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We don’t have tricks that will give you perfect English in five minutes a day.
But we do have solid tips that will help you learn how to speak English more fluently, in less time.
Here are some tips that will help you speak English better than ever.
Unfortunately, there are just as many exceptions as there are rules in English. It’s easy to get stuck on learning how to speak English properly, if you try to
find a reason for everything. Sometimes English is weird and unexplainable, so instead the best thing to do is just memorize the strange exceptions and
move on.
This also means you need to start thinking in English. If you want to say the word “apple” in English, for example, right now you probably think of the word
in your native language first, and then try to think of the correct word in English. Instead, try imagining a picture of an apple, and then just think the English
word “apple”. Real fluency happens when you stop mentally translating conversations.
If someone asks you a question and you’re not sure how to answer, start by thinking about the words used in the question. The person has already said
most of the words you need to make your answer. Instead of just memorizing English grammar, start to look for patterns like this one. There are a lot of
simple ways to “cheat” and make it easier to remember the right words.
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Easier said than done, right? When you listen to native English speakers, it can be hard to understand every single word that is spoken. They might use
many words you don’t know, talk too fast or have a strong accent.
A fantastic way to practice careful, active listening is to start using FluentU. FluentU has a huge collection of real world English videos, so you can hear
the English that people speak every day.
Once you’re there, how you learn is entirely up to you. While browsing our hundreds of awesome videos, you’ll have the freedom to choose which ones
are most relevant to your personallearning experience.
The more you listen to this authentic English, the better you will understand how to speak English
naturally.
And FluentU makes it really easy to watch English videos. How? There are interactive captions. In
other words, you can tap on any word to see an image, definition and useful examples.
For example, if you tap on the word “brought”, then you see this:
You can learn any video’s vocabulary with FluentU. Swipe left or right to see more examples for
the word you’re learning.
The coolest part? FluentU knows the vocabulary that you’re learning. It uses your vocabulary to
recommend you examples and videos. You have a truly personalized experience.
You can even save all the words you learned and keep track of your progress.Keep practicing
with these videos, and you will see great improvement in your ability to understand and
speak native level English.
Start using FluentU on the website with your computer or tablet, or download the FluentU app
from the iTunes store.
FluentU lets you learn engaging content with world famous celebrities.
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FluentU lets you tap to look up any word.
FluentU helps you learn fast with useful questions and multiple examples. Learn more.
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6. Use It or Lose It
There’s an expression in English: “Use it or lose it,” which basically means if you don’t practice an ability, you might forget it. This idea can be used to
help you remember new English vocabulary. The best way to remember a new word is to use it right away so it will stay in your memory. When you learn
a new word, try to say it in sentences a few times over the next week and you’ll never forget it.
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10. Learn from Everyone
You don’t have to only learn English from textbooks and teachers – anyone who speaks English can help you practice. Imagine how you would feel if
someone asked you, in your native language, how to pronounce something? Would you be angry? No! You’d probably be happy to help, just like most
English-speakers are happy to help you. If you know any English-speakers, whether it’s a friend or co-worker, take advantage of the opportunity to
practice and learn from them.
How to Speak English Well … It’s *NOT* what you think: “Don’t think, just speak” – a great, motivational video that explains well the rationale behind
focusing on speaking rather than thinking.
If you liked this post, something tells me that you'll love FluentU, the best way to learn English with real-world videos.
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