In this tutorial, I explain 6 essential steps to becoming a fluent and confident speaker of English.
What I share is mainly based on my personal experience in the past 40 years, both as a student and a teacher of English.
I hope it will be helpful to you on your journey towards fluency in English as well.
What are the main principles behind these 6 essential steps?
1. We need to remember that speaking quickly and using complex language does not mean we are fluent. Fluency is about speaking clearly, with appropriate vocabulary, and correct use of the main structures.
2. How close or how far our first language is from English makes a big difference in how long it will take us to achieve fluency. If our first language is very different from English, we need to be patient and persistent.
3. We can only learn to speak fluently through listening - not reading, writing, and translating (the old school method).
4. There are two ways to listen: 1. relaxed & passive, 2. focused & active - They're equally important for our progress.
5. We need to be selective in what we listen to based on our interests and needs.
6. We need to lose the 'translation habit' and build direct reflexes in English because this habit is the main hurdle to achieving fluency.
7. Building reflexes requires 'spaced repetition' & 'oral drilling'.
8. It is important to use the language we're learning both in writing and in speaking and get feedback on how well we're doing. Without feedback and correction, mistakes become reinforced and difficult to get rid of later.
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Is Anglo-Link's online course based on these principles?
Yes, entirely!
If you use all the features systematically, you will soon begin to feel your progress.
What is included in the online course?
1. All my video lessons (150+) with 2 new LIVE video lessons added every month
2. Written and oral exercises for all topics with new exercises added in the PDF library regularly
3. Many hours of downloadable audio materials for transcription and oral repetition
4. Downloadable PDFs of all lessons and exercises
How is this course different from other online courses?
1. LIVE teacher support at no additional cost:
- Initial one-to-one session with me to assess your level and needs
- LIVE group revision and practice sessions with me every week
2. Tools to keep you motivated and on track:
- In-built reward system of trophies and credits
- WhatsApp Chat Community to practise speaking English with your peers
Ready for an effective and fun course to reach a C1 level of written and spoken fluency?
Click here to see your upgrade options to join the full course.
Not sure yet?
Try the method before you join the full course:
1. Create a free account.
2. Check out the free lessons at all 6 levels (A2 to C1) in the study plan.
3. Watch replays of our LIVE lessons and check out the supplementary materials in the 'free samples' section of the PDF library
Any questions?
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I hope to welcome you to the full course soon and be your guide on your journey to fluency in English!
Minoo
