Speaking Skills
Many people learning English want to improve their speaking skills so they feel prepared for good conversations. Read these articles to learn more speaking skills in English.
Precision Speaking Exercises
Practice speaking English precisely with dozens of exercises from different vocabulary topics and across various skill levels. It’s easy – identify the word, record yourself saying it, and see if you did it correctly!
All Speaking in English Lessons
3 Amazing Strategies for Dealing With Unfamiliar Vocabulary in English
All English learners have faced this situation before: whether you are reading something and come across a word that you don’t know the meaning of or you are having a…
How to Pronounce the “ed” Sound in English: Ultimate Tips, Plus Exercises
Whenever we use the past tense in English, we need to make the -ed sound. This can be a tricky sound for any non-native English speakers, since there are three different ways…
80+ Conversation Questions for You to Practice English
You know that the best way to practice conversational English is by talking to other people. However, it can be difficult sometimes to come up with questions to start a…
How to Pronounce the “u” Sound in English, plus Exercises
You don’t have to tell us twice that “u” is a funny vowel in English. That’s why we’ve come up with this guide to help you learn the “u” sound…
Game Night: 6 ESL Games to Play with Friends
How do you practice English at home? Do you memorize tables of verbs and grammar rules? Maybe you make some flashcards? These strategies work well, don’t get me wrong, but…
How to Pronounce /ɪ/ and /i:/ in English, Plus Exercises
Think about the words sit and seat. Do they sound different to you? Or the same? Try to say them out loud and pay attention to the sounds “i” and “ea”. The same…
20 Different Ways to Agree and Disagree in English
Do you agree with other people a lot during conversations? Or do you prefer to challenge them with different ideas? Whatever your personality, at some point during conversation, you will…
Learn the Basics of English Pronunciation, Plus 4 Exercises
When you are learning English (or any other language), you will be presented with sounds that your native language does not have. Learning to make those sounds and therefore being…
Using “So” in English Conversation – ESL Speaking Tips
Did you know that so is one of the top 50 words used in English? If you’re not already using this word, keep reading because once you have this conversation strategy in your toolbelt,…
How Keeping a Voice Diary Improves English Speaking Skills
What if I told you there’s an app hidden in your phone’s App Library that can help you improve your English speaking skills? I mean, maybe you use this app…
Por Qué Crees Que No Puedes Aprender Inglés
¿Te has preguntado, por qué no puedo aprender inglés? ¿Sientes que todo el mundo habla inglés menos tú? ¿Qué tus amigos se han sacado múltiples certificados? ¿Que no llegas a…
40+ phrases to express preferences in English (beyond ‘I like’)
Everybody has different opinions about what is good. These opinions are called preferences – basically what you like and even how you like it. Coffee, for instance. Do you take…
5 Questions to Ask Your English Tutor Before They Teach You
All over the world, there are English tutors offering their services. “Learn English with a Native Speaker!” We see their advertisements. There is a phone number to call. Their fees…
How to set your English goals and find motivation
Have you ever procrastinated on something? Maybe you have a dream or goal in mind, but you haven’t progressed much? You may not be motivated, it seems too hard or…