This video is for English learners who feel uncomfortable speaking English and forget their words. Feeling uncomfortable when speaking a second language is very common. In fact, it is one of the main reasons many students decide to improve their English speaking skills with me. In this lesson, I explain why this happens and share practical tips for overcoming this problem.
What It Feels Like When You Forget Your Words
When you feel uncomfortable speaking English, your mind can suddenly go blank. You know what you want to say, but the words do not appear. It can feel like there is an empty space in your head. This silence may only last a few seconds, but inside your mind it feels much longer.
This experience is very common for English learners and is not a sign that you are bad at English.
Why Students Who Forget Their Words Avoid Speaking
When something feels uncomfortable, a natural reaction is to avoid it. For this reason, learners who experience mind blanks often avoid speaking English. They may stay silent, give very short answers, or avoid situations where English is spoken.
Unfortunately, this avoidance makes the problem worse. The less you speak, the more stressful speaking becomes.
Why Learning More English Can Make the Problem Worse
Many students try to solve this problem by learning more vocabulary or studying more grammar. This seems logical, but it usually does not help. In fact, it can increase pressure and make mind blanks happen more often.
Mind blanks are not caused by a lack of knowledge. They are caused by stress and slow access to language during real conversation.
How to Reduce Mind Blanks When Speaking English
The solution is not more thinking. It is more speaking.
To reduce mind blanks, you need to practise speaking in a physical and automatic way. This is why repeat-after-me practice is so effective. It trains your mouth and brain to work together without stopping to think.
Speaking practice should feel manageable, not stressful.
Tips for Remembering Your Words when Speaking English
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Avoid speaking situations that are far above your current level. Too much pressure causes stress and mind blanks.
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Practise speaking in a supportive and low-stress environment.
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Relax your body before speaking English. A relaxed body helps your mind access words more easily. Light exercise before speaking can help.
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Do regular repeat-after-me speaking practice.
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Consider Joining My English Jade Course
My English Jade course is designed to help you move beyond the problem of mind blanks and blocked speech. The course focuses on repeat-after-me speaking practice to reduce hesitation and improve processing speed. By training your speaking in a structured and low-stress way, you can build confidence and reduce mind blanks when speaking English.
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