03/09/2020
Train Your Brain to Think in English
If you spend a lot of time with English speakers, you'll start thinking in English. You won't have to translate in your head before speaking. This can help make your speech more fluent.
Thinking in another language takes a lot of practice. But the good news is that you can practice even if you don't live in an English-speaking country.
Think in single words
Look around you. In your head, try to name each object in English. If you do this many times in different situations, you'll eventually start to think of objects by their English names.
Another tip is to label objects in your home to help you remember the English names.
Think in sentences
The next step is to practice thinking in simple English sentences. For example, if you're sitting in a park, you can tell yourself, "It's such a beautiful day" and "People are playing sports with their friends." Once this becomes easy, you can try more difficult sentences.
Don't worry too much about whether the sentences are correct. The important thing is that you're not translating from your first language.
Describe your day
Another helpful exercise is to describe your daily activities. For example, you can think to yourself, "I put on my clothes" and "I drive to work."
You can also describe your plans in the morning. For example, "When I leave the house, I'm going to get a coffee. Then, I'll take the train to the library and study there."
Practice every day
Most importantly, try to practice these exercises a little every day. The more you practice, the more fluent you'll become!