There are many ways to Practice conversational English every day. Let’s see how we can practice it & master this language.
People understand what others are saying but keep mum because they are under the impression of others’ fluent English so can’t speak up. This is a common problem for most people.
They are familiar with the words because they often heard those words but never tried to pronounce them.
They know what is going on in their mind, but are unable to put it into words.
They normally enjoy listening to English conversations but whenever it is their turn to speak, they quickly switch to their native language. They have many doubts in their mind which act as a barrier & their thinking process get crashed. They frequently face such problems & develop a phobia that they can’t speak because they can’t think in English & commit mistakes if they translate their native language to English.
Believe it…English is a language that is very simple than other languages; for e.g., Sanskrit, Urdu, etc. It is a matter of practicing in a proper manner young some techniques.
Why do people think speaking English is a big deal?
English is simply a language as other languages are like Hindi, Chinese, and Japanese, etc. People are more afraid to speak in this language probably because they hear it less often.
You have native speakers all around & whenever you have a conversation, it is in your native language. It is hard to find a conversation partner who can speak English with you.
So, in this way English will always remain a foreign language & mastering this language will be quite challenging for you.
Be optimistic. Every problem has a way out. There are some techniques to follow.
Follow kid’s technique
A small kid in your home picks up the language spoken around him & starts speaking the words. Slowly & gradually, he understands the meaning & builds his/ her vocabulary.
Similarly, you have to change the ambiance & your habits & follow what a child does to learn any language.
First, listen & then repeat. Active Listening rather than only Listening is most important to comprehend something. Repeat…Repeat …Repeat to excel in it.
Pronunciation of English words
While using Google, use the “speaking” option. See if Google understands what you’ve said and puts the correct words into the text. Whenever you come across a word, you can also grasp its pronunciation from Google. Right words & right pronunciation boost up your confidence. It reduces your fear of being mocked by someone while speaking in English.
Online conversation partner
You can find an online conversation exchange partner to practice with you on-site like My Language Exchange.
If you have somebody around you like your siblings, friends, classmates, cousins, colleagues who can speak in English with you; you can take a pledge to speak with them in English only.
Conversation with near & dear ones
You can talk with friends and family members in English who can speak in English. It is the best option to remove hesitation while speaking.
Chat & voice messages in English
You can chat with friends youing messenger services like WhatsApp, and record English language voice messages for people.
Watching English news channel
You can watch English news daily for 15 minutes. This will enhance your active listening skills, your pronunciation of words & vocabulary. Initially, it will be difficult to understand as newsreaders are fluent in speaking but within a span of 1 week, you will be able to interpret it.
You can install a dictionary on your mobile or Google search for any new word which you have not understood. Maintain a dictionary of new words in your diary. Use those words in your practical life for the next 10 days. It will be stored in your memory forever.
Watching English news online can only be an option.
Watching English Movies or Web series on OTT
You can Watch English movies, Hindi movies & serials with subtitles in English.
It has many benefits like vocabulary enhancement along with correct spellings, perfect pronunciation of words, translation of sentences, idioms, etc. in English.
You can read English newspapers. Nobody can go through the whole newspaper so it is better to select a column of your choice whether it is sports, Bollywood news, Economy page, political news, Movie reviews, etc., and read it on regular basis for at least 2-3 months. Reading breaking news English articles is also a better alternative.
Join Chat Groups
You can try the Verbling Community discussions. The Verbling Community discussion board is a platform of chat groups that discuss all types of topics. The creator of the discussion (usually an English tutor) will post a question or interesting fact for others to talk about together.
You can also make an account on Quora. You can join spaces related to English communication. People often answer questions related to their niche. You can also find valuable tips related to other English conversation platforms. It also posts various updates about vocabulary, sentences, etc.
Practice on talking apps
You can use the app like Hello Talk or Hello English. Hello, Talk is a text-based app that teaches conversation using a messenger-type format. Hello, English can make you chat with others using pre-scripted conversation.
Download word reference dictionary
You can download the Word reference Dictionary App. it has two specific features that allow you to practice your speaking. First, the app will sound the word out to you. It helps you in pronunciation. The second feature is that you can easily look up words and see how they’re used in context. Whenever you search for a particular word, you’ll get a definition and example sentences.
The narration of daily activity
Writing down a diary is an old-time habit but before going to bed, if somebody can narrate his/ her day like a TV reality show; that sounds interesting. Yes, you can narrate your day. As things happen, you can practice your English speaking by discussing the things you did the whole day and sometimes problems you encountered. You can talk about everything as if you have a million viewers out in the audience, interested in your life. If you come across any difficulty during any part of the day, you could talk about how that obstacle was easy or hard for you to overcome.
Join Chat Groups
You can try the Verbling Community discussions. The Verbling Community discussion board is a platform of chat groups that discuss all types of topics. The creator of the discussion (usually an English tutor) will post a question or interesting fact for others to talk about together.
You can also make an account on Quora. You can join spaces related to English communication. People often answer questions related to their niche. You can also find valuable tips related to other English conversation platforms. It also posts various updates about vocabulary, sentences, etc.
Practice on talking apps
You can use the app like Hello Talk or Hello English. Hello, Talk is a text-based app that teaches conversation using a messenger-type format. Hello, English can make you chat with others using pre-scripted conversation.
Download word reference dictionary
You can download the Word reference Dictionary App. it has two specific features that allow you to practice your speaking. First, the app will sound the word out to you. It helps you in pronunciation. The second feature is that you can easily look up words and see how they’re used in context. Whenever you search for a particular word, you’ll get a definition and example sentences.
The narration of daily activity
Writing down a diary is an old-time habit but before going to bed, if somebody can narrate his/ her day like a TV reality show; that sounds interesting. Yes, you can narrate your day. As things happen, you can practice your English speaking by discussing the things you did the whole day and sometimes problems you encountered. You can talk about everything as if you have a million viewers out in the audience, interested in your life. If you come across any difficulty during any part of the day, you could talk about how that obstacle was easy or hard for you to overcome.
The narration of recipe & commentary on sports event
If you have watched a cookery show. Similarly, while cooking you can tell the audience what it is you’re making and how to make it. You can go through the recipe step by step and talking about why you love it so much. While watching a sports game, you can try to narrate everything going on like an actual newscaster.
Talking to the call-center executive in the English language
Call-centers provide you a facility to speak to the executive in the local language or English language. Whenever you get an opportunity; sometimes you can create a one, you may opt for the English language option.
Visiting Branded Showrooms
Branded Showrooms like lifestyle, Adidas, first cry, Chroma, Honda, etc. have a salesman who can talk to you in English. This can be an opportunity for you to talk face to face with an unknown person. It is better to explore this option as you will be able to overcome your hesitation once forever.
I hope this blog will help a lot of people all around.
