6 Habits to Learn English WITHOUT Even Studying | 🎧Podcast and Chill | Beginner – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary

1.[Music] hey everyone welcome back to podcast and chill This is where learning English feels like chatting with friends Gwen our audience loves episodes with learning tips Today we'll show how to learn English without feeling like you're studying It's not about shortcuts it's about smart learning habits Many learners find traditional methods stressful So friends let me ask you have you ever memorized vocabulary for hours only to forget everything the next day or felt too nervous to speak even when you knew the grammar perfectly what if we told you there's a better way today we'll share six simple habits to learn English naturally These habits fit perfectly into your daily routine No textbooks required No stressful memorization Don't forget to check our free PDF guide in the description Let's get started with habit number one Okay team Who here has a study table covered in dust leo that's not because guess what you don't need one like always A Cambridge study found we remember better in relaxed environments Exactly Like my bed best English classroom ever or anywhere you feel comfortable Picture this You're waiting for coffee and suddenly bam you're learning English More accurately you check your phone in English Or when you're zoning out in the shower that's prime time for English thinking The key is consistent exposure not perfect study conditions So toss those textbooks metaphorically All right hands up if you've ever done this You buy a fancy notebook labeled English practice and after two pages it becomes a doodle book That's why we're discussing alternative methods today Let me guess Gwen Your notebook is perfectly organized Actually no My cat used it as a bed last week Huh even Miss Perfect learns outside textbooks Looks like your cat and my Mr Whiskers could be good friends The point is learning happens everywhere Like when you're stuck in traffic instead of honking name car colors in English Or while cooking read recipes aloud in English Pro tip if you burn the food call it British cuisine That's not even remotely true A 2022 Oxford study found we remember 40% more when learning through daily activities See science says stop torturing yourself at desks The key is making English part of your environment Like how my cat made my notebook part of her environment Moving on to habit one before Leo derails us further Habit number one switch your phone to English The ultimate stealth learning trick Picture this You unlock your phone 200 times a day That's 200 free English lessons without even trying Gwen be honest How many times have you panicked because of this why does my weather app say thunderstorm is this a warning that's literally just the forecast for today But see now Leo knows thunderstorm forever A 2023 MIT study confirmed daily tech exposure builds vocabulary three times faster Real life benefits you'll notice in one week One you'll stop confusing accept and decline on spam calls Two suddenly understand YouTube error messages Three finally know what airplane mode actually means Pro tips for beginners One start with just three apps Weather calendar notes Two use screenshot plus Google Translate when really stuck Three celebrate small wins Understood a notification dance break Fun challenge Take a selfie when you see the camera icon Post it with #phone English adventure We might feature you Warning may cause temporary confusion between delete and save but permanent improvement in tech vocabulary Ready for the 5-second challenge on 3 2 1 Change now or after the episode No pressure Habit number two stalk I mean follow English creators Imagine learning English while watching cat videos That's not just possible It's recommended by Harvard A 2024 Harvard study actually shows following interestbased content improves pronunciation 27% Three creator types you should stalk OMG Leo actually is follow on YouTube One the easy English type English addict Teaches slang through pizza reviews This cheese is lit Two the secret teacher type at traveling mark vlogs about traveling while speaking slowly plus clear subtitles Three the funny accident type at fail army Oh no my leg Best vocabulary for emergencies Pro tips One use YouTube's playback speed Start at 0.75x Two turn on CC plus pause to copy cool phrases Three comment Even just LOL counts as practice Fun challenge Find a creator who looks like your English teacher Tag us at learnen Englishpod with #mydigital teacher Warning may lead to uncontrollable binge watching but also uncontrollable English improvement Coming next habit three talking to yourself is finally socially acceptable Leo have you ever Leo stop whispering to your coffee People are staring I'm practicing habit three Oh lovely latte See science says this builds fluency The actual Cambridge study says self-t talk reduces speaking anxiety and helps internalize grammar naturally But must you do it in public absolutely Pro tip: If people think you're on AirPods you're not crazy Here's how normal people do it One describe your actions while cooking Now I'm chopping onions crying Second debate with pets Mr Whiskers 3:00 a.m is not playtime Warning though you might accidentally confess secrets Last week I caught myself saying "I totally stole Gwen's stapler." That's where it went Anyway MIT Research confirms even 5 minutes daily helps Challenge: Record a day in my life voice memo Best entries get featured Next up we'll teach your to-do list to speak English Yes Habit number four is English to-do lists turn daily tasks into learning Gwen guess what you can learn English just by writing your shopping list That's actually correct A Harvard study shows writing simple English lists improves vocabulary retention by 40% See even Harvard approves Now check out my masterpiece One buy milk Two buy eggs Three don't forget to buy milk again That's just the same item repeated but it's a good start Why don't we show some practical examples great idea Here's my morning routine list One wake up Two try to wake up Three seriously wake up Let's try something more practical How about one wash dishes two do laundry three practice English for 10 minutes Boring Where's the fun mine says one dance to English songs Two watch funny cat videos in English Three reward myself with ice cream for being awesome Actually that's not bad The key is making it enjoyable while learning practical vocabulary Exactly And here's a pro tip Use your phone's reminder app in English That way you'll see English every time you check your phone That's excellent advice And for our viewers try starting with just three items per list in simple English Challenge time Today write your to-do list in English and share it with # Englishtolist Remember small steps lead to big improvements Happy listing everyone Now for habit five Sticky notes everywhere Learn English without trying Gwen I've turned my entire apartment into an English textbook Let me guess You labeled everything including your cat Mr Whiskers is now officially the fluffy alarm clock While amusing research shows this passive exposure method helps vocabulary stick 30% better See this fridge it's now my food storage device and my bed Dream production center Maybe start with more practical labels first like light switch or coffee maker But where's the fun in that i've even labeled my bathroom mirror Handsome generator Focus Leo The key is putting notes where you'll see them most Fridge computer front door Ooh what if we make it a game every time you see a note say the word out loud That's actually brilliant It adds active practice to passive learning Challenge Take photos of your funniest sticky notes and tag sticky English Just remember the goal is learning not redecorating your entire house Next up the secret power of doing chores in English Habit number six learn English while doing chores Gwen I just discovered you can become fluent in English while washing dishes That's actually backed by science Passive listening builds language intuition Exactly I've been playing cooking shows while cooking Yesterday I learned Zimmer while burning my soup While innovative maybe start with podcasts at 0.75x speed first Nah I prefer singing in the shower Today's hit Watermelon Sugar with lyrics The point is to make English part of your environment Try audiobooks while cleaning or news podcasts while folding laundry How about this every time you hear a new word use it in a sentence before finishing the chore That's actually brilliant active recall practice Just maybe don't try it with sharp objects Challenge time Tonight pair one chore with English content and tell us what you learned Remember consistency beats intensity Even 15 minutes daily makes a difference [Music] Let's review some key phrases from today's episode Leo why don't you start with our first phrase sure thing Gwen Our first phrase is passive exposure This means learning without consciously trying just by being around the language For example changing my phone to English gave me passive exposure to tech vocabulary Excellent example Leo Next we have neural connections This refers to pathways your brain creates when you repeat information For instance listening to English podcast daily strengthens my neural connections for the language That makes perfect sense Our third phrase is active recall This means practicing by retrieving information from memory Like when I try to remember words from my sticky notes without looking at them Exactly right Leo Now for consistency beats intensity This means regular practice is more effective than occasional long sessions For example studying English 20 minutes daily works better than 2 hours once a week That's so true Finally we have interest based learning This means using content you enjoy to learn more effectively Like when I learn cooking terms by watching baking shows in English Perfect example to wrap up our vocabulary review [Music] Now let's discuss some questions about today's topic First question which of these six habits do you think is easiest to start with for me switching phone language is simplest Just one setting change But talking to yourself is fun You can do it anywhere even in the shower Second question What's your biggest challenge when learning English mine is remembering vocabulary That's why sticky notes help so much For many learners it's finding time to practice consistently Hey listeners we want to hear your thoughts Which habit will you try first tell us in the comments And what other learning without studying tricks do you use we'll feature the best answers in our next episode Wow we've covered all six habits Let's do a quick recap Habit one phone in English your pocket-size teacher Habit two follow creators Learn from people you actually like Habit three talk to yourself The only conversation where you're always right Habit four English to-do lists Productivity meets language learning Habit five sticky notes everywhere Your home becomes a classroom And habit six learn while doing chores Multitasking at its finest Now for our golden advice don't try to do all six at once Exactly Pick just one to two to start I recommend beginning with your phone language Consistency is key Even 10 minutes daily is better than 1 hour weekly And make it fun If you hate doing it you won't stick with it Our final challenge Choose one habit to try this week and tell us about it Remember small steps lead to big results You've got this And if you fail just blame it on your cat like I do Kidding mostly That's all for today's episode of Podcast and Chill Remember folks you don't have to study hard just study smart Try just one habit this week Small steps lead to big results And don't forget to grab your free PDF guide in the description Was this episode helpful smash that like button so we know Comment which habit you're trying first We read every comment Until then keep chilling and learning [Music]