-
Pronunciation lessons
Syllable Syllables are the individual units of pronunciation that help to both write and articulate a word. Organizing words into syllables helps to break them into smaller pieces. All words have at least one syllable and some words, especially medical terms, can be longer than ten. There are different six types of syllables that determine where emphasis is placed in a…
-
Imitate an English expert
There is no greater expert than the Englishman himself. In the media, you will find English speakers everywhere. You can turn on the English radio, watch TV, or follow an English series without subtitles. Listen very carefully and focus on the pronunciation of the English words. Even if you do not know the meaning of…
-
English Pronunciation
If you are learning the English language, accurate pronunciation is very important. Regardless of how good your English is grammatical, it is very important to pronounce well. This will help other people understand you well without having to repeat yourself. However, if you are not good in English pronunciation, don’t despair. Fortunately, it is quite…
-
Introducing Yourself
Many conversations end after the greetings. If you do engage in a longer English conversation, you will need to know how to introduce yourself. My name is _____. I am _____. At this point, the other person will likely introduce themselves. If not, you can ask their name. What is your name? You may also have…
-
Basic English Conversations For Beginners
Greetings When starting a conversation, the first thing to do is to determine the tone. If you are speaking with a friend or colleague, you will likely have an informal conversation. Informal conversations are very common in English. If you are speaking with a teacher or stranger in a formal setting, you will likely need…
-
English Conversation
Tips and tools to practice English conversation! Learning to speak any language takes time and practice. Learning English is no exception. Thankfully, there are many ways to practice inside and outside of the classroom, from speaking with friends to watching TV and movies to listening to the radio. Making time to practice daily will help…
-
Tips for Speaking English Fluently and Confidently
Here you will find a brief list of 50 simple tips for speaking English fluently: 1. Be realistic about your English learning goals2. Practice speaking as well, not just reading and listening3. Practice speaking English whenever you get a chance4. Get native English-speaking friends and practice speaking with them5. Do not be afraid of making mistakes6.…
-
Tips to Improve Your Spoken English
Basic Tips Once you’ve built the foundation for your English speaking, you need to practice your skills. These tips will help you find ways to improve daily: Practice, Practice, Practice Speaking can be intimidating and uncomfortable and is often overlooked when studying. Part of the reason it is overlooked is that people have a hard…