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97. Your Teacher Is Lying to You
There are many great English teachers out there, but the sad truth is that some are just looking to profit off your ignorance and insecurity. Instead of providing the tools you need to reach your goal, they sell you the dream of English fluency without effort. All you have to do is keep watching their videos and buy their overpriced courses.
It’s troubling that many language teachers spend little to no time talking about what languages are actually used for: communication. As a result, many English learners obsess over grammar, accents, and unnatural vocabulary, believing these are the keys to becoming great communicators. They've been misled into thinking that staying in their comfort zones and avoiding the truth is the most effective path to fluency. This couldn't be further from the truth.
In this episode, I want to simplify things for all English learners seeking practical solutions that won't waste their time or break the bank. With the help of Cristiano Ronaldo and Jimmy Carr, I'm going to show you the only thing you need to be fluent in English.
Timestamps:
0:00 The truth about learning a foreign language
6:04 Cristiano Ronaldo speaks about what makes him the greatest
10:23 Jimmy Carr speaks about what makes him so successful
11:43 What’s really being communicated here?
13:22 Are you willing to pay the price?
Interview with Cristiano Ronaldo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbKldiDOgEE&t=1049s
Interview with Jimmy Carr: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHLAazKUU68&t=1017s
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