You’re More Fluent Than You Think 

Be honest — how many times have you said, “My English is so bad” when you only forgot one word or mixed up a tense? We do it all the time, don’t we? But here’s a little reminder for you: your English is probably way better than you think. And we’re not just saying that to make you feel good.  

First off, if you’re reading this right now — congratulations, your comprehension skills are already commendable. That might sound obvious but give yourself credit. You didn’t need a translator. You understood the title. That already counts as progress. 

Now think about the everyday stuff that you do: watching shows, reading Instagram captions, laughing at TikTok videos, or humming along to your favourite songs. If you’re following along and getting the gist of it, that means your brain is already absorbing the language. You’re picking up language without even realising it. That’s your brain working incessantly, quietly collecting vocabulary like word treasures.  

And when it comes to speaking, guess what? You don’t need to sound like the Queen to be fluent. Fluency is about fluidity, not flawlessness. It’s okay to say “um”, to pause, to make mistakes. Native speakers do it all the time (seriously, we say “like” and “literally” way too much). If you can convey your message — that’s communication. And that’s the whole point, isn’t it? 

We get it, though. It’s easy to feel disheartened when your confidence doesn’t match your capability. Maybe you feel apprehensive, or your mind goes blank in conversations, or you think people will scrutinise your every word. But the truth is, you’re more capable than you give yourself credit for. And if you keep practising — even a little bit each day — you’ll be surprised how fast things click into place. 

Of course, if you do want a little extra help (and maybe a few grammar hacks), that’s where we come in. At ILTI, we’ve been guiding students through the nuances of English in ways that are enjoyable, relevant, and above all — effective. Whether you’re polishing up your speaking skills, tackling tricky tenses, or finally trying to figure out phrasal verbs (we know… they’re chaotic), we’ve got your back. 

You don’t need to be “perfect” — just curious, inquisitive, and maybe a little bit cheeky. 

So next time you start doubting your English, pause. Look at how far you’ve come. And if you want to go even further, we’ll be right here, cheering you on. 

 

Word to Learn 

Commendable – deserving praise 

Incessantly – in a way that never stops 

Gist – the most important pieces of information about something 

Fluidity – the ability to change or be changed easily and smoothly 

Disheartened – having lost confidence or hope 

Apprehensive – feeling worried about something that you are going to do or that is going to happen 

Scrutinise – to examine something very carefully in order to discover information 

Nuances – a very slight difference in appearance, meaning, sound 

Inquisitive – wanting to discover as much as you can about things  

At ILTI, we encourage our learners to polish their language skills via real-life situations. We do not practise the chalk and talk approach – we learn and have fun at the same time. Join us today by calling / WhatsApp 010-395 3067 or email: info@ilti.edu.my.