How to Train your Brain to Think Fast in English!

I tutor adults who come to the U.S. who exhibit various stages of English literacy.  The number one problem they tell me they have is translating what I teach them into their native language, then back into English.  Very confusing for most of them.  I saw this post and wondered if my students might benefit from it.  I would appreciate any comments you may have after reading.

Here are some ways to train your brain to think faster in English: 

• Learn vocabulary in phrases: Start with phrases instead of individual words, and use the vocabulary as soon as you can. 
• Talk to yourself: Talking to yourself in English helps you remember words and grammatical structures, and use them to form sentences. 
• Role-play: Role-play conversations and situations with yourself. 
• Record yourself: Record yourself speaking in English. 
• Find an English-speaking friend or partner: Having an English-speaking friend or partner can help you improve your English. 
• Exercise: Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, which can help with focus and attention. 
• Learn a new language: Learning a new language can help train your brain to think faster and fine-tune your processing skills. 
• Get enough sleep: Getting enough sleep can help you stay alert and react quickly. 
• Meditate: Meditation can help you focus on the present moment, instead of getting distracted by what’s novel or threatening. 

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