Why You Understand English But Can’t Speak

Do you understand English well but struggle to speak it? You’re not alone — you might be a passive bilingual. That means you can understand English... but your brain freezes when it’s time to talk. In this episode, Leo and Isa reveal how to go from passive to active, using simple, powerful methods you can practice on your own — no partner, no travel, no pressure. You’ve listened long enough. Now it’s time to speak. 🧠 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: ✅ Why your brain understands but your mouth won’t speak ✅ The 3-step method to activate your speaking skills ✅ How to practice daily — even if you're shy or busy ✅ How AI chatbots can train your fluency faster than grammar books ✅ A realistic routine to finally unlock your spoken English 🗂️ EPISODE STRUCTURE – 7 PARTS: Introduction – Are You a Passive Bilingual? 0:00 The Real Problem – Too Much Input, Not Enough Output 01:28 Step 1 – Treat English Like a Sport 02:30 Step 2 – Imitation Practice 4:01 Step 3 – Practice with AI Chatbots 06:07 How to Create Your Speaking Routine 08:12 Final Words – You’re Not Stuck. You’re Just Quiet (for now) 10:13 🗣️ YOUR TURN – COMMENT BELOW: – Which step will you try first? – Have you used imitation or AI chat yet? – How long have you understood English without speaking? 👍 Like this episode 🔔 Subscribe for more 📤 Share with someone who needs to stop “understanding” and start speaking Your voice matters. And now is the time to use it.