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Going abroad isn’t always a realistic option for becoming fluent in a language, so here are some tips to improve your English speaking, và increase your fluency at home page.
1. Completely surround yourself with English
Forget about learning a language from 1-2 hours of reading a book. Is it possible? Maybe. Is it realistic? NO. Getting yourself used khổng lồ the language is a must for improving your speaking fluency. How can you surround yourself?
Easy:
Listen & read the news in English. There are plenty of online resources from different countries. (BBC, CNN, ABC)Play English music at trang chính or in your car. Get a music player licensed in your country for more options (ie: Spotify)Read lyrics while listening. If you’re not sure of English music, kiểm tra out: The Billboard Hot 100 listTranslate your favorite songs inlớn English!English podcastsExpand your TV & movie choices to more English (use English subtitles). Think: Netflix.Watch fun YouTube videos, or from another video source. (Vsauce is a very interesting channel)Follow English blogs. Google (your interest) + blog. For example: roông xã music blog.Explore the English section at your local library.Use social media khổng lồ connect with English speakers across the world. Don’t forget to status update, tweet, & comment in English!Hobbies in English! Cook using an English recipe, craft or build with English instructions.Going to the store? Things to do? Practice writing all your lists in English!Listen toEnglish audio while you sleep!2. Stop thinking that only speaking will improve sầu your English speaking fluency
Being able to speak does not happen overnight, and it definitely doesn’t happen without knowing some grammar. Reading exposes you to new vocabulary, proper word order, sentences construction, & can introduce you lớn new grammar naturally. Writing is a way for you to lớn give more attention lớn making your own correct sentences, & using correct English grammar. Studying all skills in English is extremely important for speaking fluency.
3. Don’t be shy & start making connections!
Don’t be shy lớn use your language. Try asking the worker you are speaking with in public if they speak English. Most likely, they will be just as excited as you khổng lồ practice!
4. Practice listening to lớn different accents
Try not to just watch/listen to British English, or only American English. Being familiar with a variety of accents and especially, vocabulary và collocations will help you improve sầu your English speaking và understanding. Netflix has a variety of TV shows và movies from all over the world, or expose yourself to lớn accents through international news.
5. Self-practice - Yes, talk to lớn yourself
If you’re not comfortable speaking alone, how will you vì chưng it in a group? Think out loud in English or sing. You can also try saying out loud what you’re doing, as you’re doing it. If you find it difficult khổng lồ explain, this is an idea of language lớn look up. For example: As you’re cooking breakfast, bởi vì you know the related vocabulary for the food and utensils? Can you use different verbs to explain your actions? This would be especially useful at work if you want lớn utilize English most while at work.
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6. Read out loud
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Similar khổng lồ number 5, Self-Practice, reading texts out loud is another way to lớn “train” yourself how to lớn speak. Reading accurate and well-written texts out loud will help you make the connections of what your English sentences should sound like, and you’ll probably build some vocabulary, too!
7. Record native speakers, và practice recording yourself too!
If you are not sure how the text should sound when you read (# 6 above), a great way to practice sounding like a native is lớn listen lớn one, và try lớn mimic. After all, this is more or less how children learn khổng lồ speak. Use a recording device to lớn record a TV show, movie, interview, etc, và listen to lớn the accents, pronunciation, và intonation. After listening, record yourself trying to use the same style of speaking. When you compare it khổng lồ the native, what is different? There will definitely be differences that are expected between a native sầu speaker và learner; however, is your intonation & ‘flow’ similar, how is the speed of your speaking, and are you articulating (saying clearly) the same letters và sounds?
8. Don’t forget pronunciation practice!
Every language has their unique sets of sounds, Identify the sounds you have sầu difficulties with & practice these with tongue twisters, minimal pair lists, or various online sites dedicated to lớn these (easy to find in Google). The best way lớn practice is repetition.
9. Try teaching someone else English
Trying lớn teach someone else the language will get you talking as well. Even if it’s basic words, sentences, or phrases, the more you teach someone…the more opportunities you’ll have to lớn practice with them.…and finally, very important…
10. Stop translating all the time!
These disadvantages are so much bigger than the positives. Is it necessary sometimes? Yes. But when you learn khổng lồ “need” and “rely on” the translator, you are creating a serious problem for your fluency, blocking your ability, và making it almost impossible. It is important to lớn understvà that fluency is being able khổng lồ speak clearly, easily, và smoothly. If you are consistently translating, then your speech will be slowed, as well as your response time. Another issue is that you’re not practicing the skills needed khổng lồ explain yourself nor the various ways to lớn describe words. You’re simply, not practicing English. Languages also use different word orders và structures, và words in different ways. Even British & American English use different words for the same object, so translating may not always find you the best words. Through all of this English practice, please rethành viên lớn never be afraid or nervous to lớn make a mistake. Mistakes are important for learning, & everyone makes them (even native sầu speakers)!
