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Do you ever get in your own head when it comes to learning English?<\/p>\n

Do you ever worry so much about what others think that you put yourself into a negative mindset?<\/p>\n

If you are in a situation where you feel like you are working against yourself, then you want to change that.<\/p>\n

When it comes to learning English, we\u2019re going to show you how to create the right mindset and how to be as effective and efficient as possible. <\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a letter from Kika from Japan who is living in Denmark and is struggling to feel confident in her everyday English conversations.<\/p>\n

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Hi ladies,<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I am writing you from Denmark where I am studying abroad, though I am from Japan. In northern Europe, people are so fluent in so many languages. They speak so many different languages as it\u2019s part of their education. This can be intimidating as I am trying to learn English here, while others speak that and other languages in addition. How do I deal with this?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I\u2019m finding it difficult to listen to different accents and dialects from other countries. I\u2019m not sure how to keep up with this. How can I keep up with this? How can I not feel pressure to understand all of the different accents?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

How can I speak English quickly? In my mind I am trying to translate constantly and it slows me down.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Thank you for your help with all of this!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Kika from Japan<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Make This A Positive Journey<\/strong><\/p>\n

Focus on yourself and your journey, rather than comparing yourself to others.<\/p>\n

Any muscle can be built up, and this applies to the brain too.<\/p>\n

You can grow your mindset and your brain, and even the way that you think.<\/p>\n

You can learn things and grow, you don\u2019t need to feel or be stuck in any one place.<\/p>\n

You can get better, even if you think you can\u2019t. <\/p>\n

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Make This About You and Not Others<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keeping up with others can be tough, particularly if you are trying to keep up with different accents.<\/a><\/p>\n

The most assured way to expose yourself to other languages is to listen to BBC News or even NPR.<\/p>\n

People are interviewed from all over the world, and so this can be really helpful to use for help.<\/p>\n

Find a news program that you like and then use this to get used to different accents.<\/p>\n

You will get some great news, but you will also be able to keep up with the different accents and the way that people speak.<\/p>\n

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Find Joy In This<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hearing things pronounced differently based on accents can be very interesting.<\/p>\n

It can allow you to take joy in the different way that people speak about the world around them.<\/p>\n

Look at this lightheartedly because it comes across much better than being serious and negative.<\/p>\n

Get the information, even if it means asking to have something repeated, and then move on.<\/p>\n

Take the pressure off of ourselves and use this to find the joyfulness in this moment and then use it to learn.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to worry about how you are perceived, especially when you are just learning.<\/p>\n

Try to turn it into a positive and then insert yourself to learn rather than running away and being negative.<\/p>\n

You aren\u2019t being graded on this conversation\u2013you are interesting to them just as they are interesting to them, and this is how you make connections!<\/p>\n

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Get Rid of Anything That Holds You Back<\/strong><\/p>\n

You want to be studying in English, just as you are speaking in English.<\/p>\n

Get rid of any crutches so that you are only thinking and speaking in this language.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t surround yourself only with people from your own country\u2013you have to get outside of your comfort zone.<\/a><\/p>\n

You are in this other country to learn and grow, so be sure that you allow that to happen.<\/p>\n

You have to ask yourself if you are giving yourself the right opportunity to really grow and learn in this new environment.<\/p>\n

If you have opportunities to speak and learn English by immersing, then take advantage of them.<\/p>\n

It comes down to all of the decisions that you make each day which ensure that you are fully immersed and a part of this culture.<\/a><\/p>\n

Even the shows that you watch at night can help you to fully immerse and ensure that you are able to become a part of what is going on around you.<\/p>\n

Find a group or club for whatever you are interested in, and this can help to surround you with English and great people in the process. <\/p>\n

Whatever you are passionate about or interested in can serve as a great way to make new friends and to learn and practice English in a different setting.<\/p>\n

All of these things can help you to get into the right mindset and ensure that you pick up the language more effectively and make it a positive experience. <\/p>\n

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Takeaway<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are trying to learn a new language, you want to be sure that you are in the right mindset.<\/p>\n

You have to keep it light and positive so that you embrace it and enjoy the whole learning process.<\/p>\n

You have to get out of your own head and not be so hard on yourself. <\/p>\n

This can be a joyful experience but you have to allow it to be such, and that starts early on. <\/p>\n

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If you have any questions, please leave them below in the comments section.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll get back to you as soon as we can. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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