Speaking English:
10 Simple Tips for Improving English Speaking Skill ( Collected)
Do you want to learn how to improve your English speaking?
Do you want to speak English well?
For ESL students and English learners, to improve your spoken
English, the best thing to do is to talk with a native speaker. However, this
is not the only choice we have to be able to master a language like English.
Here we’re going to explain how.
10
Simple Tips for Improving Your English Speaking
Speaking English Tip 1. Practice to think in English
As a rule of thumb, the most important key to English fluency is
the ability to think in English, so you need to practice to think in English as
native speakers do. Here are some useful tips to help you improve this typical
skill.
o Stop the habit of translating between
languages (if you have)
o Use an English to English dictionary to look
up words
o Try to think in English anywhere, anytime. A
student shared with us that she usually walks in the park and trying to
describe people around her in English by using as much adjectives as she can.
You can do the same, or create your own method to practice thinking English
whenever you have “free time” to think.
You’ll notice that when you think in English, it’s easier for
you to speak in English.
Speaking English Tip 2. Talk to yourself in English
Whenever you’re at home, you can practice your English with your
favorite person: yourself. The following tips would help you to talk to
yourself in English.
o Read out loud from your favorite books
o Speak out loud with your own thoughts in
English on certain topics (e.g. sports, family)
o Use a mirror to practice as you can see your
partner J
o Use a recording device (e.g. your phone) to
record what you read/speak (you will be able to hear yourself speaking English
and then finding out the pros and cons of your tone, pronunciation and even
accent).
The most significant benefit of this method is that you will be
more comfortable in speaking English and be aware of your own strengths as well
as weaknesses in speaking. Then you can find the right tips to improve the
specific weak points in your spoken English.
Speaking English Tip 3. Get a friend or partner to practice
It is always easier to improve your English with a friend or a
partner especially if he or she is a native speaker. There are many ways to get
to know such individuals online. However, you should be careful when talking or
making friends with others on the internet.
It is suggested that you should join a
language exchange website (e.g. fluentland.com) to find native language exchange parners –
it’s a win-win situation.
Speaking English Tip 4. Read English Books, Newspapers
Reading English Books can open your mind to brilliant new worlds
and take you to a new level of English language learning. The key to success is
choosing the right book for you. If you do not know where to begin, you should
find something that interests you.
Newspapers are also worth reading. Not only you can improve your
English but you’ll learn about what’s going on, which can be handy when talking
with native speakers.
Speaking English Tip 5. Watch English TV Shows, Movies
Watch TV shows or YouTube videos in English is another
great way to help you – use them to improve your fluency. How will you do it?
o Pick a short part of your favorite TV shows
o Repeat what the speakers are saying line by
line
o Try to sound just like them (matching the
tone, speed and even the accent) – record yourself speaking if you can.
o Imagine that you are trying to learn a new
song in English and you want to sing as good as the singer.
It doesn’t matter if you miss a few words, the important thing
is to keep speaking. By practicing this method many times, you will notice that
your spoken English will sound more like a native.
If you’re tired of reading books, there’s nothing better than
learning English through movies and film. This might be the most fun way to
learn English. You should choose a film with English subtitles which allow you
to check up new words. I would recommend the “Friends” TV Movie for you,
watching this series kills two birds with one stone. It makes you laugh
you heart out and will help to improve your English in a natural way.
Speaking English Tip 6. Writing Everyday in English
Writing is a great way of using new vocabulary and getting your
head around grammar. Try and write something every day using new words and
grammar that you’ve learned. Even if it’s only a few sentences, it’s very
important to get into the habit of doing this.
Speaking English Tip 7. Learn with English songs.
Singing along to your favorite English songs is a
great method for you to become more fluent. You will get familiar with the
sound of English and have better understanding of the English language’s
rhythm, tone and beat. Moreover, singing along to your favorite English songs
will help you to remember new words easier as you are singing with your
emotion.
Speaking English Tip 8. Learn phrases and English Idioms
As a rule of thumb, you should learn word
phrases, not just words in English. For example, you can say “how do
you feel today?” (the same way with your native language) but an
English native speaker might say “how’re you doing?” or “what’s up?”
instead. So one of the key to become more fluent in spoken English is to master
English phrases. You should learn English phrases, not individual words.
English idioms and slang are also used so often in everyday English, if you don’t know
them, it’s almost impossible to understand the context. Learning common
everyday English idioms will help you fit in with most situations and your
spoken English will sound more like a native. It is recommended to use idiomsandslang.com which is an easy site to learn common idioms and slang in
English.
Speaking English Tip 9. The most common sayings in daily
English
There are many common phrases which native
speakers use in daily specific situations. For example, there are a great
variety of ways to thank people in English, such as “you’ve made my day”,
“that’s so kind of you”, etc. So, you should learn how to say your most
commonly used phrases and words in English. Knowing them in English will
help you speak as well in English as you do in your native language.
Speaking English :1 Prepare for specific situations and don’t be
afraid of making mistakes
People learn English for many specific reasons. One learns
English so he or she can get a job in an English-speaking company. In that
case, they should focus on practicing English for an interview. The others
might just want to learn English so they can make more friends in America. Then
they would need a different kind of English. So the point here is to focus
on your purpose of learning English, you will find the suitable preparation
methods for your spoken English.
You’ll feel more confident if you’re prepared!
You should also remember that making mistakes when learning
English is Good! Making mistakes is a natural part of learning English and they
are only bad if you allow them to be, and if you don’t learn by them. If you
really want to be able to speak English, you really need to practice speaking
English anywhere anytime.
So, don’t be afraid of making mistakes.
Practice makes perfect!
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