Why you can't speak English

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0:00 English is a complex language
3:44 You feel too afraid to speak English
5:58 Pronunciation in English is hard
7:20 It's hard to understand cultural references
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Hi there 👋🏼 My name is Veronika Mark. I'm an educator, English lover, and KZbinr. I make videos on KZbin to help you have a fun time learning English. I also teach courses and create engaging English-learning materials. If you like to nerd out about the English language as much as I do, you can subscribe for weekly videos!
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[@fitandfluent]

When a native speaker makes a mistake other native speakers probably don’t even notice.😅

[@veronika_languagediaries]

Haha yes! It's always like this hehe

[@em4001]

True, as a native English speaker pronunciation is way more important than grammar. We can usually understand what is trying to be said as long as the pronunciation is correct

[@urti6905]

😄 yes

[@Speedxguyz]

😂😂

[@zinytmmmdova5416]

@@veronika_languagediaries woare you from

[@younesmountasseridrissi7805]

A real pleasure to listen to you, you should start telling stories, your voice, delivery, and manner of expression are amazingly captivating 🤞

[@mdnabiruzzaman9951]

Hello Veronica, your delivery style is really excellent, I love it. Go ahead. Thank you a lot.

[@litepal1957]

Oh, it's so nostalgic to come back to your videos. At the beginning of my learning journey, you helped me a lot and kept me motivated. Now, I feel extremely confident in speaking, writing, and listening in English. In summary, anyone who tries to improve their skills every day can become fluent. I believe in that.

[@larcegeogriev3810]

Is there a key or some shortcut ?

[@dominikwolowik]

Hard work is the best shortcut. Not only in language learning. 🙂

[@jrkeducationhub4749]

Awesome 👍

[@renatoquispechavez854]

@@larcegeogriev3810 well to be honest there are a lot of methods but they work differently for everyone so it's kind of hard to explain.

[@larcegeogriev3810]

@@renatoquispechavez854 please try

[@fasellaia6576]

Thank you for sharing your experience for learning english to us, as you said, i really afraid to express my word inside my brain in english, i usually have some sentences inside my brain but its too hard to say it to people with english.. but know im gonna push myself to be brave for express my thought in english

[@haijencho2528]

I've watched your videos for about 3 months. and for those days. and I've searched a lot of English talking vedioes on KZbin. Today, I found and realized that Veronika, you are really good at speaking English and very good at making up sentences smoothly despite non-native speaker. I respect you sincerely.

[@BohdanYevtushenko]

Tyvm like every time! I added every channels and will try to see it, I sure, that I'll find a part of these interesting for me!

[@earnrealmoney2227]

I'm always making mistakes in the past but after watching your video I feel more confident thanks for giving me anthor oprrtunity to improve myself in English for better future❤

[@imlayan7177]

Hi Veronica, I fell in love your ways to teach us, all of your videos are pretty good, and I realy love your accent and your speaking way!, I think I am a beginner in English, but understanding this video wasnt very difficult, or .. wasnt even difficult, just I had to put some hard working to understand, and take a lot of time. I want to thank you, so.. thanks ❤

[@vtavares21]

Veronika, I would like to say thank you for sharing your thoughts in this video, I really appreciate that. You so cool, and the way you teach it’s very clear and I can finding out the sincerity and the humble person you are. May God bless you for what you have done and be sure that the more you give more you will receive. My native idiom is Portuguese and I’m in the learning process… Shalom!

[@tonyk458]

your voice and pronunciation are so magnetic, I slowly can stop watching your videos! magnifico!

[@pompapa5095]

Your English pronunciation is beautiful that even a beginner English speaker like me can shadow you somehow. Thank you for this video. I've subscribed to your channel.

[@nasereddinebekkal5379]

It's hard for me to believe that your native language is not English lol I was shocked the moment you told it to us haha you speak it so perfectly that we can't make a difference between you and the persons who only speak English. Thank you

[@Grim_Reaper_from_Hell]

Seriously?

[@yacinmoukaramosman]

Yeah i m with you

[@user-fn2oj4vf2z]

Hi vould i talk with in private

[@helencristinaa]

I happened to find this video and I'm such a grateful for it. Thank you sharing your journey and difficulties with us. BTW, I'm Brazilian 🇧🇷

[@mov342]

❤❤❤

[@uthibfg9480]

I love the way you talk in english, easy to listening and understanding. And you have pretty atitude too. nice to find your channel, i am on the way to fluent in english with your help

[@enzotelleslimafranco5639]

Normally I don't understand much of what people say, but I understood your video completely, your pronunciation is perfect, I'm already subscribing to see more videos every day!

[@user-eu7om6sb4z]

you can ，your says isbeautiful

[@n.hemavathi3451]

Thank you so much, Veronica. It was a great lesson. I practice my speaking in English when l get to easily frustrated. I don't know what to do. I keep in my positive way now.

[@Sridhar2355]

Are you from india

[@n.hemavathi3451]

@@Sridhar2355 yeah.

[@MManju-zg5bt]

​@@n.hemavathi3451I think ur from Andhra Pradesh 😅

[@EspacoMusical15]

Incrível, obrigado por seus vídeos, good job👏👏👏 Abraços do Brasil 🇧🇷

[@BanuArzminanova]

Thanks Veronika. I completely agree with you.

[@deepakadroja6065]

It is lovely to hear you in this video, Veronika. Since last month I have been watching your KZbin video, I was a little confused that you didn't look like an American. But in this video you said that you are a Russian native, you have a truly Russian personality. You are explaining every topic very nicely. an American. But in this video you said that you are a Russian native. You are explaining every topic very nicely.

[@Muymagicos]

Verónica, I'm from Venezuela. I'm grateful because your videos are useful and helpful. I speak Spanish, basic Portuguese, and at the moment I improve my English. Thanks for your videos. You're my inspiration to speak confident. I love your accent. 🎉

[@renan2153]

Hii, Very good Estefania ! I'm from Brazil and i speak Portuguese . I'm currently learning English, its so hard 😅 But i don't give up easily . Bye

[@Muymagicos]

@@renan2153 Hi Renan It's my pleasure. Don't give up. Keep learning new words. Tamo junto!

[@ariannilucia7364]

I am from Caracas, I would like us to study English together, I am learning little by little haha

[@Muymagicos]

@@ariannilucia7364 Hi! Arianni Glad to meet you. That's great I'd like to practice English, too. Keeping learning and improving! Veronica is a great teacher. I'm from Venezuela but I reside in Peru.

[@widodoodod4540]

I'm from Indonesia, last month IELTS exam I got band 6.0 in speaking section. Can you help me to increase my score?

[@missjeon98]

Блин, вы так чётко произносите каждое слово, причём с отличным произношением. И да, не от акцента я поняла вначале, что вы русская, а от интонации разговора. Я просто услышала это всё и поняла на русском

[@mostintelligent5115]

Да, у нас, русских, все звуки в речи сильно различны. И с детства унас выработаны чёткое произношение и настроенный на наши чёткием звуки слух! У англичан наоборот - с детства выработано произношение множества почти неразличимых звуков, но острый слух, чтобы они понимали своё гадское произношение!)

[@cauafranca-rq8gi]

i agree, her pronunciation is so good

[@user-xo1ft3dz6y]

Hehe

[@mefuck4892]

鸟语

[@baeshev]

А что если она украинка?

[@onlineenglishacademyaustralia]

Thanks for the video! English is so rich, we never stop learning!

[@nigar5421]

Hi Veronika, i'm beginner level in English so i wanna be a person who speaks fluently in English and understand others. Thats why i watch your videos and listen your recommendtions. Love u so muchhhh and thank u for everything💗

[@yaroslavkey2356]

It’s my pleasure to listen to your pronunciation and reasonable explanation during your classes and it means you are on a right way. You are really smart and of course beauty I sincerely wish you to be Happy Healthy Loved 🌹🌹🌹🇺🇦

[@user-hi3vs4yg5k]

I'm so afraid to speak English because people here in my country will judge me for bragging it and not speaking my native language. I don't know what to do but after hearing what you've said, I find the courage and I'll try to practice and speak ENGLISH more often. THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO!

[@gran-20]

تعالي سنابي لان انا اعاني من نفس شي شرايك نضيف بعض ونبقى نتكلم باللغه الإنجليزية والله بيكون افضل 🥹😭😭

[@haesoo5485]

​??

[@judy776]

انا ايضا اعاني من نفس المشكلة@@gran-20

[@toddycnescau1975]

I like your videos cause you have a clear and good pronunciation, so it's a litte easy understand what you say :). Thanks for helping us.

[@julianjuarez4130]

Es muy linda está niña! Y su clase me encanta! Poco a poco voy aprendiendo.thank you 💚

[@ifatima2445]

I understood 95% of this video! But why can't I talk, I agree with you about feeling scared when I try to speak I imagine someone sitting in my head and judging me 🥲

[@christianmarin2099]

Hello do you like practice conversation? please

[@malakpink9130]

Yes me to

[@hichamlagmiri9927]

​@@malakpink9130hi Malak , Haw are you? I'm also i want practice conversation.

[@christianmarin2099]

@@malakpink9130 Hello Malak please do you have an email or Skype to practices?

[@malakpink9130]

@@christianmarin2099 hi i have Whatsapp. But if you want i will make Skype !

[@annaspeaks373]

Veronica your advice is priceless ❤

[@christianmarin2099]

Hello Anna I am looking to practice conversation please

[@priyanthakumara3886]

@@christianmarin2099 me too can you call me please Your number pls

[@mamazzz1984]

Энд ё мауф

[@dramabuzz4205]

I am looking for practicing partner, would you like to join with me??

[@BanuArzminanova]

Hi Anna. Can we practice talking or writing?

[@abdiabu2771]

I am student from Ethiopia you are teaching English a lot of thanks for teaching English keep on by this way

[@todoestaescrito]

Congratulations congratulations when you channel was opened I believe 2019 0r 2020 your subscribers were 2000 right now are almost 500000 . Always easy to understand. I follow you on youtube and Instagram. Amazing job . Again greetings from Nicaragua...🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@saari.hh.h7011]

It was a video that never gets boring ❤

[@turminhadoaprender7599]

Assistindo o vídeo sem entender nada, mais um dia ainda vou falar inglês . Minha língua nativa é português (Brasil)

[@yslink]

to aqui na mesma

[@cauafranca-rq8gi]

eu vi o vídeo sem legenda e nn entendi mt, só com legenda, mas é assim msm

[@risky3805]

eu entendo a maior parte, mas na hora de falar... KKK

[@oscarescam]

This video has motivated me to continue learning and try over and over again to reach my goal which is speak in English to get a better job, you mentioned something very important, only we need connect with other and shared our ideas, thoughts and feelings , thanks

[@markgreet3543]

Super excited, native's would say im very excited etc but your very clear and speak english in a perfect way 99% .

[@IvelinaDobreva]

My native language is Bulgarian (another Slavic language), and it is quite different as well. I don't think that the grammar is so difficult, but it is undoubtedly different. Pronunciation is 100% different, and pronunciation + writing are hell for me.

[@larcegeogriev3810]

Do you use some special method for learning ?

[@IvelinaDobreva]

@@larcegeogriev3810 To be honest, I don't study English anymore. I just use it in my work and watch podcasts, videos in KZbin. I think that trying to imitate native speakers though is a very good method to practice pronunciation.

[@mastike6309]

@englishfuture07

[@htwemyar3635]

​@@IvelinaDobreva Broo how did you learn😭😭

[@IvelinaDobreva]

@@htwemyar3635 With a lot of effort.

[@kelvinbazan3604]

Wow, I can understand almost all. But I still can not speak English. However thanks for your advice. My part favorite of the video was Each person can learn English. Using different methods and strategies. I love all your content on KZbin, Instagram, and tik tok .you are my favorite couch or teacher..well my level of English is A2 😭😭😭 but I can do it. Sorry for my grammar 😁😅😅

[@user-sk6cf1jk1j]

Where are u from? Keep it up man

[@rishabhraj2233]

I liked by the way your lession about language's only for connecting with people not that how to speak their language like natively ✌

[@hhhjgbcvnkklk]

my dear teacher first i hope you're well. I want to tell you that. Please keep it up . We don't want you to stop it because we are learning so much from you day in and day out . so please keep it up

[@e-genieclimatique]

in brief: In this video, the speaker, a non-native English speaker, shares her thoughts on why people struggle to speak English. The main reasons discussed are: 1-English is a complex language with many rules and exceptions, making it difficult for non-native speakers to fully grasp it. 2-Fear of making mistakes or being judged often stops people from speaking English. 3-Cultural differences and a lack of understanding of cultural references can make communication challenging. 4-English pronunciation can be complex, with silent letters and different accents. The speaker emphasizes that it's okay to make mistakes and encourages viewers to continue learning and practicing. She also shares examples of common mistakes made by both native and non-native speakers, as well as some cultural differences and a joke. The video aims to provide reassurance and motivation for English learners, reminding them that they're not alone in their struggles.

[@deltapilot9996]

You’ve done a great job!

[@deltapilot9996]

You’ve done a great job!

[@user-fi3ju3ch6t]

Thanks you sum it up perfectly

[@pina6783]

Thanks AI ! xd

[@e-genieclimatique]

@@pina6783 me pleasure

[@hahfhdghgahgdh]

I cannot believe your native language is not english.My native language is Japanese.it is quite different as well.So your english skills inspire me to study more.

[@English_Today]

Great Teacher, Soft & Clear Spoken💗

[@guilhermemonteiro446]

Thanks for your guidance Veronika. I really appreciated it!

[@feruzbekruzmetov4777]

1:53 where are you from?

[@sofiabartolomey5785]

Hello, everyone! I want to say thank you, because when I began to watch your videos, my english has become more confident!

[@dramabuzz4205]

Hey sofia! I am so weak in English, would like to practice with? Please do me a favour

[@RhillEnglish]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:25 😕 Learning English can be frustrating, even for non-native speakers. 01:15 🤯 English can be complex with challenging grammar, translation difficulties, and homophones. 02:36 📢 Native speakers also make grammar mistakes, so don't stress too much about minor errors. 04:04 😰 Fear of judgment can hinder English learners, but making mistakes is okay. 04:58 🙌 Connection and communication matter more than perfect English, so don't be afraid to speak. 06:19 🗣️ English pronunciation can be tricky due to inconsistent rules and silent letters. 08:07 🌎 Cultural differences, jokes, and references can impact language use, but it's part of the learning experience.

[@KhadijaElyoubi-sg9lr]

I learn the English language. Sometimes I feel frustrated, but because of my love for this language, I have the honor to learn it. I hope you learn it soon.

[@rylordrylord7347]

@@KhadijaElyoubi-sg9lryou will get better trust me it just takes time .

[@tetianamidlak8318]

Exciting and useful video that appeared on time, because I'm afraid to speak English however I've been learning this language for a long time. Thanks a lot

[@videofunk_1]

Why do I understand almost all what you say? That´s really fun. Thank you very much! 🌷🌺 🌸👍

[@TheArestus]

Great video! My native languages are Ukrainian and Russian, I also learn English (and use it at work), and now I live in Spain and try to learn Spanish at the same time 🤪🤣🤯

[@Asma-meche]

Wow, this is crazy. How were you able to adapt to a new language when you barely learned English?

[@eray_04]

As a Turk it’s really hard to pronounce the words in English I see lot of examples from people but when you learning English for a while you can fix that problem

[@mikayilhidayetli3522]

yes i too bro

[@HSEpartner]

I like your confidence and you are looking so simple, innocent

[@Br4nd0nS4n7os1995]

Yo como hablante nativo de Español, puedo admitir que nos resulta raro que haya palabras que se escriben con las mismas combinaciones de letras y se pronuncian diferente.

[@Rana_tarun]

Who is watching the video from India? Please tell by liking it.

[@user-qr3rl1xe1m]

Me 🙂

[@gamageck]

I am impressed by your accent, thanks for sharing your real experience, it will be really helpful

[@xkacpix1109]

I found your channel recently and I think that Im gonna learn a lot of with you ❤

[@Radima__]

Я знала что ты Русская. Но у вас очень хороший Английский, без русского акцента. Я просто почувствовала это, узнала своего чела.❤ У меня уровень в1-в2. Очень хочу разговаривать по английски как Выыы.

[@tuberculosis9264]

дада, меня тоже она привлекла, и я была приятно удивлена, узнав, что её родной язык русский

[@Radima__]

@@tuberculosis9264 Ага

[@denislavrin]

Да , хорошо она говорит . А я сначала не знал , что она русскоязычная и ,думаю, такой себе : " Ой как круто , какой я молодец , всё понимаю , что она говорит " , аж обрадовался 😂 . А у меня то как раз проблема с аудированием , особенно с восприятием речи носителей языка . А потом узнал , что она русская и даже чуток подрасстроился , поняв , что я её из-за этого то и понимаю так хорошо , что английский её выстраивается по принципу русского мышления 😁 Ну , в любом случае , от этого , наверное, никак и не избавиться , да и ни к чему , собственно .

[@Radima__]

@@denislavrin 😂 Hа самом деле, у вас всё ещё впереди. Good luck

[@denislavrin]

@@Radima__ Благодарю и Вам всех благ желаю . Good luck 😊🙏📿🕉️

[@flavioneivaz1500]

Meu sonho é falar em inglês e também entender os nativos falando em inglês

[@samuelcarvalholima3470]

Tamo junto irmão

[@diana88885]

Também queria. Meu sonho é me tornar tradutora.

[@cauafranca-rq8gi]

tbm quero mt, temos que manter a constância

[@albertalineroney9145]

Thank you so much for your advice,I’m fell better after watching your video 😍😍

[@AinegaoNegao-nl2dz]

It's my first time here and I am loving everything what she is saying ❤️and I am getting more motivated

[@MaxEnglishCoach]

I'm working on a similar idea as well. What are the three reasons that are keeping you semi fluent. In my opinion, #1 no self belief #2 the mechanics of English #3 lack of practice. You mention you native language. This definitely is a factor.

[@stephendavis5530]

If you think English is hard, you should try Cantonese! Wow! You've done a great job learning English. Even many native English speakers question the silent letters in certain words like "Island" and "Castle." 😆

[@aseladhammika]

❤

[@yoonlat3505]

Thanks so much for this useful and helpful video I appreciate all of your videos

[@user-kh2ll6tw5b]

Thank you so much Veronica it was a nice lesson ❤

[@LearnEnglishWithFriendsSitcom]

Don't just learn English, but LIVE IT!!! 💪💪💪

[@Fltyiffyihde]

👇👇 Veronica Mark

[@lusssss]

The only person, who was very interesting to listen to. Thank you!

[@brunnatavares4284]

Omg, your video is really incredible. I almost managed to understand everything. And my English is very basic. I am already following you :)

[@mov342]

Hello baby ❤❤

[@Fltyiffyihde]

Do you have an IELTS certificate?☁️

[@veronika_languagediaries]

Yes I do :)

[@user-os5ug1xi7n]

Прекрасный английский, но интуитивно чувствую носителя русского языка. То ли в отдельных звуках, то ли в интонациях :)

[@UgorGred]

Хрен его знает как вы поняли, я б и не понял. Может внешность у неё русская что-ли

[@user-ey9ic3kw6g]

@@UgorGred да, внешность прям всё говорит

[@sf-zr3oj]

I'm from Brazil and watching this video was fantastic! Congratulations

[@nandhinis5413]

Oh my goodness..I just want to speak like you 😍 You are making me more curious to learn English or to speak English ❤️💯

[@zinuabera2558]

I'm from Ethiopia I need English speaking partner Who can help me Please😔

[@annyeonghasey0]

You can text me on the email given in my about section if you're interested

[@LearnEnglishWithFriendsSitcom]

You are welcome!

[@deeptikathiria8119]

Simply awesome ... keep it up Veronica 👍

[@user-lw1uq8ho7g]

I am over the moon by this vídeo veronica, you have helped me too much...

[@vuela_]

Thank you so much Veronika!! Greetings from Spain 😇

[@ambrishmishra1779]

Hey can we be friends 🙌 Can I get your Instagram I'd ?

[@tiktokspdh]

Great work veronica ...keep doing .... daily watching your videos ❤😍..its habit now 😁

[@esterbarbatt]

Wow, your English is so clean, girl. Congrats ❤💖 My English is basic, but I'm South American 😅😢

[@eustaquiozambrano2974]

Thank you so much! You too. For shared your English videos. You are always good looking. Have a good evening Verónica ❤ 👍

[@Alex_00877]

Hi Veronica your teaching style is really cool

[@Sylvia29]

I like the speed you speak which is suitable for me to listen. Thank you for the video. And Veronika, do you have a podcast? Hope I can listen to it when I'm not convenient to watch a video, like on the subway.🙃

[@mohamedashraf6240]

How nice you are Veronica 😂❤ I am from Egypt and I also learn English as a second foreign language

[@fouadrasheed6078]

Thank you very much for this motivation ❤

[@mariacuevas5071]

I just got subscribed to your channel. I love your clear & understandable speaking words. Thank you for your videos.

[@hichamlagmiri9927]

Hello ,do you like practice conversation? Please

[@mariacuevas5071]

@@hichamlagmiri9927 I wish but not at this time. I'm babysitting most of the time. Maby sometime in the future. Thank you.

[@hichamlagmiri9927]

@@mariacuevas5071 ok thanks maria

[@DanielBenitez-jh8pl]

Vero, gracias por tus palabras, y bienvenida a México 😃🤗

[@husniddinminyanov]

Thanks for the all tips!

[@exist609]

I can understand 80% you said, sometimes it's so hard speak in English, I'm trying everyday, thaks for shared to us, kisses from Brazil ❤️

[@RuUanPro]

I'm from Brazil too.

[@cauafranca-rq8gi]

hey, i´m from brazil too

[@waldineyferraro4261]

Thank you Veronika, great video and tips

[@pufilal]

I really liked this video. You shared your experience very well. First time I've come across your videos. I subscribed right away 😍😍

[@juliotrinidad7187]

That happens to me i forget everything I can not talk 😢😢 And study a lot i will follow your advices Thank you verónica

[@AKHILKUMAR-fp4bw]

You are great speaker..i can talk in english ..i m doing practice ..now i am good in english ❤😮

[@osamaelsafy]

Amazing topic really thank u for this power and positive vibe

[@stanfortenglish]

Thanks for your explanation❤

[@marcelo8442]

Nowadays, I just watch videos in english for working out my brain. Anyway I don't intend to be in an english speaking country anymore. I don't need it. Congratulations, Veronika. You're not boring such as many people who has a KZbin Channel for english learners. It's great. Keep on doing this. Bye !!!

[@alejandroencarr1719]

My native language is Spanish and I learning English on my own, I can understand this video but with subtitles, I need to learn more vocabulary. I think that the best way to learn English, if you speak Spanish or another language the same, is surrounding yourself with English, for that reason I'm here.

[@htcccvs867]

İ very like your pronunciation is so good and clearly . İ understend all your say . Thank you for this video 😚✨🌼

[@dhibarabiyana]

Wow I love you Veronica!!* you're great

[@ChristyMinstrels23]

Oh i really love your speaking style❤

[@felixedgardocarmona1226]

Congratulations!!! Excellent video!!!

[@lorennaaquinno]

ual, your english is so good! you look like a native speaker, omg! kisses from brazil 💚

[@ambrishmishra1779]

Hey I am from India.. Can we be friends 🙌 Can I get your Instagram I'd?

[@ambrishmishra1779]

Your English is amazing.

[@englisha18]

You are always the best, thank you 💙💙💙💙😍😍😍😍