1. Secrets to Speaking English or Any
Other Language Fluently Fast
Let’s just put it out there – English is an incredibly hard language to learn.
With words having multiple meanings and being pronounced differently in
different scenarios, or having multiple words be pronounced the same but be
spelled differently and be used in different contexts, it’s a minefield.
Most English people don’t even speak English perfectly. Having said that,
speaking English fluently isn’t out of reach for the average learner assuming they
are dedicated to learning it.
1 Use English Speaking Forums
Join a forum style website such as Quora. Take some time to read existing threads
and once you start to feel confident, join in the discussion by answering other
people’s questions or asking your own.
Choose topics you are interested in so that your questions and answers are
authentic.
2. Play English Word Games
You can play games such as Scrabble or complete crossword puzzles – anything
that gets you thinking about English words and their meanings.
If your friends don’t share your passion for English and don’t want to play
Scrabble with you, there are lots of ways to play online either against a real
opponent or against a computer.
3. Forget About Perfect Grammar
Perfect grammar is important if you plan to write in a language. For speaking a
language fluently, it’s not as important. Learn the basics of sentence structure and
that’s all you need.
Remember you are aiming to speak the language fluently, not write it fluently.
There’s a huge difference between the two, and not having to learn a whole bunch
of complicated “rules” will definitely improve the speed at which you can learn
English.
4. Make English a Part of Your Daily Routine
2. You will learn English much quicker if you make it a part of your day. Speak
English whenever you can, think in English, listen to English music and read
English media.
This constant reinforcement will keep your English skills at the forefront of your
mind and will help you to expand on them without even realising that you’re doing
it.
5. Talk to Native English Speakers
If possible, try to visit the UK, or somewhere where English is the first language. Talk to the
locals and learn from them.
This might seem a little embarrassing at first in case you make a mistake or you can’t
understand what’s being said to you, but it’s worth it because you will learn so much more
about the practical application of the language then you ever will in a classroom environment.
You aren’t fluent in a language until you can converse easily with native speakers of it.
6. Take an Online Course
Taking an online course such as The Fluency Course or a Rosetta Stone
program can help to keep you focused as it gives you a reason to show up and
concentrate on your learning. Learning alongside other people keeps you
accountable, and a bit of healthy competition with other learners can also make the
learning process a bit more fun too.
7. Watch Videos, TV Shows and Movies in English
Start out by watching TV shows and movies in English with the subtitles set to
your native language.
8. Listen to the Language
Try listening to an audiobook or a podcast that interests you. Think about what the
words mean, but also use this time to learn about how the words sound and how
they fit together to form coherent sentences.
9. Use an App to Help You
Using an app can help to keep you focused and moving forward with your studies
in a way that self studying often doesn’t.
You can get free language aid apps that will help you to learn fluent English fast
such as Duolingo, a free app that uses a game to teach you seven new words per
session.
10. Practice Every Day
3. Leaving too long a gap between study periods means you are more likely to forget
some of what you have already learned and have to spend some of your learning
time recapping your last lesson.
Practice every day, even if it’s just for five or ten minutes to keep everything fresh
in your head. This will eliminate the need to cover the same things in multiple
lessons which will make the learning process much quicker.
11. Concentrate on Reading
Rather than reading text books, focus on reading novels. If you enjoy the material
you’re reading, you’re much more likely to continue to push yourself. Start with
children’s books and work up to more complicated pieces.
A great starting point for adult literature is to find a copy of your favourite book in
English so you already know the gist of the story and can use that basic
understanding to effectively work out what the words and phrases you’re reading
mean
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* For members of the Humantalents International Group