How to Think in English: Stop Translating in Your Head

Here’s how to start:

• Use simple English thoughts: Replace "I am hungry" in your native language with the English phrase directly in your head.

• Label your world: Look at a chair and think "chair," not its translation.

• Talk to yourself: Narrate your actions—“Now I’m making tea” or “Time to go to work.”

• Practice with low-pressure conversations: Talking about your day or routines can help automate English thinking.

• Use visuals, not translations: When learning new words, connect them to images, not your first language.