English Speaking Practice Techniques to use when Practising Alone - My favourite 9 ways

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No English speaking partner? No problem. Try these techniques:

1) Mirror talk

Can help you with eye contact
Also helps you watch your demeanour and body language while speaking
Kind of simulates talking to someone and boost your confidence, because there’s a person in front of you after all

2) ChatGPT Conversations

3)Describe the picture

Describe the random picture at https://aleenarais.com/picture
Or describe whatever is in front of you

4) Role-Play Different Scenarios

You can pretend you're ordering food at a restaurant, asking for directions, or interviewing for a job. This will help you be prepared for real-life situations.

5) Read out subtitles

When you see and hear new words at the same time, it can also help you learn and remember them better. Improves vocab and pronunciation

6) Read aloud

Choose a book, article, or newspaper, and read it out loud. Work on pacing, intonation and emotion of what you are reading. Be articulate.
It’s like an English gym.

7) Use apps

Use apps like TalkEnglish

8) Translation

Translate phrases/songs from your native language to English

9) Talk to self

Narrate what you're doing, in English. This can help you to think in English, which is crucial for becoming fluent
Speak Your Thoughts Aloud: Whatever you're thinking, try saying it in English. This helps you get comfortable thinking in English and improves your fluency.