How to Stop Translating and Start Thinking in English | Dojo English Speaking
In this video, I interview an English language learner and sit down to discuss their current level of proficiency and find out the actual challenges they experience when speaking. As the student shows great skills in listening and reading, we learn that the biggest challenge comes from producing language—namely, converting thoughts from their first language (Mandarin) to English. We talk about how this mental translation is slowing down communication and how it can be overcome with targeted approaches, vocabulary development, and regular practice of speaking. Whether you're a language learner or an instructor, this conversation brings insight to the shift from learning English to thinking in English—the key step toward fluency.















