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16 Tips for Mastering English Fluency

This document provides 16 tips for speaking English well with extraordinary fluency. Some of the key tips include: accepting that English has many irregular rules and exceptions; immersing yourself in English as much as possible every day by challenging yourself; stopping thinking of yourself as a student and start thinking of yourself as someone who speaks English naturally; listening carefully to how native English speakers link words and pronounce certain words to make your own speaking more natural. The document emphasizes that fluency comes from regular daily practice and immersion rather than just studying grammar rules.

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16 Tips for Mastering English Fluency

This document provides 16 tips for speaking English well with extraordinary fluency. Some of the key tips include: accepting that English has many irregular rules and exceptions; immersing yourself in English as much as possible every day by challenging yourself; stopping thinking of yourself as a student and start thinking of yourself as someone who speaks English naturally; listening carefully to how native English speakers link words and pronounce certain words to make your own speaking more natural. The document emphasizes that fluency comes from regular daily practice and immersion rather than just studying grammar rules.

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How to Speak English Well: 16 Simple Tips to Extraordinary Fluency

1. Accept That English Is a Weird Language


Sometimes you can find patterns in English grammar, but other times English doesn’t
make sense at all. For example, why are “read” (reed) and “read” (red) the same
word, but pronounced differently depending on whether you’re speaking in the past
or present tense? Or why is “mice” the plural of “mouse,” but “houses” is the
plural of “house”?

Unfortunately, there are just as many exceptions as there are rules in English.
It’s easy to get stuck on learning how to speak English properly, if you try to
find a reason for everything. Sometimes English is weird and inexplicable, so
instead the best thing to do is just memorize the strange exceptions and move on.

2. Dive into the Deep End


Studying English for an hour once a week isn’t usually enough to make any real
progress. The best way to quickly improve your English is to spend at least a few
minutes practicing every day. Immerse yourself as much as possible every time you
study, and challenge yourself to listen to, read and even say things in English
that you think might be too difficult for you. If you want to speak English
fluently, you need to make it an essential part of your everyday life.

3. Stop Being a Student


The right attitude can make the difference between failure and success. Stop
thinking of yourself as someone who is learning English, and start thinking of
yourself as someone who speaks English. It’s a small change, but it will make you
feel more confident and help you to use the English you already know more
effectively.

This also means you need to start thinking in English. If you want to say the word
“apple” in English, for example, right now you probably think of the word in your
native language first, and then try to think of the correct word in English.
Instead, try imagining a picture of an apple, and then just think the English word
“apple.” Real fluency happens when you stop mentally translating conversations.

4. Remember the Answer Is in the Question


Listen carefully when someone asks you a question in English and you’ll answer
perfectly every time. English questions are like mirrors:

Does he…..? Yes, he does.

Can she….? Yes, she can.

Is it….? Yes, it is.

If someone asks you a question and you’re not sure how to answer, start by thinking
about the words used in the question. The person has already said most of the words
you need to make your answer. Instead of just memorizing English grammar, start to
look for patterns like this one. There are a lot of simple ways to “cheat” and make
it easier to remember the right words.

5. Get More out of Listening


When most students listen to a native English-speaker, they focus on understanding
what all the words mean. This is definitely important, but there is a lot more you
can learn from listening. Try listening not just to what the words mean, but to how
the person says them. Notice which words the person links together in a sentence,
or when they say “ya” instead of “you.” Try to remember these details the next time
you speak and your English will begin to sound more natural.

Easier said than done, right? When you listen to native English speakers, it can be
hard to understand every single word that is spoken. They might use many words you
don’t know, talk too fast or have a strong accent.

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