How can I improve my speaking?

Question

When I speak I use a small vocabulary, even though I know a lot more than that. Those words tend to be vague and boring. I know other alternatives for those words, although it doesn't come out naturally. I always resort to those vocabulary that I always use. \n\nAnother problem is that I always stumble when speaking. I felt like I don't know how to control a conversation. I don't know how can I make my speech flow smoothly.\n\nIs there anything I could do to improve my natural diction?

Answer 1

I would say practice makes perfect! I was a very shy person growing up, and conversation did not flow easily for me as well. I practiced speaking a lot in front of mirrors, as silly as it sounds, just to practice speaking. This can actually help you when you are speaking to other people. I'm not saying that it is going to be simple or quick, but if you are dedicated to becoming a better speaker it will happen in due time for sure! All the luck to you.

Answer 2

Hey there.....There are different ways to expand your vocabulary. One way is to learn synonyms for words that you feel are ordinary or boring. Synonyms are words that have the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. You can learn words that are descriptive in nature - words that describe people, places, or things (adjectives). You can learn more vivid verbs to use when writing or speaking. First, make a list of new words to use - then practice using them in sentences or when you speak to someone. Practice role playing with a friend or family member. Practice so using these new words will become automatic when you are speaking. Practicing will also help you become more confident when having a conversation with someone. Think about what you want to say, take a deep breath, and then begin to speak slowly. When I work with students, especially my ESL students, we practice having different English conversations, about various topics. Practice really helps people become more confident when they speak. Hope this helps you!