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Jul 29, 20224 min read
How to speak English informally
Many non-native English speakers sound artificially formal when they speak. This can be caused by various things such as learning very...
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Jul 22, 20223 min read
How to maintain a conversation in English
Even highly proficient non-native speakers can sometimes struggle to fully participate in a conversation! There are many obstacles such...
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May 27, 20223 min read
What is really achievable in terms of accuracy and fluency?
Before I write anything else, I should start by saying that I don't have all the answers. And that what I am going to write in this post...
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Jun 29, 20213 min read
Why am I so scared of speaking English?
I’m scared of English! How is it possible to be scared of a language? After all, it can’t bite us. It doesn’t hurt when we speak or...
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Jun 22, 20213 min read
How to stop worrying about mistakes when you speak English
Two styles of correction from teachers I learn Mandarin Chinese and I take lessons online with two different teachers. One teacher allows...
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Jun 15, 20213 min read
Do I need a perfect English accent?
In my last post I wrote about people who have reached C2 in speaking and who want to push beyond this. One of the language areas that...
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Jun 8, 20213 min read
How to Improve your Speaking Beyond C2
C2 is often seen as the pinnacle of language learning. It is the highest level on the CEFR and by this level, you are able to do pretty...
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May 1, 20212 min read
Reading Aloud
Reading aloud is a popular way to get some extra English speaking practice at home. You don’t need anyone else around, and you can read...
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Apr 21, 20213 min read
Using a smartphone to make a speaking journal
Of all the language skills, it is possibly hardest to be objective about our speaking in a foreign language. We tend to focus on the...
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Apr 13, 20212 min read
Finding and Practising with a Speaking Partner
Speaking partners are a great resource for any language learner. They give you the informal practice you need to speak with confidence...
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Apr 6, 20213 min read
How to talk to yourself and improve your English
Do you worry about making mistakes and sounding stupid when you speak English? If so, you’re not alone! Many people have negative...
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