Name: How can I speak English more fluently? Ask BBC Learning English
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Modal verbs - A2

The superlative

"I'd really like to speak English fluently. What's the best way?"

That was Mary's question, but we also want your questions.

You can send us a question to learningenglish@bbc.co.uk.

Well, if you can speak fluently, you can speak easily without many pauses.

So, let's look at five ways you can speak English more fluently.

Learn informal expressions and practice using them.

For example, you could make a target of learning five a month.

They give you more time to think and they'll make you sound more fluent.

Basically, I don't want to go out while it's raining.

Fluent speakers of English use the /ə/ sound a lot.

We call it "schwa" and we also use linking to connect words together, like this.

/ə/, /ə/, how are, how are, how are you?

Sian, if you could have any superpower, what would it be?

Or even talk to yourself while you're at home.

You can also talk to yourself or other people on the phone.

This is a mug because I just had a coffee,

but I have to wash a saucepan, a wooden spoon.

And I'm talking to myself to practice my English.

That's all for now, but check below for more on this topic.

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