Key characteristics of native-like fluency in a foreign language, and how to develop each

1.
Pronunciation and Accent:

• Clear and accurate pronunciation that closely resembles native speakers.
• Appropriate use of intonation, stress, and rhythm

To help ambitious language learners develop these skills, we offer LIVE accent and pronunciation classes with the best-in-class accent coaches from the 21Accents team, founded by Amy Walker.

The fastest way to improve your pronunciation is to get professional human feedback on how you speak spontaneously and how you practice. Also, it can cost less than private accent classes. My community members have made significant progress after only 4 months of accent training, and they paid only a fraction of what they'd pay for private coaching. Learn more and apply here.


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2.
Grammar and Syntax:

• Proficient use of grammatical structures without noticeable errors.
• Natural sentence formation that aligns with native speakers' patterns.

We have specific grammar routines in the community of practice to help learners brush up their grammar and learn the things they never got a chance to learn.

We also have a whole section on Grammar, where learners can find workshops, exercises, and decision-making protocols. They can ask questions, join discussions, learn from feedback given to others, and ask for feedback on their own work. The workshops you will find here are not the type of videos where I teach you grammar. I'm not a native speaker of English, and you shouldn't be learning English grammar from me. What we do is we open grammar books written FOR and BY native speakers, and we learn together directly from the source. All the modern grammar books are available for the community members.

Many language learners are confused by the language of such books. They don't know how to use them efficiently to improve their speaking and writing skills. The workshops will show you how to quickly find the answers to your grammar questions and improve your skills when you feel that you need to. You don't need to practice alone. You can always ask for help.

3.

Vocabulary:

• Extensive vocabulary, including idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms.
• Ability to understand and use slang and regional variations.

We have very specific exercises and practice routines to internalize natural-sounding expressions in English and self-correct the unconscious speaking patterns that many learners are stuck on.

We also have 200+ exercises to help learners develop their vocabulary in English. To "Develop" doesn't mean to memorize new words. To "Develop" vocabulary means to learn to find better words fast. You will learn to replace the words and phrases you say out of habit with the words and phrases that sound natural and clear to native-speakers of English.

4.

Cultural Nuance:

• Deep understanding of cultural references, humor, and social norms.
• Ability to engage in culturally appropriate communication and behavior

It's impossible to get to native-like fluency without learning about the culture of the people who speak this language from birth. Their language is a reflection of their culture, belief systems, mentality, and relationship with emotions.

The best program to learn non-cognitive skills in English (which include empathy, decision-making, emotional intelligence, self-esteem, active listening, coping with pressure and hostility, learning to apologize and give/accept compliments, and other social skills) is my native-like fluency program.

You can get it at 70% off here and receive human feedback and support as you learn.


5.

Listening and Comprehension:

• Ability to understand different accents, dialects, and speech speeds.
• Competence in grasping implicit meanings and subtleties in conversation.

We have 150+ exercises and a set of specific practice routines available so that everyone can improve their pronunciation ad listening skills (from easy to advanced) without having to depend on an inconvenient language school schedule or pay extra for an additional online course.

You can choose a category and do only the exercises that support your goals.

6.

Fluency and Spontaneity:

• Smooth and spontaneous speech without significant hesitation.
• Ability to think and respond quickly in the language.

This is what we practice every Sunday in the community of practice.
I developed a structured approach to developing spontaneous speaking skills in a foreign language, which implies following specific practice routines.

They are:

• self-correction
• self-reflection
• self-evaluation
• internalization
• SEEing mental images
• creative writing
• decision-making

The best way to learn this method is to practice with professional human feedback. You can get 70% off my native-like fluency program and start today. You will receive feedback on everything you do for 12 months.

You can also join the next cohort in October 2024 and do it LIVE with me.


If you're not ready to commit to 6 months of coaching, join the community of practice (only $69/mo), get instant access to ALL the exercises and routines and get coached by me every Sunday, four times a month. Every Sunday we meet to practice spontaneous speaking skills in English.

In summary, native-like fluency in a foreign language is the level of mastery that encompasses accurate pronunciation, grammatical precision, extensive vocabulary, cultural understanding, advanced listening skills, and spontaneous communication, making the speaker's language use indistinguishable from that of a native speaker.