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ISSN (online): 2181-2454 Volume 2 | Issue 11 |November, 2022 | SJIF: 5,965 | UIF: 7,6 | ISRA: JIF 1.947 | Google Scholar |
www.carjis.org DOI: 10.24412/2181-2454-2022-11-159-164
HOW TO IMPROVE SPEAKING SKILLS
Saltanat Saylibayeva
Student of Chirchik state pedagogical university
Shahnoza Abdumuxtorova
Student of Chirchik state pedagogical university
ABSTRACT
This article is about developing speaking skills. In it you can see how to develop and recommendations. There are several tips and techniques you can learn
Keywords: speaking skills, tone, manner, peculiarities of speech, pronunciation, the rhythm, the intonation, tongue twisters.
INTRODUCTION
In today's era of globalization, the need for foreign languages is increasing day by day. Every language learner faces some challenges in language learning. They have different questions. How can I improve my reading skills, what can I do to improve my listening skills, how can I learn to write. Today I want to talk about ways to improve your speaking skills. Speaking is the delivery of language through the mouth. To speak, we create sounds using many parts of our body, including the lungs, vocal tract, vocal chords, tongue, teeth and lips Speaking allows us to communicate with others and express our thoughts and feelings. Speaking skills can be separated into formal and informal speaking skills, and we use both types in a variety of contexts throughout life. Informal speaking skills are important for conversations with friends and family. Speaking skills are defined as the skills which allow us to communicate effectively. They give us the ability to convey information verbally and in a way that the listener can understand. Children will learn English speaking skills as well as speaking skills in other languages, in primary and secondary school. Based on opinions of the experts above, it can be concluded that the nature of speaking is a tool of people communication. Through speaking, people can convey information and ideas. And maintain social realationship by comunicating with other. What is the key speaking ? Key" refers to the clues that establish the "tone, manner, or spirit" of the speech act. The aunt might imitate the grandmother's voice and gestures in a playful way, or she might address the group in a serious voice,
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ISSN (online): 2181-2454 Volume 2 | Issue 11 |November, 2022 | SJIF: 5,965 | UIF: 7,6 | ISRA: JIF 1.947 | Google Scholar |
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emphasizing the sincerity and respect of the praise the story expresses. In order to speak, we must first have a vocabulary. The beauty and variety of speech is a powerful weapon. We are able to influence, control and direct through speech. Being able to speak clearly and use unusual expressions always impresses people. Lexicon types Vocabulary stock is divided into the following groups. Active communication in everyday life. It includes written and spoken speech .Passive - understandable terms used in everyday dialogues that people are familiar with. A person uses them only when necessary. In some cases, it is necessary to try to remember the meaning of the words in the passive lexicon. External - words whose meaning is not familiar. For example, technical words. Books are the main source of our knowledge. that is why books sharpen the mind, develop thinking and vocabulary. By reading different books, you will remember new terms and peculiarities of speech. It is important to read different literature. Then the result will be noticeable. Communicate with people from different fields. The most effective way to learn something is practice. Expanding the vocabulary through communication, using and mastering new forms of speech is faster. Most of the time we communicate with people who are familiar to us. These are family, friends and colleagues. If you go beyond this dialogue, you will discover many new things for yourself. Not only in terms of vocabulary. Communicate with artists, technicians, and niche professionals. Currently, the Internet space allows you to make new acquaintances. Visit new locations, exhibitions, demonstrations and conferences. All this brings new acquaintances and expands the circle of communication. Seven simple ways to improve our speaking skills:
Speaking English confidently is an important goal for many. Often, we hesitate because we are afraid of making mistakes or embarrassing ourselves in front of others. Sometimes mistakes are unavoidable. But like any other skill, you can improve your spoken English if you practise regularly and follow these simple techniques.
1. Listen
The first step in improving your speaking skills is actually working on your listening.
Listening to English has several benefits - it allows you to pick up new words, phrases, and ways to respond in conversations. Secondly, listening provides opportunities to understand pronunciation, how some words are omitted when speaking, how some are joined together, the rhythm, the intonation, and the sounds of
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language.
What should you listen to? There are many resources available to you to listen to for free. Start with short English clips or videos: pick your favourite English TV show or YouTube channel. Listen to a clip and notice carefully what the characters are saying. Repeat any dialogues or phrases that interest you. Replay the same clip until you understand every word. You could also turn on the subtitles or look at the transcript of the video if available and practise saying the dialogues with the characters. English podcasts are another popular way to listen to English and improve your listening and speaking skills. Podcasts are short audio clips that are available online on various topics. They are usually released regularly as episodes on a larger theme or range of topics. Our Podcasts for Professionals The third most interesting way to improve your listening and speaking is by listening to audio books. Audio books have become very popular over the past couple of years. They are great for people who are have no time to invest in reading books. They are also a wonderful way to perfect your pronunciation. Here (https://www.digitalbook.io/blog/free-audio-books-for-english-learners/) is a great selection of books for people who are learning English. Try to listen to a portion of the text, pause the audio, and read aloud to practise saying the words yourself. Finally, nothing can beat actual English conversations with people. Listen to your colleagues speaking in English, listen to your boss giving presentations and conduct meetings in English, listen to your teacher speaking in English - all of these real-life conversations will help you become a better listener and a better speaker of the language. Remember that listening as much as possible will help your speaking significantly.
2. Imitate
Now that you have listened to lots of English conversations, it's time for some imitation. Yes, that's right! Imitating or copying someone is a wonderful to improve your speaking skills. Not convinced? Watch babies and children - how do they learn a language? They copy everything an adult says.
Another benefit of imitation is that it will help you become more accurate in English without having to learn grammar rules. With lots of practice you will begin to remember chunks of words and phrases. This helps in remembering word patterns in a sentence and how certain words go with others.
To effectively improve your speaking skills, you need to follow these steps:
Listen: Pick your favourite video or audio clip from any of the sources provided in the earlier section of this article. Play the audio and listen to it carefully.
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Play as many times as you like to understand how each word is spoken.
Repeat and record: After playing the audio, repeat saying the words and conversations exactly as you heard. Pay special attention to the intonation, stress, and rhythm of language. Record yourself while repeating the words. You could use a voice recorder on your phone or a use a web-service like Vocaroo (https://vocaroo.com/). Recording will provide you an opportunity to listen to yourself and self-correct. So, do not skip this step.
Compare: Listen to the audio again and compare it with your recording. Does it match? Note down changes that you may need to make.
Correct: Repeat the entire process again until you get better and more accurate.
As this process involves listening to the same audio clip several times, choose a topic that is interesting to you. If you stick with the routine, you will see improvement in your pronunciation, vocabulary, accuracy, and overall speaking abilities in no time!
earnt, how you learnt, what progress you see, what could be done differently, and how to change the way you learn to allow progress.
It is important to reflect on your language learning abilities on a daily basis, especially if you are learning a new language independently. Reflection is another way to provide yourself some good feedback in the absence of a teacher.
Say you had a great conversation in English. After your conversation is over, take a moment to reflect. Ask yourself questions such as the following:
How was it?
How much did you understand the other person?
How confident did you feel in responding to the questions asked or continuing the conversation?
How comfortable did you feel about the topic of discussion?
How quickly were you able to think of the right thing to say or the right word to say?
Did you come across any unfamiliar words?
What did the other person do when they couldn't think of the right word?
Thinking about these questions will help you see your strengths more clearly and gain confidence. You will also find opportunities for improvement and specific areas to work on.
You could also reflect after reading or listening to something in English. Ask yourself these questions.
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What are some of the key points you learned from the article or podcast?
Can you summarise them in your own words?
Are there some words or ideas that were new to you?
Can you use the words and sentences around the new word to guess the meaning of this new word? Look up a dictionary soon after to confirm if you really got the meaning right.
Recording your reflections in a notebook after every learning session will help you see your progress over time.
5. Prepare
A lot of us hesitate to speak or take part in conversations in English because we are nervous about what to say. We are anxious that what we say may not be appropriate or we may make mistakes. We can easily fix this problem by preparing ahead. Are you going to a restaurant with your colleagues? Think of situations that require you to speak English. Order food, perhaps? Ask for changes to a dish? Ask your colleagues' preferences? Ask for the bill? What vocabulary do you need in these situations? Write up a simple list of phrases to use. Create similar cheat sheets for everyday situations. You will find yourself becoming more confident and ready to speak in English. If you need help, you will find many useful phrases for different situations
6. Speak
Yes, speaking. There is no magic pill that would help you speak better. You must put yourself in situations where you are forced to speak in English to get better at it. Start small. Do you live or work at a place where you need to speak English to get by? Great! Take advantage of this situation by speaking to people around you. It could be at your workplace or even at a coffee shop - doesn't matter where, as long as you can speak.
If you don't have that advantage, practise speaking in English with your colleagues or classmates. It is easier if you choose someone who speaks a different language than you do as it forces you to communicate in English.
You could also consider joining an English language course (https://www.britishcouncil.in/english/courses-adults/online) to improve your range of vocabulary and speaking. You get tons of practice and a teacher to provide you with some personal feedback on your speaking skills. You will meet likeminded learners from all over the country or even another country.
These days, a lot of online forums and discussion groups focus on language
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learning as a goal. Joining such a forum will help you practise speaking with students from different parts of the world with similar goals. Many of these groups are easy to find. Try Facebook, Reddit, or Discord. Just a word of caution - it is important to keep in mind internet safety and security. Remember safety should be your priority. Read these online safety tips (https://www.britishcouncil.in/worried-about-your-online-safety) before joining a group. 7. Practise
We cannot stress this enough. Regular and consistent practice is the key to success when it comes to speaking English. The tips and suggestions that we've described above only work if you use them regularly. So, here's what we recommend. Start small - spend just 10 minutes every day doing 1-2 of the above things. Maybe listen to a short video clip today and imitate. Reflect on what you learned. Tomorrow, pick up a short article. Read aloud and summarise in your own words. Reflect on what you read and the new words.
CONCLISION
Some days you will find more time. Dedicate more time when you can but do the minimum every single day. You will see a big change in your abilities in no time! As you improve, you'll get more confident and more ready for bigger challenges. This is the time to find speaking partners and to put yourself in situations that require speaking in English. Don't worry about making mistakes. Most people don't care if you make mistakes.
Finally, don't forget to have fun. It's easier to learn something new and commit to learning when you're having fun. Practise English by singing along to popular songs. Practise tongue twisters with your friends.
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