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ZUHRAH BARQIL

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MY LINK ABOUT HOW TO SPEAK ENGLISH FLUENTLY

Hallo guys … ok, I will explain about my line that I have upload in our group facebook. Its about how to speak English fluently. From my point of view in this link so many experience that you will find if you visit it. You can study anywhere and anytime. This line is very pleasing, helpful, and educating. So many item that we will find such us how to speak accurately, pronunciation, and tips to improve the way you speak English. Ok I will explain more one by one.

A.     How to speak accurately

From a learner's point of view, the problem with English is that it is too rich in constructions and vocabulary:  There are numerous words and constructions which have similar meanings

1.Choosing English for Use or Recognition Purposes only

English people do not use every phrase and word in the English language.  They have favorite phrases which they use time and time again.  I recommend that when you are taught more than one way of saying the same thing,  choose only one version to learn accurately for future use

2. Pitfalls to Avoid

Native English speakers modify their language according to their situation, just as you would do in your own language.  Unless you have constant exposure to English over many years, you cannot expect to do this.  The trick therefore is to choose the best English for universal speaking purposes and to recognize other versions of  English, so you are not at a disadvantage.  By doing so, you will avoid misunderstandings and you will be able to judge the quality of another person's English.   

Although a knowledge of the following is essential for understanding English

3.Avoiding grammatical errors when speaking

Many students experience difficulties with the use of the present perfect, because the use of it does not correspond with a similar-looking tense in their own language.  If it helps you, it is possible to avoid the present perfect altogether by using:- 

SIMPLE PAST + SPECIFIC TIME

eg:  I have been to Tunisia.  (Time unknown)

I went to Tunisia some time ago.  (Exact time unknown)

I have just finished my homework. (Recent, but time unknown)

I finished my homework a short while ago (Recent, but exact time unknown)

English is such a rich and versatile language, it is possible to say what you want to say in more than one way.

B.     Pronunciation

1.       General

Non-native speakers of English experience different pronunciation problems according to their native language.  This is due to:

a.  Different pronunciation of some letters

b.  No equivalent sound in their own language

If students cannot hear whether they are pronouncing a sound correctly, then the only alternative is to "feel" and "see" whether they are pronouncing it properly.

English is a language which depends upon:-

2.       Common Difficult sounds

TH:  (long, soft, as in TEETH) Put the tip of your tongue between your teeth and blow gently.  It is a long sound and should last about 5 seconds.

TH:  (short, hard, as in THE) Put the tip of your tongue between your teeth and make a voice sound from your throat.  It is a short sound with a sudden burst of air.

V:  Put your top front teeth onto your bottom lip and make a voice sound in your throat.  Your lips should be more or less closed.

ST:  Make a long, soft 'S' sound like a snake, then suddenly add an abrupt 'T+schwa' sound by pushing your tongue against the back of your top front teeth, then suddenly taking it away

PH:  Pronounce PH as F (not P)

F:  Put your top front teeth onto your bottom lip and blow gently

H:  To make this sound, you need a lot of air and your mouth should be open.  

L:  When making the L sound, you tongue must temporarily go up to the roof of your mouth and come down again

R:   When making the R sound, your tongue does very little;  it just stays at the bottom of your mouth. 

W:  When making the W sound, you must pucker your lips as if you are going to kiss your favorite film star.

3.       Consonants

In order to speak English well you must make all your consonants (except silent ones) sound loud and clear.   Many English parents reprimand their children with "Sound the ends of your words!", because many children swallow the last consonant sound in their words, particularly if the last consonant is a 'T' (as in the word 'BUT').   When English children do this, it is poor quality pronunciation, but when non-native speakers do this, it is often impossible to understand what they are saying.

4.       Long Sounds VS short Sounds

The long sounds in English are extremely important.  Throughout England, Australia, Canada, America, there are fluent native speakers of English.   The accents vary enormously, yet we are all capable of understanding each other.   This is because the consonant sounds change very little and there is a uniformity of long and short sounds.

C.      10 tips to improve the way you speak English

Yes, you can. All you need to do is train yourself to speak English as comfortably and perfectly as you speak your mother tongue.This is the first step to learn any other accent.

1. Observe the mouth movements of those who speak English well and try to imitate them: When you are watching television, observe the mouth movements of the speakers. Repeat what they are saying, while imitating the intonation and rhythm of their speech.

2. Until you learn the correct intonation and rhythm of English, slow your speech down: If you speak too quickly, and with the wrong intonation and rhythm, native speakers will have a hard time understanding you. 

3. Listen to the 'music' of English: Do not use the 'music' of your native language when you speak English. Each language has its own way of 'singing'. 

4. Use the dictionary: Try and familiarise yourself with the phonetic symbols of your dictionary. Look up the correct pronunciation of words that are hard for you to say.

5. Make a list of frequently used words that you find difficult to pronounce and ask someone who speaks the language well to pronounce them for you: Record these words, listen to them and practice saying them. Listen and read at the same time.   

6. Buy books on tape: Record yourself reading some sections of the book. Compare the sound of your English with that of the person reading the book on the tape.

7. Pronounce the ending of each word: Pay special attention to 'S' and 'ED' endings. This will help you strengthen the mouth muscles that you use when you speak English.

8. Read aloud in English for 15-20 minutes every day: Research has shown it takes about three months of daily practice to develop strong mouth muscles for speaking a new language.

9. Record your own voice and listen for pronunciation mistakes: Many people hate to hear the sound of their voice and avoid listening to themselves speak. However, this is a very important exercise because doing it will help you become conscious of the mistakes you are making.

10. Be patient: You can change the way you speak but it won't happen overnight. People often expect instant results and give up too soon. You can change the way you sound if you are willing to put some effort into it.