33 ways to speak better English without taking classes

By speaking better English, people all over the world can hear our voice.

Here are 33 ways to speak better English:

1. Record yourself speaking English. Listening to yourself can be strange at first but you get used to it. Listen to a recording of a fluent English speaker (a short audio file) and then record yourself repeating what they said. Compare the difference and try again. Humans are natural mimics so you will find yourself getting better and better. Soundcloud is an excellent tool for voice recording as you or your teacher can make notes about your errors.

2. Read aloud, especially dialogue. Reading aloud is not the same as speaking naturally. However, it is very useful for exercising the vocal muscles. Practise for 5 or 10 minutes a day and you will begin to notice which sounds are difficult for you to produce. Find transcripts of natural dialogues, such as these here, and practise acting them with a friend, you will also learn common phrases which we use when speaking.

3. Sing along to English songs while you’re driving or in the shower. The lyrics to pop songs are often conversational so you can learn lots of common expressions by listening to them. Humans are also able to remember words when used together with music which is why it is difficult to remember poems but easy to remember the words to songs. Here are some songs to get started with.

4. Watch short video clips and pause and repeat what you hear. YouTube is an amazing resource for language learners and you probably already have your favourite clips. My advice is to watch short clips and really study them. With longer videos, you may find your attention wanders. The key to improving by watching videos is to really listen carefully and use the pause button to focus on sounds and words. Many YouTube videos now have captions.

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Conversation cards for speaking practice.

Conversation cards for speaking practice.

Level A1-B1.

1. https://vk.com/doc27126334_445042482?hash=f5835bb02e063f08f6&dl=17a333a0a9d489e92a

2. https://vk.com/doc27126334_445042483?hash=037c7ea3a76fec9fbb&dl=977cfe10e43300f7a9

3. https://vk.com/doc27126334_445042484?hash=1dd47dde15c9519ec7&dl=cba8cfe2aa53559f7b

4. https://vk.com/doc27126334_445042487?hash=3fd886048e4e422e90&dl=fe28c6d35316bf4d5b

5. https://vk.com/doc27126334_445042488?hash=541dd830a7233cb4ae&dl=a5254ec8ebeeee214f

#SPEAKING #CARDS

SPEAKING CARDS: EXAMS. 4 SETS

These cool picture packs could serve as good warm-up 

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2. https://vk.com/doc416366370_462850952?hash=facb5d7e144908dc51&dl=77095890bb7d7e9713

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5 activities to get your students to speak more in class

In language classes (and in all classes, for that matter), students should be talking as Edutopia brilliantly put it. 

That’s how we learn best, by collaborating and, thus, exchanging information with peers. 

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Posted on 15 de August de 2017 by André Hedlund

How to Overcome Your Fear of Speaking to Native Speakers in English

Today I'll show you 4 reasons why we fear talking to native speakers in English and how to overcome them.
It is natural to have fear of speaking in public. However, it can get worse if we are speaking English or a second language.
It is possible to get better at this, but first, we need to understand a few things.
Watch this video and learn how you can overcome this fear and speak more confidently.

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My Family - a speaking activity

Student A and student B are two siblings who " have lost their memory" as a result of a serious fight. 

They ask each other general/special questions to find out the facts they don't remember and circle the right words / fill in the missing information. 

Boys and girls - a speaking game - activity for young students

This game  help  first and second graders learn to talk about people's names, age andmood (sad/happy). It's also a good way to revise colours and numbers (1-14), as well as practise making affirmative, negative and interrogative sentences using to be (am, is are) and differentpronouns. 

   There are 14 boys, 14 girls and 7 sets of tockens.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/gpbssflu5syns29/boys-girls%20speaking%20game%20%28with%20tockens%29.docx?dl=0 

Here's an example of how to play:

Yes no game

Yes no game de Neidinha Franca

33 WAYS TO SPEAK BETTER ENGLISH – without taking classes

When we communicate effectively we are able to express our ideas and opinions, share experiences, and build relationships with others. When we struggle to express ourselves, we feel unvalued and insecure. As human beings, we want to participate in group discussions and have an impact on the society around us. Well, English teachers and English classes definitely help. But, studying English for a few hours a week may not improve your spoken English very much.

What you need is to become a self-directed learner, somebody who takes responsibility for their own learning and creates their own learning programme to develop their English.

Here are 11 (OUT OF 33) ways to speak better English, without going to classes.

1. Record yourself speaking English. Listening to yourself can be strange at first but you get used to it. Listen to a recording of a fluent English speaker (a short audio file) and then record yourself repeating what they said. Compare the difference and try again. Humans are natural mimics so you will find yourself getting better and better. Soundcloud ttps://soundcloud.com/ is an excellent tool for voice recording as you or your teacher can make notes about your errors.

2. Read aloud, especially dialogue. Reading aloud is not the same as speaking naturally. However, it is very useful for exercising the vocal muscles. Practise for 5 or 10 minutes a day and you will begin to notice which sounds are difficult for you to produce. Find transcripts of natural dialogues, such as these here http://www.teacherjoe.us/NYBJ.html, and practise acting them with a friend, you will also learn common phrases which we use when speaking.

3. Sing along to English songs while you’re driving or in the shower. The lyrics to pop songs are often conversational so you can learn lots of common expressions by listening to them. Humans are also able to remember words when used together with music which is why it is difficult to remember poems but easy to remember the words to songs. Here are some songs to get started with. http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/phonemic-ch..

Who am I ?

The aim of the activity is to find out who you are. Are you a famous actor or actress, a sports star, a musician, a politician, a famous character from a movie or a book, etc...

SPEAKING ACTIVITY

Pay attention to this mind map picture above.

A mind map is a diagram used to visually outline information. 

It is often created around a single word or text, placed in the centre, to which associated ideas, words and concepts are added. 

They are very handy when you are asked to write an essay. 

Besides, mind maps help you remember vocabulary because they are very visual.

SPEAKING ACTIVITY

Let's start by doing some brain-storming, then!

Listening, reading, writing and speaking – 8º ou 9º ano

 Esta atividade de língua inglesa está disponível para download em modelo editável do Word, pronta para impressão em PDF e também a atividade respondida.

   Baixe esta atividade em:

Easy Understand English

Speak English Confidentaly - Speak louder! 

A loud voice not only helps people to hear the words you’re saying, it also sends a message of confidence.

Sometimes when you learn a new language, you worry about making mistakes, so your voice is not confident. Don’t worry so much; it’s expected to make mistakes! Speak up! Your conversation partners will be able to hear you better, which is a requirement for understanding.

33 ways to speak better English – without taking classes

When we communicate effectively we are able to express our ideas and opinions, share experiences, and build relationships with others. When we struggle to express ourselves, we feel unvalued and insecure. As human beings, we want to participate in group discussions and have an impact on the society around us.

In the modern world, we communicate across borders. English is the closest thing we have to an international language.

By speaking better English, people all over the world can hear our voice. But, to speak better English, you need a teacher, don’t you? You need to take English classes, right?

Well, English teachers and English classes definitely help. But, studying English for a few hours a week may not improve your spoken English very much.

What you need is to become a self-directed learner, somebody who takes responsibility for their own learning and creates their own learning programme to develop their English.

FORTUNE TELLER - speaking and craft activity for young learners

Speaking and craft activity to practise colours, numbers, jobs, letters of the alphabet and future simple.

Language focus:

- lexical items: colours, numbers, letters of the alphabet, jobs,

- question: What’s your favourite…?,

- verb ‘to be’

- future simple: You will be a/an 

Examiner Approved IELTS Speaking Tips

24 Hour English Warm-Up 

Have you ever gone into English class after a few days without speaking English? How do you normally feel in the first 10 minutes? It takes most students 10-15 minutes to ‘warm-up’ and perform to the best of their ability. Just like an athlete warming up before a sporting event, it takes time for you to get back to your correct level. If you don’t warm up before your speaking test, it will be over before you are really ready to show the examiner how good you are. 

For these reasons you should speak, write, read and listen to only English for 24 hours before your test. Your family and friends might think you are crazy, but it will really make a huge difference to your score. 

 

  Speak a Little English Every Day 

It is better to practice a little every day than speak your native language all week and then go to English class once or twice a week. ‘But I have nobody to practice with!’ I understand that you might have very few native speakers to practice with in your local area, but the internet is full of people willing to talk to you. 

Don’t Be Afraid to Ask the Examiner Questions If You Don’t Understand 

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SPEAKING ACTIVITY

A mind map is a diagram used to visually outline information. 

It is often created around a single word or text, placed in the centre, to which associated ideas, words and concepts are added. 

They are very handy when you are asked to write an essay. Besides, mind maps help you remember vocabulary because they are very visual.

Become A Confident English Speaker With This Simple Practice Trick

Have your words came out naturally and automatically – without hesitation – as if English were your first language, every time you speak…

Express your exact thoughts spontaneously, continuously and in detail, without being forced to change what you want to say – or only speak in simple sentences – because you can’t find the right words…

Understand everything you hear in English movies, TV shows, music and conversations, and finally speak confidently – without ever feeling nervous or worried about mistakes – with the smooth pronunciation of a native speaker…

And best of all, this 1 easy change in the way you learn will help you experience immediate improvement in your spoken English so you’ll finally be certain that you’re learning the right way.

How to teach

File How_to_Teach_Pronunciation.pdf

File How_to_Teach_Grammar.pdf

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