Are you looking for some fun ways to practice speaking English? Do you want to improve your pronunciation, vocabulary and fluency without getting bored? If you answered yes, then this blog post is for you! Here are some enjoyable ways to practice speaking English simply.
Don’t get confused with our recent post on practicing speaking alone. This list is more about fun ways, whether alone or with others!
1. Sing along to your favorite songs
Music is a great way to learn new words and phrases, as well as practice your pronunciation and rhythm. You can choose any genre or artist you like, as long as the lyrics are in English. You can find the lyrics and practicing singing them with Musixmatch, LingoClip, FluentU, and LyricsTraining. Try to sing along as accurately as possible, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. The more you sing, the more confident you will become.
Just be careful to pick songs with clear and simple singing, because a lot of music has strange pronunciation and made-up words to sound cool😂. Use this as a fun changeup, not a daily staple!
2. Watch movies or shows with subtitles
Watching movies or shows in English is another fun way to practice your listening and speaking skills. You can choose any genre or topic you like, as long as the dialogue is in English. You can watch with subtitles in your native language or in English, depending on your level of comprehension. You can also pause and repeat the lines that you find interesting or challenging. Try to imitate the actors‘ accents, intonation and emotions. Again, FluentU is good at this!
3. Join a conversation club or group
One of the best ways to practice speaking English is to talk to other people who are learning or fluent in English. You can join a conversation club or group online or offline, where you can meet new friends, share, and practice what you are learning . You can also ask questions, give feedback and learn from each other’s mistakes. You can find conversation clubs or groups on a website HelloTalk.
Don’t be shy! You will get lots of good practice. And don’t be that guy who only wants to talk about what he is learning. Be a good friend and show interest in practicing what others are learning even if it is too simple or difficult for you. You could be a little teacher or let them be your teacher!
4. Play games with your friends or family
Playing games is another fun way to practice speaking English with your friends or family. You can choose any game that involves communication, such as charades, Pictionary, 20 questions, taboo, etc. You can also play online games that have voice chat, such as Among Us, Fortnite, Minecraft, Rec Room etc. The main goal is to have fun and use English as much as possible.
5. Record yourself speaking
Recording yourself speaking is a great way to practice speaking English by yourself. You can choose any topic that interests you, such as your hobbies, your dreams, your opinions, etc. You can use your phone or computer to record your voice and listen to it later.
You can also use apps like ELSA Speak or Speechling to get feedback on your pronunciation and fluency. Try to speak for at least 10 minutes every day and notice your progress over time. As we’ve talked about before, we get good practice when we keep an audio journal.
These are some of the fun, simple ways to practice speaking English. Remember that practice makes perfect, so don’t be shy and speak up! The more you speak English, the more comfortable and confident you will become, and the more you will grow!