How to think in a foreign language

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Why do we want to think in English? Translation in your

Why do we want to think in English?

Translation in your head

takes time
You want your English to sound fluent and natural, like native speaker
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1. Words Look around yourself: what do you see? Do you

1. Words

Look around yourself: what do you see? Do you know

all of the words? Name them.
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2. Simple frases Make very simple short sentences. “I have a

2. Simple frases

Make very simple short sentences.

“I have a lot

of books.”
“This table is square.”
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3. Thoughts Think your normal thoughts, but in English. I wonder

3. Thoughts

Think your normal thoughts, but in English.

I wonder how soon

the bus will arrive.
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4. Conversations Imagine a conversation with a foreign person Imagine the

4. Conversations

Imagine a conversation with a foreign person
Imagine the conversation and

rehearse it
The important thing is to develop a habit
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5. Dream You can’t force yourself, but it’s possible and sometimes

5. Dream

You can’t force yourself, but it’s possible and sometimes happens
You

don't have to do anything, and you're practicing English!