MAIN IDEA
What is secret number two about?
Stop studying grammar rules.
Does studying grammar help you speak fast?
No.
What do teachers usually tell students to study?
Grammar
Do native speakers think about grammar when speaking?
No
Is grammar study OK for writing?
Yes
What does AJ say you should never study again?
Grammar rules.
What happens if you think about grammar while speaking?
You speak slowly.
Name one tense AJ mentions.
Past / present perfect / future perfect (any one).
When did AJ start studying grammar?
In high school.
Why is writing easier than speaking?
You have time.
Why does AJ say this secret makes students feel free?
Grammar causes stress and confusion.
What kind of mistakes do learners still make after years of grammar study?
Simple grammar mistakes.
What do students often do with grammar rules?
Memorize them
Why did he study grammar then?
For writing
What can you do in writing that you cannot do in speaking?
Stop and correct.
What skill is this secret for improving?
Speaking English.
Why is there no time to think about grammar when speaking?
You must answer immediately.
What are English classes often focused on?
Grammar rules and tests.
How do children learn grammar?
From phrases naturally.
Why is grammar thinking bad for listening?
You don’t hear well
Who usually likes this secret the most?
Students and subscribers.
How should grammar work when you speak?
Automatically.
Did this method work for most students?
No.
Do native speakers study grammar rules as children?
No.
Which skill needs instant answers?
Speaking