Uploaded October 2019 | Updated September 2026, 18 hours ago
A while ago I was browsing a language learning forum. There was a long thread with people discussing (arguing) about "when" you become fluent.
Now, apart from arguing on forums being a total waste of time, it's also a pointless question. Because "fluency" (as most people understand it) is a meaningless concept.
What does it mean to be "fluent"?
Watch the video, and I’ll tell you.
Then head over to doingenglish.com and sign up for my free daily emails to speak better English.
Julian Northbrook
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I sent daily tips to help you speak better English:
doingenglish.com
Written Version & Notes:
doingenglish.com/blog/when-are-you-fluent
Follow me on Quora:
quora.com/profile/Julian-Northbrook
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Courses ......................
MEFA: doingenglish.com/MEFA
EES: doingenglish.com/EES
Books..........................
Master English FAST:
mybook.to/MasterEnglishFAST
More Books by me:
author.to/JulianNorthbrook
About Julian and Doing English ..................
I'm Julian Northbrook and welcome to Doing English.
Doing English, a place for frustrated non-native English speakers who want to speak extraordinary English Whether you're a doctor or an artist, an IT professional, a chef or anything else, Doing English will show you how to learn English, speak English well and use the language as a tool for success in your life.
A bit about Julian:
Creator of the infamous MEFA English course and leader of the League of Extraordinary English Speakers.
Went to Tokyo to be an Artist and failed. Lived there for 13 years anyway. Now I live on the beautiful coast of West Cork, Ireland.
Published author and researcher.
Oh, and I'm Autistic (a very good thing for you and your English).
Stuff by Julian:
I send daily tips to help you speak better English, straight to your inbox.
You can sign up for those here:
doingenglish.com
You can also follow me on Quora here:
quora.com/profile/Julian-Northbrook
(I answer most questions)
#DoingEnglish #JulianNorthbrook #learnEnglish
A while ago I was browsing a language learning forum. There was a long thread with people discussing (arguing) about "when" you become fluent.
Now, apart from arguing on forums being a total waste of time, it's also a pointless question. Because "fluency" (as most people understand it) is a meaningless concept.
What does it mean to be "fluent"?
Watch the video, and I’ll tell you.
Then head over to doingenglish.com and sign up for my free daily emails to speak better English.
Julian Northbrook
.........................................................
I sent daily tips to help you speak better English:
doingenglish.com
Written Version & Notes:
doingenglish.com/blog/when-are-you-fluent
Follow me on Quora:
quora.com/profile/Julian-Northbrook
.........................................................
Courses ......................
MEFA: doingenglish.com/MEFA
EES: doingenglish.com/EES
Books..........................
Master English FAST:
mybook.to/MasterEnglishFAST
More Books by me:
author.to/JulianNorthbrook
About Julian and Doing English ..................
I'm Julian Northbrook and welcome to Doing English.
Doing English, a place for frustrated non-native English speakers who want to speak extraordinary English Whether you're a doctor or an artist, an IT professional, a chef or anything else, Doing English will show you how to learn English, speak English well and use the language as a tool for success in your life.
A bit about Julian:
Creator of the infamous MEFA English course and leader of the League of Extraordinary English Speakers.
Went to Tokyo to be an Artist and failed. Lived there for 13 years anyway. Now I live on the beautiful coast of West Cork, Ireland.
Published author and researcher.
Oh, and I'm Autistic (a very good thing for you and your English).
Stuff by Julian:
I send daily tips to help you speak better English, straight to your inbox.
You can sign up for those here:
doingenglish.com
You can also follow me on Quora here:
quora.com/profile/Julian-Northbrook
(I answer most questions)
#DoingEnglish #JulianNorthbrook #learnEnglish
