How Can I Learn Spoken English?

Boasting more than 380 million native speakers, English is one of the most frequently used languages worldwide. Some people learn English to ease traveling or for personal pleasure. Perhaps you have decided to learn English as a way to converse with a friend or to further business opportunities. Whether you are enrolled in an organized course or are simply studying on your own, you have a variety of options at your disposal for learning spoken English.

Things You'll Need

  • English textbook
  • English flash cards
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Instructions

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      Review grammar skills in a textbook or online at a website such as Talkenglish.com. One of the most important aspects of speaking English is developing your grammatical abilities. This includes understanding frequently used phrases, word placement in a sentence and how to pose a question. When your textbook presents you with an example of a common English phrase, read it out loud several times until you can speak the sentence fluently without pauses.

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      Make or purchase a set of English flash cards. Write down important words and phrases, as well as any terms you find difficult to remember. Review your flashcards each day and speak the words out loud. It is important to learn a variety of words in English so you can be prepared when you come across people outside of class. While in a classroom setting or even with a private tutor, you encounter only a select set of vocabulary. Daily life is not so predictable, so arming yourself with a diverse set of vocabulary words is essential. Try an online source such as Bostonacademyofenglish.com.

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      Speak English to people you encounter at the grocery store, the library or the post office. Even if you feel uncomfortable, be bold and offer a brief, friendly greeting in English.

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      Practice speaking English with close friends online, in person or on the telephone. One of the primary benefits of speaking with people you are close to and comfortable with is that you may not be embarrassed about forgetting a word. You can simply laugh off any mistakes you make and keep going, and you can speak at your own pace.

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      Listen to English movies, podcasts, music or audio books frequently. Speak along with the audio as much as possible to practice your pronunciation. Listening to English audio surrounds you with the language so you will not only become comfortable with the pronunciation of frequently used vocabulary words, but you will also increase your ability to listen and speak at a fast pace.

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