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English can be a difficult language to learn, but there are things you can do to make
the learning process easier

How do I improve Spoken English? I have learned English form childhood but I still
can’t speak English fluently. This is a question we get often. Most English language
learners know basic English, understand basic grammar rules and have the ability
the read and write English. But they struggle with Spoken English ..

Speaking is often the hardest of the four language skills. It's one thing listening and
understanding, or even reading and writing, but it's another talking to a native
speaker and not getting all confused and experiencing brain shut down. But with the
right tricks you can get over the learning curve with ease
To improve your spoken English, the best thing to do maybe is to talk with a native
speaker.
Sometimes we don’t have that option though! What if you don’t know anyone who
speaks English? What if you don’t have time? What if you simply don’t feel confident
enough yet to practice with a native?
Don’t worry. You can still improve your spoken English, even without a speaking
partner.
We’re going to explain how.

In this Course , I’m going to give you many great lessons and tips to help overcome
the difficulties you might be experiencing, using some of the simplest methods to
improve your English communication skills.

I’m Ahmadrabiee , Founder and manager of English

I hold Tesol certificate from Cambridge university .. I have written some books and
given speeches and lectures in many Universities ..
I’ve taught different English courses online and this would be my honor to help you
learn something Useful ….

At the end of this course

You will learn many great lessons and tips that would help you tackle the difficulties
in Spoken English ..
Speak English more fluently, naturally and with more confidence.
Use a powerful but simple technique to keep improving every day - without a teacher

You Will understand the correct methods and ways of Improving spoken English ..
You will Learn to speak more clearly so that your listeners can understand exactly
what you’re saying and what you mean.
You can also download the written transcript altogether
Please contact me and feel free to ask me any questions
Good Luck

Introduction video

Improving your English speaking skills will help you communicate more easily and
effectively. But how do you become a more confident English speaker?
In this course we will explain some great tips and methods of learning spoken
English ..
I’m going to talk about 10 great methods of improving spoken English ..
Understanding these methods will help you to become
more confident and fluent in speaking English …
The topics which we will cover in this course are …
Think in English , learning sentences not words , speaking by yourself , give yourself
time to think , focus on fluency not grammar , slow down and relax , listen to more
English , tongue twisters , imitate and record yourself , other helpful methods
Ok guys , Now it’s time to start Learning these methods … Let’s do it ..

Lesson 1
Think in English.
Sometimes the difficult thing about talking in a new language isn’t the language itself,
but how you think about it.

If you think in your native language and then try to speak English, you’ll always have
to translate between languages. Translating isn’t an easy thing to do! Even people
fluent in two or more languages have trouble switching between languages.

The solution is to think in English.

You can do this anywhere, anytime. Try to use English when you’re thinking about
your day, or when you’re trying to decide what food to order. Even try to use an
 English to English dictionary to look up words. That way you never have to use your
native language and translate words. You’ll notice that when you think in English, it’s
easier for you to speak in English.

Many English students say:

§ “It’s too difficult!
§ “I don’t know enough English words!”
§ “I need to think in my native language and translate.”
However, thinking in your native language and translating results in sentences
that don’t sound natural in English, because the sentence structure is often
different in English and your native language.
In addition, it takes too much time to think and translate when you’re in a
conversation – leading to pauses, hesitations, and the inability to speak fast and
fluently

5Let me give you some great tips to help you think in English

1. Don’t use a bilingual dictionary.I remember spending hours looking up words

and definitions in an English-only dictionary. I prefer to use paper dictionaries as it
helps me memorize words better. When you search for a word, turning page after
page, you naturally repeat it in your head. By the time you find the meaning, you
remember the word.

2. Learn vocabulary in phrases, not single words. Our brains are pattern-
matching machines that remember things put into context. If I can’t come up with any
context examples, I check out Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary or google
it.

3. Start using the vocabulary as soon as possible. Never stop yourself from
speaking until your language is perfect, you will be waiting forever! I am always
trying to take initiative even if I am really scared because “practice makes perfect”.
As soon as I had an opportunity, I volunteered for an English college newspaper
writing articles and interviewing different people. It was really hard at the beginning
and it took me a long time to write a draft. After seven months of volunteering
experience and publishing with the Canadian University Press, the newspaper
decided to hire me as their Staff Reporter.

4. Talk to yourself in English. When I was learning English (and I still do this), I
would describe to myself whatever happened during the day. This gives you extra
practice before you start explaining things to other people.
5. Get an English-speaking friend or partner. It is always easier to improve
English with a companion especially if he or she is a native speaker. I noticed a
dramatic improvement when I moved in with my boyfriend ;). Regular chats in
person, over the phone, text messages, and other common activities brought me to
the next level and I stopped talking to myself!

6. Travel. I used every opportunity to travel to English-speaking countries. I’ve met

numerous people in my travels and try to keep in touch with them even after my
trips. Facebook, WhatsApp, Viber, and emails definitely help.

Lesson 2

Learn Sentences, Not Only Words

In a way, this will take the pressure off too. When you learn a new word, try to
memorize a couple of sentences that contain it.
There might come a time when you can use one particular sentence with little, or no
alteration at all. Unfortunately, many people learn words by heart, but have no idea
how to use them in a sentence.

It will be such a relief not having to worry about whether the sentence is correct
grammatically or not. Let’s look at an example:
to appreciate = to recognize the value of something/somebody
I think it’s necessary to feel appreciated in a relationship/ at work.I appreciate
all your hard work.
Isn’t it much more useful to memorize ’appreciate’ this way
If you study individual English words in isolation, this is what happens:When you
need to speak, you have to think a lot in order to combine the individual words in
the right order, using the right grammar, and in a way that makes sense.If you focus
on learning phrases instead, then you will have ready answers and responses for
any situation – no need to over-think. Focusing on phrases will help you speak
English in complete sentences more naturally.

Why Is Focusing on Sentences Important

Sentences are more than just strings of words. They’re thoughts, ideas and stories.
Just like letters build words,words build sentences. Sentences build language, and
give it personality.Again, without sentences, there’s no real communication. If you
were only reading words right now, you wouldn’t be able to understand what I’m
saying to you at all.
Simple words are just not enough. Early humans made stories out of simple
drawings, but these drawings could only tell so much. Think of it this way: How much
can you get just from reading “man” and “horse”?
Sentences combine words to give them direction. They can add a certain feeling to
groups of words. They’re also necessary to express ideas

Lesson 3
Talk to yourself.
Whenever you’re at home (or alone somewhere else) you can practice your English
with your favorite person:
If you’re already thinking in English, try speaking your thoughts out loud. Read out
loud, too. Practice is practice, and even if you don’t have anyone to correct your
mistakes, just the act of speaking out loud will help you become more comfortable
speaking English.
Practice speaking by yourself
(both reading aloud and speaking
spontaneously
When you speak English, there are two main difficulties:
The mental difficulty of thinking of the English words to say
The physical difficulty of pronouncing the English words correctly

Speaking English by yourself helps train your ability to put your ideas into words
Reading English texts out loud will help you with the second part without having to
worry about the first part. It will train your mouth and lips to pronounce English words
more easily.
Speaking English spontaneously by yourself is also EXTREMELY helpful in
developing your ability to put your ideas into words… without the pressure of a real
conversation. You can look at a list of discussion questions and respond out loud in
English – speaking alone
It might feel a little silly, but remember – this is GREAT training for your spoken
English, and there’s nobody to hear your mistakes!

Use a mirror.
Whenever you can, take a few minutes out of your day to stand in front of the mirror
and speak. Choose a topic, set a timer for 2 or 3 minutes and just talk.
The point of this exercise is to watch your mouth, face and body language as you
speak. It also makes you feel like you’re talking to someone, so you can pretend
 you’re having a discussion with a study buddy.
Talk for the full 2 or 3 minutes. Don’t stop! If you get stuck on a word you don’t know,
try expressing your idea in a different way. You can always look up how to say that
word after the 2-3 minutes end. This will definitely help you find out what kinds of
words or sentences you have trouble with.

Lesson 4

Give Yourself Time to Think

Trying to speak English too fast won’t make you sound like a native speaker.
Instead, it can actually make it more difficult for the other person to understand
you.Speaking English slowly has two advantages:

§ It gives you more time to think of what to say

§ It makes your speech clearer so the other person can understand
Over time and with practice, your spoken English will get faster naturally

You may be worried that the people you’re talking to are impatient and would like
you to say what you want as quickly as possible.
First of all, it may not be true – people often prefer a well-thought-out answer to a
rushed one.
So just relax.
Another practical thing you can do is equipping yourself with fixed phrases you can
use when remaining silent doesn’t seem to be an option. Here’s an example:

Why is there so much violence on TV? That’s a good question. Let me think
for a moment, I haven’t really thought about it before. Well, I suppose…

Here the speaker gains considerable amount of time to reflect just by repeating the
question and adding a few sentences. If you do the same, you’ll sound more fluent
and won’t feel the pressure of having to say something before you’re ready.
5Fixed or set phrases are phrases whose words are usually fixed in a certain order.
They can be verb patterns, idioms, collocations – basically anything we always say
in one particular way. For example,
during the day
in the meantime
It’s been a long time since
Sorry to bother/trouble you, but…
Would you mind if…?
Oh, come on!
I’m just kidding!
 For what it’s worth,…
To be right/wrong about
Tit for tat/an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth

Lesson 5

Focus on fluency, not grammar.

When you speak in English, how often do you stop?

The more you stop, the less confident you sound and the less comfortable you
become. Try the mirror exercise as we talked about in the precious lesson , but
challenge yourself to speak without stopping or stammering (taking pauses between
your words) the entire time.
This might mean that your sentences won’t be grammatically perfect, and that’s
okay! If you focus on speaking fluently instead of correctly, you’ll still be understood
and you’ll sound better. You can fill in the correct grammar and word rules as you
learn them better.
Remember that communication is more important than grammar
Don’t worry too much about grammar when speaking
Do you get nervous when speaking because you’re afraid of making a mistake?
Remember that the #1 goal of speaking English is to communicate. Although
grammar is important, it is less important than communication when speaking
English.
Here’s a simple example – if you say:
“Yesterday I go to party on beach.”
The sentence isn’t grammatically correct, but it DOES successfully communicate
your message, and an English speaker will understand you. It’s better to say
something “wrong” and still communicate successfully than to say nothing!
Also, the grammar of spoken English is more flexible than the grammar of written
English – so don’t worry too much about grammar when speaking.

Grammar-translation methods, and memorization of rules have been standard

practice for a very long time, but they’re probably not the most effective ways to
learn.

Some students study English for many years, and know all the rules of grammar and
sentence structures, but still struggle to communicate properly and hold a
conversation in English.
It is important to have a significant amount of time focusing on conversational,
functional language use, and learn in context through interaction with other people!

Lesson 6
Relax & have a positive, confident attitude
If you make a mistake or forget a word when you are speaking English – it’s OK!
Don’t be nervous or afraid.
The person who you’re talking to will understand and be patient with you. If you are
insecure when speaking English, it will be even more difficult to speak.

Relax & think positive!

So DON’T say “My English is terrible” or “Sorry for my bad English.” These are
negative comments and they’re not helpful.
Instead, think “I can speak English!” before every conversation in order to give
yourself more confidence and help you speak better!

You can be your best helper or your worst enemy when learning to speak fluently!
We know it’s hard, but you should try not to worry about how you sound when you
speak. Just relax!
If you get stuck or confused, just take a big breath and start over. Speak slower if
you have to. Take time to pause and think about your next sentence.
Do whatever it takes to become more comfortable with speaking English.

Slow down
You know yourself how it goes – you’re speaking with someone and you want the
other person to feel how good your English is.

It’s as if you are COMPELLED to speak as fast as native English speakers, which is
also a very stupid idea on two accounts:
§ First – people will notice that you’re a foreigner ANYWAY,
§ Second – you should NEVER COMPARE your English with that of others
because it will always make you feel inadequate!
I wouldn’t be wrong in saying that speaking too fast is one of the BIGGEST
mistakes all foreign English speakers are making all over the world ❗
§ It’s the reason #1 why non-native speakers get stuck for words in English.
§ It’s the reason #1 why we mispronounce words when speaking in English.
§ And it’s the reason #1 why we think we suck at speaking in English.
The solution to this issue is quite obvious, as a matter of fact – it’s staring right in
your face: SLOW YOUR SPEECH DOWN!
 Lesson 7
Listen to more English

Listening to more English will improve your speaking

Most English learners read too much and listen too little.

But when babies and children learn English, they listen first – then speak – and
later learn to read and write.
Half of a conversation is hearing the other person – and if you don’t understand what
they’re saying, how can you respond correctly? So if you want to improve your
English speaking, spend more time listening!

Listening more will also help you naturally improve your pronunciation and reduce
your accent.
Listen and repeat.
Do you watch TV shows or YouTube videos in English? Use them to improve your
fluency. Choose a short part of a show and repeat it line by line. Try to match the
tone, speed and even the accent (if you can). It doesn’t matter if you miss a few
words, the important thing is to keep talking. Try to sound just like the native
speakers on the show.

The more you listen to this authentic English, the better you will understand how to
speak English naturally.
Pay attention to stressed sounds.
English uses stresses in words and sentences. That means you’ll need to stress, or
emphasize, certain words and syllables (sounds) to give words and sentences
different meanings.
Listen to where native speakers place the emphasis when they speak. Try to repeat
it the same way.
Think of the word present which have 2 different stresses
AS A VERB MEANS TO GIVE A SPEECH but as a noun means a gift ..
This won’t only help you speak well, it might even reduce misunderstandings.
Sometimes the placing the stress on the wrong syllable completely changes the
word.
The word ADdress, for instance, isn’t the same as the word adDRESS. ADdress
refers to a physical location where someone lives, and adDRESS means to formally
speak to a group of people.
Learn to hear the difference!

Lesson 8

Try some tongue twisters.

Tongue twisters are series of words that are difficult to say quickly. One example is:
“The thirty-three thieves thought that they thrilled the throne throughout Thursday.”
Try saying this a few times! It’s not easy.
Word games like this will help you find the right placement for your mouth and
tongue, and can even help your pronunciation. You can find a list of great tongue
twisters

Let’s see more Tongue twister

While we were walking , we were watching window washes wash washingtone’s
windows
With warm washing water
Tongue twisters are funny, but they can also help you with your pronunciation and
speaking. They are a type of diction or articulation exercise, which helps you learn to
speak clearly.

It’s been found that the brain coordinates its articulation of words according to which
muscles it needs to move, so sounds that use the same or similar muscles (as we
see in tongue twisters) can confuse the brain

Benefits of Tongue Twisters

They strengthen and stretch the muscles involved in speech
This muscle exercise leads to clearer pronunciation, clearer speech patterns, and
helps rectify some of the hardest sounds for you. They’re also just fun, making
learning pronunciation – something that can be quite frustrating – more enjoyable.

There are also tongue twister poems you can check out for longer practice and more
of a mouth workout.
2. They show you which sounds are difficult for you
Depending on your native language and your own strengths and weaknesses, some
sounds will be harder for you than others. Tongue twisters can really highlight which
sounds you’re struggling with. You may get stuck on the same sound again and
again; this is a sign to focus on that sound.
Moreover, you may already be aware of sounds that are challenging for you. For
example, speakers of Korean and Japanese tend to have difficulty with the l and r
sounds
3. They are a great warm up
Even if you’re a native speaker or you’ve mastered English pronunciation, tongue
twisters are a great warm-up exercise before you make a presentation, speak in
public, teach a class, lead a meeting, act, and more

Lesson 9
Imitate

Listening when combined with reading will fill your brain with phrases you recognize
and will eventually be able to use. You may want to imitate out loud the odd word or
phrase, even as you are listening. This is sometimes referred to as shadowing. But
you need even more practice at getting the words out. Listen a few minutes to
content for which you have the transcript, and where you like the voice and the way
the person speaks.

2 After listening, read the same text out loud trying to imitate the way the person
speaks. Focus on the rhythm and intonation. Don’t worry about words that you
mispronounce, get the rhythm and flow. Do this over and over.
It’s a beautiful day today ..

IMITATION IS THE KEY TO LEARNING LANGUAGES

Did you know that if you mimic someone’s accent, you’ll be able to better understand
what they say? As playwright George Bernhard Shaw once said: “Imitation is not just
the sincerest form of flattery – it’s the sincerest form of learning.”

That’s what psychologists at the UK’s University of Manchester and Holland’s

Radboud University discovered in a study in 2010. The results showed that imitating
the person you’re talking to helps your speech comprehension.

So for language learners, this means it’s best to practise your conversation skills with
a native speaker.

Imitation speeds up learning

In the 1970s, American psychologist Andrew N. Meltzoff identified so-called ‘social
learning’, where people or animals observe and then copy their companions.

“Imitation accelerates learning and multiplies learning opportunities”, he noted. “It is

faster than individual discovery and safer than learning by trial and error.
Record yourself

Use of words is more important than pronunciation. However, we all like to work on
getting closer to the pronunciation of the native speaker, although we won’t quite get
there. In order to work on pronunciation, you can practice recording yourself every
now and again, perhaps once or twice a month but not too often. Find content of
interest at LingQ, listen to the audio, then read the same content out loud and record
yourself. Listen for the differences. This is your chance to work on specific sounds. It
is important to notice the words that you mispronounce and then try to notice these
sounds when listening to the language. If you can notice them, you will have a
better chance of pronouncing them correctly.

Lesson 10

10 HELPFUL WAYS TO IMPROVE SPEAKING

1. Sing along to English songs.

Singing along to your favorite English songs will help you become more fluent.
Once you can sing along to Taylor Swift and Jason Mraz, you can test your skills
with something a bit more difficult: rap!
Rap is a great way to practice English because often the words are spoken like
regular sentences. However, the rapper uses a stronger rhythm and faster speed.
Some of the words might not make sense, but if you can keep up with the rapper
then you’re on your way to becoming fluent!

2. Learn word forms with new words.

Some practice comes before you even open your mouth. Make speaking easier by
learning the different forms of any words you learn. You should do this when you’re
learning new vocabulary. For example, if you just learned the word write, you should
also learn some other forms like wrote and written.
Knowing the correct way to use a word in any kind of sentence is important. This
knowledge will help you while speaking. You won’t have to stop and think of different
words—you’ll know exactly when you need to use that word while speaking.

3. Learn your most common sayings.

Take some time to really notice how you speak in your native language.
What words and phrases do you use the most often?
Learn how to say your most commonly used phrases and words in English. Knowing
them in English will help you speak as well in English as you do in your native
language.
4. Prepare for specific situations.
Are you learning English for a specific reason? For example, are you learning
English so you can get a job in an English-speaking company? In that case, practice
English that will help you in an interview. Are you learning English so you can make
friends in America? Then you would need a different kind of English.
Before you go to a place where you have to speak English, you can practice what
you might have to say. If you’re preparing to go to a restaurant, what might
conversations in a restaurant sound like? Answer the questions a waiter might ask
you. Try talking about food and menus.
You’ll feel more confident if you’re prepared!

5. Tell a story from your language in English.

Here’s a fun way to test how well your spoken English has developed: choose a
story that you know really well and tell it in English.
Remember to think in English as you’re telling your story. Focus on speaking fluently
instead of correctly. Say every sentence out loud to yourself.
Even if you have nobody to talk to in English, you can still build confidence and
master fluency on your own time.
In some ways, practicing speaking is even easier by yourself!