Improve your spoken English.
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Join an English class or a discussion group. If you want to increase your weekly English conversation, you can also sign up for a study discussion group.
In English class, you can learn how to speak more formal English and how to use correct grammar to express it, including correct sentence structure and morphological changes of verbs. Generally speaking, English classes will provide very structured language learning methods.
Joining a discussion group to learn English is a less formal and relaxed learning method, which emphasizes communication and the establishment of interpersonal relationships more than "correct" English. Speaking English in this environment can make you dare to speak in front of people more and more.
These two learning environments have their own advantages and disadvantages, and you'd better do both when conditions permit.
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Speak some English every day. Speaking is the best way to learn any new language. Whether you are a beginner who only knows a few English words or an already proficient English user, talking with others in English is the fastest and most effective way to improve.
Don't wait until you can speak English more easily. You may not reach this level for a long time, so you should try to get out of your comfort zone and start speaking English today. You will be surprised to find that your language level has improved so quickly.
Find someone who is willing to speak English with you. In exchange, you may have to speak another language with them. For example, they can speak English with you for 30 minutes and you can speak Chinese with them for 30 minutes.
If you live in an English-speaking country, you can have a simple conversation with the people you meet first, such as saying "hello" to the shop assistant and asking strangers for directions.
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Practice your pronunciation. Even if you have a good command of English, a good knowledge of grammar and a large vocabulary, your English may still be difficult for native speakers to understand if you don't practice pronunciation more.
Correct and clear pronunciation is essential if you really want to improve your English. Listen carefully to how native English speakers pronounce certain words and pronunciations, and try to imitate them.
Pay special attention to those pronunciations that you are unfamiliar with or do not exist in Chinese. For example, some people may find the sound "r" difficult to pronounce because it is not in their mother tongue, while others cannot pronounce the consonant group "th" well.
Please note that the pronunciation of some English words varies greatly in different regions. For example, American English is very different from British English. If you plan to travel or settle in English-speaking countries, you must take this into account when learning the pronunciation of certain words.
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Enlarge vocabulary and use idioms. The bigger the vocabulary, the more English phrases you learn, and the easier it is to speak English.
Similarly, spend more time with native English speakers, and you will naturally master some commonly used words and phrases. However, reading, watching English TV and listening to news broadcasts are also beneficial.
After learning a new word or phrase, you should try to use it in sentences. This is the best way to remember.
In order to better remember new words, you can also write the names of daily necessities on labels and stick them in all parts of your room or apartment. After that, every time I use the kettle or look in the mirror, I can see English words representing opposite objects.
You should also find a notebook to record idioms that English users often say, such as "it's raining cats and dogs", "getting high" and "a piece of cake". Interspersing such phrases in the conversation can improve your English level by several grades.
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Take a dictionary. Whether it is a paper book or an application installed on a mobile phone, it is very useful to carry an English dictionary with you.
Having a dictionary means that you will not be stumped by new words. If you forget a word when talking to an English speaker, a dictionary can help you avoid a very embarrassing situation. You only need to check for a few seconds!
In addition to saving you from embarrassment, finding the words you need and using them immediately in sentences can also help you remember new words.
It is very helpful to take out your dictionary at any time in private time such as taking the train, waiting for traffic lights or drinking coffee. You can learn 20 to 30 more words every day!
As a beginner, you should first use an English-Chinese dictionary, which will provide Chinese definitions for English words. However, after your language level is improved, you should turn to Ying Ying Dictionary and check the English definitions of words every time.