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Many people believe that speaking foreign languages is for geniuses.

Or for little children, because they have a special talent for learning languages fast.

Children have a lot of curiosity. And they’re not worried about making mistakes.

If they don’t get it right the first time, they just repeat it as many times as necessary. They never give up.

Some articles describe bilingual people as gifted creatures.

• This may be flattering to those who achieve some success in a foreign language.
• But it’s a discouragement to many other people who are struggling with learning a language.
• Anywhere in the world, people feel lost when they try to speak the first words in another language.
• This is a natural feeling of insecurity. It’s not incompetence.

We often read: “Talent is overrated”.

I Say This Is The Understatement Of The Century

• It’s scientifically proved that innate talent is a myth.
• Some myths are extremely appealing to most of us.
• So, they become untouchable, almost sacred.

This question of innate talent is the focus of the new book Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by Florida State University psychologist Anders Ericsson and science writer Robert Pool, The Myth of Talent

Ericsson and Pool argue that, with the exception of height and body size, the idea that we are limited by genetic factors—innate talent—is a pernicious myth. 

“The belief that one’s abilities are limited by one’s genetically prescribed characteristics….manifests itself in all sorts of ‘I can’t’ or ‘I’m not’ statements,” Ericsson and Pool write.

I don’t mean to raise controversy, just want to demonstrate that you can become fluent in English, or in any other language that you choose, by adopting The Intensive Language Practice.

 

 

Even if you have only basic notions of English, you can begin to adopt some daily habits, which will advance your practice in a way that will surprise you.

There’s no limit to what you can discover when you do your Searches In English.

• You’ll find the answers to all your questions.
• From the most frugal to rocket science.
• All major scientific breakthroughs advancements and discoveries are published in English.

You can start to experience rich interactions with people from different languages and cultures. Without leaving the comfort of your home.

What You Need To Do To Becoming Fluent In English

Do you want to speak English? Just speak!

To want to speak is the most important.

Forget the rules and don’t pay too much attention to your mistakes.

It’s your decision to learn and practice English

that will make all the difference.

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Some people try to avoid speaking

when learning a new language

because they don’t want to make mistakes.

Mistakes are inevitable when you learn and practice a language.

When you make a mistake you have the chance to review and correct it.
This process is essential for incorporating the newly acquired information.

Don’t try to hide your mistakes.

Your mistakes will help you

become fluent in English faster if you accept them.

Add a Daily Dose of Intensive English Practice. Let the conversation flow.

The Intensive English Practice is a comprehensive Approach for mastering foreign languages through Deliberate Practice.

With 20 minutes a day, Fluency is on your way.

See how you can start using The Intensive Language Practice Demo here.

The Benefits Of Speaking English As A Second Language

Besides improving your resume and increasing your chances to get a better job, there are many more benefits to speaking The Most Universal Language.

Some linguists describe the following benefits of mastering a second language:

• Your mental connections will improve;
• You increase your mental agility;
• You optimize your memory;
• You will take your intelligence to new levels.

In a recent article by medicaldaily.com: Bilingualism And Brain Health: Learning A Second Language Boosts Cognitive Function, Even At Old Age, we learn:

• Bilingualism may not necessarily make you smarter, but it can keep your brain healthy and active.
• Whether someone is a lifelong bilingual or just recently learned, there are plenty of mental health benefits.
• It’s never too late to learn a new language, for your brain’s sake.
• In addition, being able to speak more than one language may delay mental illnesses, like Alzheimer.

“ If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head.

If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart. ” ― Nelson Mandela.

I can add a few more reasons why it’s important to become fluent in English.

Red on, and learn more about English As The Starting Point

 

If you have the chance –  or obligation – to spend some

time in a foreign country,

you may feel a bit funny and awkward

in your initial contact with the language.

 

You will depend on your own efforts

for your most basic needs,

from buying food to asking for directions.

While this survival mode can be a bit challenging,

it will also be the perfect opportunity for

Intensive  English Practice.

 

With the inevitable daily interactions with people,

you’ll soon be able to

engage in a basic conversation without too much effort.

 

Many People Around The World Struggle To Become Fluent In English 

• In spite of all the technology and the endless learning resources available.
• After trying different methods, some people simply give up, totally frustrated.
• Without reaching English fluency level.
• Learning alternatives are endless.
• Even so, learning a second language is still experienced as a Herculean task.
• By too many people!

In this recent post, we learn that Bill Gates regrets that he didn’t learn to speak a second language.

‘I feel pretty stupid that I don’t know any foreign languages’

Yes, you read it right. This is a universal problem.

It’s more than clear that the problem is not a lack of alternatives.

• The question is not what kind of training to adopt.
• The question is HOW to study English.
• HOW is the most important part.
• HOW to effectively study and practice English. Not just to pass a test. Or to participate in a competition.
• HOW to adopt a regular Practice to exercise what you have learned so far.
• HOW is precisely the point that you need to focus your attention on.
•  So you feel you’re on the right track to reach a reasonable English fluency level. 

Up to now, There Was No Practical And Effective Approach To Learn And Practice Foreign Languages

Suppose you need to be fluent in English to be qualified for that job. Or, you want to move to another career.

For some reason, you cannot go abroad at this moment to speed up your English.

If you want to become fluent in English, don’t waste any more time!

Start now.

Intensive English Practice.

• It’s a totally New Concept based on more than 30 years of extensive language studies.
• Combined with the advanced linguistic research that I conduct regularly in English, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese.
• It allows you to make the most of all the resources available for Language Learning worldwide.
• Giving you all the benefits of an English Immersion Program Online.