Chia and I met for the first time today on an Instant call. She is an educational professional who is very fluent in her English. Her aim is to increase her use of English as she will be moving to an English speaking country. She is a great conversationalist, and we covered a number of topics. Chia and I also discussed some methods that can be used to help her gain more confidence. One of them is to read easy books out loud. It’s important for the brain to hear the words and for the mouth to practice saying the words. I recommend preteen aged type books because the language is easier than adult books. You can also improve your grammar by taking time during the reading to focus on the tenses that are being used. This is a natural way of becoming accustomed to the right grammar. I didn’t mention passive immersion to Chia, and I think this is another great way of becoming comfortable with English.