#438: 5 Ways to Improve Your English Speaking Alone by Reading Books — The Strategies Used by the Best Learners, Essential Lessons for Life, and Why You Should Focus on Discoveries Rather Than Outcomes

By Ethan | April 21, 2025

In this episode, Ethan gets real about a common challenge many English learners face — feeling intimidated by reading in English. He shares five personal, practical strategies that can help you improve your speaking skills simply by picking up a book, even if you’re learning on your own. Drawing from his own experience and what’s worked for RealLife learners around the world, Ethan walks you through how reading can boost your confidence, expand your vocabulary, and help you speak more naturally. Plus, he’ll reveal five powerful life lessons from a book that changed the way he sees the world. If you’ve ever felt stuck with your English, this episode might be the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for.

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Words You’ll Learn in the App

  • Intimidated
  • Avid
  • Set apart
  • A bit of a stretch
  • Pick up
  • Implicitly
  • Explicitly
  • First off
  • Deliberate
  • Go-to

And many more in the app.

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