{"id":1768,"date":"2019-07-01T16:46:38","date_gmt":"2019-07-01T11:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.steptest.in\/?p=1768"},"modified":"2025-11-29T09:29:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T09:29:20","slug":"10-hacks-speak-english-effectively","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/step.thehindu.com\/blog\/10-hacks-speak-english-effectively\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Proven Hacks: How to Speak English Easily\u200b"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cWhat are you doing?\u201d I asked.  
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\u201cI was doing writing and\u2026\u201d he paused.  
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This is\u00a0a\u00a0common problem\u00a0most\u00a0of us face. It is not because we don\u2019t know what to\u00a0speak, but we don\u2019t know how to frame\u00a0a sentence. Here are the top 10 proven hacks on How to Speak English Easily\u200b and Effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be Confident  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First of all, calm down. Don\u2019t panic, it is just a language just like your mother tongue. Take a deep breath before starting a conversation. Don\u2019t overthink about what you are going to discuss with the other person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do not let your emotions control you, that makes you even more vulnerable to converse. Just believe in yourself! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Be Inspired  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A purpose. That is what keeps us going, right? It is important to keep ourselves motivated about the goal that we want to reach. Having a long-term goal would make sure that we are motivated.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, learning English<\/a> might land you in your dream job, which leads to your career growth.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I understand that English does not play a potential part in everybody\u2019s goal, but it does contribute to your journey towards its destination.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Listen. Speak. Read. Write. Repeat!  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s get to basics! How do you speak your native language with such ease? Because you\u2019ve got used to that language ever since. When we were around a year old, we listened to everyone talking in that language or trying to talk with us. We just listened.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After that, we tried speaking words or phrases. Gradually, we learnt to speak sentences with the help of our parents\/grandparents (i.e., a native speaker). They corrected our sentences and that\u2019s how we learnt to talk.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, we were taught to read. Slowly, we learnt to pronounce letters and combined them to form words. Later, we read sentences, paragraphs and stories as we grew. Finally, we were able to write our own sentences and stories too.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

English also works the same way. Start brushing up your basics. Listen to English conversations and then, practice them<\/a> yourself. Read articles about any topic and start writing on your own.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repeat this process until you are satisfied with the results. This may seem like a mundane suggestion. But trust me, this is an effective way to increase your overall English skills!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practice and practice.  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m sure that you would\u2019ve heard this idea a billion times. But this is another effective hack which works. After you brush up your basics, start framing sentences about random topics or search online. When you are done writing<\/a>, read it aloud. Many of us might cringe, don’t feel bad. You should be happy that you are able to find your mistakes. If you find it difficult, ask someone else to edit it for you.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another fun way to learn pronunciation – Tongue Twisters!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, ‘Pad kid poured curd pulled cod’, were you able to get it right? Start reading it out loud while having fun pronouncing them. Let\u2019s go old school and practice more!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Entertainment Hacks  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes. Entertainment is also resourceful. I know what you are thinking. No, I wasn\u2019t talking about the boring news channels that deliver quality English. The TV shows, movies<\/a> and those peppy songs<\/a> you listen are equally helpful.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I know that many of us watch movies and TV shows with subtitles, but have you ever tried understanding how the actors were talking? After a dialogue, replay the scene and repeat it with them. You get to learn idioms from these sources, which makes the language more colourful.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It would be nice if you prefer boring newspapers and news channels that deliver quality English. You can focus on any topic that interests you! It doesn\u2019t have to be world politics or stock markets.  This is one of the easiest among these 10 hacks to speak English effectively and easily.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Write down and say it aloud.  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This method might make you feel like a kid, but it works. Whenever you hear a new word, just make a note of it. Try it on your tongue, learn its meaning and where it is used. Make sure you know in which type of scenarios it must be used.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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English Everywhere   <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our main goal is to speak English confidently, so we have to include it in our lives. Try talking in English even though you may not be proficient yet.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, start thinking in English<\/a>. Avoid translating it into your native language to process the message. Push your limits, learn new words, look them up in a dictionary and start using a thesaurus.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After you finish a conversation, reflect on the sentences used. Recall them and imagine it in different situations.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Record and listen  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

They say the mirror is our best friend. It\u2019s time to ask that friend a favour! We\u2019re going to try an old trick you would have heard about. Only this time we are trying it with a small modification. This will need a mirror and your phone. (I believe the voice recording feature is available in all your phones)  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, go stand in front of your mirror. Take deep breaths before you start. Think of a topic that you want to talk about. Start recording as you talk, use your body language and observe yourself.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to your voice and identify the mistakes, if any. Be your own teacher!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practice speaking   <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now, after brushing up your basics, practising in front of the mirror, it\u2019s time to step into the field. You can\u2019t talk confidently or easily without practising with another person<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n