I think we're going to die.

Are you sure?

Yes, I'm positive.

Learning English can be enjoyable and useful, but also challenging.

You might experience frustration,

or have doubtful, or negative thoughts.

For instance, you might believe,

I can't speak English fluently.

But a more positive way to approach this is, I'm improving my English every day.

It's crucial to know that negative thoughts can slow down progress. In this episode, we will

explore ways to change these thoughts and motivate you.

Before you continue listening, go to my website, speakenglishpodcast.com slash podcast

to get the transcript of this episode.

Okay, let's start.

First, you'll need to spot negative thoughts when they happen.

These might involve doubting your abilities or fearing making mistakes.

Keeping a journal to write down these ideas as they come up

can help you understand when and why they happen.

Think, age doesn't stop me from learning, instead of, I'm too old to learn a new language.

Or, remember that mistakes help me learn.

When you catch yourself thinking, I keep making mistakes when I speak English.

After you spot negative ideas, take a moment to question if they're really true or not.

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