Hi, Could you please help me for improving my English communication skill. I need to speak English very frequently. Any one pls give me advice or any kind of PPT or documents. Thanks, Manoj
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Hi Manoj,
For anything you do in life, a clear goal/vision, adequate motivation/enthusiasm, hard work/discipline, and the ability to take risks/challenges are critical attributes.
However, if you are seeking help in learning English, what you require are the key attributes called 'discipline' and 'enthusiasm' with which you can achieve anything you want.
Your enthusiasm is the reason you wrote in at Citehr. The next step is to be disciplined and follow the suggestions given here.
1. My first suggestion is to read as much in English as possible. A standard daily English newspaper and the Reader's Digest have very good reading material.
2. Make more English-speaking friends and make a determined effort to speak only in English, even if you keep forgetting words, tend to stammer, or your friends tend to laugh at you. This will require a lot of willpower, but believe me, you will soon improve.
3. I would also suggest you try to learn at least 3-5 new words and look up the meaning in a dictionary. Then try to use these words in your daily work and in your communication.
4. If you still feel that professional help is needed, then you will have to attend English-speaking classes.
5. Finally, if you can, do visit my blogs listed below regularly and try to learn the new words in them and also be inspired by them. You can click on the links below for instant access.
- [Actspot's Blog](http://www.actspot.wordpress.com) - Daily Blog
- [Academy for Creative Training](http://www.poweract.blogspot.com) - Weekly Blog
Best Wishes
From India, Mumbai
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For anything you do in life, a clear goal/vision, adequate motivation/enthusiasm, hard work/discipline, and the ability to take risks/challenges are critical attributes.
However, if you are seeking help in learning English, what you require are the key attributes called 'discipline' and 'enthusiasm' with which you can achieve anything you want.
Your enthusiasm is the reason you wrote in at Citehr. The next step is to be disciplined and follow the suggestions given here.
1. My first suggestion is to read as much in English as possible. A standard daily English newspaper and the Reader's Digest have very good reading material.
2. Make more English-speaking friends and make a determined effort to speak only in English, even if you keep forgetting words, tend to stammer, or your friends tend to laugh at you. This will require a lot of willpower, but believe me, you will soon improve.
3. I would also suggest you try to learn at least 3-5 new words and look up the meaning in a dictionary. Then try to use these words in your daily work and in your communication.
4. If you still feel that professional help is needed, then you will have to attend English-speaking classes.
5. Finally, if you can, do visit my blogs listed below regularly and try to learn the new words in them and also be inspired by them. You can click on the links below for instant access.
- [Actspot's Blog](http://www.actspot.wordpress.com) - Daily Blog
- [Academy for Creative Training](http://www.poweract.blogspot.com) - Weekly Blog
Best Wishes
From India, Mumbai
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Dear Manoj,
I would like to suggest the following:
- Buy and read two English newspapers on a regular basis, whether you understand them or not. If you start reading, you will automatically develop an interest. Please make it a point to learn at least five new words a day to expand your vocabulary.
- Secondly, compare and understand how the same news is presented differently by various newspapers. This will provide you with a different perspective.
Please watch English news channels regularly, such as Times Now, CNN-IBN, and NDTV, particularly the debates at 9 pm. This will provide you with a lot of inputs to improve your English speaking skills.
Thank you.
From India, Vellore
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I would like to suggest the following:
- Buy and read two English newspapers on a regular basis, whether you understand them or not. If you start reading, you will automatically develop an interest. Please make it a point to learn at least five new words a day to expand your vocabulary.
- Secondly, compare and understand how the same news is presented differently by various newspapers. This will provide you with a different perspective.
Please watch English news channels regularly, such as Times Now, CNN-IBN, and NDTV, particularly the debates at 9 pm. This will provide you with a lot of inputs to improve your English speaking skills.
Thank you.
From India, Vellore
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Dear Manoj,
A GUIDE TO IMPROVING YOUR SPOKEN ENGLISH
By Edna Gomes
1. Becoming a confident speaker
Confidence is a very important element in learning to speak English.Many learners worry that they are going to make a mistake,or that the people listening will not understand them.
How can you sound more confident?
1. The more often you speak, the easier it becomes. You need to put yourself in a position where you need to speak.
2. Relax and think about the message. Speaking is easier when you have something to say,and you are enjoying the conversation.
3. If you are very nervous, try to practice saying what you want to say to yourself a few times.
Planning and repeat to yourself can make your speaking more confident.
2.Fluency or accuracy ?
SpeakingEnglish fluently is a goal for many learners of English. Fluency means being able to communicate your ideas without having to stop and think too much about what you are saying.However, many learners also have the goal of spoken accuracy.Speaking accurately means that you speak without errors of grammar and vocabulary.
Speaking English well requires both fluency and accuracy.So how can you make sure that you develop both?
The first step towards improving your spoken English is recognizing what is easy for you and then working on what is difficult.
When you speak English, do you notice any mistakes which you make quite often?Ex: Maybe you make mistakes with tenses, or with questions form? Or do you sound slow- as if you are always searching for words and correct grammar? Next time you speak, try to work on the problem you have noticed.If it´s fluency, try to focus on making sure that people understand what you´ve said, not on avoiding mistakes.By choosing an area to work on, you can help yourself overcome problems.Discussions are good fluency activities.
3.Finding the right words
We all know how important vocabulary is when we are learning a language, finding the exact word for the idea you want to express is important for becoming a fluent, confident speaker.
From India, Bhubaneswar
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A GUIDE TO IMPROVING YOUR SPOKEN ENGLISH
By Edna Gomes
1. Becoming a confident speaker
Confidence is a very important element in learning to speak English.Many learners worry that they are going to make a mistake,or that the people listening will not understand them.
How can you sound more confident?
1. The more often you speak, the easier it becomes. You need to put yourself in a position where you need to speak.
2. Relax and think about the message. Speaking is easier when you have something to say,and you are enjoying the conversation.
3. If you are very nervous, try to practice saying what you want to say to yourself a few times.
Planning and repeat to yourself can make your speaking more confident.
2.Fluency or accuracy ?
SpeakingEnglish fluently is a goal for many learners of English. Fluency means being able to communicate your ideas without having to stop and think too much about what you are saying.However, many learners also have the goal of spoken accuracy.Speaking accurately means that you speak without errors of grammar and vocabulary.
Speaking English well requires both fluency and accuracy.So how can you make sure that you develop both?
The first step towards improving your spoken English is recognizing what is easy for you and then working on what is difficult.
When you speak English, do you notice any mistakes which you make quite often?Ex: Maybe you make mistakes with tenses, or with questions form? Or do you sound slow- as if you are always searching for words and correct grammar? Next time you speak, try to work on the problem you have noticed.If it´s fluency, try to focus on making sure that people understand what you´ve said, not on avoiding mistakes.By choosing an area to work on, you can help yourself overcome problems.Discussions are good fluency activities.
3.Finding the right words
We all know how important vocabulary is when we are learning a language, finding the exact word for the idea you want to express is important for becoming a fluent, confident speaker.
From India, Bhubaneswar
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I have a suggestion if you have time at home do read the newspaper loudly that may help you to build up confidance to speak in english.
From India, Thana
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From India, Thana
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Dear Manoj,
I highly appreciate all the comments given by members. Apart from this, why can't you search this forum as there are lots of threads started on the same topic? Again, there are so many materials on how to improve your communication or English skills.
Thank you.
From India, Bangalore
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I highly appreciate all the comments given by members. Apart from this, why can't you search this forum as there are lots of threads started on the same topic? Again, there are so many materials on how to improve your communication or English skills.
Thank you.
From India, Bangalore
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Dear Manoj and all friends who input suggestions,
I am impressed by the discussion. I have a lot of problems communicating in English. I propose that we create a new group for discussion on communication in English. However, I am new to this site. Could one of you create the group?
Thanks,
Hasan
From Bangladesh, Dhaka
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I am impressed by the discussion. I have a lot of problems communicating in English. I propose that we create a new group for discussion on communication in English. However, I am new to this site. Could one of you create the group?
Thanks,
Hasan
From Bangladesh, Dhaka
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Dear Manoj,
I strongly feel that you should learn English from some nontraditional methods like:
A. Observe the English News Channel Anchors for their delivery styles, vocabulary, body language, etc.
B. Read highly enriched newspapers and magazines like Times of India, Business Today, etc.
C. Cultivate the habit of going through tongue twisters for voice fluency.
D. Try to speak loudly in front of a mirror.
E. Enhance your word power; use synonyms as and when required.
F. Use impactful words in communication. For example, instead of saying "Good morning," you can use 'Greetings for the Day.' When addressing a female verbally, you can use 'Lady' instead of 'Madam.'
Simmy Saini | Google India.
From India, Mumbai
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I strongly feel that you should learn English from some nontraditional methods like:
A. Observe the English News Channel Anchors for their delivery styles, vocabulary, body language, etc.
B. Read highly enriched newspapers and magazines like Times of India, Business Today, etc.
C. Cultivate the habit of going through tongue twisters for voice fluency.
D. Try to speak loudly in front of a mirror.
E. Enhance your word power; use synonyms as and when required.
F. Use impactful words in communication. For example, instead of saying "Good morning," you can use 'Greetings for the Day.' When addressing a female verbally, you can use 'Lady' instead of 'Madam.'
Simmy Saini | Google India.
From India, Mumbai
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Hi all,
Thank you very much for the excellent suggestions given to Manoj. One of us, Hasan, has provided a good suggestion to create a new group for discussing communication skills in English. I am also facing the same problem as Manoj. My idea is to share your contact number so that we can talk for 10 to 15 minutes daily.
Manoj, this is my mobile number: 9177008789. Please share your mobile number via SMS, and I will call you.
Thanks and Regards,
Vasu
From India, Hyderabad
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Thank you very much for the excellent suggestions given to Manoj. One of us, Hasan, has provided a good suggestion to create a new group for discussing communication skills in English. I am also facing the same problem as Manoj. My idea is to share your contact number so that we can talk for 10 to 15 minutes daily.
Manoj, this is my mobile number: 9177008789. Please share your mobile number via SMS, and I will call you.
Thanks and Regards,
Vasu
From India, Hyderabad
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