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“I have to switch
schools."
"I have to use the telephone." "I have to go to the bathroom." "I have to leave." "I have to unpack my bags." "I don't have to switch schools." "I don't have to use the telephone." "I don't have to go to the bathroom." "I don't have to leave." "I don't have to unpack my bags." |
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"I gotta manage my
money."
"I gotta obey the laws." "I gotta move to a bigger house." "I gotta impress my boss." "I gotta brush my teeth."
"I have
got to be on time to work."
"I've
gotta try harder at school."
"I've
gotta tell my wife I'll be late."
"I've
gotta learn more about the laws."
"I've
gotta clean my house today."
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"I would like to
answer that question."
"I would like to compete in a cooking contest." "I would like to explain myself." "I would like to invite you over." "I would like to practice." "I would like to become a doctor." "I would like to see you more often." "I would like to thank you." "I would like to learn about animals." "I would like to meet the President." |
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"I've decided to
accept the job."
"I've decided to complete my degree." "I've decided to change my bad habits." "I've decided to extend my membership at the gym." "I've decided to form a chess club." "I've decided to hand over my responsibilities." "I've decided to help you move." "I've decided to interview for the job." "I've decided to increase my work load." "I've decided to manage a store." |
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"I was about to go
out."
"I was about to go to dinner." "I was about to go to bed." "I was about to go to work." "I was about to say the same thing." "I was about to call you." "I was about to send you an email." "I was about to mow my grass." "I was about to order us some drinks." "I was about to watch television." |
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"I didn't mean to
hurt your feelings."
"I didn't mean to call you so late." "I didn't mean to lie about what happened." "I didn't mean to embarrass you." "I didn't mean to stay out so late." "I did not mean to say those things." "I did not mean to leave you out." "I did not mean to make you confused." "I did not mean to think you were involved." "I did not mean to cause trouble." |
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"I promise not to
tell."
"I promise not to leave without you." "I promise not to be so late." "I promise not to hurt your feelings." "I promise not to wake you up." "I promise I am telling the truth." "I promise to practice my math." "I promise to call you." "I promise I will tell you." "I promise I will come to your party." |
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"I'd rather talk
about this later."
"I'd like to eat at home than go get fast food." "I'd rather ski than snowboard." "I'd rather stay late than come in early tomorrow." "I'd rather handle the problem myself." "I had rather go home than stay out too late." "I had rather listen to my parents or get in trouble." "I would rather exercise than sit on the couch all day." "I would rather complete my task early." "I would rather know the answer." |
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"I can't help
thinking about it."
"I can't help shopping so much." "I can't help working all the time." "I can't help smiling when I see her." "I can't help eating so much." "I can't help loving you." "I can not help biting my nails when I am nervous." "I can not help smoking when I have been drinking." "I cannot help feeling so sad." "I cannot help remembering the things you did." |
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"I was busy thinking."
"I was busy working." "I was busy cooking dinner." "I was busy talking on the phone." "I was busy cleaning the house." "I was busy studying for my test." "I was busy thinking of ideas for our website." "I was busy entertaining our neighbors." "I was busy completing my housework." "I was busy learning new things." |
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"I'm not used to
talking English."
"I'm not used to studying so much." "I'm not used to being around new people." "I'm not used to talking in front of groups of people." "I'm not used to having so much stress." "I'm not used to traveling so much." "I'm not used to working so early." "I'm not used to having so much responsibility." "I'm not used to drinking so much." |
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"I'm here to apply
for the job."
"I'm here to take a test." "I'm here to receive my gift." "I'm here to support all your decisions." "I'm here to watch a movie." "I'm here to work on your computer." "I'm here to welcome you to the neighborhood." "I'm here to raise awareness for cancer." "I'm here to start the job." "I'm here to receive the award." |
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“I have something to
complete."
"I have something to share with you." "I have something important to tell you." "I have something to encourage you." "I have something to explain to you." "I have something special planned for your birthday." "I have something else to consider." "I have something to apologize about." "I have something to attend tonight." "I have something to ask you." "I have something fun for us to do." |
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I'm looking forward
to meeting you."
"I'm looking forward to talking with you." "I'm looking forward to going on vacation." "I'm looking forward to spending time with my family." "I'm looking forward to learning the English language." "I am looking forward to visiting another country." "I am looking forward to having a family." "I am looking forward to graduating from college." "I am looking forward to watching the baseball game." "I am looking forward to running in a race." |
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'I m calling to tell
you about my day."
"I'm calling to accept your invitation." "I'm calling to answer your question." "I'm calling to book a reservation at your restaurant." "I'm calling to complain about something." "I'm calling to thank you." "I'm calling to support your decision." "I'm calling to remind you of our dinner plans." "I'm calling to report a lost wallet." "I'm calling to receive my prize." |
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"I'm sorry to be so
late."
"I'm sorry to hear about your sick mother." "I'm sorry to waste your time." "I'm sorry to make you feel so sad." "I'm sorry to frighten you." "I'm sorry to disagree with your decision." "I'm sorry to call so late." "I'm sorry to admit what I did." "I'm sorry to end this relationship." |
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"I'm thinking of
checking out the new movie."
"I'm thinking of filming my vacation." "I'm thinking of following a healthy diet." "I'm thinking of handing out flyers describing our business." "I'm thinking of increasing my work load." "I am thinking of introducing myself to him." "I am thinking of launching a new website." "I am thinking of moving to a new city." "I am thinking of offering her the position." "I am thinking of opening up a store." |
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“I’ll help you cook dinner
tonight."
"I'll help you raise money for your charity." "I'll help you register for your class online." "I'll help you move to your new house." "I'll help you prevent that from happening again." "I will help you park your car." "I will help you provide all the information you need." "I will help you realize your potential." "I will help you stop smoking." "I will help you shop for groceries." |
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"I'm dying to relax
on the beach."
"I'm dying to pick some fresh fruit." "I'm dying to order some desserts." "I'm dying to find out if I got the job." "I'm dying to move to a bigger house." "I'm dying to look at all the work you've done." "I'm dying to learn more about you." "I'm dying to introduce you to my parents." "I'm dying to expand my business." "I'm dying to check my score on the test." |
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It's my turn to walk
you home."
"It's my turn to do laundry." "It's my turn to work late." "It's my turn to take out the trash." "It's my turn to choose where we eat." "It is my turn to pay for dinner." "It is my turn to roll the dice." "It is my turn to provide an answer." "It is my turn to try and play the game." "It is my turn to attempt solving the problem." |
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"It's hard for me to
accept what you are telling me."
"It's hard for me to argue your point." "It's hard for me to balance my check book." "It's hard for me to concentrate on the task." "It's hard for me to consider your other options." "It's hard for me to depend on you." "It is hard for me to decide where to go tonight." "It is hard for me to explain my actions." "It is hard for me to guarantee your success." "It is hard for me to handle so much pressure." |
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I've heard that you
got a new job."
"I've heard that you want to leave your job." "I've heard that you got a new car." "I've heard that you like to jog." "I've heard that you fix computers." "I've heard that you've never been to Canada." "I've heard that you like to shop." "I've heard that you and your boss don't get along." "I've heard that there is no school next week." "I've heard that your wife is a yoga instructor." |
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Let me make my own
decisions."
"Let me offer to help you." "Let me open the door for you." "Let me pause and think about what we are doing." "Let me welcome you to the neighborhood." "Let me save you the trouble." "Let me make a suggestion." "Let me try and fix your car." "Let me taste the soup before you add more spices." "Let me treat you to some ice cream." |
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Thank you for
inviting me."
"Thank you for helping me move." "Thank you for informing me about the job opening." "Thank you for mailing that package for me." "Thank you for working so hard." "Thank you for stopping by to visit." "Thank you for replying to my email." "Thank you for providing me with the answers." "Thank you for heating up dinner." "Thank you for hurrying to get here." |
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"Can I answer your
question?"
"Can I attend the event?" "Can I move to another spot?" "Can I call you tomorrow?" "Can I complete this later?" "Can I explain myself?" "Can I help you with your homework?" "Can I include you in our plans?" "Can I introduce you to my co-workers?" "Can I inform you of some bad news?" |
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"I am not sure if
they will offer me the job."
"I'm not sure if she'll return my call." "I'm not sure if my wife will understand." "I'm not sure if we will go out tonight." "I'm not sure if I understand your question." "I am not sure if I can handle it." "I am not sure if it will happen." "I am not sure if it will matter." "I am not sure if my mom will notice." "I am not sure if they will permit us to park there." |
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"I don't know what to
eat for dinner."
"I don't know what to buy you for your birthday." "I don't know what to say." "I don't know what to do with my spare time." "I don't know what to do for vacation." "I do not know what to do to make you happy." "I do not know what to do to help you understand." "I do not know what to think." "I do not know what to do to prevent this." "I do not know what to order." |
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"I wish I could sing
better."
"I wish I could settle the argument." "I wish I could sail around the world." "I wish I could remain calm during all of this." "I wish I could remember his name." "I wish I could replace my old car with a new one." "I wish I could play outside." "I wish I could go to the game with you." "I wish I could write better." "I wish I could own my own business." |
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“You should go to
bed."
"You should do your homework before going outside." "You should replace you headlights on your car." "You should request a raise at work." "You should stop smoking." "You should smile more." "You should slow down when driving in a neighborhood." "You should talk to him about it." "You should train your dog." "You should trust what they say." |
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You're supposed to
keep that secret."
"You're supposed to let me know when you leave." "You're supposed to stop when at a red light." "You're supposed to unpack once you get there." "You're supposed to return the movies you rent on time." "You are supposed to remain calm." "You are supposed to fasten your seat belt." "You are supposed to invite all your friends." "You are supposed to encourage one another." "You are supposed to decide before next Thursday." |
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"You seem bored."
"You seem unhappy with the results." "You seem eager to begin." "You seem easy to get along with." "You seem elated to hear the good news." "You seem deeply in love." "You seem afraid of roller coasters." "You seem confused about the rules of the game." "You seem embarrassed about what happened." "You seem decisive about your choice." |
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"You'd better
exercise."
"You'd better help out." "You'd better invite your brother." "You'd better impress the judges." "You'd better listen to your parents." "You had better not come home late." "You had better hope for the best." "You had better change your attitude." "You would be good at teaching." "You would do well at math." |
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Are you trying to
ignore me?"
"Are you trying to manage your money?" "Are you trying to memorize that song?" "Are you trying to offer your help?" "Are you trying to program your new phone?" "Are you trying to pretend like it never happened?" "Are you trying to remain calm?" "Are you trying to remember her name?" "Are you trying to reflect on the past?" "Are you trying to switch flights?" |
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Don't try and fool
me."
"Don't allow this to happen." "Don't watch scary movies before you go to bed." "Don't cause any more trouble." "Don't chew gum in class." "Do not concern yourself with other people's problems." "Do not behave that way." "Do not announce your decision until you're ready." "Do not argue with me." "Do not arrive late for your meeting." |
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Do you like
traveling on a plane?"
"Do you like watching baseball on TV?" "Do you like skiing or snowboarding?" "Do you like going to bed early?" "Do you like spending time with me?" "Do you like repeating the class?" "Do you like playing video games?" "Do you like listening to music?" "Do you like practicing playing the piano?" "Do you like jogging with me?" |
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How often do you
exercise?"
"How often do you change your password?" "How often do you help out at school?" "How often do you listen to your MP3 player?" "How often do you need to go to the dentist?" "How often do you receive your magazine in the mail?" "How often do you report to your supervisor?" "How often do you stretch before working out?" "How often do you talk to your parents?" "How often do you travel?" |
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"Do you want me to
pick up the kids?"
"Do you want me to fix your flat tire?" "Do you want me to help you read that book?" "Do you want me to remind you?" "Do you want me to remove my shoes?" "I want you to come over." "I want you to make a decision." "I want you to water the flowers." "I want to understand what you are trying to say." "I want to be better at swimming." "I want to be more involved at church." |
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What do you think
about having a cup of tea with me?"
"What do you think about working overtime next week?" "What do you think about waiting in line for tickets?" "What do you think about sailing?" "What do you think about staying here another night?" "What do you think about retiring from your job?" "What do you think about planting new trees in the backyard?" "What do you think about offering to babysit?" "What do you think about living in a new city?" "What do you think about filming our vacation?" |
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"Why don't we go
bowling tonight?"
"Why don't we pick some fresh flowers?" "Why don't we play a game of chess?" "Why don't we save more money?" "Why don't we remember this place?" "Why don't we test this before using it?" "Why don't we try and do it again?" "Why don't we post our results online?" "Why don't we gather more firewood?" "Why don't we earn more money?" |
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"It's too bad that
she lost her job."
"It's too bad that you have to go." "It's too bad that I found out about it." "It's too bad we will not be there on time." "It's too bad that tickets are all gone to that concert." "It's too bad that it is supposed to rain." "It's too bad that she got hurt." "It's too bad that my work has to lay off people." "It's too bad that you do not understand." |
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"You could have
completed it sooner."
"You could have blown your chance." "You could have done better on your exam." "You could have given me more time to get ready." "You could have heard that from someone else." "You could have sent that package first class." "You could have slept in a little longer." "You could have written him a letter." "You could have thought of something to do." "You could have upset her by saying that." |
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“If I were you, I
would enjoy my vacation."
"If I were you, I would explain what happened." "If I were you, I would continue working until it is done." "If I were you, I would book my reservations now." "If I were you, I would answer the question." "If I were you, I would have enjoyed my vacation." "If I were you, I would have explained what happened." "If I were you, I would have continued working until it was done." "If I were you, I would have booked my reservations now." "If I were you, I would have answered the question." |
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“I t's going to be
delicious."
"It's gonna be easy." "It's gonna be depressing." "It's going to be exciting." "It's going to be disgusting." "He is going to be tough to deal with." "He is going to be terrific at that." "She is going to be relieved to hear that." "She is going to be scared after watching that movie." "Sally is going to be successful." "Mike is going to be grumpy after I tell him." |
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“It looks like a balloon."
"It looks like a jellyfish." "It looks like a banana." "It looks like a fish." "It looks like it's going to rain." "It looks like it's going to be fun." "It looks like it's going to be a long day." "It looks like they are leaving." "It looks like he is waving to us." "It looks like she is lost." "It looks like they are racing." |
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"It's going to be
delicious."
"It's gonna be easy." "It's gonna be depressing." "It's going to be exciting." "It's going to be disgusting." "He is going to be tough to deal with." "He is going to be terrific at that." "She is going to be relieved to hear that." "She is going to be scared after watching that movie." "Sally is going to be successful." "Mike is going to be grumpy after I tell him." |
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“It's time to say
goodbye."
"It's time to ask for a raise." "It's time to collect our money." "It's time to cheer for our team." "It's time to change the clocks." "It is time to decide what to do." "It is time to enjoy ourselves." "It is time to fill me in on what's going on." "It is time to help out." "It is time to join a gym." |
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point is that if you
study you will do well in school."
“The point is that she does not understand." "The point is that we need this done today." "The point is that the world would be a better place." "The point is that we should help." "The point is that snakes can be dangerous." "The point is that leaving a baby alone is not a good idea." "The point is that if we do not leave now we will be late." "The point is that she needs to be more responsible." "The point is that we need to work together." |
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“How was your
meeting?"
"How was your doctor's appointment?" "How was the birthday party?" "How was lunch?" "How was the airplane ride?" "How was vacation?" "How were your parents?" "How were roads when you drove home?" "How were people acting after what happened?" "How were holidays with the family?" |
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“How about singing?"
"How about hanging out tonight?" "How about folding the laundry for me?" "How about helping us out?" "How about describing to me what happened?" "How about exploring new ideas?" "How about comparing prices before we buy it?" "How about considering it?" "How about following me to their house?" "How about feeding the dogs?" |
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“What if I miss the
bus?"
"What if I were late to dinner?" "What if I called her tomorrow?" "What if I don't understand?" "What if someone sees me?" "What if no one is home?" "What if they decide to stay?" "What if it rains while we are camping?" "What if I do not finish on time?" "What if we introduce ourselves first?" |
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“How much does it
cost to fly to Europe?"
"How much does it cost to own a house?" "How much does it cost to play a round of golf?" "How much does it cost to join a gym?" "How much does it cost to repair my car?" "How much would it cost to talk long distance?" "How much would it cost to run a website?" "How much would it cost to wash my car?" "How much would it cost to rent a car?" "How much would it cost to go to the movies?" |
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“How come parents
worry so much?"
"How come people carpool to work?" "How come you are so upset?" "How come he will not call you?" "How come you stayed out so late?" "How come you cannot make a decision?" "How come you always question me?" "How come we never agree?" "How come your dog digs in the yard?" "How come she will not come over?" |
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“What are the chances
of getting tickets?"
"What are the chances of that happening?" "What are the chances of it raining today?" "What are the chances of winning the lottery?" "What are the chances of you staying home today?" "What are your chances of getting the job?" "What are your chances of improving?" "What are your chances of moving?" "What are our chances of staying together?" "What are our chances of working together?" "What are our chances of going together?" |
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“There is something
wrong with my laptop."
"There is something wrong with my car." "There is something wrong with my cell phone." "There is something wrong with my head." "There is something wrong with your answering machine." "There is something wrong with your way of thinking." "There is something wrong with your attitude." "There is something wrong with your dog." "There is something wrong with our relationship." "There is something wrong with our alarm clock." |
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Let's not discuss
this now."
"Let's not stay here too long." "Let's not stop anywhere on the way." "Let's not remain mad at each other." "Let's not meddle in other people's business." "Let us not get too excited." "Let us not worry too much." "Let us not interrupt them when they are talking." "Let us help you." "Let us get that for you." |
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Let's say that you
love to fish."
"Let's say we found it." "Let's say that we enjoy being with them." "Let's say that we had a good time." "Let's say that it's hard to decide." "Let's say that we have to go." "Let's say that we can host." "Let's say that I have to work." "Let's say that the movie was really good." |
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There's no need to
worry."
"There's no need to be upset." "There's no need to act so strange." "There's no need to act so shy." "There's no need to rush off." "There's no need to talk now." "There is no need to call this late." "There is no need to bother him." "There is no need to run away." "There is no need to stop now." |
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“It takes one hour to
get there."
"It takes forty-five minutes for me to get ready." "It takes four quarters to complete a football game." "It takes 7 seconds for my car to go 60 miles per hour." "It takes all day for us to finish golfing." "It takes years to learn to play guitar." "It takes 15 minutes to get to downtown." "It takes me one hour to cook." |
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Please make sure
that she wakes up on time."
"Please make sure that she gets to school." "Please make sure that dinner is ready when we get home." "Please make sure that your assignment is done." "Please make sure that the water is not too hot." "Please make sure you cook the meat long enough." "Please make sure that she is getting along with her new friends." "Please make sure that we leave on time." "Please make sure you record our favorite TV show." "Please make sure that you don't stay out too late." |
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"It's no use crying."
"It's no use separating them." "It's no use talking to her." "It's no use whining about it." "It's no use apologizing." "It's no use attempting to please him." "It's no use arguing about it." "It's no use behaving that way." "It's no use cleaning up." "It's no use checking on it yet." |
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There's no way you
finish on time."
"There's no way we complete on time." "There's no way your mother approves." "There's no way no one claims it." "There's no way they expect it." "There's no way he can fix it." "There's no way he can handle the news." "There's no way your brother injured his ankle." "There is no way that horse jumps it." "There is no way he missed it." |
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It's very kind of
you to offer me the job."
"It's very kind of you to listen to me." "It's very kind of you to join me." "It's very kind of you to invite us." "It's very kind of you to inform us what happened." "It is kind of you to help us." "It is kind of you to fill me in." "It is kind of you to entertain us." "It is kind of you to double my salary." "It is kind of you to decorate for the party." |
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“There's nothing you
can harm."
"There's nothing the police can identify." "There's nothing we can agree on." "There's nothing we can join." "There's nothing she can cook." "There's nothing my dog can learn." "There is nothing I cannot ask for." "There's nothing we cannot accomplish." "There's nothing our dog cannot open." "There's nothing that truck cannot move." |
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“Rumor has it that
that player will get traded."
"Rumor has it that she cheated on him." "Rumor has it that they are going to get married." "Rumor has it that you like to paint." "Rumor has it that show is going to end." "Rumor has it that he is going to get a raise." "Rumor has it that your sister got in trouble." "Rumor has it that she goes to our gym." "Rumor has it that he will not return." "Rumor has it that it happened while texting." |
5 Speaking Rules you need to know!
1.
Don't study grammar too much
2.
Don't translate
3.
Reading and Listening is NOT enough. Practice Speaking what you
hear!
4.
Submerge yourself
5.
Study correct material
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What is a subject?
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The subject in a
sentence is "who" or "what" you are talking about. Every
sentence needs a subject. If you don't have a subject, then the sentence is
incorrect and nobody will understand what you are talking about.
In other languages, the subject is not always required. Verbally, the person listening to you will understand what you are talking about, so a subject is not required. In English, a subject is always required. Here are examples of small sentences with the subject underlined. "I am hungry" "My brother is very smart" "That computer is very expensive" "We are going to the store now" "My sister and I will be waiting here" "The building is very big" "When are you going to eat lunch?" "Why are they waiting in line?" "Who is going to take you to the store?" |
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What is a predicate?
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The predicate in a
sentence is the section that informs the person what the subject is or what
it is doing. It is a phrase that contains a verb. The verb is always in
the predicate.
Let's look at the sentences we used in the subject lesson to identify the predicates. They will be underlined. "I am hungry" "My brother is very smart" "That computer is very expensive" "We are going to the store now" "The building is very big" In the above short sentences, we have identified the subject and predicate. In the most basic sentences, you need a subject and an action associated with the subject. Let's go on to verbs to understand this in more detail. |
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What is a verb?
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A verb is an action,
existence, or occurrence. In the simple sentences we used so far, the verb is
mostly in the existence form. They are "am", "is", and
"are".
Other types of verbs are action verbs such as: Wash Run Walk Throw Jump Dance Laugh Learn Teach There are many action verbs, but I only listed a few to let you know what I am referring to. Here are some sentences to help you understand. "I need to wash my face" "Jane taught Jill" "Mike is laughing" A verb can also start at the beginning of the sentence. "Throw the ball at the catcher" "Run towards the finish line" It is important to understand the verb, but having just a subject and a verb is not sufficient. For example, "Jill run" is not a complete sentence. Although Jill can be the subject, and "run" is the verb, this is not a complete sentence. That is why the previous lesson on predicate is important. With the predicate, we can turn the sentence into a proper sentence. "Jill is running" |
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What is an Article?
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Articles seem so easy,
but it is extremely difficult to teach.
"A", "An", and "The" are all articles. It is easy to explain the difference between them, but it is difficult to explain when they are used. "A" and "An" have the same meaning. They are both indefinite articles. They are only different depending on what word or sound is following. Here is a brief explanation. You should use "A" when the following word starts with a consonant. "A dog..." "A boy..." "A building..." "A hamburger..." You should use "An" when the following starts with a vowel sound. "An eagle..." "An umbrella..." "An elephant..." "An awesome book..." "The" is a definite article. The difference is if the noun or subject you are talking about is specific or not. Examples are the best way to understand the difference, so let's take a look. If you say, "I am going to a library to study", then the person you are speaking with does not know which library. If you say, "I am going to the library to study", then the person you are speaking with knows the specific library you are going to. "I am going to a coffee shop" (No specific coffee shop) "I am going to the coffee shop" (A specific coffee shop both the speaker and listener knows) Here is a slightly different example, but still using the same concept of specific or general. "I am going to sit in front of one of the computers in the lab" "I am going to buy a computer" Although the computer in the lab can be one of many computers, the correct article is "the" because it is still a specific computer that exists in the lab. However, if you say you are going to buy a computer, you cannot use "the" unless you already have the computer specified. Buying a computer can be any brand, type, or size so it is very general. Therefore, you must use "A" in this type of sentence. Here is another type of example: "The heat wave is unbearable" "I heard a heat wave is coming" The difference between these two sentences is that the "heat wave" is specified in the first sentence, and not specified in the second sentence. In the first sentence, the heat wave is already present and both the speaker and listener knows that the heat wave they are talking about is the one they are currently experiencing. The second sentence is referring to a future heat wave that is not specific. |
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When and When NOT to
use an article
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One common rule to
keep in mind is that articles are not used when referring to a name.
"Turn right at the burger store" "Turn right at McDonalds" "The boy was running very fast" "Mike was running very fast" Another example of when not to use an article is when referring to general things in conversation. "Too much alcohol is bad for you" "Cigarettes can cause lung cancer" When you are referring to sports, you do not need an article. "I love playing badminton" "Football is a dangerous sport" In most cases, you don't need an article when referring to a country except when the name is referring to multiple countries or regions. For example, if you say England or Scotland, you don't need an article, but if you are referring to The United Kingdom, then you do need an article. |
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Intonation
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Many people from
different countries have improper intonation because their teacher had
improper intonation. In many situations, being monotone is better than having
bad intonation. The worst is when someone goes up and down too much on every
word. Another thing you should avoid is to end high at the end of a sentence.
To correct improper intonation, you need to remember to start high and end low. You cannot do it any other way. I recommend going to the interview section and listening to one of the audio files provided by a native speaker. You will hear proper intonation. After listening to the audio, record yourself and listen to it. Does it sound the same? If not, then find the areas that are dissimilar and make the necessary corrections. This advice is very trivial, but intonation is relatively easy to correct. You can fix your intonation with only a little effort. If you have a friend who is a native English speaker, you can usually fix intonation in a couple of lessons. Recording yourself and listening to yourself might be tedious, but having correct intonation can go a long way. I have had many students who fixed their intonation after 2 small sessions. The advice I gave them was the same as the one above. This will work, and if you want to speak with proper intonation, please follow this advice. |
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Speed of speaking
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A common mistake of
people who obtain English fluency with improper pronunciation and intonation
is the speed in which they speak. Because they do not have perfect
pronunciation and intonation, it is difficult to understand people who speak
too fast. This is the biggest problem I have seen from people who gain
confidence in speaking.
In order to improve your communication, and to hear "excuse me" less often, it is important to have the correct speed of speaking. For people with confidence, my advice is to slow down and to speak clearly. Don't blend words together too much and make sure to separate words with a small pause for words that are difficult to pronounce. |
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