“How can I think in French and speak naturally without translating from English?” This is a question I often hear in various forms.
Many learners aspire to ‘think in French,’ believing it’s the key to fluency.
However, this aspiration is built on a misconception that you must stop thinking in English for everything else to fall into place.
The truth is,
forcing your brain to think in French from the outset isn’t the most efficient way to become conversational faster.
Instead, it’s about creating a scaffold in English that you can easily translate into French. By simplifying your thought process in English first, you provide your brain with the “cheat codes” it needs to naturally form sentences in French.
Imagine you’re building a structure; you wouldn’t start with the roof. Instead, you’d lay down a solid foundation and add supporting beams.
Similarly, when you structure your thoughts in English, the translation to French becomes almost automatic, allowing sentences to flow naturally.
Many people believe that thinking in French will make finding words easier, sentences smoother, and ultimately lead to fluency.
But what if you could feel confident speaking French even before you reach that stage?
That’s exactly what the Simplified Thinking Process is designed to help you achieve.
Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Decide on the Sentence You Want to Say
Think of it like planning a journey. You decide on your destination before choosing the best route.
Step 2: Simplify Your English Before translating
Break down your sentence into its simplest form. For example, instead of “I would like to know where the nearest train station is,” simplify it to “Where is the train station?”
Step 3: Translate into French, Using Words You Already Know
Now, with your simplified sentence, translate into French using the vocabulary you’re familiar with.
This approach ensures you’re not overwhelmed by complex sentence structures and can focus on being clear and understood.
This is what I call the Simplified Thinking Process.
It not only helps you translate thoughts quickly but also gives you the awareness of how to use English efficiently for smoother transitions into French.
In my program, this is just one of the techniques we work on. The method integrates three main components to help you hold conversations in French confidently.
My innovative approach is based on three key pillars:
- The Instant Comprehension Approach®: Master techniques, like Ear Gymnastics®, that enable you to always understand what native speakers are saying, without asking them to slow down. You’ll learn how to naturally pace conversations and communicate with confidence—no more guessing or feeling lost in conversations.
- The Art of Confident Conversations®: Learn all the rules of French pronunciation upfront, so you can pronounce even unfamiliar words with ease and speed. This eliminates the anxiety of speaking fluidly, empowering you to communicate clearly and confidently in French from the start.
- Total Immersion Experience 2.0®: Navigate real conversations from day one, making French a living experience rather than just a classroom subject. This hands-on approach equips you with the skills to manage conversations independently and confidently, making French a living, breathing part of your life.
Stop trying to think in French before achieving fluency. Use the Simplified Thinking process instead and become conversational 3X faster.
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