English is an intimidating language for many. Reason — It is spoken by many and our worth is often judged based on our English. It shouldn’t be so but it is what it is. Keeping the cons aside, we cannot turn a blind eye to the pros of it. It is handy in many cases and in this time, it will do us good to learn the language. And never mind the pros and cons, it is a dream for many just to speak eloquent English.
And why not! It is a beautiful language indeed.
Every language has a unique charm and English is no exception.
I certainly spent a lot of time brushing my English speaking and writing skills. I love learning new languages. I believe it is my way of learning about other cultures and growing my respect for them. And in my journey of becoming an English writer, I discovered/invented my own set of tricks and tactics that work.
If you allow me, I’d be delighted to share them with you. Are you ready then?
Let’s get started.
How To Speak Eloquent English?
I have 7 wonderful practices to share with you to speak eloquent English. All of these little techniques helped me so much in boosting my confidence to speak English.
1. Learn Vocabulary/Idioms/Phrasal Verbs
When you are not a native English speaker, one of the mistakes you can do is directly translating sentences from your mother tongue to English. Word for word.
Don’t be embarrassed, we all did that. And it is nothing wrong. But to gratify your speaking skills, you can try a bit more than simply translating.
For that, you must keep learning vocabulary, idioms, and phrasal verbs. Maybe even some slang. This will give you the confidence you need to speak with others.
2. Don’t get too much into Grammar
One of the best things that I did when I was honing my English was not spending hours on grammar. We already know the basic stuff and that is enough. Even if you don’t, just stick to the basics.
What you should remember is your goal is to speak English, not do a PHD on it. Right from day 1, focus on speaking. Otherwise, you will be sucked into the grammar whirlwind and it will take you years to speak a phrase in English.
3. Write in English
Honestly, writing is harder than speaking. But it is much more helpful to learn a language. The more you write in a language you want to learn, the better you keep getting at speaking it too.
So I recommend you keep a journal and write in English only. No other language is allowed. And since it is only meant for you, you are more than welcome to make mistakes. Those mistakes make you learn faster.
4. Think in English
This is something I practised and it is really useful. I believe when you want to master something all your actions must align with it. And changing your mind voice to English will gradually make you feel comfortable with the language.
It makes it a lot easier to speak out loud. Learning a language demands a lot of determination. Especially if you’re learning from scratch.
5. Watch English Movies/Series
The most common thing we do when we want to learn a language. Watching English programs. This is just like learning from native speakers. And it sharpens your listening skills. Also, it doesn’t feel like work when you’re watching a movie, does it?
So have as much fun as you want.
6. Practice Speaking in English
Like I said earlier, you must zero in on speaking from the beginning. Every single word/phrase you learn, you must speak it immediately.
One trick you can try is joining an English learning app. There are a few where you can even practice with native speakers. You can check out my guide of language learning apps and see if you can find one that you like.
7. Read English Literature
Reading books is good. For your mind and your learning. While you’re reading a story, you get to learn new vocabulary, expressions, slang, idioms, and more. This will speed up your learning pace.
If you are not into reading books, I also have an alternative. Try audiobooks. The app I use is Audible and it is great for starters.
Voila.
I hope this guide helps you in your language learning journey. If you practice these consistently you will speak eloquent English within no time. Comment your thoughts on this. I’d love to know.
I’ll see you soon again. Until then, keep learning.
Cheers,
Nikki.
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