Learning English in 5 Steps

Being fluent in English may seem daunting. However, like any journey, the hardest part is usually taking the first step. You can follow these five easy steps to make your English more fluent.

1. Smile and breathe

Whatever your level of English, trust is important. Smiling when you speak English will make you feel more confident. It can even help you make new friends. Make sure to take the time to breathe while you talk. If you hang out for what you have to say, just pause, take a breath, and you will feel that your confidence is back.

2. Memorize examples with vocabulary

Don't just memorize word lists. Be sure to include examples as well. If you are using flashcards, write a sentence on each card to learn how to use words in context. Make examples as memorable as possible with a funny story or use something about your life to help you keep it in mind.

3. Listen to learn

Pay attention to what you hear while listening to British radios, news or movies. To write new phrases, keep a notebook and look at your teacher or ask anything you don't understand. If you're speaking to someone whose native language is English, don't be afraid to ask them to explain phrases or expressions you don't understand. Learning from the real world will make your English more relevant and natural than learning from a textbook.

4. Do mouth muscles exercise

English probably uses some sounds that are not in your native language. To make these sounds right, you need to exercise and develop the muscles in your mouth. Try to speak loudly and clearly at home and record yourself to make sure you get it right. Exaggerate every sound when you work alone and you will find it easier to speak clearly in a normal conversation.

5. Copy a native speaker

You can learn a lot by imitating the way someone speaks English. Choose the one you like your voice and find a recording of their speech. Choose a few sentences in the recording and practice by telling yourself exactly how they sounded in the recording. Pay attention to the sound of each syllable and what words are highlighted.

Remember, the most effective way to learn a language is to speak. Practice a variety of techniques and work regularly to achieve your fluent English speaking goal.

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