Stuck in English? You're not imagining it — and you're not at a dead end. If you've been practicing regularly but feel like your progress has disappeared, this episode will help you understand why.

You'll learn: ✔ What causes English learning plateaus (aka feeling stuck) ✔ The difference between stagnation and consolidation ✔ What's happening in your brain during slow progress ✔ Three specific strategies to move forward

This episode is especially useful if you: – Feel stuck at the intermediate level – Struggle to speak English naturally, even after years of learning – Want research-backed ways to shift your practice and gain traction

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Episode Timestamps:

00:00 Is being stuck okay?

00:52 What's a plateau?

03:46 Why you're in a plateau in English

06:42 Why plateaus can be a good thing

08:54 Method 1 to reach your next breakthrough

14:40 Method 2 to reach your next breakthrough

18:34 Method 3 to reach your next breakthrough

21:32 What's next in your English progress

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