We need to learn English language to meet the demands of globalization. Confident English speaking is considered as one of the basic requirements whether you are looking for a job or pursuing higher studies in a prestigious educational institute abroad. With the help of internet technology, you can learn the skill of speaking fluent English and it’s really fun.
Some effecctive ways to be a confident English speaker
1. Start speaking & pronouncing correctly
Many English learners often stop just after learning the vocabulary. As a result, even after knowing hundreds of words, they can’t even pronounce the words correctly. How to overcome this challenge?
While you learn a new word, it is recommended to know the purpose of the word. Then relate it with your surroundings and keep uttering yourself. You can write it down on a paper or share it with your friends and family.
You can also take help from a mentor or expert to know whether the pronouncing is right or not. Thus, you can learn sentence formation with the word and its correct pronunciation.
2. Speech shadowing
It means to speak in imitation of a certain native speaker. This process is naturally observed in the children’s behavior, as they often try to copy their parent’s gestures and postures.
Similarly, you can consider idealizing any English movie star or singer. First, try to lip-sync when watching the subtitles of the video. Next, pause the video, record your voice and then just listen. You will be surprised to hear your own words. Following this process repeatedly, you can speak English fluently almost like the native speakers.
3. Thinking in English
Before speaking English, people tend to rearrange the words in their mind in the respective mother languages. Then, they try to translate those words into English.
This process will make you late to respond to your conversation. Even if your non-English accent is understood, communication will be uninterrupted. Therefore, you have to master the skill to think in English. The ability to think in English will enhance your spontaneity while speaking English.
4. Read English Loudly
While reading any English book or magazine, try to read aloud. And, speak loudly to yourself in English. AnchorReading aloud will allow many new words to enter your brain one by one. It will enrich your vocabulary and help you to be a confident English speaker.
5. Follow the natural flow of the English language
Imagine, instead of having a different accent, the regional people can sing the popular songs correctly. Everyone becomes accustomed to the rhythm, speed, and melody of the lyrics of the songs while listening to the songs all the time. And that’s why it is recommended to watch English movies and listen to English songs for learning English. Understanding the natural style of English words, you will be able to speak English just like the native speakers.
6. Use different ‘English Learning’ apps
Nowadays the most enjoyable way to learn English is to use different mobile applications that are designed for the English learners. Some of the popular apps are Speaking24, Speaky, and HelloTalk. Using such free apps, you can find a partner to practice your English. Practicing Spoken English with a partner will increase your confidence to speak the language fluently in real life.
What is more? You will be able to learn new English words and grammar through various quizzes and fun games.
7. Follow English Learning Tutorials
You can find the endless collection of tutorials on YouTube and English teaching websites. For instance, you can learn the use of diverse practical words, like name of body organs, kitchen items, etc in English pronunciation through YouTube videos.
Different lessons will help you the learn speaking English step by step. You can also judge your skill by attaining different tests provided in the websites.
In a nutshell
Being a Confident English Speaker is a big deal when you are off to achieve acceptance in job, business, or higher studies. As a matter of fact, the solution to all of your problems depends on how well you make your listeners understood your message. In that case, this powerful skill can easily facilitate you in grabbing your dreams.
Source: United News of Bangladesh