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Some mistakes in English never seem to go away. You keep repeating them, even after years of practice.
Why? Because they’ve turned into fossils: errors that get stuck in your English because no one corrects them.
People understand you, so they don’t say anything. But the mistake becomes part of your speech.
In this episode, I explore what fossils are, why they form, and how they affect your confidence.
Most importantly, I share how you can start hunting them down and replacing them with stronger habits.
You don’t need to fix every mistake in your English. But if there are a few that really hold you back, it’s never too late to change them.
Listen now and take the first step toward uncovering and replacing your fossils.
By Phil SchillerSome mistakes in English never seem to go away. You keep repeating them, even after years of practice.
Why? Because they’ve turned into fossils: errors that get stuck in your English because no one corrects them.
People understand you, so they don’t say anything. But the mistake becomes part of your speech.
In this episode, I explore what fossils are, why they form, and how they affect your confidence.
Most importantly, I share how you can start hunting them down and replacing them with stronger habits.
You don’t need to fix every mistake in your English. But if there are a few that really hold you back, it’s never too late to change them.
Listen now and take the first step toward uncovering and replacing your fossils.