How to learn English through speaking?

In a Total Physical Response Method speaking is a reaction to what we listen to. A child repeats the words or phrases given and imitates the speech he/she hears. In that way one learns pronunciation, intonationand an appropriate pace of a given language. Besides, one automatically remembers the structures and phrases that are suitable for a specific context and is able to use them later by just „feeling” that they suit a certain situation. 

 

Preparation

It is worth preparing the list of thematic vocabulary before you start speaking. You may divide your notebook into certain section with useful phrases and structures. It is advisable to write down the words in collocations and phrases rather than as single units. Sometimes it is also worth writing down even simple words that can be used in an interesting or unusual context or phrase. Sometimes one knows the word very well but doesn’t use it because of unfrequency of its usage. After writing down the expressions, try to tell something (using the very words you have just noted) even just to yourself (or your reflection in the mirror) in order to use them in a pratcical way. 

‘Feel the flow’

Any time you read or listen to someone speaking English, you automatically acquire the usage of words in context. Even if you don’t quite understand, you just feel the flow of words and intuitively know what they mean. Later, you are more likely to use the same expressions in your speaking. While speaking about the similar context to that you had read about or listen about before, your brain digs out the very structures you have already learnt and you speak using those very structures. 

Write before you speak

Those for whom spontaneous speaking is difficult should make notes before delivering the speech. It is useful to write down some points or main ideas or create several sentences. You may write a plan, brainstorm or compose a short text on a given topic. After creating several plans or thematic text you will be so exercised in collecting arguments and ideas that you will be able to deliver more and more spontaneous speeches. 

Find a Skype friend

Searching for an English speaking friend is the best of all of the options. Talking with a native speaker creates a perfect environment for developing your language skills. Not only can you learn the proper pronounciation, but also you have the chance to acquire vocabulary and slang used naturally and on everyday basis. Making friends with a native gives you just anotherbenefit. It enables you to speak naturally, with all the emotions, laughter and without paying attention to imperfections, which reduces stress and equips you with an ability to 'fly and think with the language'.