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Stop Saying "I Want To Be Fluent" (Do This Instead) | English Podcast

Why do 80% of New Year's Resolutions fail by February 1st? 📉 If you have ever felt motivated in December but gave up by January, this episode is for you. In this English listening practice, Ava and Sam reveal why relying on "feeling motivated" is a dangerous trap and how to actually achieve your English fluency goals in 2026. 🎧 Welcome to the English With Ava Podcast! In this episode, we go beyond standard grammar lessons to discuss the psychology of success. Sam has a notebook full of ambitious resolutions—from running a marathon to learning the saxophone—but Ava warns him about the "Dream Killers" waiting to ruin his plans. In this English conversation, you will learn: The "Motivation Myth": Why motivation is like the weather (unpredictable) and why Discipline is the shelter you need to build. The "Vague Ghost": Why saying "I want to be fluent" is a bad goal, and how to turn it into a S.M.A.R.T. goal that you can actually measure. The "Never Miss Twice" Rule: The secret strategy to overcome perfectionism. Learn how to handle "messy days" without quitting your English studies completely. This video is designed for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to improve their listening comprehension while learning practical self-improvement strategies. 📝 Key Vocabulary & Idioms Explained: "To be on fire" (Idiom): Sam says he is "on fire." This doesn't mean he is burning! It means he feels unstoppable, full of energy, and incredibly productive. "Dream Killers" (Noun Phrase): Ava uses this to describe the invisible habits or psychological traps (like perfectionism) that destroy our plans before we finish them. "Consistent-ish" (Slang/Suffix): The suffix "-ish" means "approximately" or "sort of." Being "consistent-ish" means you aren't perfect 100% of the time, but you show up enough to make progress. It removes the pressure of perfection. "To get back on the horse" (Idiom): A classic English expression about resilience. If you fall off a horse, you must get back on immediately so you don't develop a fear of riding. In life, it means trying again immediately after a failure. "The What-The-Hell Effect" (Psychology Term): The moment you make a small mistake (like eating one cookie on a diet) and say "What the hell, I've already failed, I might as well eat the whole box." This is what causes most people to quit their English habits. "S.M.A.R.T. Goals" (Acronym): A system for planning. Goals should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. 👇 Discussion: Sam decided to delete his "run a marathon" goal to focus on consistency. Look at your list for 2026: What is ONE goal you should probably delete so you can focus on what matters? Let us know in the comments! 🚀 Support the Channel: Subscribe for more real-life English conversations. Hit the Like button if you learned a new idiom today! Share this video with a friend who is struggling with their resolutions. #EnglishListeningPractice #LearnEnglishPodcast #NewYearResolution #EnglishFluency #GoalSetting #EnglishWithAva #StudyMotivation #2026Goals #EnglishIdioms #SelfImprovement #learnenglish