Can We Talk About Your English for a Second?

Can I ask you something? What do you actually want to see on this channel? I've been thinking about this a lot lately. I've made quite a few videos about speaking English with confidence, English at work, conversations, presentations, small talk, and I have lots of ideas. But instead of guessing what you need next, I thought, why don't I just ask you? So this video is a little different. I want to hear from you. What are you struggling with? What do you wish you could do more easily in English? And what would you actually like me to make a video about? So stay until the end because I'm also going to share some of the ideas I'm considering for the channel. And I'd really like to know which ones you'd be interested in. First, let me tell you why I'm asking. When I started this channel, I had a pretty clear idea what I wanted to talk about. English communication, especially for people who already know English but don't always feel confident using it. And that's something I can relate to. I've had those moments where I knew exactly what I wanted to say but couldn't find the words quickly enough. Or where I understood everything that I was being said in a conversation but needed a little longer to formulate my response. And that's a big part of why I started making these videos. I wanted to share things that have helped me become more comfortable communicating in English. But the more videos I make, the more I realize something. Everyone's English journey is different. What is difficult for me might be easy for you. And what you struggle with might be something I haven't even thought about making a video about. So that's why I want your input. And the first question, what's the hardest thing about speaking English for you? Think about a real situation, not an English test, not grammar exercises, a real conversation. Maybe it's speaking in meetings, making small talk, introducing yourself, networking, giving presentations, answering unexpected questions, or simply speaking without translating in your head. What's your biggest challenge? Write in the comments and don't worry about writing a long answer. Even something like small talk or speaking in meetings is really helpful. And my second question for you, what kind of videos do you find most useful? I'm curious about this one because there are quite a few different directions I could take the channel. For example, practical English, things like useful phrases you can actually use in meetings, conversations, and everyday work situations. Speaking confidence, how to feel calmer, stop overthinking, and speak when your English isn't perfect. Real life situations, meetings, presentations, networking, job interviews, small talk, or practice videos. Videos where we actually practice together. For example, I give you a question and you answer it, or we practice a conversation. Which of those would you like to see more of? And if there's something completely different, tell me that too. And here's something I'm especially curious about. Is there something you can do easily in your own language, but suddenly find really difficult in English? Maybe you can be funny in your own language, but feel very serious in English. Maybe you're confident giving your opinion, but become quiet in an English meeting. Maybe you're good at telling stories, but your stories become very short in English. Or maybe you know exactly what you want to say, but when someone asks you a question, your mind goes blank. I would really love to hear about those situations, because those are the kind of problems I want to help with. Not just here's another English word you should learn, but here's how you can handle this situation when you're actually there. So let me also share some ideas I've been thinking about. One is how to keep an English conversation going, because I know that many people can answer a question, but then don't know what to say next. Another idea is how to speak up in an English meeting, especially when you have something to say, but you need a little more time to formulate it. I'm also thinking about more videos where I actually practice together. For example, English conversation practice, real work situations, where I give you a situation and you have a chance to answer before I continue. And maybe more videos about small talk, because that's something that can feel surprisingly difficult when English isn't your first language. And of course, more videos about practicing English alone. That seems to be something many people can relate to, but I don't want to make all of these videos just because I think they sound like good ideas. I want to know what you actually need. So here's my question for you. If you could choose one video for me to make next, what would it be? It doesn't have to be a perfect video title. Just tell me the problem, whatever it is. Tell me in the comments. I'm genuinely curious. And one last thing. I also want to say thank you. Because when you leave a comment, you're not just helping me with the YouTube algorithm or giving me a video idea. You're giving me a little insight into what it's actually like to use English as a second language. And that's what I want this channel to be about. Not perfect English, not sounding like a native speaker, but being able to communicate what you actually want to communicate. To feel more comfortable, more calm, more clear, and more confident. So tell me, what do you want to see more of on this channel? I'll be reading the comments and who knows, maybe my next video will come directly from your suggestion. See you in the next video.