How to develop a growth mindset to learn English

What is up, everybody?

Welcome back to another video of Learn English with Cambridge.

This is Vladimir, Vlachy for my friends,

and today, I will be sharing with you all

the most important things you’ll ever

need to learn English.

Your mindset.

So, make sure you hit that subscribe button and let’s roll.

So, first thing first, what is a mindset?

A mindset is a set of beliefs that shape how we think,

act, and behave in any given situation.

According to Dr Carol Dweck, there are two types of mindsets.

One that considers intelligence, skills, and talents as something

you’re born with.

Something fixed that cannot be changed.

This is known as the fixed mindset.

Such as I’m not good at English, I can’t do this,

or I would rather not try, than fail, are good examples

of a fixed mindset.

Have you ever had one of these thoughts?

Let me know in the comments section what

are your fixed mindset thoughts.

On the flipside, a growth mindset believes

that these traits can be developed through effort,

persistence, and dedication.

A person with a growth mindset recognises practice

and dedication as essential parts in any learning process.

And that’s why, even if something

seems impossible, they keep trying

until they succeed.

The good news is you can develop a growth mindset

by reframing your thoughts.

This is the process of replacing negative thoughts with positive

ones as soon as they come out.

So, let’s take a look at five ways to develop a growth

mindset to learn English, or pretty much anything

you want.

Breaking news, everyone, mistakes are not the end

of the road.

Mistakes are a crucial part of any learning process.

So, instead of running from them, we need to

embrace them and see them as they are,

a sign that you’re learning something new.

Have you heard about the comfort zone?

It’s the place where you feel everything is easy and safe.

But guess what?

There’s no growth in the comfort zone.

Think of a person working out.

If they always lift the same weights,

they’re not going to see any progression.

Same thing happens with your brain when you’re

learning a new language.

If you don’t push yourself to learn new vocabulary or

listen to harder conversations, you’re not going to be able to

make any progression.

We all have different learning styles.

Some people find it easier to learn from

things they listen to, such as podcasts or music.

Some others prefer visuals, like graphics or videos.

And there are people who learn better by doing, with projects

or hands-on activities.

So, next time you feel frustrated about something

you don’t understand, instead of giving up,

just try another strategy.

The process will dictate the result,

not the other way around.

So, if you want to develop a growth mindset to learn English,

you need to fall in love with the process.

Each step is important, so by focusing on

the process, you will also improve your result,

because deep down, you know you put

the effort in all along the way.

Any time you think that you’re not able to understand a test

or maybe to pronounce a word, instead of thinking I can’t

do it, try thinking I can’t do it yet.

When you do this, you’re telling yourself you

might not have the ability, but you’ll keep working until

you get there.

If you stick with it, time and practice will

lead to improvement and self-development.

Remember, your brain is like a muscle, so if you

want to develop a growth mindset to learn English,

you need to practice these strategies consistently.

And that’s my time for today, guys.

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