Hi Friends...My New Blog on How to Speak English Well Part 4

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16. Learn from Everyone

You do not have to only learn English from textbooks and teachers anyone who speaks English can help you practice.

Imagine how you would feel if someone asked you, in your native language, how to pronounce something. Would you be angry? No! You would probably be happy to help, just like most English speakers are happy to help you.

If you know any English speakers, whether it is a friend or co-worker, take advantage of the opportunity to practice and learn from them. Make sure to also ask any specific questions you have and be open to feedback.

17. Record Your Own English-language Audiobooks

When we think of practicing a language, we often think of putting ourselves in situations where we have to use the language. But the truth is, a lot of confidence and fluency comes from actually speaking. This technique can help you do a lot more of that.

Think about your favorite books. Even if you do not have any favorite books that were written in English, you can probably find some in English translation. For example, the Harry Potter series has been sold all over the world.

Take any English-language book that you already enjoy, and record yourself reading it in English. This will take you a while, of course. But it is a way to practice your English pronunciation every day in a way that is fun and interesting for you.

Once you finish recording the book, you will have a homemade audiobook of it to listen to, which will give you a way to practice your listening skills, too.

18. Record What You Want to Learn, Then Listen to It Throughout Your Day

Use the same technique described above to learn English in general while also practicing your speech.

For example, let is say that you would like to get better at talking to waitstaff. Maybe you see a FluentU post that includes examples of English conversations to have in restaurants. Instead of just reading the post and trying to remember the examples, record yourself reading it! This will give you multiple opportunities to remember the material: when you first read it, when you read it out loud and when you listen to yourself reading it later.

19. Talk Yourself Through Everyday Activities

Think about all the things you might do that have a beginning, a middle, and an end. For example, following a recipe when cooking dinner or putting together a piece of furniture.

These processes are opportunities to improve your English speaking skills. Write out instructions for a process in English on a piece of paper. Make it as simple as possible and number your steps.

Once you have your instructions, follow them. In the meantime, say what you are doing out loud. For example, Now I am cutting up the onions. Uh oh, my eyes are starting to water.

Your instructions are a kind of cheat sheet to help you along the way. They will help you talk continuously, without having to stop and think about what to do next.

20. Review and Test Yourself Often

Reviewing what you learn is just as important as, well, actually learning!

Without proper review, you can easily forget a lot of previously learned material. This can greatly slow you down in your path to fluency because advanced English constantly builds upon basic, easier concepts. That is why you must frequently test your skills.

You can review your learning in a number of different ways. You can make your own vocabulary quizzes, do translation exercises or have quick training sessions with a speaking partner. There are also online resources that you can use for review.

You should also think about when to review. Maybe you want to review right after you finish a new topic or after completing a whole unit of study. Or maybe you want to be extra studious and just review every time you study English!

Your reviews and tests will help you see your progress in English. Seeing how much you have improved can greatly increase your motivation to learn!

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