Speaking Fluently
2024-08-24
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1Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Aaron Ali in Sudan about how to become a fluent speaker.
2Dear Teacher,
3I have been learning English since 2010, but I can't speak English fluently, even now. Could you tell me how to get my English fluent?
4Thank you for writing to us, Aaron Ali. I'm happy to answer this question.
5To help you reach your goal, consider the following two questions:
61. What is making it difficult for you to become fluent?
72. Are you getting the input and practice with English that you need? Input means the language you listen to and read.
8Being fluent does not mean speaking a language without any mistakes.
9Instead, fluency is the ability to speak without stopping too much.
10It is also the ability to speak about a large number of issues.
11Try to identify what is preventing you from being fluent.
12Maybe you worry about making grammar mistakes.
13Maybe pronunciation problems slow you down.
14Perhaps you simply might not know enough words.
15Or, you might need more confidence, or belief in yourself.
16If that is the case, our VOA Learning English article linked here gives advice for gaining more confidence in your speaking.
17People generally need two things to become fluent.
18The first thing they need is to know a lot of words and expressions.
19You should listen to and read English that you can mostly understand but that also helps you learn a few new expressions at a time.
20Remember, you can be fluent even if you make many grammar mistakes.
21But you cannot speak fluently if you do not know enough words and expressions.
22The second thing learners need is a lot of practice speaking in different kinds of situations.
23Try to find an English-speaking partner and practice often.
24Online sites can help you find a language partner.
25You can have a conversation with this person over a mobile phone or computer.
26And this VOA Learning English article gives advice for great language exchanges.
27Practice speaking about particular topics.
28For example, if you are interested in health and exercise, learn the words and expressions connected to that topic.
29Next, try to write about it.
30Writing can help you organize your ideas and remember vocabulary.
31Last, practice speaking about the topic, using the special vocabulary you have learned.
32Storytelling is another way to practice.
33It helps you learn expressions and grammatical forms.
34Tell a story many times.
35That will help you feel what it is like to speak fluently.
36Reading out loud is another way to practice, and the video and article linked here gives advice about doing that.
37Finally, our How to Pronounce series shows you how to say common phrases quickly and easily.
38For our readers and listeners, do you have a question about American English?
39Send us an email at learningenglish@voanews.com.
40And that's Ask a Teacher.
41I'm Andrew Smith.
1Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Aaron Ali in Sudan about how to become a fluent speaker. 2Question 3Dear Teacher, 4I have been learning English since 2010, but I can't speak English fluently, even now. Could you tell me how to get my English fluent? 5Answer 6Thank you for writing to us, Aaron Ali. I'm happy to answer this question. 7To help you reach your goal, consider the following two questions: 81. What is making it difficult for you to become fluent? 92. Are you getting the input and practice with English that you need? Input means the language you listen to and read. 10Being fluent does not mean speaking a language without any mistakes. Instead, fluency is the ability to speak without stopping too much. It is also the ability to speak about a large number of issues. 11Try to identify what is preventing you from being fluent. Maybe you worry about making grammar mistakes. Maybe pronunciation problems slow you down. Perhaps you simply might not know enough words. Or, you might need more confidence, or belief in yourself. If that is the case, our VOA Learning English article linked here gives advice for gaining more confidence in your speaking. 12Two things to know 13People generally need two things to become fluent. The first thing they need is to know a lot of words and expressions. You should listen to and read English that you can mostly understand but that also helps you learn a few new expressions at a time. 14Remember, you can be fluent even if you make many grammar mistakes. But you cannot speak fluently if you do not know enough words and expressions. 15The second thing learners need is a lot of practice speaking in different kinds of situations. 16Try to find an English-speaking partner and practice often. Online sites can help you find a language partner. You can have a conversation with this person over a mobile phone or computer. And this VOA Learning English article gives advice for great language exchanges. 17Other suggestions 18Practice speaking about particular topics. For example, if you are interested in health and exercise, learn the words and expressions connected to that topic. Next, try to write about it. Writing can help you organize your ideas and remember vocabulary. Last, practice speaking about the topic, using the special vocabulary you have learned. 19Storytelling is another way to practice. It helps you learn expressions and grammatical forms. Tell a story many times. That will help you feel what it is like to speak fluently. 20Reading out loud is another way to practice, and the video and article linked here gives advice about doing that. 21Finally, our How to Pronounce series shows you how to say common phrases quickly and easily. 22For our readers and listeners, do you have a question about American English? Send us an email at learningenglish@voanews.com. 23And that's Ask a Teacher. 24I'm Andrew Smith. 25Andrew Smith wrote this lesson for VOA Learning English. 26_______________________________________________ 27Words in This Story 28topic -n. a subject under consideration or discussion