English Corner: English is not that bad

I talk about reducing your accent, including the importance of contractions and reductions in the English language.

I talk about how learning a foreign language can feel illogical at first, especially compared to your native language, and how fast, connected speech can make it even more confusing. I point out that we naturally connect words in our own language to speak more smoothly, so it’s normal for others to do the same in English.

I talk about how words often have multiple meanings, which can be confusing, but this isn’t unique to English—Polish has the same challenge. I challenge listeners to pay attention to how they speak in their native language and see how it applies to learning English. Ultimately, I talk about accepting that languages aren’t math and focusing on communicating naturally rather than perfectly.