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528. How to get fluent when you're on your own | Gilbert's story

14.08.2026
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What does it take to become fluent in English when there is no one around you who speaks English?

Meet my student, Gilbert. He's from Guinea, living in Morocco, studying engineering in French, and one of my New Sound Scholarship winners.

In this conversation, Gilbert shares how he went from silent, afraid and unable to open his mouth to someone who speaks English with confidence, teaches others, and is now building a public speaking club in his own community.

I hope you enjoy this interview!