The Lazy Guide to Speaking English
The Lazy Guide to Speaking English
Dec 16, 2022
After a long day, speaking English might be the last thing you want to do. But speaking English doesn't have to be difficult. Here are some simple ways to improve your English speaking skills. Perfect for lazy days!
1. Watch TV Shows and Movies
Yes, you read that right! Remember: half of a conversation is listening. The best way to practice listening is to hear native English speakers talk. Funny TV shows like "Friends" and "Love Actually" will make you laugh while you learn. Drama series like "Grey's Anatomy" or "Suits" will keep you interested for hours.
❇️ Helpful Tips
- Use English subtitles instead of Chinese subtitles to learn new words
- Repeat what you hear to learn new phrases
2. Listen to Podcasts
Too tired to keep your eyes open? No problem. Just lie on your couch and listen to podcasts. There are many different types of podcasts for different interests. For example, TED has podcasts about money, health, technology, and business. Modern Love tells stories about relationships. Choose topics you enjoy.
❇️ Helpful Tips
- As your listening improves, try speeding up to 1.2x or 1.5x speed
- Look up podcast transcripts and check new words to build your vocabulary
3. Record Your English Speaking
If you have enough energy to speak, try recording your voice. You can use the voice memo app on your phone. When you speak English and record yourself, you build confidence. You can also listen for mistakes and fix them.
❇️ Helpful Tips
- Listen to old recordings to see your progress
- Practice more by recording multiple times
4. Talk with AI
Want someone to practice with? Try talking with AI. Many AI programs can understand what you say and give you helpful responses. It's like having a language partner available anytime!
❇️ Helpful Tips
- Talk with Siri. iPhone users can ask Siri basic questions and get fun answers, like "Tell me a joke!" and "What's your favorite color?"
- Tired of Siri? Use Toko and get more than 1000 complete, interactive topics (including free conversation). Each response is unique, so you won't get bored. You can try it free for 7 days!