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episode 150: Let Go of Your Grammar Obsession and Speak English like a Native with Idahosa Ness from Mimic Method
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Today you’ll learn how to let go of your grammar mistakes and your obsession with perfection and you’ll learn how to finally speak like a native!
Today we have Idahosa Ness who is the founder of the Mimic Method and he helps learners reach fluency through song lyrics and mimicking the language.
What does it mean to “mimic” English speakers?
To “mimic” means to copy.
When you learn English, don’t learn from the written word. Learn from what you hear.
Try to surround yourself with the language and repeat back what you hear.
Don’t think about conjugating verbs in your head or making a mistake.
When you focus too much on conjugating, it restricts your ability to take in new sounds in your head.
There will be no space in your mind.
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