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At some point, you may believe that learning English isn\u2019t for you and you won\u2019t be able to master it. This mindset leads to loss of interest which in turn diminishes your abilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll definitely encounter difficulties on your way to fluency in English, but it doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t learn it. Just look at millions of English learners who have overcome the same obstacles. So can you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s debunk the most common myths about learning English together, so you\u2019ll realize that they shouldn’t stop you from achieving your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth 1: Native Speakers Can Teach You Better<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you noticed that most language learners prefer lessons with native English speakers? It\u2019s common disbelief, however, that native speakers are better teachers. Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First of all, native speakers didn\u2019t have the experience of learning the language as adults. Therefore, they may not be able to understand and empathize with most struggles non-natives adults face. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, they can often use English grammar correctly without knowing why. It implies that they speak or write accurately but they can\u2019t explain or teach it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the contrary, non-native teachers can be more helpful than a native speaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn\u2019t mean there are no excellent native teachers, but it\u2019s important to pay attention to skills and qualifications your teacher possesses in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth 2: You Need to Live in an English-speaking Country to Learn the Language <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many non-natives believe that after living in the US, for example, they\u2019ll become fluent in English. Unfortunately, going to one of the English speaking countries isn\u2019t equal to mastering the language. Without learning grammar first, for instance, you won\u2019t be able to improve it. You\u2019ll probably be able to use simple phrases while buying groceries or looking for a restaurant, but that\u2019s far from fluency.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Internet era you don\u2019t need to travel around the globe to learn the language. Instead, look for learning opportunities where you are. Create an environment in which your mind always has to use English. Change the language on your smartphone and laptop, watch movies and read books in English, find offline or online friends who are native English speakers and so on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth 3: To be Fluent You Have to Make no Mistakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some learners believe that they\u2019ll become fluent only if they observe and correct all mistakes in their speech or writing. It doesn\u2019t work this way as fluent English isn\u2019t only about accuracy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s actually the other way around: focusing mainly on accuracy negatively impacts your fluency and ability to speak naturally and rapidly. Additionally, by constantly eliminating errors or being afraid of making them, you may avoid using complex sentences with sophisticated vocabulary and structure. Not surprisingly, this complexity also adds to your fluency level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, try to balance accuracy and complexity and remember that accuracy isn\u2019t everything. Mistakes are totally acceptable and even necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n

Myth 4: You\u2019re too Old to Learn English at a Sufficient Level<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s rely on the studies of respected universities. For example, MIT scientists proved<\/a> that adults learn language to fluency nearly as well as children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of limiting yourself by believing that you\u2019re too old to learn English, think of exact difficulties that make you procrastinate? What are you afraid of? Maybe you don\u2019t like offline lessons or learning methods are too tough?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find what really stops you and modify your learning practice, so that it\u2019s enjoyable and easy. Test different methods with your teacher or by yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth 5: Learning English is Boring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you still believe that English is boring, the problem lies in the chosen learning method, not the language itself! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To increase your motivation, change your learning strategies. Do something new, challenging and exciting. Find situations that force you to use your English skills.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stop reading boring textbooks. Instead, <\/p>\n\n\n\n