Tips for Spoken English...........

1. Read aloud in English for 15-20 minutes every day Reading loudly helps in developing confidence. 2. Until you learn the correct intonation and rhythm of English, slow your speech down If you speak too quickly, and with the wrong intonation and rhythm, people will have a hard time understanding you. Don't worry about your listener getting impatient with your slow speech - it is more important that everything you say be understood. When you read loudly, take a 3 second pause after every word that you read. 3. Think in English – 30 minutes daily People who speak fluent English have a habit of thinking and speaking in English at the same time. Think “simple & short” sentences in English whenever you have free time. 4. Pronounce the ending of each word Pay special attention to 'S' and 'ED' endings. This will help strengthen the mouth muscles when you speak English. 5. Record your own voice and listen for pronunciation mistakes Many people hate to hear the sound of their voice and avoid listening to themselves speak. However, this is a very important exercise because doing it will help you become conscious of the mistakes you are making. 6. Observe the mouth movements of those who speak English well and try to imitate them When you are watching television, observe the mouth movements of the speakers. Repeat what they are saying, while imitating the intonation and rhythm of their speech. 7. Be patient You can change the way you speak but it won't happen overnight. People often expect instant results and give up too soon. You can change the way you sound if you are willing to put some effort into it.