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Breaking the Mental Translation Habit: Think in English, Not Korean-to-English

That long pause before you speak in English often isn’t lack of ideas – it’s your brain translating Korean into English step by step. This article explains why mental translation feels so slow and exhausting, and how to shift towards thinking in English more directly with simple keyword, self-talk, and daily practice habits.

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Why Your English Sentences Sound Complicated (And How to Make Them Effortless)
Why Your English Sentences Sound Complicated (And How to Make Them Effortless)

Your English isn’t unclear - it’s overpacked. This article explains how “first-language” packaging and normal over-elaboration make sentences heavy, and how to fix them with one idea lines, early verbs, and easy rewrites. Clarity without the clutter.

Speaking Confidence

Featured
Breaking the Mental Translation Habit: Think in English, Not Korean-to-English
Breaking the Mental Translation Habit: Think in English, Not Korean-to-English

That long pause before you speak in English often isn’t lack of ideas – it’s your brain translating Korean into English step by step. This article explains why mental translation feels so slow and exhausting, and how to shift towards thinking in English more directly with simple keyword, self-talk, and daily practice habits.

From Nervous to Natural: Managing Speaking Anxiety in Professional Settings
From Nervous to Natural: Managing Speaking Anxiety in Professional Settings

Feeling nervous when you speak is common, especially in a second language. This article shares simple, evidence-based ways to calm your body, ease anxious thoughts, and build steady confidence for meetings, calls, and presentations in English.

Impostor Feelings Are Common - A Korean Professional's Playbook
Impostor Feelings Are Common - A Korean Professional's Playbook

Imposter feelings are more common than most people think. This article looks at how perfectionism and modesty feed impostor feelings, and suggests small, realistic steps to recognise your own work more fairly.

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