How to improve your spoken English
Improve Your English Speaking and English Pronunciation Skills
My first piece of advice is not to get too hung up on trying to sound
like a native speaker. Would you start learning the piano in an attempt
to sound like Mozart? The first rule of speaking English is to learn to
speak clearly and concisely and remember you won't just be speaking to
native speakers: There are roughly 380 million native speakers out
there, but as many as a billion people speak English as a second
language, you do the math.
Try to avoid using idioms and slang (I always say learn it, but don't
use it). It might sound clever to say "You're barking up the wrong
tree," but if you use it in the wrong situation, or if the other person
simply doesn't understand you, you'll only look silly when you try to
explain what you meant to say, or what it actually means.
There's also a saying in English "Have you swallowed a dictionary?"
It is applicable to anyone who uses long, complicated words when a
shorter word will do. Short sentences are just as good (if not better)
than long rambling explanations. The value in what you have to say is
what you say, not how clever you look or sound when you say it. So it's a
good idea to try to use simple, clear vocabulary, KISS - keep it short
and simple,
Here's a fun video that illustrates what I mean.
English speaking tips
Get over any fear you might have of making mistakes. You will make mistakes.
Be patient with yourself. Learning any language can be frustrating, but frustration won't help you, so let it go.
Grasp every opportunity you have to speak with people in English.
Talk to friends who are also learning English. Go out together for coffee and only speak English to each other!
Read short stories out loud and try to see, say and hear the words to reinforce your memory. Record yourself and play it back
later, how does it sound?
Find English speaking friends:-
- You might not be able to find any friendly native speakers where you live, but If you can't find anyone who'll actually help you, don't worry, you'll still be able to figure out if they can understand you.
- Get onto Second Life. It's the one place I've found where you're
guaranteed a conversation - it's an adult environment, and you won't
always want to talk to the people you meet, but for every blood sucking
vampire who asks if they can bite you, there are at least ten, nice
people who just want to socialise. If you want a list of nice places to
go, just contact me on the forum.
- There are several internet based voice chat programmes out there: Yahoo! Messenger | Google Hangouts | Skype and I'm sure there are lots more.
- Look for people with the same interests as you. It's no good asking
everyone you meet to help you with your English, rather develop natural
friendships based on your hobbies etc. Eventually you will make friends
and they will be much more likely to give you correction / guidance.
- Join an English club or conversation group. Around the world there
are many English speaking clubs, these clubs aren't just for expats but
for people interested in the English way of life. They can be friendly
and fun. For a list of English clubs click here.
Check magazines as well as your phone book, your local newspaper and
your local university. Or if there isn't one in your area - start one!
Place an advertisement in your newspaper for people interested in
starting a group or go to Meetup.
- Visit an Irish/English/Australian theme pub or British food shop,
you can usually find one in the larger cities. Often, the waiters and
waitresses come from English-speaking countries, the menu is often in
English too!
- Once your English is good enough, go shopping in some tourist areas.
You'll find lots of shop assistants speak very good English.
- If you can travel to an English speaking country, do it.
- See more at: http://www.learnenglish.de/improveenglish/improvespeakingpage.html#sthash.vzJoYvnT.dpuf
Improve Your English Speaking and English Pronunciation SkillsMy
first piece of advice is not to get too hung up on trying to sound like
a native speaker. Would you start learning the piano in an attempt to
sound like Mozart? The first rule of speaking English is to learn to
speak clearly and concisely and remember you won't just be speaking to
native speakers: There are roughly 380 million native speakers out
there, but as many as a billion people speak English as a second
language, you do the math.
Try
to avoid using idioms and slang (I always say learn it, but don't use
it). It might sound clever to say "You're barking up the wrong tree,"
but if you use it in the wrong situation, or if the other person simply
doesn't understand you, you'll only look silly when you try to explain
what you meant to say, or what it actually means.
There's
also a saying in English "Have you swallowed a dictionary?" It is
applicable to anyone who uses long, complicated words when a shorter
word will do. Short sentences are just as good (if not better) than long
rambling explanations. The value in what you have to say is what you
say, not how clever you look or sound when you say it. So it's a good
idea to try to use simple, clear vocabulary, KISS - keep it short and
simple
English speaking tips
Get over any fear you might have of making mistakes. You will make mistakes.
Be patient with yourself. Learning any language can be frustrating, but frustration won't help you, so let it go.
Grasp every opportunity you have to speak with people in English.
Talk to friends who are also learning English. Go out together for coffee and only speak English to each other!
Read
short stories out loud and try to see, say and hear the words to
reinforce your memory. Record yourself and play it back later, how does
it sound?
Find English speaking friends:-
You might
not be able to find any friendly native speakers where you live, but If
you can't find anyone who'll actually help you, don't worry, you'll
still be able to figure out if they can understand you.
Get onto
Second Life. It's the one place I've found where you're guaranteed a
conversation - it's an adult environment, and you won't always want to
talk to the people you meet, but for every blood sucking vampire who
asks if they can bite you, there are at least ten, nice people who just
want to socialise. If you want a list of nice places to go, just contact
me on the forum.
There are several internet based voice chat
programmes out there: Yahoo! Messenger | Google Hangouts | Skype and I'm
sure there are lots more.
Look for people with the same
interests as you. It's no good asking everyone you meet to help you with
your English, rather develop natural friendships based on your hobbies
etc. Eventually you will make friends and they will be much more likely
to give you correction / guidance.
Join an English club or
conversation group. Around the world there are many English speaking
clubs, these clubs aren't just for expats but for people interested in
the English way of life. They can be friendly and fun. For a list of
English clubs. Check magazines as well as your phone book, your local
newspaper and your local university. Or if there isn't one in your area -
start one! Place an advertisement in your newspaper for people
interested in starting a group or go to Meetup.
Visit an
Irish/English/Australian theme pub or British food shop, you can usually
find one in the larger cities. Often, the waiters and waitresses come
from English-speaking countries, the menu is often in English too!
Once your English is good enough, go shopping in some tourist areas.
You'll find lots of shop assistants speak very good English.
If you can travel to an English speaking country, do it.
Improve Your English Speaking and English Pronunciation Skills
My first piece of advice is not to get too hung up on trying to sound
like a native speaker. Would you start learning the piano in an attempt
to sound like Mozart? The first rule of speaking English is to learn to
speak clearly and concisely and remember you won't just be speaking to
native speakers: There are roughly 380 million native speakers out
there, but as many as a billion people speak English as a second
language, you do the math.
Try to avoid using idioms and slang (I always say learn it, but don't
use it). It might sound clever to say "You're barking up the wrong
tree," but if you use it in the wrong situation, or if the other person
simply doesn't understand you, you'll only look silly when you try to
explain what you meant to say, or what it actually means.
There's also a saying in English "Have you swallowed a dictionary?"
It is applicable to anyone who uses long, complicated words when a
shorter word will do. Short sentences are just as good (if not better)
than long rambling explanations. The value in what you have to say is
what you say, not how clever you look or sound when you say it. So it's a
good idea to try to use simple, clear vocabulary, KISS - keep it short
and simple,
- See more at: http://www.learnenglish.de/improveenglish/improvespeakingpage.html#sthash.vzJoYvnT.dpuf
Improve Your English Speaking and English Pronunciation Skills
My first piece of advice is not to get too hung up on trying to sound
like a native speaker. Would you start learning the piano in an attempt
to sound like Mozart? The first rule of speaking English is to learn to
speak clearly and concisely and remember you won't just be speaking to
native speakers: There are roughly 380 million native speakers out
there, but as many as a billion people speak English as a second
language, you do the math.
Try to avoid using idioms and slang (I always say learn it, but don't
use it). It might sound clever to say "You're barking up the wrong
tree," but if you use it in the wrong situation, or if the other person
simply doesn't understand you, you'll only look silly when you try to
explain what you meant to say, or what it actually means.
There's also a saying in English "Have you swallowed a dictionary?"
It is applicable to anyone who uses long, complicated words when a
shorter word will do. Short sentences are just as good (if not better)
than long rambling explanations. The value in what you have to say is
what you say, not how clever you look or sound when you say it. So it's a
good idea to try to use simple, clear vocabulary, KISS - keep it short
and simple,
- See more at: http://www.learnenglish.de/improveenglish/improvespeakingpage.html#sthash.vzJoYvnT.dpuf
Improve Your English Speaking and English Pronunciation Skills
My first piece of advice is not to get too hung up on trying to sound
like a native speaker. Would you start learning the piano in an attempt
to sound like Mozart? The first rule of speaking English is to learn to
speak clearly and concisely and remember you won't just be speaking to
native speakers: There are roughly 380 million native speakers out
there, but as many as a billion people speak English as a second
language, you do the math.
Try to avoid using idioms and slang (I always say learn it, but don't
use it). It might sound clever to say "You're barking up the wrong
tree," but if you use it in the wrong situation, or if the other person
simply doesn't understand you, you'll only look silly when you try to
explain what you meant to say, or what it actually means.
There's also a saying in English "Have you swallowed a dictionary?"
It is applicable to anyone who uses long, complicated words when a
shorter word will do. Short sentences are just as good (if not better)
than long rambling explanations. The value in what you have to say is
what you say, not how clever you look or sound when you say it. So it's a
good idea to try to use simple, clear vocabulary, KISS - keep it short
and simple,
- See more at: http://www.learnenglish.de/improveenglish/improvespeakingpage.html#sthash.vzJoYvnT.dpuf
Improve Your English Speaking and English Pronunciation Skills
My first piece of advice is not to get too hung up on trying to sound
like a native speaker. Would you start learning the piano in an attempt
to sound like Mozart? The first rule of speaking English is to learn to
speak clearly and concisely and remember you won't just be speaking to
native speakers: There are roughly 380 million native speakers out
there, but as many as a billion people speak English as a second
language, you do the math.
Try to avoid using idioms and slang (I always say learn it, but don't
use it). It might sound clever to say "You're barking up the wrong
tree," but if you use it in the wrong situation, or if the other person
simply doesn't understand you, you'll only look silly when you try to
explain what you meant to say, or what it actually means.
There's also a saying in English "Have you swallowed a dictionary?"
It is applicable to anyone who uses long, complicated words when a
shorter word will do. Short sentences are just as good (if not better)
than long rambling explanations. The value in what you have to say is
what you say, not how clever you look or sound when you say it. So it's a
good idea to try to use simple, clear vocabulary, KISS - keep it short
and simple,
- See more at: http://www.learnenglish.de/improveenglish/improvespeakingpage.html#sthash.vzJoYvnT.dpuf
Improve Your English Speaking and English Pronunciation Skills
My first piece of advice is not to get too hung up on trying to sound
like a native speaker. Would you start learning the piano in an attempt
to sound like Mozart? The first rule of speaking English is to learn to
speak clearly and concisely and remember you won't just be speaking to
native speakers: There are roughly 380 million native speakers out
there, but as many as a billion people speak English as a second
language, you do the math.
Try to avoid using idioms and slang (I always say learn it, but don't
use it). It might sound clever to say "You're barking up the wrong
tree," but if you use it in the wrong situation, or if the other person
simply doesn't understand you, you'll only look silly when you try to
explain what you meant to say, or what it actually means.
There's also a saying in English "Have you swallowed a dictionary?"
It is applicable to anyone who uses long, complicated words when a
shorter word will do. Short sentences are just as good (if not better)
than long rambling explanations. The value in what you have to say is
what you say, not how clever you look or sound when you say it. So it's a
good idea to try to use simple, clear vocabulary, KISS - keep it short
and simple,
- See more at: http://www.learnenglish.de/improveenglish/improvespeakingpage.html#sthash.vzJoYvnT.dpuf
Improve Your English Speaking and English Pronunciation Skills
My first piece of advice is not to get too hung up on trying to sound
like a native speaker. Would you start learning the piano in an attempt
to sound like Mozart? The first rule of speaking English is to learn to
speak clearly and concisely and remember you won't just be speaking to
native speakers: There are roughly 380 million native speakers out
there, but as many as a billion people speak English as a second
language, you do the math.
Try to avoid using idioms and slang (I always say learn it, but don't
use it). It might sound clever to say "You're barking up the wrong
tree," but if you use it in the wrong situation, or if the other person
simply doesn't understand you, you'll only look silly when you try to
explain what you meant to say, or what it actually means.
There's also a saying in English "Have you swallowed a dictionary?"
It is applicable to anyone who uses long, complicated words when a
shorter word will do. Short sentences are just as good (if not better)
than long rambling explanations. The value in what you have to say is
what you say, not how clever you look or sound when you say it. So it's a
good idea to try to use simple, clear vocabulary, KISS - keep it short
and simple,
Here's a fun video that illustrates what I mean.
English speaking tips
Get over any fear you might have of making mistakes. You will make mistakes.
Be patient with yourself. Learning any language can be frustrating, but frustration won't help you, so let it go.
Grasp every opportunity you have to speak with people in English.
Talk to friends who are also learning English. Go out together for coffee and only speak English to each other!
Read short stories out loud and try to see, say and hear the words to reinforce your memory. Record yourself and play it back
later, how does it sound?
- See more at: http://www.learnenglish.de/improveenglish/improvespeakingpage.html#sthash.vzJoYvnT.dpuf
Improve Your English Speaking and English Pronunciation Skills
My first piece of advice is not to get too hung up on trying to sound
like a native speaker. Would you start learning the piano in an attempt
to sound like Mozart? The first rule of speaking English is to learn to
speak clearly and concisely and remember you won't just be speaking to
native speakers: There are roughly 380 million native speakers out
there, but as many as a billion people speak English as a second
language, you do the math.
Try to avoid using idioms and slang (I always say learn it, but don't
use it). It might sound clever to say "You're barking up the wrong
tree," but if you use it in the wrong situation, or if the other person
simply doesn't understand you, you'll only look silly when you try to
explain what you meant to say, or what it actually means.
There's also a saying in English "Have you swallowed a dictionary?"
It is applicable to anyone who uses long, complicated words when a
shorter word will do. Short sentences are just as good (if not better)
than long rambling explanations. The value in what you have to say is
what you say, not how clever you look or sound when you say it. So it's a
good idea to try to use simple, clear vocabulary, KISS - keep it short
and simple,
Here's a fun video that illustrates what I mean.
English speaking tips
Get over any fear you might have of making mistakes. You will make mistakes.
Be patient with yourself. Learning any language can be frustrating, but frustration won't help you, so let it go.
Grasp every opportunity you have to speak with people in English.
Talk to friends who are also learning English. Go out together for coffee and only speak English to each other!
Read short stories out loud and try to see, say and hear the words to reinforce your memory. Record yourself and play it back
later, how does it sound?
Find English speaking friends:-
- You might not be able to find any friendly native speakers where you live, but If you can't find anyone who'll actually help you, don't worry, you'll still be able to figure out if they can understand you.
- Get onto Second Life. It's the one place I've found where you're
guaranteed a conversation - it's an adult environment, and you won't
always want to talk to the people you meet, but for every blood sucking
vampire who asks if they can bite you, there are at least ten, nice
people who just want to socialise. If you want a list of nice places to
go, just contact me on the forum.
- There are several internet based voice chat programmes out there: Yahoo! Messenger | Google Hangouts | Skype and I'm sure there are lots more.
- Look for people with the same interests as you. It's no good asking
everyone you meet to help you with your English, rather develop natural
friendships based on your hobbies etc. Eventually you will make friends
and they will be much more likely to give you correction / guidance.
- Join an English club or conversation group. Around the world there
are many English speaking clubs, these clubs aren't just for expats but
for people interested in the English way of life. They can be friendly
and fun. For a list of English clubs click here.
Check magazines as well as your phone book, your local newspaper and
your local university. Or if there isn't one in your area - start one!
Place an advertisement in your newspaper for people interested in
starting a group or go to Meetup.
- Visit an Irish/English/Australian theme pub or British food shop,
you can usually find one in the larger cities. Often, the waiters and
waitresses come from English-speaking countries, the menu is often in
English too!
- Once your English is good enough, go shopping in some tourist areas.
You'll find lots of shop assistants speak very good English.
- If you can travel to an English speaking country, do it.
- See more at: http://www.learnenglish.de/improveenglish/improvespeakingpage.html#sthash.vzJoYvnT.dpuf
