English, the mainstream language, has skills, methods, and, most interestingly, is a subject taught from the very primary level and has no last grade to be included in. No matter what, this is something one has to get in touch with in one way or another while covering all four communicative skills: reading, listening, writing, and especially speaking. English has gained immense vitality over the years, and I cannot count back to the times when it was actually introduced, as it has been advancing day by day. The adaptability and richness of the English language make it more intimidating to grasp and delve deep into the words and phrases with an extensive and intensive vocabulary.

Improving your English-speaking skills will help you communicate more easily and effectively. But how do you become a more confident English speaker? (A QUESTION OF MANY)

 

The most pivotal way is to practice where you can, when you can.

It is important to build your confidence. If possible, use simple English in the initial stage with basic English sentence structure that you know is correct, so that you can concentrate on getting your message across.

 Try to experiment with the English you already know. Use words and phrases you are aware of in new situations or events.

 Try to respond to what people say to you. You can often get clues to what people think by looking at their body language. Try engaging yourself in the conversation in the most natural way you can.

 Try NOT to translate into and from your own language; it takes too much time and will make you more hesitant, and ultimately, your confidence will lower.

 If you forget a word, say things that ‘fill’ the conversation. This is better than keeping completely silent. Try using ‘um’ or ‘er’ if you go blank in any given situation.

 Do not speak very fast! It is very important to use natural rhythm when speaking English, but if you speak too fast, it will be difficult for your audience or any individual to understand you and your tone. 

 Try to relax when you speak; you will find your mouth does most of the pronunciation work for you. When you speak English at a normal pace, you will discover that many of the pronunciation skills, such as linking between words, will happen automatically, making your task easy.

 Remember, when speaking in English:

 

Try to become less hesitant and more confident.

Do not be shy about speaking; repeated attempts will lead to more confidence-building.

 Keep in mind to be polite; use ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ if you ask someone to do something for you. 

 THE 2S factors of speaking that I feel have paved my way towards being fluent and verbose have been: STAND UP AND SPEAK UP. 

 A MOTIVATIONAL HOOK FOR ALL THE ONES WHO FEAR SPEAKING IN ENGLISH:

Winston Churchill, a landmark speaker of his time, was once asked by a journalist why he sweated a lot on reaching the podium for addressing the public. Was it fear? He rightly retorted:

“This is the sweat of perfection.”

 SO, BUCKLE UP, PRACTICE BECAUSE NOTHING IS STAGNANT. One step at a time can lead to huge improvements. 

 I hope to see learners overcoming their fears because, irrespective of age, “learning is a never-ending process.”