How to speak English fast

[johnnyy]

Speaking English fast and confidently as a foreigner is absolutely possible — and you don’t need perfect grammar to do it. Here’s a clear, practical guide that actually works in real life:

1. Learn phrases, not single words

Native speakers think in chunks, not vocabulary lists.
Instead of learning:
“improve”
Learn:
“improve my English”
“improve a little bit”
“improve quickly”
These word combinations help you speak faster because your brain recalls whole phrases, not individual pieces.

2. Stop translating in your head

Translation slows you down.
Try switching to English with simple self-talk:

• “I’m cooking now.”
• “This is easy.”
• “I need to leave in 5 minutes.”

Daily self-talk trains your brain to think in English, which automatically makes you speak faster.

3. Shadow native speakers

Shadowing = listen → repeat immediately → copy their speed, tone, accent.
Choose a 30–60 second YouTube clip or podcast.
Practice it 5 minutes a day.
This is one of the most powerful fluency tools.

 

[jackkyy]

yes. Native speakers use fillers all the time. Use them to “buy time”:

• “Let me think…”
• “How can I say…”
• “You know…”
• “Well…”

Fillers keep your speech flowing and make you sound natural.

 

[nikki800]

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