Do you want to become as fluent in English as a native speaker? You can do so! Read on to know more about how.
To be fluent in a language, you have to be able to speak or write a language easily and correctly. You must have the confidence to speak, listen, read and write the language well.
Follow the tips mentioned below every week, and you will definitely see a major improvement in your English fluency.
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Watch TV series in English or Listen to English audiobooks:
The best way to become fluent in English is by listening to a native speaker speak in English. It is the most natural way to learn. Even children learn to talk via listening.
You can listen to an audiobook anywhere - while travelling, walking down the road, or lying on the bed. Listen to the sounds and pick up the pronunciation. With the help of contexts, you will be able to understand words better.
Watching TV shows is also a great option. However, you are watching and listening here, so your concentration is divided.
Follow these tips for listening to audiobooks:
- Start by listening to short stories. They are easy to follow.
- The first time you listen to them, it is recommended that you also read along with the story.
- The next time, listen while doing any basic activity.
- The third time you listen, pause after each sentence and try repeating it. Use the same pronunciation and speech patterns as best as you can. Repeat this step a couple of times
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Read out loud:
Read your book aloud. 15 minutes a day will help in improving pronunciation. It also goes a great way in helping you understand grammar and sentence structure. Your vocabulary will also increase, as will your confidence.
- Remember to start out reading slowly. There's no need to rush. Think about each word and try to make sense of the sentences as you read.
- Open your mouth wide as you pronounce each word. This will help you speak more clearly. This is because it is tougher to make the sounds when you open your mouth as wide as possible when saying something out loud. Thus your brain thinks more carefully about the word. You don't have to do this forever. Once you are able to speak faster, you can stop.
- Reading every day before bed is ideal.
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Try to think in English
This might not seem easy at first. So here's a tip: Take a walk around and try to name everything around you. You don't have to start forming sentences from the very beginning. Start by thinking about the object. Slowly, you can increase the difficulty by making short sentences about the objects. Eventually, start talking to yourself in English. It helps increase clarity and gives you the confidence to speak in public.
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Keep a diary:
This is a slightly advanced step. Just open any book you can write in and write about anything you want. It is pretty similar to the thinking and speaking exercise. The difference is that you have to write it down. Do not worry about grammar or sentence structure. Just focus on writing it down. Keep a timer of 10 minutes and write down whatever you want without stopping. After a while, you will notice that your sentences are becoming clearer and your spelling better. You can also opt for online courses to learn English. Glow & Lovely Careers (formerly known as Fair & Lovely Career Foundation) offers free coursesthat you can try.
