Improving English Speaking Skills in 7 Days

Introduction

• Focus on using English regularly with a structured timeframe.
• Fluency in 7 Days?
  • Not possible to become fluent or perfect in English in a week.
  • Goal: Break through speaking plateau within 7 days for those who understand and read English but struggle with speaking.

Building a Habit

• Habit Formation:
  • It takes 30 days to build a solid habit.
  • The 7-day program serves as an intensive training to gain confidence in speaking.

Key Exercises for Daily Practice

Exercise 1: Tongue Twisters

• Purpose:
  • Warm up facial muscles for speaking.
• Instructions:
  • Practice daily for at least 10 minutes.

Exercise 2: Shadowing

• Purpose:
  • Improve pronunciation, intonation, vocabulary, and grammar.
• Instructions:
  • Choose a 30-second clip from a favorite actor, actress, or dialogue.
  • Shadow for 10-20 minutes.

Exercise 3: Answering Questions

• Purpose:
  • Practice common small talk and interview questions.
• Instructions:
  • Find questions online, formulate and answer them.
  • Recording yourself is recommended for self-analysis (30 minutes).

Paid Options for Commitment

• Rationale:
  • People are more likely to commit when they invest money.
• Platforms for Lessons:
  • Cambly, Lingoda, iTalki (not sponsored).
  • One-on-one lessons preferred for personalized attention.
• Additional Support:
  • Language coaches, like Kayla for confidence issues.
  • Influency community on Facebook for daily activities, speaking clubs, and speaking partners.

Recommended Apps for Speaking Practice

• Examples:
  • Elsa, Learn English by Conversation.
  • Speak English Conversation, Speaking English Practice.
• Note:
  • Personal reviews of apps will be provided in future content.

Sample Intensive Schedule (4 hours/day)

1. Tongue Twisters: 10 minutes
2. Shadowing: 20 minutes
3. Answering Questions: 30 minutes
4. Learning via an App: 20 minutes
5. Lessons with a Teacher/Coach: 1 hour
6. Speaking Partner: 1 hour
7. Speaking Club: 1 hour

• Alternative:
  • Adjust the time commitment based on availability.

Focus Areas

• Grammar:
  • Do not concentrate heavily on grammar during this period unless it is a primary issue.
  • Use online grammar exercises if needed.

Conclusion

• Expect variations in results from intensive training.
• Real progress may become clear after a period of rest.
• Final Thoughts:
  • Implement suggestions and improve your English speaking skills.
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