What is one English improvement or accomplishment you’ve achieved recently? Maybe its learning a new word or having a conversation or leading a presentation. Share a recent win!

I had a great discussion with @Muhammed Afeef about language learning and confidence. We always here “face your fears, speak with confidence and dont worry what others think.” But whats the difference between hearing those words and actually taking them to heart? Whats made the biggest difference in gaining confidence speaking English? Whats flipped the switch? For me learning Mandarin, what flipped the switch was talking to a Chinese coffee shop owner every day. That interaction is what actually gave me confidence and practice in a low-stakes setting to improve my Mandarin. What has flipped the switch for you?

One of the most effective changes I made in my English-learning journey was shifting from learning individual words to learning complete phrases. In real-life conversations, people don’t communicate using single words—they use ready-made expressions. Learning phrases helps you speak faster, think less about grammar, and sound more natural and confident. For example, instead of learning the word “agree,” it’s more useful to practice phrases like “I agree with you,” “That makes sense,” “I see your point,” or “I couldn’t agree more.” Rather than memorizing “confused,” phrases such as “I’m not sure I understand,” “Could you explain that again?” “Can you break it down for me?” or “I need a little clarification” help you communicate clearly. To share opinions, phrases like “In my opinion…,” “From my experience…,” “What I’ve noticed is…,” and “I believe that…” are far more powerful than single words. When you need time to think, expressions such as “Let me think about that,” “That’s a good question,” “Give me a moment,” or “I’ll get back to you on that” keep the conversation flowing naturally. For daily and professional communication, phrases like “That sounds great,” “I appreciate that,” “Thanks for pointing that out,” “I completely understand,” “Let’s look at it this way,” and “What do you think about this?” act as communication shortcuts and instantly boost confidence. When we focus on phrases, we stop translating in our heads and start thinking directly in English. Have a great day folks!

Yesterday, I had a meeting with Jessica ma'am. It was such an informative session. I spoke about the book I wrote and the method I designed to make language learning simpler by avoiding grammatical terms and rules that often create confusion and fear among beginner learners. As an experienced ESL teacher, she appreciated this initiative, and that made me really happy. The common thing we share is a genuine passion for this language. We discussed many topics, including the problems Indians face when learning English, the anxiety people feel while speaking English, and issues related to accent and pronunciation. It was truly a great conversation. The most interesting part is that we are planning to start a podcast together very soon. Lets build this community together

Hello everyone, Today is truly an unforgettable day in my life. I am extremely excited and proud to share that my first book, Finding My True Voice, was published today at the Kerala Legislature International Book Festival. The transformation from being an engineer to becoming an English language trainer made me realize the true power of finding our voice That is why I put the title Finding My True Voice. In this book I am introducing a learning approach I designed called “Passion-Powered Learning.” It is entirely different from traditional grammar methods. I avoided complex grammar rules and technical terms because I believe English should not be learned through such complex rules which can only make fear and confusion in people. It should be learned through clarity, confidence, and connection. I had two clear purposes while writing this book: First, to leave my signature behind . To mark my identity! my own book,my own story, A book in my name. A dream many people carry in their hearts. Second, to help those who are afraid to speak English because of complicated grammar-based learning. I believe English can be learned and spoken in a simple, practical way.This book is written like a story. Readers won’t feel like they’re reading a guide they’ll feel like I’m right there with them, teaching and encouraging them. If even one person gains confidence or understands a concept better through this book, then this journey is worth it. The book will soon be available on Amazon. I truly hope it reaches the people who need it.