
Techniques to sound more fluent in English
There are some simples changes English learners can make in order to exhibit more confidence and ease while speaking English. These are some techniques that allow you to give the listeners signals that you are fluent in English too.- Always contract:
Don't say | Say |
I am sure about my decision | I'm sure about my decision |
I will eat when I am hungry | I'll eat when I'm hungry |
I would not recommend this restaurant | I'd not recommend this restaurant |
They are always on time | They're always on time |
I wish I had listened to you | I wish I'd listened to you |
- I hope so/I think so:
Don't say | Say |
I hope | I hope so |
I think | I think so |
- You know...
- Kind of/sort of...
Don't say | Say |
The movie was similar to Star Wars | The movie was kinda like Star Wars |
It's similar to meat | It's sorta like meat |