Name: Do you want to speak English better? | ?Podcast and Chill | Beginner
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The imperative

Hey everyone, welcome back to Podcast and Chill.

We're here to turn your English fears into cheers.

Speaking of fears, do you know what most English learners are afraid of?

The fear of speaking can really hold you back, right?

Everyone makes mistakes when learning a new language.

So you're saying we shouldn't be afraid to speak?

And that's why today, we're going to share some tips to help you feel more confident and start speaking English with ease.

So, Gwen, what's the first step to becoming a fluent English speaker?

Well, according to research by Carl Weick, when you tackle manageable tasks, it builds momentum and keeps you motivated.

Oh, so those little wins add up and give us the push to keep going.

Every small victory boosts your confidence and sets you up to tackle bigger challenges down the road.

Start with simple phrases you can use in everyday life.

Things like introducing yourself, asking for directions, or even making small talk about the weather.

So, if it's raining, I can say, what an awful day.

That being said, messing up feels like such a big deal for so many learners.

But mistakes are actually your best friends.

Well, studies by Robert and Elizabeth Bjork found that when you slip up while learning, it actually helps you lock things in better over time.

You've got to figure out what went wrong and why, which makes everything click more.

And did you know the longest fanfiction ever written in English was done by a non-native speaker?

He started writing fanfiction to practice English.

He must have made a ton of mistakes along the way.

But instead of throwing in the towel, he kept at it.

Now it's officially the longest piece of literature ever written.

Imagine all the typos he had to clean up early on.

However, every mistake was just one more step forward.

It's proof that errors aren't roadblocks but building blocks.

The next tip is to listen before you speak.

When you listen, you're picking up on things like tone, rhythm, and pronunciation.

Ah, so it's not just about hearing the words.

So instead of jumping right in, I should focus on listening more first?

That's the key to improving your speaking skills.

Listen to podcasts, watch movies, or just tune into conversations in English.

Then, try to copy how people speak, like their tone and accent.

Because this is how people actually use language in real life.

It sounds a lot easier and more effective than just learning words by themselves.

But where can I find these chunks to practice?

You can easily pick them up from everyday English content.

But I don't think I have time to listen to a podcast or watch a movie every day.

I need something I can squeeze into my daily routine.

In that case, there are plenty of English learning apps that give you useful phrases and a solid system to practice every day.

Start with popular ones like Duolingo for vocabulary or HelloTalk to chat with native speakers.

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