[Music] hello and welcome to the English learning podcast I'm Jason your host and today we have an exciting episode that will help you improve your English speaking skills and as always I'm joined by my wonderful co-host Julia hey Julia hey Jason hello everyone I'm so happy to be here again today's topic is something that every every English learner wants to know how to learn English speaking easily many Learners struggle with speaking fluently but the good news is that there are simple and effective ways to improve that's right English speaking is one of the biggest challenges
for learners but with the right techniques and daily practice you can become a confident English speaker and in this episode we are going to share some of the best strategies to make English speaking easy and natural exactly so if you've ever felt nervous about speaking English or you don't know where to start this podcast is for you we'll cover everything from common challenges to the best ways to practice every day and make sure you stay till the end because we'll also share some powerful motivation tips to keep you going on your English-speaking Journey yes so
grab your coffee get comfortable and let's get started so is before we talk about the best ways to improve your English speaking let's first discuss the most common challenges that Learners face Julia what do you think is the biggest challenge great question Jason I think one of the biggest challenges is fear of making mistakes many Learners feel nervous when speaking because they don't want to say something wrong that's so true and because of that fear many Learners stay silent instead of practicing but the reality is that mistakes are part of learning even native speakers make
mistakes exactly another big challenge is lack of confidence some Learners know a lot of English words and grammar but when it's time to speak they freeze because they're afraid they won't sound good yes and confidence doesn't come overnight it grows with practice and experience but speaking is like a muscle the more you use it the stronger it gets another common problem is pronunciation some Learners struggle with pronouncing words correctly and this makes them feel shy when speaking yes and pronunciation can be tricky especially with words that are spelled differently but sound the same like R
past tense and red present tense oh yes English has a lot of tricky words but don't worry there are simple ways to improve pronunciation and we'll talk about that soon another challenge is not having enough opportunities to practice some Learners don't have English-speaking friends or live in a place where English isn't commonly spoken that's a big one many Learners feel stuck because they don't have a partner to practice with but guess what you don't need a partner to improve your speaking that's right and later in this episode we'll share some powerful techniques that you can
use alone to improve your English speaking so stay with us yes so to summarize the biggest challenges in learning english- speak speaking are one fear of making mistakes two lack of confidence three pronunciation difficulties four not enough practice opportunities but don't worry because next we'll show you the best methods to learn English speak easily yes let's dive into the best techniques that will help you speak English more naturally and fluently now that we've talked about the common challenges in learning English speaking let's move on to the most important part how to learn English speaking easily
Julia what's the first method that can really help Learners the first and most effective method is immersive learning this means surrounding yourself with English as much much as possible the more you hear see and use English the faster you'll improve that's a great point and you don't have to travel to an English-speaking country to do this you can create an English environment at home for example change your phone's language to English watch English movies listen to English music and follow English-speaking influencers on social media yes and another Power ful technique is called shadowing this means
listening to a native speaker and repeating exactly what they say copying their pronunciation and Rhythm oh I love the shadowing technique it helps improve pronunciation fluency and confidence if you're watching a movie or listening to a podcast just pause after each sentence and repeat it absolutely another great method is talking to yourself in English it may sound funny but it really works that's true you can describe what you're doing like I'm making a cup of coffee or I'm going to the market the more you use English in daily life the more natural it will feel
exactly and if you don't want to talk to yourself you can use voice assistants like Siri Google assistant or Alexa to practice English conversations great tip another important method is learning phrases instead of just words many Learners memorize vocabulary lists but it's much better to learn useful phrases and expressions yes instead of just learning the word excited learn a full sentence like I'm really excited about the weekend that way you'll remember how to use the word correctly in a conversation and let's not forget about practicing with real people if you have a friend friend or
a tutor practice speaking with them as much as possible but if you don't you can join online English speaking communities language exchange programs or even Facebook groups for English Learners exactly there are many free websites and apps where you can find speaking Partners like tandem hello talk and speaky another amazing method is thinking in English Julia can you explain how this helps of course when Learners think in their native language and then translate into English it slows them down but if you start thinking directly in English your speaking will become much faster and more natural
that's a GameChanger and it doesn't have to be complicated start with simple thoughts like what do I want to eat or it's a beautiful day today the more you do this the easier it becomes yes and to to wrap up this section here are the best methods to learn english- speaking easily one immerse yourself in English surround yourself with English content two use the shadowing technique repeat after native speakers three talk to yourself in English describe your daily activities four use voice assistance practice speaking with AI five learn phrases not just words focus on full
sentences six find speaking Partners online join language exchange programs seven think in English stop translating and start thinking in English that's a fantastic list if you use these techniques consistently your English speaking will improve quickly and naturally yes and in the next section we'll talk about how to build a daily English speaking habit so you can stay consist and keep improving sounds great let's get into it now that we've talked about the best methods to improve English speaking let's discuss something equally important how to build a daily englishspeaking habit because Julia as we both know
learning English is not about studying for one day and then forgetting about it right absolutely Jason consistency is the key to success if you want to improve your English speaking you need to practice a little every day even 10 to 15 minutes of daily speaking practice can make a huge difference that's right so let's talk about some practical ways to build this habit one of the best ways is to set a fixed time every day for english- speaking it could be in the morning when you wake up during lunch or before bed yes just like
brushing your teeth or having coffee in the morning make speaking English part of your daily routine for example say one or two sentences to yourself in English every morning like today is going to be a great day or I have a lot of things to do that's a great idea another way to build this habit is to talk about your daily activities in English as you go through your day describe what you're doing like I'm making tea I'm going going for a walk or I'm reading a book yes and if you have extra time keep
a daily english- speaking Journal instead of writing record yourself talking about your day in English this will help you track your progress and improve your confidence that's a brilliant tip and here's another one use mirror practice stand in front of a mirror and talk to yourself in English for a few minutes every day it helps you become more comfortable speaking and improves your body language as well I love that and for those who want more structure join an online English challenge there are many 30-day speaking challenges where you get a small speaking task every day
that's a fantastic way to stay motivated also make English fun talk about topics you enjoy if you love movies talk about your favorite scenes if you love sports describe a match in English yes when learning is fun it doesn't feel like a chore and to make sure you stick to your habit track your progress use a calendar or an app to Mark every day you practice english- speaking that's a great Point small consistent efforts add up over time so let's summarize the best ways to build a daily English speaking habit one set a fixed time
for English English speaking every day two talk about your daily activities in English third record yourself speaking instead of writing a journal four use mirror practice to boost confidence five join an online speaking challenge for motivation six talk about fun topics to keep learning interesting seven track your progress to stay stay consistent that's a powerful list if you follow these steps speaking English every day will become natural and easy exactly and coming up next we have the most important part how to stay motivated to keep learning and improving so don't go anywhere now let's talk
about something that stops many Learners from speaking confidently the fear of speaking English Julia have you ever met Learners who understand English well but are too afraid to speak oh all the time many Learners are scared of making mistakes or worrying about what others will think but the truth is making mistakes is part of learning exactly no one speaks perfectly at first even native speakers make mistakes so the first tip to overcome fear is to accept that mistakes are normal the more mistakes you make the more you learn yes another great way to overcome fear
is to start small instead of trying to have a full conversation begin with simple sentences for example practice introducing yourself or ordering food in English that's a great tip and to gain confidence practice speaking in a safe environment you don't have to start with strangers talk to yourself record your voice or practice with a friend who is also learning English right and if you do talk to others choose supportive people who will encourage you instead of making fun of your mistakes a good language partner or tutor can really boost your confidence absolutely another way to
overcome fear is preparing common phrases in advance if you know you'll be in a situation where you have to speak English like at a restaurant or in a meeting practice some key sentences beforehand that's a smart strategy and here's another one focus on communication not Perfection your goal is to be understood not to speak perfectly even if your grammar isn't 100% correct most people will still understand you that's so important and one more tip change your mindset instead of thinking what if I make a mistake think what if I succeed a positive mindset will help
you feel more confident when speaking I love that so let's summarize the best ways to overcome the fear of speaking English one accept mistakes as part of learning two start small with simple sentences three practice in a safe environment alone or with friends four find supportive speaking Partners five prepare common phrases in advance six focus on communication not Perfection seven adopt a positive mindset believe in yourself that's a fantastic list if you follow these tips speaking English will feel less scary and more natural exactly and coming up next we'll talk about how to stay motivated
to keep improving your English speaking skills so don't go anywhere we've covered so many great strategies for learning english- speaking but here's the big question how do you stay motivated to keep going Julia motivation is a challenge for many Learners right absolutely Jason many people start learning English with excitement but after a few weeks or months they lose motivation the key is to make learning fun rewarding and part of your lifestyle that's right so let's talk about some way way to stay motivated the first one is setting clear goals if you don't have a goal
it's easy to lose interest Julia can you give an example of a good English learning goal sure a goal could be I want to hold a 5minute conversation in English within a month or I want to watch an English movie without subtitles in 3 months when you have a clear goal you stay focused and excited to learn great point another way to stay motivated is to track your progress keep a journal or use an app to record new words phrases or the number of minutes you practice each day seeing your improvement will keep you inspired
yes and don't forget to celebrate small wins learning English is a journey and every step matters if you successfully order coffee in English or complete a full conversation reward yourself that's such a great idea and to make learning more exciting connect it to your interests if you love music listen to English songs if you love sports follow English-speaking commentators learning becomes easier when it's connected to something you enjoy exactly and here's another tip surround yourself with English change your phone settings to English follow English-speaking YouTubers and talk to friends who are also learning English the
more you immerse yourself the faster you'll improve that's a powerful strategy and one last thing stay patient and don't compare yourself to others everyone learns at their own pace focus on your progress not on how fast someone else is learning absolutely so let's summarize the best ways to stay motivated one set clear goals EG hold a conversation watch a movie without subtitles two track your progress to see improvements three celebrate small wins to stay encouraged four make learning Fun by connecting it to your interests five surround yourself with English in daily life six be patient
and focus on your own Journey that's a fantastic list if you follow these steps you'll stay motivated and enjoy learning English every day exactly and now let's move to our final part the conclusion and final encouragement for English Learners wow we've covered so many helpful tips today from understanding common challenges to learning the best methods building daily habits overcoming fear and staying motivated learning English speak speaking is definitely possible absolutely Jason and remember progress takes time the most important thing is to keep practicing and never give up exactly to all our listeners start small be
consistent and enjoy the process even if you only practice for 10 minutes a day you're getting better and don't be afraid to speak make mistakes and learn from them confidence comes with practice before we go we have a a challenge for you practice speaking English for at least 5 minutes today you can talk to yourself record your voice or have a short conversation with a friend that's a great Challenge and if you enjoyed this episode don't forget to like share and subscribe to our podcast for more English learning tips yes and leave a comment what's
your biggest challenge in learning english- speaking we'd love to hear from you thanks for listening and remember you can do this keep practicing and soon you'll be speaking English with confidence that's right see you in the next episode happy learning
