01 October, 2012


How to Speak English Faster........


Many people grapple with the difficulty of speaking slowly whether they are learning the language, have a speech impediment or are dealing with a lack of confidence. English is one of the most challenging languages to learn due to its vast vocabulary and irregular nuances. Speaking faster can benefit you by making you come across as more confident and intelligent. You will also be able to communicate your ideas in a shorter amount of time so people will not grow impatient with you. The key to speaking faster largely lies in practicing speaking, comprehension and exercises. This can be accomplished on your own and with the help of others.

Instructions


1.    Read aloud to yourself. This is doubly helpful as it will improve your mastery of the English language as well as strengthen your tongue. Reading out loud will allow you to gain practice with various sentence structures and vocabulary words that are provided by another person, similar to riding a bike with training wheels.

2.    Exercise your tongue and face. The tongue is the key muscle involved in enunciation. Often words are slurred or letters are dropped because of a weak tongue, as you notice in children. Stretch your jaw to loosen up, then go raise and lower your voice like a singer to strengthen your vocal chords. Follow that up with tongue exercises such as making silly faces or licking a lollipop or ice cream cone.

3.    Enroll in a speech club or class. Communication courses are great for giving you plenty of practice with your speech. Having a teacher guide you through with individual attention will help you deal with your personal weaknesses. There are also many groups that are designed to improve your speech, such as Toastmaster's International; these groups give you practice and encouragement from others.