How to Improve Your English At Home?

Many of us are now used to working from home. However, we still a lot of free time on our hands. If you are trying to improve your English but don't know where to start, this blog is for you. We've put together a few tips and strategies that will help you improve your English from the comfort of your home.

This blog will focus on how to improve your spoken English.

1. Practice speaking daily

Man and woman having a conversation — 1. Practice speaking daily

When starting to learn any new language, it is important to be practicing speaking daily. It doesn't matter what your level of that language is; as long as you are committed to practicing daily, you will see positive results faster than you think.

Here are some English speaking tips:

Find a native English speaker who is willing to spend some time speaking English with you.

Here are some English speaking tips:

Start a conversation in English with your children.
Think in English - You can do this anywhere, anytime. Try to use English when you're thinking about your day or when you're trying to decide what food to order.
Talk to yourself - If you're already thinking in English, try speaking your thoughts out loud. Read out loud, too. Practice is practice, and even if you don't have anyone to correct your mistakes, just the act of speaking out loud will help you become more comfortable speaking English.

2. Focus on your pronunciation

Even if you're skilled in English grammar and vocabulary, having an understandable pronunciation is essential for academic and professional fields. Working on your pronunciation will allow you to speak with more confidence and better delivery.

Here are some videos to help you improve your pronunciation:

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

3. Expand your vocabulary

Woman watching television and holding a remote. — 3. Expand your vocabulary

Expanding your vocabulary will not just be useful when you speak; it will also have a great value in any field you are pursuing. For example, many people find themselves stuck in finding the right word when writing a professional email. Having a robust vocabulary list will help you find the right word and give you room to show your writing creativity.

Here are some tips for strengthing your vocabulary:

Reading, watching English TV, and listening to the news are great ways to strengthen your vocabulary list.
Make labels for everyday household items and stick them around your house or apartment. This will help you commit new words to memory.

4. Join a Group Course

Another great way to incorporate some extra English conversation into your weekly routine is to sign up for an online course. Signing up for a course will allow you to commit to weekly exercises and discussions with other students.