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These idioms refer to when you want to speak but just can't get the words out the right way.
You may be asking yourself; "Will I ever be able to speak confidently?" OF COURSE YOU WILL! Here are some techniques that will make it easier to overcome any shyness ...
Practice out loud
Yes, you have heard it before ~> the only way to improve is to practice. Use English frequently and out loud. Some students practice silently – having conversations only in their heads (this helps with mental-preparation for the real thing), but you need to get your mouth used to using the words and your ears used to hearing them. You can do this anytime - in private, with friends or in class.
Plan ahead and warm up
If you know you have to have a conversation or make a speech in English, think about what you need to say. Practice a few phrases. Get used to the sounds. Then, you'll be prepared when you need to communicate with someone else. Mental-preparation does help!
Build confidence by going back to basics
Shy speakers' biggest fear is that when they DO speak they will sound silly, may be make a mistake or won't be understood. So by using simple sentence structures and phrases that are very basic and familiar to you will help a lot.
When you see that people can understand you, then you will be ready to move on to more complex ideas. Maybe on paper you are at an advanced level but all that knowledge doesn't help if you can't speak ~> PRACTICE!
Umm and aah
Do what natives speakers do. If you're not sure what to say or you forget a word, then pause and insert a verbal pause like "um" or "er". It gives you a moment to think and indicates to the listener that you're going to talk. Sometimes all you need is a few "umms" to help get a sound out of your mouth. (But be careful not to rely on this too often, or it may become a nervous habit you can't get rid of!)
Use an online conversation class
Online conversation classes might be the most effective way for shy speakers to improve quickly. It is convenient but best of all, no one will see you blush!
Nothing changes, if nothing changes -> SO GO PRACTICE ...
You may be asking yourself; "Will I ever be able to speak confidently?" OF COURSE YOU WILL! Here are some techniques that will make it easier to overcome any shyness ...
Practice out loud
Yes, you have heard it before ~> the only way to improve is to practice. Use English frequently and out loud. Some students practice silently – having conversations only in their heads (this helps with mental-preparation for the real thing), but you need to get your mouth used to using the words and your ears used to hearing them. You can do this anytime - in private, with friends or in class.
Plan ahead and warm up
If you know you have to have a conversation or make a speech in English, think about what you need to say. Practice a few phrases. Get used to the sounds. Then, you'll be prepared when you need to communicate with someone else. Mental-preparation does help!
Build confidence by going back to basics
Shy speakers' biggest fear is that when they DO speak they will sound silly, may be make a mistake or won't be understood. So by using simple sentence structures and phrases that are very basic and familiar to you will help a lot.
When you see that people can understand you, then you will be ready to move on to more complex ideas. Maybe on paper you are at an advanced level but all that knowledge doesn't help if you can't speak ~> PRACTICE!
Umm and aah
Do what natives speakers do. If you're not sure what to say or you forget a word, then pause and insert a verbal pause like "um" or "er". It gives you a moment to think and indicates to the listener that you're going to talk. Sometimes all you need is a few "umms" to help get a sound out of your mouth. (But be careful not to rely on this too often, or it may become a nervous habit you can't get rid of!)
Use an online conversation class
Online conversation classes might be the most effective way for shy speakers to improve quickly. It is convenient but best of all, no one will see you blush!
Nothing changes, if nothing changes -> SO GO PRACTICE ...
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