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Hi,

Could you please help me improve my English communication skills? I need to speak English very frequently. Could anyone please give me advice or share any kind of PPT or documents?

Thanks,
Manoj

Hi Manoj,

For anything you do in life, a clear goal/vision, adequate motivation/enthusiasm, hard work/discipline, and the ability to take risks/challenges are critical attributes.

However, if you are seeking help in learning English, what you require are the key attributes called 'discipline' and 'enthusiasm' with which you can achieve anything you want.

Your enthusiasm is the reason you wrote in at Citehr. The next step is to be disciplined and follow the suggestions given here.

1. My first suggestion is to read as much in English as possible. A standard daily English newspaper and the Reader's Digest have very good reading material.

2. Make more English-speaking friends and make a determined effort to speak only in English, even if you keep forgetting words, tend to stammer, or your friends tend to laugh at you. This will require a lot of willpower, but believe me, you will soon improve.

3. I would also suggest you try to learn at least 3-5 new words and look up the meaning in a dictionary. Then try to use these words in your daily work and in your communication.

4. If you still feel that professional help is needed, then you will have to attend English-speaking classes.

5. Finally, if you can, do visit my blogs listed below regularly and try to learn the new words in them and also be inspired by them. You can click on the links below for instant access.

- [Actspot's Blog](http://www.actspot.wordpress.com) - Daily Blog
- [Academy for Creative Training](http://www.poweract.blogspot.com) - Weekly Blog

Best Wishes

Dear Manoj,

I would like to suggest the following:

- Buy and read two English newspapers on a regular basis, whether you understand them or not. If you start reading, you will automatically develop an interest. Please make it a point to learn at least five new words a day to expand your vocabulary.

- Secondly, compare and understand how the same news is presented differently by various newspapers. This will provide you with a different perspective.

Please watch English news channels regularly, such as Times Now, CNN-IBN, and NDTV, particularly the debates at 9 pm. This will provide you with a lot of inputs to improve your English speaking skills.

Thank you.

Dear Manoj,

A GUIDE TO IMPROVING YOUR SPOKEN ENGLISH

By Edna Gomes

1. Becoming a confident speaker

Confidence is a very important element in learning to speak English.Many learners worry that they are going to make a mistake,or that the people listening will not understand them.

How can you sound more confident?

1. The more often you speak, the easier it becomes. You need to put yourself in a position where you need to speak.

2. Relax and think about the message. Speaking is easier when you have something to say,and you are enjoying the conversation.

3. If you are very nervous, try to practice saying what you want to say to yourself a few times.

Planning and repeat to yourself can make your speaking more confident.

2.Fluency or accuracy ?

SpeakingEnglish fluently is a goal for many learners of English. Fluency means being able to communicate your ideas without having to stop and think too much about what you are saying.However, many learners also have the goal of spoken accuracy.Speaking accurately means that you speak without errors of grammar and vocabulary.

Speaking English well requires both fluency and accuracy.So how can you make sure that you develop both?

The first step towards improving your spoken English is recognizing what is easy for you and then working on what is difficult.



When you speak English, do you notice any mistakes which you make quite often?Ex: Maybe you make mistakes with tenses, or with questions form? Or do you sound slow- as if you are always searching for words and correct grammar? Next time you speak, try to work on the problem you have noticed.If it´s fluency, try to focus on making sure that people understand what you´ve said, not on avoiding mistakes.By choosing an area to work on, you can help yourself overcome problems.Discussions are good fluency activities.

3.Finding the right words

We all know how important vocabulary is when we are learning a language, finding the exact word for the idea you want to express is important for becoming a fluent, confident speaker.

I have a suggestion. If you have time at home, read the newspaper aloud. This practice may help you build up confidence to speak in English.

Dear Manoj,

I highly appreciate all the comments given by members. Apart from this, why can't you search this forum as there are lots of threads started on the same topic? Again, there are so many materials on how to improve your communication or English skills.

Thank you.

Dear Manoj and all friends who input suggestions,

I am impressed by the discussion. I have a lot of problems communicating in English. I propose that we create a new group for discussion on communication in English. However, I am new to this site. Could one of you create the group?

Thanks,
Hasan

Dear Manoj,

I strongly feel that you should learn English from some nontraditional methods like:

A. Observe the English News Channel Anchors for their delivery styles, vocabulary, body language, etc.
B. Read highly enriched newspapers and magazines like Times of India, Business Today, etc.
C. Cultivate the habit of going through tongue twisters for voice fluency.
D. Try to speak loudly in front of a mirror.
E. Enhance your word power; use synonyms as and when required.
F. Use impactful words in communication. For example, instead of saying "Good morning," you can use 'Greetings for the Day.' When addressing a female verbally, you can use 'Lady' instead of 'Madam.'

Simmy Saini | Google India.

Hi all,

Thank you very much for the excellent suggestions given to Manoj. One of us, Hasan, has provided a good suggestion to create a new group for discussing communication skills in English. I am also facing the same problem as Manoj. My idea is to share your contact number so that we can talk for 10 to 15 minutes daily.

Manoj, this is my mobile number: 9177008789. Please share your mobile number via SMS, and I will call you.

Thanks and Regards,
Vasu

Dear Manoj,

Follow these three basic principles; definitely, you will notice a major change:
a. Think in English
b. Speak in English
c. Read in English

Thanks & Regards,
Sunil K Chauhan

Read as much as possible and then jot down good points. Try to imitate those points and use them in your usage of English. Basically, human beings learn a lot by imitation. It's my personal view.

Sarika Jalan

Hi Vasu,

I have read all the suggestions, but I would like to appreciate you because you have given us an amazing idea - calling. I am also facing the same problem. Allow me to introduce myself; I work in Newage Industries as an HR & Admin person. We have 85 employees at our head office and 3 godowns, totaling 65 employees. It is very challenging for me to communicate with them via email and to send notices. I am the only person who can handle all the employees. I kindly request your help with this matter. Can we talk regularly so that it will benefit both of us and we can become friends? Please comment if interested, then call me at -9833847319.

A. Think in English

B. Speak in English

C. Read in English

And then, last but not least - WALK IN ENGLISH.....!!!!!

Remember, practice makes perfect!

Cheers! :)

Hi,

I have a small suggestion. If time permits, read the newspaper or magazine aloud. Speak confidently when you convey something, even if it is wrong - no problem, you will pick it up soon.

Please find enclosed the file attached for all HR professionals and recruitment agencies.

Thanks

Dear Manoj,

You can find some important tips for improving English skills at - https://www.citehr.com/290175-some-useful-tips-crks-desk-11.html#axzz184b6Cb94

All the best.... :)

CRK

Hi, Could you please help me improve my English communication skills? I need to speak English very frequently. Could anyone please give me advice or share any kind of PPT or documents?

Thanks,
Manoj

Hi Manoj,

Firstly, let me congratulate you for showing honesty in acceptance. This is the first step in learning new things. The suggestions given by the respected members are very true and correct; try and follow them daily. I am a Soft Skills Trainer myself, and therefore, I will suggest one simple thing - start reading a basic grammar book or Rapidex. Daily, make use of the sentences you learn from it and also, while doing anything, keep translating whatever you see, hear, or feel in your mind.

Praviin

Dear Manoj,

In addition to suggestions given by other experts, I would like to suggest a grand strategy developed by German psychologist Vera F. Birkenbihl, especially for learning German. However, the same strategy can be used in learning any language.

There are broadly 4 steps to language acquisition according to Birkenbihl:
Step 1: Understanding the meaning of the word
Step 2: Active Listening
Step 3: Passive Listening
Step 4: Further Learning activities
- Chorus Method
- Shadow Speaking
- Fill in the blanks (Speaking)
- Dictation
- Fill in the blanks (Writing)

An 8-page document of the entire procedure is also attached as input for your understanding! I am sure you will be amazed at your progress in the next 180 days!

Warm Regards,
Indranil Bhaduri

I am a student with poor English skills. I have just started with improving my English skills. I daily watch English news, I regularly read English newspapers, I read English books, and I watch English video lessons like http://www.youtube.com/user/twominenglish to improve my English. I still love to hear tips or suggestions.

I am a student with poor English skills. I have just started improving my English skills. I daily watch English news, regularly read English newspapers, and delve into English books. I watch English video lessons, such as those on http://www.youtube.com/user/twominenglish, to enhance my English proficiency. I still appreciate hearing tips or suggestions.

Dear All,

I am also unable to speak English, and I think communicating with each other in English is the only positive way to remove hesitation. Please reach out to me on the following contact number - 9431567043.

Thank you.

Hi, my name is Shekar. I am working as an Accountant. I can't speak English comfortably, and I am missing out on many opportunities. How can I improve myself? Please help me.

Any individual, irrespective of profession or function, possessing English language proficiency and expressing themselves in the right amounts or dosage, matters a lot. Being in touch with the language makes individuals communicate better. To achieve this:

1. Read a reasonably good English daily paper.
2. Speak in English as much as possible.
3. Inculcate reading English material in various forms.