You Are Learning English Wrong Way | Kashish choudhary english

Key wellness / self-care / productivity strategies (English-learning focus)

• Use English daily (practice-first learning)

  • Treat English like a habit, not a subject.
  • Incorporate it into your routine through:
    • Listening to English videos
    • Reading in English
    • Speaking practice (especially important)

• Don’t over-focus on grammar

  • Grammar matters, but grammar alone won’t make you fluent.
  • Avoid spending all your time on grammar books/rules.
  • Let grammar improve naturally through use and practice.

• Prioritize quality over quantity for vocabulary

  • Don’t try memorizing huge lists.
  • Learn a few words at a time, and:
    • Understand meaning
    • Learn how to use the word
    • Create your own sentences
    • Use the words frequently in daily life

• Remove fear of mistakes (reframe errors as learning)

  • Mistakes are normal—everyone makes them while learning.
  • Don’t avoid speaking because you might be wrong.
  • Expect correction and use it as progress (a supportive mindset).

• Stop translating everything in your head

  • Don’t think “native language sentence → translate → speak.”
  • This slows speech and increases nervousness.
  • Instead, work toward thinking directly in English.

• Make listening a core practice

  • Listening is not “optional”; it improves pronunciation and comprehension.
  • Watch videos in English as much as possible.
  • It’s okay if you don’t understand everything at first—just keep listening and enjoy it.

• Be patient and set realistic expectations

  • Fluency takes time and depends on:
    • How much you practice daily
    • Your schedule and consistency
  • Avoid expecting fluent results in a short timeline (e.g., 1–6 months).

• Avoid comparison

  • Don’t compare your progress with others.
  • Focus on your own routine and improvement.

Presenters / sources

• Kashish Choudhary (the YouTube creator speaking in the subtitles)