I’d like to share some experiences on how to effectively improve spoken English in a short period of time.

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This post was last edited by The sound of the waves remains 8228 on 2016-2-25 21:08. Being able to speak fluently in English is the dream of every person who studies English. These days, there is a situation where many people know a great deal of vocabulary and grammar, but are still unable to speak English; as a result, improving their oral English skills seems like a very difficult task to them. To improve spoken English, the key is to listen and practice more. Listening is one of the methods everyone uses to learn a language; no matter when or where, one should keep discovering and listening more. On the way to school or to work here, you can listen to audiobooks; download as many audio files as possible to your phone or iPod, so that you can fully immerse yourself in an English-speaking environment, which will have a very positive effect. Remember, as the saying goes, it’s better to write things down than to rely on memory; write down the words or sentences that are difficult to pronounce or have accent issues in spoken language, and practice using them more often. In your free time, when you come across any interesting people or things, write them down and then translate them into English. In this way, you can learn a few new words or phrases every day; over time, they will become part of your own vocabulary. By keeping a record in your notebook every day, you will surely achieve significant progress over time. To learn spoken English well, one must read aloud. Get rid of the habit of speaking in single words; the goal of practicing spoken English is to be able to express oneself freely in English. Participate in more English speeches; remember to speak slowly while speaking English, as this will help you identify your own mistakes more easily and also make it clearer for others to understand what you are saying. When reading in English, you can use your phone to record yourself, and then listen to the recordings repeatedly – this will make it easier to spot issues with your pronunciation. Over time, as your English skills improve, your speaking speed in English will naturally increase. Imitation: Everyone has an accent to some extent. To minimize this as much as possible, one can watch more American TV shows, watch relevant videos, listen to English songs, imitate classic English expressions, mimic the way foreigners speak, and try to copy their gestures. Because accents are not fixed; if one does not persist in practicing*, all previous efforts may be in vain. Interaction: Everyone who is on the path of learning English knows that this process can sometimes be boring, but it’s something we can control. I’d like to recommend a simpler way to practice; you can get one free lesson and have a one-on-one conversation with a foreign teacher: just register using your phone to access these free courses and engage in video conversations with foreign teachers. He will ask questions based on your pronunciation. As the saying goes, those involved in a situation are often unable to see it clearly, while outsiders can; by encouraging others to identify problems, progress can be made more quickly. If you decide to enroll later on, the cost isn’t high either – around 20 yuan per lesson, which is quite a good value for money. Be confident – everyone makes some mistakes when learning new things. But remember to stay confident at such times; don’t worry about how much others understand or whether your accent is too strong. Taking this step is already an achievement, as it would be better not to even try at all. Being brave enough to try is your greatest progress; as you work hard to overcome all these challenges, you get one step closer to becoming an expert in spoken language.