CHAPTER 1
A Better Way to Learn English
If you’ve picked up this book, chances are you’ve wanted to speak English
for a while. Maybe you’ve even taken classes. You probably need English to
improve your career. Maybe you want to travel internationally or study
abroad. You know that English is the key to international business and
international travel. So let me ask you something.
Do you feel nervous or shy when you try to speak English? Do you still
struggle to understand what someone is saying to you despite years of study?
Are you embarrassed about your pronunciation or worried you speak too
slowly? Are you frustrated that despite all the time you’ve invested in
learning English you still can’t speak it? Despite your goals, is it difficult for
you to actually use English in your job, travels, or studies? Do you
sometimes feel that you’ll never master spoken English?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re not alone. In fact,
you’re fairly typical. Most English students feel this way. Most adult English
learners are stressed and frustrated about their speaking ability. Some feel
completely hopeless and feel they’ll never be able to speak English
