Looking for an English fluency course that will help you improve Spoken English?
There are a few things you should consider if you goal is to truly be fluent in English.
Speaking English is all about practice. Learning theory is not enough!
We have 4 important tips to share with you before you join the English course. Considering these 4 factors will save you a lot of money and time!
4 Questions to ask before joining an English Fluency Course
Question # 1 – Is the English Fluency Course Immersion based?
If you are looking for an English fluency course that works, you must check whether it uses immersion based learning methods.
You may not be able to move to an English speaking country to immerse yourself fully in English, but an effective English fluency course will bring English to where you are.
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What is language immersion?
So what is immersion based learning? And how does it apply to learning English?
Think about how you can make English a part of your daily life without changing your schedule to add another hour to study every day.
For example, if you are going to listen to music on the subway or dance in the kitchen while cooking, choose some English songs.
If you watch a movie every Friday night to relax, why not choose one in English?
Or do you like reading? If reading is your hobby, try something interesting in English that is at your English level during your normal reading time.
Even cooking works! If you are cooking in the kitchen, make sure you follow cooking recipes in English. These are some ways you can immerse fully in English.
When picking an English fluency course, look for an English course that is 100% conversational.
Good English speaking courses are like conversation clubs. Students only speak in English in class. This is extremely important when it comes to immersing in English fully.
Question # 2 – Are the English teachers Native English Speakers?
The very best way to take your English speaking skill to the next level is to spend as much time as possible conversing with native
There is no alternative to this.
If this is not possible, at least try listening to native English speakers.
So if your English fluency course has native English speaking teachers you will improve faster and learn perfect pronunciation and grammar.
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Why Speaking English with natives is the best method
Speaking in English with native English speakers is the best method for improving your ability to learn the correct pronunciation.
This will also increase your ability to understand individual words spoken in English at the natural speed of native speakers.
Native English speaking teachers will also use slang and idioms that are commonly used by native speakers.
As you will learn, real English spoken by native speakers is very different from English found in textbooks.
The more you speak English and hear it spoken by native English speakers, the faster you will begin to get a feel for the rhythm of native English speech, a very important element of learning the language.
If you English fluency course has only non-native English teachers, you should consider additional practice with native English speakers.
Non-native English teachers are good to teach basic grammar and vocabulary but after you have covered the basics you really must practice with native English speaking teachers.
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Question # 3 – Is the English course just theory or conversation based?
Students need the confidence to use what their second language so it isn’t just a theory.
This transition from textbook English classes to an English speaker comes from them actually practicing speaking English, and not being afraid to make mistakes.
At Spoken English Practice, what we have noticed that many people, even from professional backgrounds are scared to make mistakes in public, when speaking the English language.
We therefore try and help the students realize that practice is integral and mistakes aren’t as important as they think they are.
Context is everything
Also, find an English course that teaches English is context.
This is specially important with learning idioms.
Students who have been studying English since a young age understand the rules of grammar very well but that they have problems understanding the context and the meaning of sayings or idioms in general conversation.
The literal translation does not always make complete sense to them so therefore they need examples to understand what is being said.
For example ” hit the nail on the head”, you have to use examples to explain where this expression would be used in conversation.
Question # 4 – Are you working with teachers or speaking partners?
Most students are nervous in communicating in English.
While their grammar and vocabulary may be very good, they need to be encouraged just as with any new skill.
Speaking a new language gets easier the more often you have the opportunity to do so!
This is why finding an English Conversation Partner is more important than finding a teacher.
We believe that by encouraging easy and relaxed conversation, it becomes easier to help students with pronunciation and expanding a vocabulary.
Pick an English course that treats lessons as conversations/discussions. You will get more confident in speaking even if your grammar/vocabulary skills remains the same.
A note about teaching grammar
Teaching grammar will not make students fluent in English.
No English fluency course should only teach grammar.
Even if it is a beginner level Spoken English course.
However, if you are a beginner situational conversations with an eye towards extension of vocabulary but with primary focus on guidance related to usage is helpful.
For example, discussing a specific topic and including occurrences from the past and present, then moving to those that are ongoing and some which will occur in the future.
These discussions are elicited through questioning the learner and asking them to tell a story and/or speak about their everyday personal experiences, i.e. shopping for food, driving to the store, paying a bill, etc.
If and when pronunciation is an issue during the conversation, the focus would then move to practice of specific sounds required for proper pronunciation.
Use of the target/issue word(s) across various contexts and ongoing feedback as the learner progresses.
Don’t worry about correct mouth positions and all kinds of technical things related to accent training.
Instead, practice speaking English more often.
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