How does you improve your oral English?

China
July 16, 2008 4:13am CST
How does you improve your oral English?Thank you.
8 responses
@zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
16 Jul 08
Well, first off, you can practice by yourself by reading some books or even newspapers as clear as you can. You can even record your voice and concentrate on which part you are having difficulties on. It may be different depending on the main language you're using. It's most like the pronunciation of P/F and/or B/V. Then, one of the best ways to practice speaking is to actually speak to someone who speaks good English. Engage yourself in the conversation and most of all, try to think in English as well. It would be hard if you'd think in your main language and try to translate it. It takes longer for you to respond and you'll probably get lost in the conversation. Thinking while speaking makes it more natural and more spontaneous. And most of all, do not be afraid to make mistakes. It happens to every who is learning other languages. Keep on practicing and you'll get there in a short while. Take care!
• China
17 Jul 08
Thank you for your answer.But i dont find someone who speaks good english near me.Do you speak English well?Can you help me?
• Philippines
17 Jul 08
I don't speak really well though. I'm not near native English yet. hm.. I don't have means to talk online right now. You're in China right?
• China
17 Jul 08
yes
@leateagee (3667)
• China
16 Jul 08
To improve your oral English, one way is for you to speak. I would like to recommend a website for you in which you could practice speaking English with native speakers. It is free. Okay. Just try, there is no harm in it. It is http://www.livemocha.com
@leateagee (3667)
• China
17 Jul 08
You're welcome. Thank you so much for the best response. Take care =)
• China
17 Jul 08
I am Chinese,too.Thank you,my compatriot.
@applefreak (3130)
• Singapore
17 Jul 08
guess the best way will be to speak it. everything takes practice, especially languages. the more you speak, the better you'll become. try to put yourself in situations where it is a must to speak english. that way you won't be able to lapse into a language you are more comfortable in. some people go as far as living in another country for a few months to a few years. that's the best way to learn a language. however, not everyone is so lucky. talking to native-speakers is also a very good way as they will be able to guide you on the correct pronounciation. lastly, don't be shy about it. we are human, and it's therefore normal to make mistakes. if you mispronounce a word, don't fret. learn the correct pronounciation and say it again. cheers ;p
• India
16 Jul 08
Hi You can improve your speaking skill by reading some books which will give basic knowledge about speaking English, phrases etc. You can read good novels in English which have a lot of diaglogues, ie. not the descriptive ones but the ones which provide the communication between the charaters as such. Listen to radio dramas, plays and watch English movies and try to understand how the characters speak in natural situations. Then you can practice this with your friends and those who wants to learn spoken English like you. You can identify the mistakes and then try to correct them.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
16 Jul 08
To improve your oral English, you must find an English environment where you can talk English all the time. It's very easy to absorb the language if all the people around you speak the language. Listen to English speakers, watch English movies, read English books and learn from them.
@amrishkj (297)
• India
16 Jul 08
English - Read like these gentlemen and talk a lot in english to improve the same
If you want to improve english, be it oral or written then read a lot of novels, papers and the like. Also use mylot a lot as it too helps in improving you written skills which will help you in improving your oral english too.
• China
17 Jul 08
i am in China.without this environment. so i log in mylot.
@dianagnes (1088)
• Singapore
16 Jul 08
Im at the urge of improving my english oral too.I think,we must practice talking in fluent English with someone that could correct out speaking mistakes.Like if i were to talk with friends,usually i end up talking in a singlish way and everything like the verb/past/present/tenses are all over but still could be understand. Other than that,try to read aloud some English articles so at the same time the way you speak could be improve! ;)
• China
16 Jul 08
i have the same problem.