Thinking in English - English sentences
Examples

1. It is not just by being slimy that you are going to get on anyone. ( I try to think in English)
2. You won't get on anyone by being slimy. (I primarily think about grammatical rules then... )
3. By beinig slimy, you won't get on anyone. ( I think in German and translate it to English )

Which one is most correct and most common ?
Any idea how to learn THINKING English and without translation ?

Question

Thinking in English - English sentences
Examples

1. It is not just by being slimy that you are going to get on anyone. ( I try to think in English)
2. You won't get on anyone by being slimy. (I primarily think about grammatical rules then... )
3. By beinig slimy, you won't  get on anyone. ( I think in  German and translate it to English )

Which one is most correct and most common ?
Any idea how to learn THINKING English and without translation ?

Answer

I don't know what you mean by "slimy" or "get on anyone", but if we were talking about word order I would probably say something closer to #2.

As for thinking in English, I think the only way is through immersion. Set aside time every day (at least an hour) where you listen, write, speak and think ONLY in English. Talk to yourself in English too! It's the best you can do until you get to an English speaking country, but eventually your mind will get the hang of switching languages.

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you can not think as a native speaker unless you talk with them very much.

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Hi there - do you mean 'get on with'? Not sure what you mean by slimy. Happy to help if you want me help you work it out.

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