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Become a Master of Spoken English

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<strong>Become</strong> a <strong>Master</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Spoken</strong> <strong>English</strong>


Break it down then build it up.<br />

know (and choose) suitable vocabulary,<br />

use the right grammar and sentence<br />

patterns, and produce the correct sounds,<br />

stress patterns, rhythm and intonation.<br />

Work on these individual elements<br />

separately then practise putting them<br />

together to make your speech more<br />

accurate and fluent.


Check that the other person is following,<br />

by using conversation strategies like<br />

emphasizing key words, rephrasing, or<br />

using expressions like ‘You know what I<br />

mean?’ or ‘Don’t you agree?’<br />

Give the other person a chance to speak<br />

and use their answers and to help you<br />

think about what to say next.


Use gestures, body language and facial<br />

expressions for explanation or emphasis,<br />

and try to read what the other person’s<br />

body language is saying.<br />

You need the right attitude to improve<br />

your <strong>English</strong>. Look for every opportunity<br />

to practice speaking.


Think in <strong>English</strong> If you are on the<br />

train or bus, then describe the people<br />

around you (in your head, not aloud!),<br />

and when you go to sleep, go over<br />

the day’s events in <strong>English</strong>.<br />

Record yourself speaking and then<br />

listen to the tape, or ask a native<br />

speaker for some advice.


Make a note <strong>of</strong> all the conversations you<br />

had in <strong>English</strong> along with aspects you did<br />

well and things you could improve on. Use<br />

this to track your progress throughout the<br />

year and set yourself new goals.<br />

If you feel you need extra practice and<br />

want to interact with other <strong>English</strong><br />

learners, join <strong>Spoken</strong> <strong>English</strong> Coaching<br />

Classes.


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