How to improve English speaking?

I have seen many of my friends struggle with English. Some of them asked me to write a post on ‘how to improve English speaking, how to improve English communication’. I asked few people, did some research and including my own experience here in this post, I will tell you-

How to improve English speaking?

1. Watch Movies, TV series-

Watch movies in English. In the start you won’t understand what the actor is saying, but don’t get discouraged, nobody does. Start by adding subtitles to the movie, subtitles provide the dialogue written in words, at the bottom of the film. I have seen many people who can speak English really well, but sound robotic. They speak English without emotions. When you will start watching movies you will be benefited in following way
1.1  You will sound more like a human than a robot.
1.2  You will come out of the age-old English we are taught in schools.
1.3  Vocabulary will increase and mother tongue influence will be reduced. 
1.4  You will be entertained.

2. Listen English Songs-

Don’t pay heed towards the lyrics, just enjoy the song. After listening the song few times, you will naturally start humming it. Give it some days and you will know the lyrics without stressing yourself.

Benefits- 1. This will help your pronunciation. 2. You will listen some great songs.

3. Read out loud-

Read out any literature loudly. Many times it is advised to read newspapers. (I won’t recommend that. As nowadays, whenever we open newspaper there are only news of dirty politics and all.) Read a nice English book and you will be benefited in following ways-
3.1  In my experience by turning 10 pages of a good book, one comes across 30 or more beautiful new words.
3.2  (Not related but) Reading books will improve your imagination.
3.3  Communication improves.
3.4  Your pronunciations will improve.

4. Speak with friends in English-

You are not the only person who wants to improve your English, find others like you and try to communicate with them in English.  

5. Think in English-

We have around 35-48 thoughts running in our mind in a minute. Think in English and you are creating 35-48 sentences in a minute. 

6. Keep a diary-

Whenever you come across any new word, write it down in the diary. When you get free time open dictionary and find their meanings. You can even start writing your daily diary. At the end of the day write down how your day was, your feelings, thoughts in it.

7. IGNORE GRAMMAR NAZIS-

Whenever you will try to speak in English, you will come across some grammar Nazis, who will try to point out your errors. If you can accept them, great! But if you can’t, don’t be discouraged. Best way to deal with grammar Nazis is just to ignore them.

8. Speak!!!-

Don’t be scared to speak in English, try to answer questions in the classroom, ask questions. Whenever you get chance, try to speak in front of your classmates. People will laugh, but ‘that’s what people do’. Ignore them and SPEAK!!!

9. Learn from mistakes-

Don’t be ashamed of mistakes, to err is human. Admit the mistakes and try to avoid them next time.

10.  Don’t hesitate to ask-

We all know people, who speak fluent English. Approach them and ask how they learnt to speak. If you ever get any problem ask them (they won’t bite). 

GOOD LUCK!!!
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POST BY- JAYESH BHAWARE. (Masked Lord)

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