12 Tips on How to Improve
Your English-Speaking Skills
“Build a strong foundation”
First point: Expand your vocabulary
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Read widely.
Use a dictionary
Play word games.
Use flashcards.
Eybar E. Cordoba C.
11° Grade
Second point: Improve your pronunciation
#1. Listen to native
English speakers.
Pay attention to how they
pronounce words and
phrases.
#2. Record
yourself speaking.
This can help you to
identify areas where you
need to improve.
#3. Use pronunciation
resources.
#4. Practice
speaking regularly.
These resources can teach you
about the different sounds in
English and how to pronounce
them correctly.
The more you practice
speaking, the better your
pronunciation will become.
Third point: Learn the natural
flow of English
1. Connect words and phrases.
English speakers often connect words and phrases together, rather
than speaking them one at a time.
2. Use linking words and phrases.
Linking words and phrases can help you to connect your thoughts
together and create a more coherent flow.
3. Use stress and intonation.
Can help you to emphasize important words and phrases and create a
more natural rhythm.
Fourth point: Build English speaking confidence
1.
Start small. If you are feeling nervous about speaking English, start by
practicing with simple sentences and phrases.
2.
Focus on your strengths. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses when
it comes to speaking English. Focus on your strengths and build on
them.
3.
Accept that you will make mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes when
they are learning a new language. The important thing is to learn from
your mistakes and not let them discourage you.
4.
Set realistic goals. Don't expect to become fluent overnight. Set small,
achievable goals for yourself and celebrate your successes along the
way.