#359 How I Became Fluent in English Without Talking to Natives, My Journey of Going From Student to Teacher, and Why You Should Join an Online Community

In this episode of the RealLife English podcast, Thiago interviews Ksenia about her journey learning English, from her formal education in Ukraine to achieving fluency. Ksenia shares her experiences with traditional teaching methods, the challenges of literal translation, and how university and self-learning, particularly through movies and music, helped her develop a more natural, conversational English style. She emphasizes the importance of connecting language learning to personal interests and the value of practicing with non-native speakers in the RealLife English Fluency Circle. The episode also includes a discussion of a video clip about the "overview effect" and concludes with advice for learners struggling with stress and confidence.