{"id":83803,"date":"2022-05-11T10:46:36","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T10:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.henryharvin.com\/blog\/?p=83803"},"modified":"2023-12-15T09:31:19","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T09:31:19","slug":"how-to-improve-english-speaking-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.henryharvin.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-english-speaking-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Improve English Speaking Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Prologue<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The inability to confidently speak English is one of the common communication barrier. This is usually due to embarrassment. An embarrassment from making mistakes in conversation. You are here because you want to improve your English speaking skills. Even after weeks and months of learning, you are still unable to speak confidently. Don’t worry. You’re in good hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

English is a fascinating language, believe it or not. If learned well, it is rewarding. Just like any other skill. English speaking skills mean not only knowing words but also using them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is it necessary to improve English Speaking Skills?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

English. Specifically, the world’s unofficial lingua franca. English speaking skills are important as are other skills. Perhaps, the most significant. Here, I shall share some methods that you can adopt to improve your English speaking skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But first, why such hustle and bustle over English speaking skills? This is because nearly 20% of the world’s population speaks English. In addition, speaking English fluently opens up many opportunities. (Remember those job descriptions that stated you should have excellent communication skills?) From travelling across the globe to communicating with different people to getting that dream job, it all comes easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Many of us understand the complexity of English grammar. But when it comes to speaking a language, we lose confidence! So, without any delay, let’s get started on how to improve your English speaking skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improve English Speaking Skills – Collectively<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you get confused, let’s clarify the meaning of ‘collective’. Any language can only be learned by speaking, and more importantly, by talking to others. Therefore, these methods require the presence of people around you to speak the language and improve your English speaking skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Partner-in-Crime (I meant in conversation)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Find someone to talk to. Specifically, someone who is a native English speaker.  Having someone to converse with in English helps you get comfortable speaking the language. Not only does it improves your ability to converse in English, but also leaves some room to rectify mistakes if any.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Consider working with a tutor, if you don’t know someone close to you. Similarly, you can connect with someone on social media and improve your English speaking skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grow your Vocabulary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Learning new words daily is a good way to improve your English speaking skills. Okay, if not daily, at least every alternate day. <\/strong>Set a target. For instance: three words daily or 5 words daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So long as you learn a word every day, you still grow your vocabulary by 365 new words every year. Impressive, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And how do you find these new words? Well, you have the news channels, the movies, and podcasts. If you wish to be more old-school, then you have the newspapers, magazines, and books. Oh, not to mention the songs! An interesting way to increase your vocabulary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improve pronunciation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The infamous recipe for disaster while speaking; knowing the word but mispronouncing it! But if you have Google, don’t worry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Search the internet for online dictionaries such as the Macmillan and Merriam-Webster. Not only do you get the meaning but the little speaker next to the word will tell you the exact pronunciation of the word. Isn’t this an easy way to improve your English speaking skills?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, you can use the English pronunciation youtube tutorial or podcast to pronounce it correctly. (By the way, did you know that pronunciation is the most commonly mispronounced word?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pocket a pocket dictionary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, we are a high-tech generation. We have our cell phones for almost everything. However, it`s a good idea to go to the old school at times, to improve English speaking skills. In other words, keep a pocket-sized Oxford English dictionary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Not only is it useful, but it also contains daily conversational words that help improve English speaking skills. Whenever you come across a new word, open the dictionary and highlight it to understand what it means. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This miniature dictionary contains not only the meaning of words but also word usage and special grammatical rules. In addition, the meaning is explained with illustrations. There are more points to old-school, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don`t just know the word; use it.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As soon as you heard a new word, you marked it in your dictionary. You also know the meaning of that word now. Are you done? No. Not at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You have to make it a point to use what you learned. (Or else, you will forget it.)  Once you practice using the words you learn, you find reasons to converse in English. So use that word in your conversation as soon as you have the opportunity. Make that word a part of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sign-up for an English speaking course<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are taking the course, that’s pretty good. Such exposures can greatly help improve my English speaking skills. If not, you can enroll in an online grammar course (quite boring, I know). Otherwise, choose a one-to-one course that tailors the content of the course to your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Speaking of courses that will help you improve your English speaking skills, some of these below will help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Henry Harvin<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is one institute that needs no introduction. If you were looking for any course online, you certainly must have across Henry Harvin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From time to time, you need to focus on your English speaking skills. With this in mind, Henry Harvin started a full-fledged English speaking course to improve the English speaking skills of learners. This recently launched English-speaking course<\/a><\/strong> currently has nearly 7,500 learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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