Marina introduces the common challenge of forgetting words during English conversations and expresses her understanding based on personal experience.

• Marina lives in the U.S., works and communicates in English, and faces the issue of forgetting words.
• She shares her intent to dive into explaining why this happens and how she manages it.

Marina discusses passive vocabulary and the steps to move words to active use through repetition and practical application.

• Words heard but not used are part of passive vocabulary, which can be difficult to recall during conversations due to nervousness or distractions.
• Marina uses the phrase 'to feel under the weather' as an example and advocates for actively using new phrases in conversation or on social media to transition them to active vocabulary.

Marina promotes joining a speaking club to practice English and convert passive vocabulary to active usage.

• The speaking club at Lingua Marina allows members to practice speaking English with others around the world.
• Members receive weekly emails with events they can join based on their interests, utilizing Zoom calls to engage in conversation.

Stress can inhibit the ability to remember words; confidence and self-acceptance are essential for fluent communication.

• Being too stressed, especially when aiming to impress or meet expectations, can cause people to forget words.
• Marina advises to stop stressing about sounding perfect and to be authentic instead.

Focusing on the conversation at hand can prevent forgetting words; leaving unenjoyable situations can help maintain engagement.

• People are often distracted in conversations, thinking about unrelated matters.
• Marina suggests striving to be fully engaged and present during interactions to enhance communication.

Low confidence can lead to difficulties in word recall; pursuing passions and being enthusiastic can improve communication.

• A lack of confidence in oneself or one's language skills can result in forgetting words and rambling.
• Marina encourages embracing one's interests to naturally improve language proficiency and confidence.