Try Out These Mini Exercises to Start Learning

The Native Language Intention Bridge Technique

Pamamaraan ng Sariling Wika para sa Natural na English

Metode Jembatan: Dari Bahasa Ibu ke Bahasa Inggris Alami

Here are some mini-exercises to transform your English communication

Based on research from Chinese University of Hong Kong showing that confidence-building has a larger impact on professional communication than grammar drilling. Choose the statement that describes your key challenge when speaking English:

1) “I know what to say but can’t express it in English.”

2) “I sound unnatural when speaking in English.”

3) “I feel nervous about speaking English.”

4) “People seem to forget what I say when I speak English.”

5) “I often get stuck in the middle of conversations, because I can’t find suitable English words.”

Exercise 1: The Translation Bridge

For: “I know what to say but can’t express it in English.”

Your Challenge: You have clear thoughts in your mind but struggle to express them accurately in English.

The Solution: Use your native language as a bridge to complete expression.

Step-by-Step Exercise:

  1. Type out (in your native language) exactly what you want to say about a specific work topic. Don’t hold back. Include all your thoughts and details.

  2. Read it aloud to make sure it captures everything you meant to express.

  3. AI Translate using this prompt: “Translate this detailed explanation to natural, professional English: [paste your text]”

  4. Compare and learn — See how your complete thoughts translate. Notice new vocabulary and expressions.

  5. Book a call to practise expressing this same idea fluently and get coaching on bridging the gap between thinking and speaking.

Exercise 2: The Authenticity Unlock

For: “I sound unnatural when speaking in English.”

Your Challenge: You lose your natural expressiveness and sound stiff when speaking English.

The Solution: Transfer your natural emotional communication style to English.

Step-by-Step Exercise:

  1. Type out a story in your native language about a recent success at work — include your emotions and why it mattered to you. Record yourself telling the story.

  2. Note your vocal changes — where did you get excited? Where did you pause for emphasis? Where did you slow down?

  3. AI Translate using this prompt: “Translate this personal work story to English, keeping the emotional tone and conversational style: [paste story]”

  4. Practise with emotion — read the English version and try to match your original emotional delivery.

  5. Book a call to tell our coach this story in English and learn how to keep your authentic voice.

Exercise 3: The Confidence Recorder

For: “I feel nervous about speaking English.”

Your Challenge: You feel anxious and worried about making mistakes when speaking English professionally.

The Solution: Anchor your English communication to moments of natural confidence.

Step-by-Step Exercise:

  1. Record yourself (2 minutes) in your native language talking about something you’re genuinely excited about or proud of at work.

  2. Listen back and notice how confident and natural you sound.

  3. AI Translate using this prompt: “Translate this confident explanation to professional English, maintaining the enthusiastic tone: [paste text]”

  4. Practise with confidence — read the English version while remembering how capable you felt in your native language.

  5. Book a call to practise this confident communication style with our coach in a safe environment.

Exercise 4: The Impact Amplifier

For: “People seem to forget what I say when I speak English.”

Your Challenge: Your audience seems disengaged or doesn't remember your key messages.

The Solution: Translate your natural emphasis and personal examples to create memorable English communication.

Step-by-Step Exercise:

  1. Record yourself (2-3 minutes) in your native language, explaining why your work matters. Include a specific example of impact you’ve made.

  2. Identify your emphasis points — what did you naturally stress or repeat?

  3. AI Translate using this prompt: “Translate this impactful work explanation to engaging English, keeping the emphasis and personal examples: [paste text]”

  4. Practise with purpose — deliver the English version, focussing on the same key points you have emphasised naturally.

  5. Book a call to refine this impactful message and make it unforgettable in English.

Exercise 5: The Momentum Builder

For: “I often get stuck in the middle of conversations, because I can’t find suitable English words.”

Your Challenge: You lose your flow and get blocked when searching for words during English conversations.

The Solution: Learn to transfer your natural storytelling momentum to English communication.

Step-by-Step Exercise:

  1. Record yourself (2-3 minutes) in your native language, telling a complete story about overcoming a work challenge — notice how you never get stuck.

  2. Observe your natural flow — how do you keep going when you can’t find a word? How do you naturally transition between ideas?

  3. AI Translate using this prompt: “Translate this flowing work story to conversational English, maintaining the natural storytelling pace: [paste story]”

  4. Practise continuous speaking — read the English version, focussing on maintaining the flow. You don’t have to be perfect.

  5. Book a call to practise this flowing communication style and learn techniques to keep going when you hit bumps in English.