Do you feel like you are working hard at your English but not seeing any progress? Do you understand what you hear, but freeze when you try to speak? 🧊

In this episode of English Activated, Teacher Kia explores the psychology behind why learning English feels so difficult. We discuss the "Intermediate Plateau"—that frustrating stage where progress becomes invisible.

We also break down the specific obstacles holding you back and how to overcome them.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The "Intermediate Plateau": Why you feel stuck even when you are learning.
• The "Machine Gun" Effect: Why native speakers are hard to understand (Connected Speech).
• Speaking Anxiety: How to overcome the physical fear and "Translation Lag."
• The "Grammar Trap": Why trying to be perfect is destroying your fluency.
• The "Memory Leak": Why you forget vocabulary words you just studied.

Audio Practice: This episode includes two guided Shadowing Exercises:

1. Phrases to use when you are frustrated or stuck.
2. Positive affirmations to reprogram your mindset for success.

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Welcome to the very first episode of English Activated! In this episode, Teacher Kia shares a story about a normal day in his life from waking up groggy in the morning to the "afternoon slump" and his evening relaxation routine. 🏠☀️

This is a Slow English episode designed to help you improve your listening comprehension without stress.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Real Daily Vocabulary: Words like groggy, snooze button, unwind, and stiff.
• The "Shadowing" Technique: How to activate your speaking muscles by repeating after the teacher.
• Deep Work & Focus: How to describe your working habits in English.

📝 Key Vocabulary from this episode:

• Groggy: Feeling tired and not fully awake.
• Snooze Button: The button you press to sleep for 10 more minutes.
• Afternoon Slump: A drop in energy after lunch (usually around 2:00 PM).
• Unwind: To relax after a long day.
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