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AEE 150: Let Go of Your Grammar Obsession and Speak English like a Native with Idahosa Ness from Mimic Method

Published: July 16, 2014, 5 a.m.

b'Taking IELTS?\\nGet our free IELTS video training now\\n\\xa0\\nToday you\\u2019ll learn how to let go of your grammar mistakes and your obsession with perfection and you\\u2019ll learn how to finally speak like a native!\\nToday we have Idahosa Ness who is the founder of the Mimic Method and he helps learners reach fluency through song lyrics and mimicking the language.\\n\\xa0\\nWhat does it mean to \\u201cmimic\\u201d English speakers?\\nTo \\u201cmimic\\u201d means to copy.\\nWhen you learn English, don\\u2019t learn from the written word. Learn from what you hear.\\nTry to surround yourself with the language and repeat back what you hear.\\nDon\\u2019t think about conjugating verbs in your head or making a mistake.\\nWhen you focus too much on conjugating, it restricts your ability to take in new sounds in your head.\\nThere will be no space in your mind.\\nCome back to our site for a summary \\n\\xa0\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'