why do I understand English but cannot speak it? how to solve it? (a step-by-step action plan)

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In this video, I share with you the reasons why we understand English but cannot speak it and also what practices you could do to solve this problem, I hope you will find it helpful🙌💚
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🌴CHAPTERS
0:00 intro
0:39 outline of this video
0:54 reasons why we understand Eng but can't speak it
1:03 1st reason
2:02 2nd reason
3:24 3rd reason
4:29 4th reason
5:09 5th reason
6:32 how to improve your English speaking skill
6:58 BEFORE we talk to others
7:05 DURING our talk to others
7:11 AFTER our talk to others
7:22 practices before we talk to others
7:32 step 1
8:28 step 2
9:30 step 3
10:21 step 4
12:00 important mindsets during our talk to others
12:24 important mindset 1
13:00 important mindset 2
14:00 things to do during our talk to others
14:11 an attitude to adopt
15:37 1st thing to avoid
16:08 2nd thing to avoid
16:54 a fun thing to do!
17:56 an effective thing to do!
18:50 1 thing to do after our talk to others
20:05 what if I don't have anyone to talk to in English???
20:54 outro
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[@febrimm1508]

Without realizing it, I watched your video without using subtitles for almost the entire video. Your videos are easy to understand for a beginner like me, and I feel very motivated because of your videos. Thank you from Indonesia

[@chaichapstick]

are you learning english? i've been thinking about learning indonesian, it's such a beautiful language!

[@febrimm1508]

​@@chaichapstick Yes!!! wow, thank you for your thoughts, what made you interested in learning Indonesian?

[@chaichapstick]

@@febrimm1508 i have some friends who know indonesian. and i heard that i can learn basic indonesian more quickly than other languages, so i'm intrigued to know more about it!

[@febrimm1508]

@@chaichapstick ahh i see, i'm glad to hear that! your friend was right, do your best to learn and enjoy the process!! btw, where are you from?

[@chaichapstick]

@@febrimm1508 thank you😊 i am from the US

[@hannapost8023]

It's me I understand English but I can't speak 🗣️

[@Onechance0071]

Same 😊

[@jingxinbi]

but you can write😂

[@Isa_Lauren]

I'm Brazilian, and I'm trying to develop my active skills in English. Usually I don't leave any commentary in videos, because of mistakes that eventually I can make. But your video have incentive me to improve. Thank you 😊

[@pearlywong]

so happy to hear that! thanks for leaving me such a lovely comment!

[@bananaqueimada8890]

i'M Brazilian too kkkkkkk

[@vivyar]

I'm brazilian too!!✌😊

[@Poockye]

I'm Brazilian too ❤️✨

[@priscilabarros7724]

I'm Brazilian too ..

[@tanyat5070]

I have the same problem with speaking and writing in English. When i was in school i didn't learn English grammar well, so now i don't know if I'm making mistakes in grammar. Honestly, i write and speak by "formula" or how can i explain it? I'm not thinking about grammar rules and just write and speak how i heard it in films and videos. So my main problem is that even right now i don't know if I'm making a mistake. I want to improve these skills, and be confident in my grammar. Wish a good luck to everyone of you who wants to improve their English to the highest level!

[@ivanovskism]

Hey there. I'm an English teacher and had success in learning other languages. You made very few and very small grammar mistakes in this comment. There's no reason for you to not feel confident in your grammar, it's all in your head. The way you're acquiring grammar through English media is exactly what you should be doing, and from reading your comment, your good results prove this. You will improve your results by engaging with more media and by using the language more ;)

[@stevaf2137]

I usually read books in English while listening to the audiobook of the same book and along with a notebook next to it for the new vocabulary, that has helped me a lot.

[@hedge931]

I'm a native English speaker but this is great advice for practicing speaking any language. I love your videos!

[@alluac321]

what do you think of her english?

[@kenzie-uk]

@@alluac321almost perfect. Slight Asian accent, great pronunciation and grammar

[@CHUMMYCHABS]

I actually agree. You really mentioned all of the reasons that make me difficult in speaking this language. I'm usually comfortable in expressing my thoughts in written form. I listen all the time when watching films, news, and KZbin videos. Thank you for the tips.

[@BlackkBerryy]

I watched it without subtitles. Very clean and very clear. Great for beginners like me. I think I'm going to faint, you speak so beautifully. I can listen to it all day

[@pearlywong]

hahaha thanks for your kind words, I'm really happy to hear that!

[@dailymartas]

Thank you so much for doing videos like that, i don't live in a english environment and sometimes is very difficult improve speaking skills.

[@carlosarevalo4380]

You said something important I've been focusing just in my passive English so that I can't speak confidently.

[@user-om6ib8bn5t]

never thought clicking this video going to give me this much lessons , thanks and im so shock when you can speak 4 languages (chinese, english, japanese, spanish) that is amazingggg

[@lanna8971]

I’m so addicted to this video and your english and way to talk, you’re so sweet 😭 I watched your video without subs and could understand perfectly and I was smiling the entire time with you cause you made it fun! thank you for this content, love from Brazil 🤍

[@reemreem3674]

Thank you so much that was so useful, I’m Saudi and I’m so impressive that you learned Arabic the most harder language in the world... yalla yalla😘

[@ChauTran-br6mn]

I really like your energy, your smile, the way you talk and all information you shared was very helpful and easy to understand. Thanks a lot ❤

[@tintinwaren]

wow, this video appear in the right time on my computer

[@pearlywong]

yayyyy

[@thelittlefletcher]

Hi! The youtube just recommended your video to me, and I'm so glad! I'm trying to speak English for so many years already and I can't improve for some reason. I gonna try to put your tips in practice, thank you so much

[@veenion2776]

Before I don't watch your video , I don't know how to do my english skills to be expert ,Now I get it .

[@user-qm8ov1bk6t]

I met you on this video for the first time and I’m so glad to meet you by algorithm Thank you so much algorithm😂 I couldn’t agree more with you and your advices are literally helpful. I’ve been learning English and trying to improve my English speaking skill, but sometimes I feel depressed when it comes to learning english since it feels like kind of overwhelming.. But now!!I could get some courage from your awesome video. Thank you!

[@sheilabancalleiro3179]

So I'm Brazilian and I'm starting on a job for a foreign company, and I'm so insecure about my English because it is not my mother language. But your videos are helping me out so much! Thank you!

[@pearlywong]

You're welcome^^

[@jonathas9375]

Eu vejo br's... Com que frequência? O tempo todo. rsrs

[@rienseptian04]

The same . I'm very insecure about my English because it's not my mother language. 😢❤I really want to go to Europe

[@Neo-Reloaded]

@@rienseptian04 LOL the majority of Europe don't speak English

[@emersonferreira9356]

@@jonathas9375sempre que você piscar estaremos lá kkkk

[@Stellaaahmanella]

Thank you! I will especially use the chant "I am here for mistakes" to encourage me to step out of my comfort zone.

[@faiali6275]

Girl this is amazing!!! I really found your advice useful thank you

[@user-tc3nl5ue1z]

what you said in the video is exactly the same things that are now happening to me and i can not find any ways to improve my speaking skills. tysm for this helpful video, it helps me a lot 💗

[@richardbraza2681]

You are a good adviser!!! I am eager to learn based on the 4 tips. Developing active skills is more important. We were really immune to the passive skills we taught in school.

[@incognito8106]

We Filipinos were able to speak fluently because of all her steps. Especially the shadowing part. This really helps. I always do those with my students.

[@ch.enhtsetseg9770]

Im not someone who leave comment but i want to say that this video seems very useful and your english speaking style is interesting and easy to undertand even without sub. You are stunning girl🫶🏻

[@pearlywong]

I'm so happy to hear that! thank you!

[@user-jr3fo9wz4b]

​@@pearlywongYou're welcome❤

[@user-nw6qb7pu5w]

You're right

[@EnglishListening-my2jl]

You are right I watched 2x speed

[@nplove9614]

I‘m from Thailand and I can understand mostly of Asian speak English than Native. Your video is so useful! Love❤❤❤

[@Toidi123]

I'm sri Lanka 🇱🇰 🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰

[@nicollsuarez5816]

I´m just alredy finish this video and i feel so good, is like i have gone to a session therapy, loviu somuch

[@edpotter6472]

Great advice for learning other languages as well, thank you!

[@japanese2811]

Amazing advice, thank you! First time I've come across your channel, but boom, instant-subscribe!

[@user-sc4mg6mk3d]

Its great that You can hearing English speak very well . Go for it. You Have confident. You study English keep going

[@Narges_nargesmh]

You are really energetic. I get you positive feelings. Your advice are really useful. I'm in my first steps in learning English and I learn from you a lot.

[@martintam]

i'm a beginner and have been learning english for 5 months. this video was totally very useful for me that how to practice about speaking and listening skill. Thank you

[@prolyric]

Your pedagogical skills are flawless! Also, I love how you provide your knowledge with so enthusiasm and passion. Thank you!

[@pearlywong]

So happy to hear that:) Thank you for your kind words!

[@tungcao5380]

I have given up on my polyglot dreams like 5 times already... I'm grateful because of your positive attitudes and instructive reasonings, it really inspires me to continue my language acquisition journey. May the night embraces you.

[@jj1734]

I am really having fun and have more tips to speak English from your video. i feel a positive energy from you thanks for video

[@tuocam2237]

thanks BaoBao, it's really useful for me, i'll try 4 steps that you said effectively!

[@thesonya6689]

girl I adore you! such a wonderful and detail video. thank you!

[@pearlywong]

Yayy happy that you like it✨

[@luanapereira7722]

this video helps me so much, thank you for make this! I´m Brazilian and i study English and Korean, and i feels like i´m not prepare enough to improve my speak, so i dind´t practice this. But after watch this video i´m feel more comfortable to make mistake and improve my speaking and writting skills. Thanks for this video ❤

[@user-nd8pj6hs1f]

안녕하세요 저는 한국인이예요 반가워요

[@bry9376]

At this point, I find that talking to myself is the most useful advice for me. Without realizing it, I’ve always done it when I’m alone and I enjoy it. Don’t find it uncomfy at all ;)

[@pearlywong]

Totally!!

[@Ocarrodosonhoqueestapassando]

Your pronounce is so good, congratulations. I watched all this video I'm from Brazil and I've been learning English for 1 year and fews months ish

[@mariaanastasia8477]

Love your video❤ You're positive person. Thank you for uploading.

[@pearlywong]

You're very welcome^^

[@muhammadtririzkifebriansya1830]

i just saw your video and it make me relizing that english is not that hard if we are confident while speaking that, thank you it helps me a lot i will do your suggests on this video!

[@user-cv8mr8hs8n]

its a very popular theme of video for language learners and i watched a lot of videos like this,but your approach to bring the information to people is gorgeous.I like your emotions and your thoughts. You're new blogger for me but i'm confident that it is not the last video which i'm seeing in your chanel,Thank you,for your job

[@karlalili03]

That happens cuz I don't have enough vocabulary or knowledge to speak fluently so yes I agree with you, I'm afraid to make mistakes.

[@user-dy9eu9vr4k]

First of all, I would like to thank you for making a video about this topic and I'm really happy that you enjoyed your trip in Paris and as you said we really miss this type of videos just sitting and talking . your tips are amazing thank you for sharing them. And yes, please make a video about shadowing 🥺 And I LLLLLLLLOVE you so much

[@sarahisiss]

I loved video, Thanks! Success and congratulations ❤🤩

[@IWFLE]

Thanks for your videos❤️🙂🤗

[@eswah]

Thank you! very useful and easy to understand. sounds gonna fun to do the practice

[@wairyx8745]

Aww, you're so discreet, intelligent and alluring!! Thank you for these tips. I have been learning English for 5-6 months and I just realized that I need to use all my skills (I think I have A2-B1 level). Your video helped me to become more confidence!! 🎀🫶🏻 Now I will practice English properly!! I'm so happy I found this channel. You're amazing!!!!!!! Sending love from Russia 🤍

[@user-zw7fn4zi2u]

hi, let's go and talk in English

[@acreditar6601]

I'm Brazilian. To me more difficult than speak or ready, is the listening. But I will continue to try. Tks for your video

[@amandacosmodealmeida2968]

The best video that I have watched ! What amazing and useful tips ❤ thanks so much!!!!

[@pearlywong]

You're very welcome^^ thanks for your kind words!

[@Sh_20-ru6ll]

Thank u sm this is helpful 💗

[@user-tg2dv2dn3m]

learns a lot from you, thank you so much , I enjoy it so much.

[@EnglishImmersion-or4gj]

I am a Japanese person studying Chinese. This video also helps me to learn Chinese.謝謝你！

[@pearlywong]

不客氣！

[@regineagripa51]

Hi, I read some of the comments and I'm really feel happy to read even all of those because it's all positive comments, and I can't blame them why because I also agree with them that you're so amazing that you can speak 4 languages and pretty. I also want to learn more and speak fluently in English. I would like to watch more and more of your videos! 😊

[@pearlywong]

glad you find it helpful!

[@_jusilva07]

OMG, this video became in the right time! I still feel insecure about my speaking, but I’m sure that your tips will help me. Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@pearlywong]

yayyy so happy to hear that! best of luck!

[@_jusilva07]

@@pearlywong thaaaaanks🥰

[@LegacyGroup101]

Don't be insecured I'm here willing to talk with you most if you don't mind

[@Doloan04]

Hi, I'm a student, I have been trying to learn English for many years but still cannot speak it. Today I'm thrilled to watch your video and know how to solve it. And through your story, I'm much more motivated. Thank you so much and I hope you will release more videos soon🥰

[@lylinhtran2508]

What a wonderful energy 😊 omg i have to say that your smile made my day, im subconsciously smiled while watching this video. Thank you ☺️

[@pearlywong]

awwww so happy to hear that^^thank you for your kind words^^

[@paulwalther5237]

The first step for me to start speaking German was to get over my fear of mistakes. Just accept that you will make lots of mistakes. German has gender for nouns - der/die/das and there's no way a foreigner will know these without lots and lots of practice. So I just guessed it. Yeah, I sounded dumb but so what. I was getting better with every conversation. But you also need to know basic grammar maybe up to upper beginner level or maybe lower intermediate level grammar. I mean you can get started with almost zero grammar but you'll feel the pain. You don't need to master the grammar just know enough to start practicing it. And then you need to know enough vocabulary words. As soon as you start trying to speak you'll start figuring out the words you want to know the most. Trying to speak and failing is the best teacher. You can go study those words you wanted to know for next time. The key really is motivation. If you are really motivated to do this you will get there.

[@mvlxry]

So true as a student!!

[@Silva-oe1jn]

Amei seu cabelo mentário ❤❤❤

[@adrianadecampos6761]

The main point is: if you are talking with a tutor, they're gonna tell you: your English is good when it's not true because they don't want to loose the money. The question: where do I find the real conversations?

[@paulwalther5237]

@@adrianadecampos6761 Everyone will compliment your English I think if only to be polite 😂.

[@thuynguyenthithanh6385]

Please, make another video about doing shadowing. And some videos about studying Chinese. Your videos help me so much. It's extremely useful. I love your voice and your energy. Thank you so much :)))

[@natata1986]

You 're gorgeous! Thanks for your tips! They will definetely come in handy!

[@user-qv5mn4yn6h]

Thank you for giving us such helpful advices. I've been having a trouble speaking English. I'm just struggling with it but this video will help me from now on. Big thanks frm Japan✨

[@Anna32148]

Hi, my name is Anna😊 I'm from Ukraine, and I'm so thankful to you for this incredible video, for your advices, and for your mood🤩🤗💙💛

[@laurin995]

I love it! Very helpful! Thank you so much, from Brazil

[@paulasolorzano9234]

Thank you so much! I truly appreciate the tips

[@pearlywong]

You're very welcome!

[@Danny31854]

A million thanks to you❤🎉

[@joaopaulovalente9764]

Tks for the video. You're so positive and it helped me keep going

[@pearlywong]

You're welcome^^happy to hear that!

[@solzinha55200]

I love this video! I'm in intermediate B1 since I was a child I always loved English, and then everything that I learned so far, it's because I practice with international songs, books, TV shows, etc...

[@sasila9531]

I'm not embarrassed of my mistake while talking, the thing is I'm an introvert 😅.

[@user-wh7rb6jt7d]

sorry for the probable mistakes . I understand English very well I don’t need subtitles (maybe as well as a native speaker) but when it comes to writing or speaking I just can’t .I don’t know which word I should use even though I have a wide vocabulary , and I don’t even want to speak about my grammar 😅even my cat is more fluent than me in English. U r absolutely right I have a sever anxiety so I avoid unnecessary talking (with strangers specially )even in my mother tongue so even the idea of speaking wrongly in English with a stranger can cause me a heart attack

[@tayobuskecil7879]

Your video included so much problems of my life. If other people here coz struggle with other language, i'm here struggle with my own language. I'm so bad for talking and cant explain what i thought even to my self. Thank u, thank u very much. I'm waiting your next video ❤

[@leilafarias2068]

Great advices, thank you so much!

[@pearlywong]

You're very welcome^^

[@raquelsanchez8651]

I loved this video! Thank you for sharing these tips, they will help me a lot :')

[@jordaliarj.g9452]

This video would be a new opportunity to beginning again with my failed English? Thanks for the video I needed it 🥺

[@natymac4998]

I'm gonna do this, thanks

[@BABYGIRL4U1]

I have the same problem learning other languages. To me you speak perfectly fine and I am in the UK. I will try your tips. Thank you x

[@Durdona-qw6jy]

This is video very important beginning learn english and speaking now. You so pretty😊

[@meruyertbirleskyzy4092]

passive skills-receptive skills, active skills-productive skills.

[@teti-6134]

Thankyou for the explanation

[@PromiDebnath-ww4ot]

You are great sis. Your video really helpful. Thank you so much for these tips.. ❤❤

[@pearlywong]

You're welcome^^thanks for your kind words!

[@HansolBae]

This video is very profitable to me! Because I'm learning english. Thank you for making video! I will try to do to your advices. Thank you from Korea.

[@JackieMo-ms5zi]

Thank u! I'm so appreciate ur thoughts!

[@pearlywong]

You are so welcome^^happy to hear that!

[@fernandajesus3741]

Perfeeeeita! 💟

[@getpaceai]

Pearly, thank you for sharing your English speaking journey! Reading out loud at 8:30 is also one of our favorite techniques. What do you guys read out loud when you're practicing? Happy holidays everyone

[@zefooj_]

wow your pronation is adorable actually, English is very easy language. but the way, learn ing English is difficult for me (haha i think you can see how small my level is). i aways compelled myself learning language but now i have no desire

[@chaichapstick]

as a speaker of english, and nothing else, i can say that you speak well enough to be understood! i knew exactly what you meant even if you don't sound native. keep up the good work, you've come too far to give up now!!❤🎉

[@studywithme_bluesky]

Speaking is my big problem really i can understand but I can't speak but i watched your video and i wanna say you're amazing 😍 thanks so much it's very helpful 💗 you're Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious😅

[@ahmetardagul6846]

you wanna say that practice makes perfect.

[@emanuella8130]

that´s so helpful!!! Thanks from Brazil

[@pearlywong]

yayy happy to hear that! You're very welcome^^

[@maysa55t]

I don't know what to do to improve my speaking skills anymore, I guess the only thing left to me is to talk to a real person face to face or in calls, but I don't think I get enough courage 😭

[@sezimnurlanova1240]

omg girl, it's really also problem for me. I think you can improve our English, good luck!🙂

[@jomsvlog5394]

Yeah I agree with you, like me it's hard for me to speak or write because I'm afraid of making mistakes.

[@user-qb2ki2sp1f]

I know all this but I needed someone to tell me about it again:D

[@anjelix18]

Thank you sooo much!! It's really important video for many people. I'm Ukrainian and I really have problems with my speaking skills. I'm afraid to make mistakes and that's why I'm afraid to speak with people in English. So your video really help me so much, and I'll use your advises!!! 🌟

[@yohanadewi3875]

I ve learning english for months but still hard to speak. thank God , I ve just found the reason why i can not speak english well and these points are totally right. Its very helpful you reminding us also giving us the solution. I love the way you explain too 🙏

[@pearlywong]

yayy glad that it's helpful!

[@abrilbob.16]

Hi, I'm Mexican and I decided to study English, I am a person really shy so this is really useful because I constanly have no idea how start to talk or write in english, I guess when don't think in the grammar my ideas are better jaja! Thanks for your tips, I need to practice more :)

[@naruemoncommongcon5647]

Thank you so so so much ❤

[@kdram9697]

Thankyou , it is exactly my problem i can understand but i cant write and speak . Then thankyou for giving advice . I'm going to practice lot

[@natthakanpinkheao9732]

This video is exactly explan my situation right now. It’s very useful. Why I don’t found this before. 😅Thank you so much.

[@pearlywong]

Happy to hear that you found it helpful^^

[@maxhou8395]

Great video, great advice🎉, thank you, and your smile touched me❤

[@andreaaguilar328]

Thank you for all the tips, they will help me a lot.

[@pearlywong]

yayy I'm happy to hear that! thank you!

[@strawberryeis8066]

The first video i watch in 2024. It´s just so helpful for me and thank you for your effort. Btw I really love your positive energy and your cute smile ❤