Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a conversation in English, pausing awkwardly while your brain frantically searches for the right word? You know the word in your native language. You can almost see it. But by the time you translate it into English, the conversation has moved on, and you’re left nodding silently. This is the “Translation Trap.” If you are reading this, you probably already know vocabulary. You know grammar rules. You might even be able to write well. But when it comes to speaking fluently, you feel stuck because you are still translating everything in your head. Here is the truth: Fluency isn’t about knowing…