{"id":2437,"date":"2020-01-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/local.events.com\/improve-your-english-speaking-skills-4-easy-tips-tricks\/"},"modified":"2021-01-12T10:55:54","modified_gmt":"2021-01-12T18:55:54","slug":"improve-your-english-speaking-skills-4-easy-tips-tricks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/improve-your-english-speaking-skills-4-easy-tips-tricks\/","title":{"rendered":"Improve Your English Speaking Skills &#8211; 4 Easy Tips &amp; Tricks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"blog-content\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px;padding-bottom: 10px;margin-left: 0;margin-right: 0;text-align: center\">\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"Improve Your English Speaking Skills\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/131689537_orig.png\" alt=\"Women asks the question &quot;Do you speak english?&quot; \" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 90%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">In order to improve your English speaking, you will need to become comfortable in conversations where you aren&#8217;t sure what to say. For those who speak English as a second language, this can be a common issue. Maybe you have a native English speaker friend, coworker, or even a family member who you\u2019d like to get to know better. Or perhaps you simply want to improve your English speaking for your own self-confidence.<\/div>\n<div><!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--><\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"402784075855164436\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<p>In any case, you\u2019re probably asking yourself: what are some actionable steps you can take to improve your English speaking skills? In this guide, we will explain how to improve English speaking with 4 simple tips!<\/p>\n<h2>How to Improve Your English Speaking<\/h2>\n<p>There are a number of traditional methods to improve English speaking: formal English classes, living in an English speaking country, or hiring an English tutor. However, these methods may not always be feasible. Thankfully, there are a number of free, simple ways to improve your English speaking and have fun at the same time!<\/p>\n<h3>Watch English Videos Often<\/h3>\n<p>English speaking is not just about talking; it\u2019s also about listening. In the past, people living in non-English speaking regions had little or no access to English, making it difficult to practice on their own. Thanks to the Internet, people have access to MILLIONS of free Youtube videos to practice speaking English.<\/p>\n<p>Watching movies or TV shows in English is another way to expose yourself to English speaking, but it generally takes a greater time commitment. On the other hand, an average Youtube video lasts between 4-5 minutes, meaning that you can watch a quick video on the train, while you\u2019re waiting at the bank, or just whenever you have a few free minutes!<\/p>\n<p>What are the benefits of watching English videos? First, they allow you to hear English from native English speakers. This will help you learn new vocabulary and practice listening skills and correct pronunciation. Finally, it will expose you to different accents (American, British, Australian, etc.), which will be helpful if you like to travel.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few useful English video resources to get you started:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCaUajKAl3cpGQ6KARpnz_3w\">Beginner<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/duncaninchina\/featured\">Intermediate<\/a>, and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCxJGMJbjokfnr2-s4_RXPxQ\">Advanced<\/a> Youtube Channels<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCeTVoczn9NOZA9blls3YgUg\">English Class 101 Youtube Channel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCzGBWlw8n9EnFCrFrlQ-C9A\">Basic English Grammar Lessons<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCAuUUnT6oDeKwE6v1NGQxug\">TED Talk Youtube Channel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/bbcnews\">BBC News Youtube Channel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Listen &amp; Repeat<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re listening to music, watching a movie, or checking out one of the Youtube channels listed above, you\u2019ll want to actually practice speaking English. To do this, you should listen closely and repeat what you hear. Don\u2019t be afraid to pause or replay certain sections until you get it right.<\/p>\n<p>This may feel a little awkward if you\u2019re in a public place, but don\u2019t be shy! There\u2019s no shame in making mistakes. In fact, you can\u2019t learn anything if you\u2019re afraid of saying something wrong.<\/p>\n<p>So, whenever you hear a new word, phrase, or grammar structure, repeat it out loud. This will help you practice pronunciation and proper intonation when speaking English. Additionally, it will help you get a little speaking practice, even when you\u2019re by yourself!<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few more resources to help you listen and repeat words\/phrases correctly:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCTYQzAi6YOcgv2mkzsfzmpA\">Kendra\u2019s Language School<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCgBfckiwjde0_C-ORnfL64g\">English: Practice &amp; Test<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCRo8L8PJxl6tUKky6X6XiXw\">DT English<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Don\u2019t Rush Through Pronunciation<\/h3>\n<p>As previously stated, people tend to worry about making mistakes too much when studying a new language, and English is no exception. This is especially problematic when it comes to pronunciation. Rather than saying something wrong in a conversation and being corrected, many English students mumble through difficult words, or just skip over them entirely.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, this will not help improve your English pronunciation. In fact, if you don\u2019t try to say new or complicated words out loud, you won\u2019t be able to identify areas for improvement. If you do this often enough, your English speaking will likely suffer, and it may take you longer to gain confidence as an English speaker.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid this problem, take your time with pronunciation. This means that you should practice saying a difficult word or phrase as often as possible. Naturally, you want to get the pronunciation right, but don\u2019t be afraid to mess up now and again. Let\u2019s take a look at a few challenging words to get you started:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thoroughly \/\u02c8\u03b8\u028cr\u0259li\/<\/li>\n<li>Daughter \/\u02c8d\u0254\u02d0t\u0259\/<\/li>\n<li>Whistle \/\u02c8w\u026as(\u0259)l\/<\/li>\n<li>Scissors \/\u02c8s\u026az\u0259z\/<\/li>\n<li>Cough \/k\u0252f\/<\/li>\n<li>Vocabulary \/v\u0259(\u028a)\u02c8kabj\u028al\u0259ri\/<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are just a few examples of challenging English pronunciations, but you\u2019re probably asking yourself: how can I actually learn to pronounce these words? After all, not everyone has a native English speaker to ask for help. Thankfully, there are a number of free online tools and resources to help you learn and practice English pronunciation rules:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/learningenglish\/features\/pronunciation\">Tim\u2019s Pronunciation Workshop<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCJDPZQ3ykSD4qM2boqah8rw\">English with Kris Amerikos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishclass101.com\/english-pronunciation\/\">English Class 101 Pronunciation Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/english-pronunciation-rules-and-how-to-learn-them\/\">English Pronunciation Rules and How to Learn Them<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Practice Speaking with Another Person<\/h3>\n<p>Finally, the best way to improve English speaking is to practice having conversations with another person. Do you have a classmate, friend, or family member who speaks English? Are you part of an organized English class? Do you have a private English tutor? If so, you should try to find time in your schedule to meet and have a chat in English as often as possible!<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re having a formal or informal conversation, you don\u2019t need to worry about perfecting your grammar or pronunciation right from the start. Practicing English speaking takes time, so conversations may feel a little clunky at first. Thankfully, the more you practice speaking one-on-one with another person, the more natural it will become to speak in English.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t know anyone who speaks English? Not a problem! There are dozens of online tools, apps, and other resources to match you up with English speakers. 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