HOW TO LEARN ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS

It is important to practice your English speaking skills.

English is one of the world's major languages, with approximately 341 million native speakers and an additional 267 million people who speak it as a second language. There is high international demand to learn English due to its use as a lingua franca in global industries such as tourism and media. However, the irregular pronunciation and stress patterns of English mean that many students lack confidence in their ability to speak English accurately. Fluent English speaking skills can nevertheless be achieved with regular practice and motivation. 

Instructions

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     Perfect your pronunciation. Practice saying the letters of the alphabet aloud, one by one, and identify those that you struggle to pronounce accurately. Pay particular attention to mastering English sounds that are not present in your native language. "Th," "r" and "l" are letters that often present students with problems.
     
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     Learn new vocabulary. Students often lack confidence in speaking English because they fear they do not know the correct words to express their ideas. Develop a routine for learning new vocabulary, focusing on words that are likely to be of use to you when speaking English in real life. If you are learning English for work reasons, for example, concentrate on learning words that relate to your particular field. Knowing these words in future will give you the confidence to communicate more clearly.
     
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     Study the rules for word stress in English. Learning to stress the correct syllable in words is one of the best things you can do to perfect your accent and sound less like a foreigner when you speak. Stress in English can be complicated and there are some words where not even native speakers can agree. However, by learning the basic rules, you can significantly improve your English speaking skills.
     
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     Listen to English-language multimedia. Try listening to English pop music on your way to work, or watch English films and television programs in the evenings. This is a fun way to get exposure to the English language as spoken by fluent native speakers. While enjoying the music and videos, you will subconsciously absorb information about the tone and rhythm of the language, as well as new vocabulary.
     
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     Practice speaking English. Look for native speakers in your local area who might be willing to meet up with you and practice speaking English. If this is not possible, try arranging conversations over the Internet using programs like Skype. Ask the native speaker to make notes on your pronunciation during the conversation and give you feedback afterwards about ways you can improve.
     
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