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Listen, Pause, Predict - Train Your Brain to Think in English (B1–B2)
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- Everyday English Academy
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- Sep 7, 2026
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- 1630
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Summary
Pausing a video before the speaker finishes might sound strange, but it is one of the best ways to train your brain to think in English. Sarah and Mike sit down for a slow, easy conversation about the listen, pause, predict method: stopping a video, saying your guess out loud, then pressing play to check. If you have ever watched a fast bike repair video or nodded politely at someone while understanding almost nothing, this daily English conversation is for you. Do you understand English when you read it, but freeze when someone speaks quickly? In this friendly English podcast episode you'll practise guessing what comes next after a joining phrase like "the thing is", say "spot on" and "close enough" when your guess is nearly right, talk about a hunch you had, buy yourself time with "I'll get back to you" and "let me sleep on it", and learn what to do when something is way over your head so you can let it wash over you instead of panicking. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to follow fast speech more comfortably, build everyday vocabulary for guessing and reacting, and feel braver about speaking out loud when they are not completely sure. 💡 Tip: Pause after a joining phrase like "the thing is" and say your guess aloud. 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • spot on: exactly right • hunch: a feeling that something is true, with no proof • lose your train of thought: forget what you were saying halfway through • instantly: immediately, with no waiting • reinforce: make something stronger in your memory • paraphrase: say the same thing in different words • correspond: match something exactly • equivalent: equal in meaning or value • tentatively: in an unsure, careful way • supplement: an extra thin…