In this podcast Gabby relates a story about her travels in Japan, and how she found herself in a situation where she had to speak Japanese because she was with someone who spoke no English at all.   One of the best things you can do if you are really serious about learning English is to speak English as much as you can, even if you could take the easier path and speak your native language. If you put yourself in those types of positions, you will be amazed at how friendly and helpful people can be. If you make the effort to communicate in English with native English speakers, they in turn will encourage you, and appreciate your effort. You will almost certainly learn new words and phrases that will help you communicate better the next time.   So, if you are serious about learning English, visit gonaturalenglish.com and let Gabby take you on an English-speaking journey. And

Are you a non-native English speaker who is constantly worried about what other people think of your language skills? Then this podcast episode is for you. Listen as Gabby provides some useful tips and encouragement for you to feel better about yourself. Learning another language is hard. It may be easier for some people than others, but it is never a simple task.   Most people, whether they would admit it or not, struggle to grasp certain spellings, pronunciations or grammatical structures. Fortunately, the more you practice, the more you learn, and the easier it gets. Anybody who has ever persevered in the learning of a foreign language knows all too well about embarrassing moments either in speaking or writing. Learn from your mistakes. Ask your peers, or your teachers to provide constructive feedback so you can improve and move forward. The key is not to give up out of frustration or fear of what others may be thinking.   Whether you are an advanced English speaker or a novice, Go Natural English is there

If you love to travel, visit foreign lands, and meet interesting people, then learning a little of the country’s language will help you enjoy the experience that much more. Generally speaking, if you try to speak with people in their own language, they will go out of their way to communicate with you, and help you if you need assistance.   In this podcast, Gabby talks about an experience she had while traveling around Japan, and how meeting people in the rain presented an opportunity to practice communication skills. In fact, if you put forth a little effort, opportunities to communicate and interact with others can be found just about everywhere. The key is to put yourself in those situations where you will be able to communicate, and you will be amazed at how much better your understanding of English will become.   Be sure to reach out to Gabby either at gonaturalenglish.com, or Facebook, or Twitter and don’t be shy. Ask questions, make comments, express yourself, and improve your English fluency at the sam