4 ways to improve your English speaking... ALONE
If you don’t have enough English fluency to have a conversation, you won’t get enough speaking practice. But if you don’t get enough English speaking practice, you won’t develop fluency. So how do you solve this problem? I will teach you four ways to practice conversation when you don’t have a partner to practice with. Seem impossible? Think again! I will teach you the principles of input/output, pacing, mimicking, and creative practice. You will be able to use these techniques to have frequent conversations and get the practice you need to become a fluent English speaker, even without a partner.
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If you are here and you like the way James teaches hit like.
@ibrahimhassan356
3 жыл бұрын
The professor has explained that lesson very well.
@justingrey6128
3 жыл бұрын
He's a gr8 teacher
@alexanderbusch2389
3 жыл бұрын
In austria we would call you "Likegeil"
For improve my vocabulary I read fiction books and underline the words that I coulnd't understand; after that I search the meaning and write a short story using those words.
@ericadanquahgakogo2952
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you dear
@user-ie8xn3nu1v
3 жыл бұрын
Its such a good method of learning english
@kashishawasthi305
3 жыл бұрын
Suggest me any fiction book
@Legui1231
3 жыл бұрын
@@kashishawasthi305 "Seventh Son" by Orson Scott Card is an incredible book that I love. But if it is going to be your first english book, I suggest other easier like "Dante and Aristotle discover the secrets of the universe"
@kashishawasthi305
3 жыл бұрын
@White Glove thank you so much 😌 . I'll definitely read these books .
I laughed so much watching this lesson, you're awesome professor!
@themundo6122
3 жыл бұрын
Me too, yes he is
@landyshlana8283
3 жыл бұрын
I think , he is not professor. He is a teacher. I know , people from Brazil call their teacher- professor. But in English , it is 2 different words.
@joaoluizdiasesteves8500
3 жыл бұрын
James is a great teacher. He has a lot of experience in life. Well done!
@zehradedecan918
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly! He is so awesome😭👍
@adamo7765
3 жыл бұрын
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I loved all the strategies I learned today. 1. Fiction stories . 2. Writing and fixing my mistakes. 3. Pacing + new words from pop music. 4. Mimicking and body language . 5. The envelope activity is Brilliant! I will start doing this to improve recalling the words I need whenever I need them during face to face conversations. I usually listen to the podcasts, and I enjoy it so much because I feel I'm authentically exposed to the real language. Also, what is nice about them is that the transcripts are provided so that help me a lot in many different ways to improve my language. Thank you for this informative video.
Okay with me I've been struggling with my confidence when I'm supposed to talk in English My tongue just get hard and the correct words run away
@eyngineer
3 жыл бұрын
yeah me too... seems like your tounge is not be able to move properly. and the other person can't understand what we're saying
@xxde6dszd938
3 жыл бұрын
What words are you having difficulty with? I may be able to help. (Native English speaker)
@xxde6dszd938
3 жыл бұрын
@@eyngineer hey Eriel, What words are you having difficulty with? I may be able to help. (Native English speaker)
@e.a.1297
3 жыл бұрын
Can relate tbh
@sjsstrng4042
3 жыл бұрын
@@xxde6dszd938 where can I contact you?
What I do sometimes, is to voice over movies characters. I choose a movie, a character, a scene and i say his lines the closest possible to how the actor say it. You can find many movie dialogues on internet. I find it really useful for my flow and prononciation. what do you think about this method ?
@jerin_pearl
4 жыл бұрын
Great idea ✌️
@blackmilk86
4 жыл бұрын
I'm going to try this. ☺️
@JOFRAROTEZ
4 жыл бұрын
could you tell me the name of the movie that you know for learning?
@andrewv.157
4 жыл бұрын
@@JOFRAROTEZ I enjoy doing that with Cloud Atlas, Interstellar, some Westworld and Game of Thrones dialogue. The poem "Do not go gentle in that good Night". There is several lectures from différents English speakers on KZread (the complete interstellar version, and Anthony Hopkins version are awesome with différents breaks) ;)
@_adrihm
4 жыл бұрын
@@andrewv.157 Grande bro, te noté hispanohablante con tus tildes jajaja saludos
I usually read something like a book or newspaper and after that I talk alone about what I read.
@user-np6gb9mn1d
3 жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@akramdinzly7777
3 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@ahlamloukili6119
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah me too
@eyngineer
3 жыл бұрын
yeah me too... and it helps so much in increasing my pronounciation...
@Salam-gp1lr
3 жыл бұрын
I look for friends that speak in english. Are you talk me ?
The methods are: 1. Input: Reading fiction to understand people and their perspective 2. Output: Writing to improve, modify and learn from mistakes 3. Pacing: Listening music and movies to catch the natural flow of the language and slang 4. Mimicking: Speaking like the natives BONUS: 1. Flash cards a. Write the meaning b. Write a sentence c. Write the phonetics d. Draw a picture 2. Envelope Make a sentence using that word Homework: Practice one method each day and take a day off and repeat
@amandafernandeslima5060
3 жыл бұрын
omg thank you
@NafahatAuliya
3 жыл бұрын
@@amandafernandeslima5060 Glad it helps
"Как дела сегодня?", it's really cool, Teacher!
@AntonProstorov
3 жыл бұрын
I could barely understand what he said even though I'm Russian
@user-vw1ji6dw6q
2 жыл бұрын
Я вообще услышала "как дела, свинья" 🤦😄😄😄
my favorite method is listening. due to it i've been feeling more confident and comfortable, now i can clearly understand speakers even without subtitles
@ahmadsalem194
3 жыл бұрын
What do you listen to ?
I'm from Kyrgyzstan appreciate your lessons.🇰🇬
I have a little advice for everyone trying to improve his English or any other language he or she is learning : listen to podcasts , they are fun and more often than not podcasters use slang and informal English . Recently I started to listen to a very popular podcast ( by the name of "stuff you should know" which is the most downloaded podcast in the planet ) and I noticed an improvement in my vocabulary just by listening to them , plus the podcast is really fun , light-hearted and very much informative , so you are having fun learning pretty interesting stuff all while learning English.. Good luck
@aminmohajerpoureravani513
2 жыл бұрын
Also of course TED talks
@roadhouse_blues8081
2 жыл бұрын
Reading is one of my pet peeves , lol . However pandemic has forced me into reading , I don’t have a job and sitting idle at home is really exasperating . Hence I have decided to invest my idle time into something productive and self-learning. I have no one to talk to in English, hence I end up striking up a conversation with myself , which I feel is now effecting my mental health , lol. I reckon listening to podcast is actually a great idea , will give some rest to my aging eyes.. This no-job period is killing me😭
@ginal296
2 жыл бұрын
The thing is when you are not native language speaker, you don't know what a specific slang means. I usually miss what they are talking about after 10 mins of listening. I guess this method is not for me 😢
That sound is really cool on Russian" Как дела сегодня?"😊👍4:43
@azdotaku5079
4 жыл бұрын
Откуда ты
@azdotaku5079
4 жыл бұрын
Откуда ты
@employerstips7495
3 жыл бұрын
И тут я выпал со стула :)
I love how James teaches us! ♥️
It’s awesome to see engvid by uploading long video like this, we feel not only like in school class but also learn a lot of things. Thank you EngVid
Thanks a lot, James! My favourite method is speaking with myself, repeating the scripts of popular characters, and singing the songs
Hi James, I keep track of your lessons everytime you post. My parents were the one who told me to understand English more while quarantined here at PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 Thank you so much for teaching almost all the lessons in English.
Thanks, James. Your lessons have always been helping me through my study so much. The envelope practice method works the best for me. I have so much fun every time I practice English with it. Thanks again
" You went through my head!" Your lecture and perspicuous are outstanding! Most of the time, I've been studying alone, autodidact, besides my regular studying at school. And many things you're saying. They are just me! I'm very pleased of listening to your lecture. Thank you very much, James.
You deserve the most viral English teacher. You have a super sense of humor, and it really helps foreign learners easily understand topics. Thanks so much.
James, thanks you for these suggestions and the homework! They’re amazing. I’d love more listening music.
A Lesson from a great teacher before breakfast!
@alansolima
4 жыл бұрын
You're right
James you're incredble teacher! You give us so much information, tips and methods! With youre channel studying is more like frendly conversation and i realy enjoy it. Thank you so much!
I love that you make light of your mistakes. It's so freeing.
Strangely drawn to you and how you deliver your lessons. We can really feel the energy and how much thought you have given into formulating these English lessons for us (English) language learners. Seems you put a lot of science and psychological ways to effectively make your viewers and students unconsciously understand, engage and crave this language. Well, what I want to say is we truly am grateful to you
I like how he explains everything I'm struggling to understand, thx James
WOw! James, you're an incredible teacher. The way you comforting me as a teacher and explain things is just perfect. Thank you for your work!!🙏🙏🙏
I wish I had such a teacher for every subject at the time, I would have understood everything straight away and had a lot of fun on top of that; simply wonderful
The best english professor that I have ever ear in my live and the best class. Thank you! 👏👏👏👏😘😘😘😘😘
Hi, James! Very cool lesson! Thank you a lot for it! Personally, when I just started to learn English, I had a problem with speaking because I didn`t have a partner. I only practiced reading and listening. But what really helped me with my speaking was writing. So my favorite method is output. But also I really like the idea of introducing something creative and fun into the learning process :)
@user-ir8ct8do2k
2 жыл бұрын
дарова
This guy inspire me, for real he is a good teacher I mean his behaviour make you feel confortable and you really wanna know whats going on, and go further. keep going
Thank you so much for another great lesson! Your way of explaining things is amazing. I'll work on pacing and mimicking for sure 👍🏻
You're the best online TEACHER !!💥🇷🇴
I loooooove this teacher! My favourite ever !
Your examples of gestures in various languages are the best, I was laughing so hard. Thank you a lot! ❤️
I had 12 years of English lessons (with 6 different teachers), after four videos you're by far my favorite one thanks
Hi Professor James! I’m Sixto. Currently I’m performing as a English teacher in the Dominican Republic at a private school. Since I began to watch your KZread English Class Videos I feel I’m feed backing the fluency native English language which I learned in the USA when I lived there. I just want to thank you for your English lesson classes. Respectfully Yours, Sixto Jansen
I find myself significant improved when spending more time listening to pacing. Together with mimicking what I hear in the exact rhythm, I did improve my speaking alot. Actually my English teacher in Vietnam has taught me these things and I turned out surprising when you said the same things as he does. Anyway thank you so much James. Your lesssons are so insightful!
Hello, James! You're an awesome person. You're a very enthralling gentleman. I am taking an hour to go through every single topic. Your empathy is phenomenal.
Thank you for your job, James. Very helpful tips. My favorite is listening music and learn the flow of the language. Hug from Brazil 🙌
Thank you a lot such brilliant way to improve speaking skills James. My favorite method is mimic that's helped me to create clear american accent
I like reading and I learn English because i want to read books faster without a dictionary :)
@jakedevera6314
4 жыл бұрын
zShark you need dictionary if you're not know the other words
@melodyeisenberg2789
2 жыл бұрын
The most useful gift I ever received was a dictionary from my father. He told me "learn to speak the queens english" I said, What? Haha. Reading with a dictionary at your side will aid you. Slow your roll (as they say) faster is not always the quickest route to your destination. May I suggest... take some time to read the dictionary like a book. I found that my need to understand the meaning to a word built my curiosity to understanding language. I am so excited for you. You have enthusiasm, and that is a good thing my friend.
@marykalule6676
2 жыл бұрын
Hello thanks for the method ,
James, you're a Great teacher!!! I appreciate all of your lessons.
This was a great lesson. I usually watch movies and tv shows mimicking what characters say. I also read a lot fiction:novels and fanfictions mainly. Thank you so much for this lesson.
I've been following you for years, it's great and yes everything is practice, totally agree!! Ps. Your shirt is beautiful 🙂
@azdotaku5079
4 жыл бұрын
Bse7
@yasser.elsewesy.8266
4 жыл бұрын
I also learn English alone. We can practice English together as a kind of practice
@RajSingh-xk7cd
3 жыл бұрын
Hey i am from india . I would like to talk to you. Give me your Watsaap no
James, thank you for the class, nice t shirt, I appreciate your lessons
I actually want to learn and here I will be. The few videos that I have watched today helped out my understanding and better the perspective of what other have to say. Thank you for time you have put into making videos on KZread that are now helping those in need today.
Movies really works greatly for me. Now I have to go get the words in an envelope for practice. I'm already excited about this one because I know it will be effective. Thanks James
If someone is learning Spanish and need a native to talk, I can help. Hello from Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
@perfectmusicempire
3 жыл бұрын
Holla, I'm truly interested, But how can I contact you then ?
@madleypimentel90
3 жыл бұрын
@@perfectmusicempire really interested?
What helps me to improve speaking skill at this time is writing a diary in English. Learning something about pace throughout the listening and mimicking helps a lots to sound more natural in English.
Thanks James, for these excellent class. I learning and improving my English with your videos.
James, are the brilliant teacher and person. Thank you so much for your videos!
Джеймс, уважаю! Услышал русскую речь. Спасибо за уроки. Моя мечта-говорить как ты.
@diyora.safiullina7266
3 жыл бұрын
Он классно говорит на русском) Респект)
Wow! Thank you for the tips! Today I complained to my friend about lack of the partner to speak with. I’ve improved my listening skills and now I can watch film and programs even without subtitles, but it’s still hard for me to speak with natives. It seems I lost all words in one moment. I’ll try to practice all your advices for sure 👌🏻
@sophiahadden7964
3 жыл бұрын
You are sweet
The way you speak is really charming. It keeps the lesson interesting all the time.
Dear Teacher James, The way you speak Chinese "你 好 吗 ?" is excellent. I look forward to listening your video.
@englishchannel3786
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah! He probably practiced that lol
I loved your video! Thanks for these tips. = ) By the way, I'm curious: how many languages do you speak, James?
Hi from Brazil 🇧🇷❤️ and thanks for everything you're amazing 😃👏🏾
@cleitoncamilo6519
4 жыл бұрын
E ae
James, you are the best teacher I've ever met. I just decided to practice input one day and output the other day.
Love this teacher. Entertaining, charismatic, energetic...
"So the reading becomes the partner that you need when you don't have one" -J.
15:02 That Russian accent is on point 🤣🤣🤣 Love these videos bro, keep up the great work.
My favorite method I think was the writing one, pretty useful. Thank you so much James. 🇲🇽
I always see your video lessons and I find it fun, I really enjoy your majestic way to share the knowledge of the english language, especially now during the pandemic I'm taking advantage to revise my english. Thank your a lot, great job!
Thank you for the lesson Mr.James. Can we get a lesson about how to improve our conversation WITH a partner?
It's so nice to hear your Russian! I'm in love with you! ♥
James you’re the greatest teacher I have ever seen in my life ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
My favorite is music and movies. I will do all together. Thanks teacher
Your Russian pronunciation is so cool and cheerful ... russian my native language ... and it's very cheerful for me listen some our phrases in your lesson .. it's quite positive ..
i would go to school everyday if this was mt teacher :D love the vid
@elizabethghumpi7304
2 жыл бұрын
You have said the Truth, He makes you understand your such a cool teacher
You're a great example of a highly educated and sophisticated professor.
Thank you for the lesson. My favorite method is pacing, in my free time I usually sing.
im from ecuatorial guinea, now im study in russian federation, you are a good teacher/
@seleder_type1377
4 жыл бұрын
Привет, говоришь по русски?
Thanks for the excellent video James! My way to improve my speaking is mimicking when watching a video (just like this one). I put subtitle and I pause each part before he speaks and I try to speak the phrase after I check if I spoke correctly with the same pacing, intonation... Of course, the video will take longer, but you also will absorb much more the lesson that you are watching and practice your output. During watching a video: Pause each part - Read and speak the subtitle Resume - Listen and check you if said correctly Pause again if necessary - say again with the same pacing
@Pluri-English
4 жыл бұрын
This is a wonderful tip to share and research supports this method. 😉
I’m sharing these with my in-laws in Brazil. They want to learn, I’m helping them but these videos really help too.
Thank for your advice, I'm gonna apply these ones on my routine.
My favorite method is reading a Manga out loud, some times i spend hours in this because i really like to read those kinds of stuff, before i thought about that, i only read in my native language (portuguese), so i thought, why not turn something that i like in something useful, i mean, this method have some bad sides, like, i try hard to say the correct pronunciations, but there are some words that i think i know how to pronounce correctly, but it's wrong, so in these words i'm learning in my mind wrong, so it will be harder to correct this later, but i think it is better say something wrong than have nothing to say.
@Beny123
3 жыл бұрын
Learn the 44 sounds of English first, there are apps for this such as sounds right, Phonetics, and say it. Then later learn sentence rhythm. Portuguese isn't that far from English so you already have an advantage there.
@tei3331
3 жыл бұрын
não cara, é melhor corrigir a pronuncia antes do que aprender errado. Eu uso o google tradutor msm e já ta de bom tamanho
@gustavocosta9574
3 жыл бұрын
Are you from brazil or Portugal?
@facciomoraes9657
3 жыл бұрын
@@gustavocosta9574 Brasil
"Как дела сегодня?" Пожалуй, единственное, что я с уверенностью понял из этого видео
@violetjellyfish2089
3 жыл бұрын
Я наоборот не поняла, что он сказал по-русски)))
@bo_0ss
3 жыл бұрын
Леон, как твой английский? Увидел очень много у тебя подписок, какой курс, методику ты выбрал и на сколько он тебе помог в продвижении английского. Какой у тебя сейчас уровень?
@bo_0ss
3 жыл бұрын
@@violetjellyfish2089 очень занимательные у вас подписки, если не секрет, то чем вы занимаетесь?)
@user-qp2qv3fq9n
3 жыл бұрын
@@bo_0ss Здравствуйте, честно говоря, понятия не имею какой у меня уровень, да и незачем мне эта информация. Методики как таковой не выбирал, просто всю поступающую информация пропускаю через фильтр англ. Конечно в первую очередь стоят учебники грамматики ( DK, Oxford и Cambridge ), в остальном в двух словах и не скажешь, самое главное. я считаю, отсечь родной язык на 100% - > прогресс тем самым не заставит себя долго ждать
@bo_0ss
3 жыл бұрын
@@user-qp2qv3fq9n спасибо за информацию
I like watching short histories, and videos on youtube and read books on topics I liked.
Dear James you are really a amazing teacher and you always post very useful videos. Thank you so much for uploading very healthy stuff.
I have a problem with a sentence structure, specially when the sentence is long,so could you please make a video about sentence structure please? Thank you sir.
@todescuvasile2857
4 жыл бұрын
James has more videos for what you want. Check it in Playlist :)
@iamsomebody5952
4 жыл бұрын
@@todescuvasile2857 OK thanks.
Hi, James! This was a very very useful half an hour of my life! I really thank you for this content. I got a lot to do with your provided methods. Now I'm really motivated and I'm going to use these methods practically. I promise myself that I will succeed in learning English. I have a strong desire to reach the top of my capabilities because I think I ain't talented but a person with really good perspectives. Thus, let's go start some studying. Bye. I'm sure I'll be back! Thanks in advance for the next videos!
What an amazing teacher you are, James!
Thanks for this video, excellent explanation! For me that I am a Portuguese native language is very important watch videos so rich in knowledge
Great stuff! Do you guys mind to recommend me a few fiction books?
@Hariprasad-ky1bt
4 жыл бұрын
HeyHey!you 005 shiva trilogy
@_DashingAdi_
2 жыл бұрын
@@Hariprasad-ky1bt no
Cara seu ingles é tao bom que achava q vc era americano kkkkkk obrigado pelas dicas! Stay strong
@rafabernardino6259
4 жыл бұрын
E não é não?! Kkkkkk
I like and love the way you deliver yourself while teaching the methods. I currently experiencing difficulty in my Nihonggo subject. And your video lighten up my mood. Thank you sir James you are a wonderful teaching. The method I like the most is reading.
I like the way you teache's us so, we'll that's it's help's me a lot's to improveing my english thank's a lot and I appreciate that!!👍
Такое объяснение гораздо круче, чем то, когда на тебя орет учитель и заставляет тупо переводить текст из параграфа)))
@user-uz1jq1zx4m
3 жыл бұрын
Ты серьезно понимаешь о чем он говорит🙄
@vap6694
3 жыл бұрын
@@user-uz1jq1zx4m если у тебя уровень от pre intermediate вполне всё понятно, если твой уровень Elementary, то лучше с субтитрами (английскими) смотреть и на меньшую скорость ставить. Good luck ✊
@lauhG3
3 жыл бұрын
@@user-uz1jq1zx4m наверное его каждый понимает, ведь он не так уж и сложно говоритт
Haha that's really funny cause you remembered me one moment of my scholarship, I was in 7 year and a vast majority of kids were fans of eminem and I wasn't an exception, but you know I was like " damn it I ll show them who is the real Stan" , so I decided to learn Rap God . Literally the fast part of the song , and I did this hahah don't ask me about quality but all my schoolmates asked me to sing Rap song and I was like okay okay
You're such a great tutor. The way you speak different languages really got me amazed & inspired me alot. Thumbs up sir........
Superb tip! Letting people know you understand them is sometimes better, because then they give you the opportunity to be understood.
I can speak when I'm alone but when I have to talk to people or when there's people around me, my mouth and brain just can't function
@user-cd9kw8nd7t
3 жыл бұрын
We are need something But I don't know what is this 😐😂😂
@realiti773
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe try to participate the conversation a bit by bit. Like. A word. Then a few words, then a sentence, then a few sentences. But of course it is a conversation you are able to join and have knowledge of
@rachelhenry5527
3 жыл бұрын
Same to me 🤣🤣🤣 i'm tired
@lauhG3
3 жыл бұрын
me too
@aparecidamendesmorais3137
2 жыл бұрын
That's what happens to me. Is there anyone who wants to talk to me?
"How to practice conversation without a partner?" Answer: Be a schizophrenic.
@powerofroses1670
3 жыл бұрын
Awww. i know you are a schizophrenic. Or too lazy to have a convorsation with someone in an English speaking country. Thats cool. Or you may be Autistic. Which is worse actually. HeHe.
@Ava-hn2wj
3 жыл бұрын
hahaha! 😂😂😂😭😭😭
@doppiouna6418
3 жыл бұрын
Cool. Imma do that
@Ellen_Seokjin
3 жыл бұрын
Sad, Im not schizophrenic anymore
@mcmerry2846
3 жыл бұрын
Not necessary
My favorite one is mimeking .. i’ve been doing it for ages and it really improved my english speaking
He is a good teacher i really admire him Thank you for lessons.
4:43 "Как дела сегодня" Subtitles - "Coc de mas verna" lol what?
@emiliamariaturnescu9685
4 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@capitalism.
4 жыл бұрын
как Димас, верно?
@azdotaku5079
4 жыл бұрын
Откуда ты
@tenshi6767
4 жыл бұрын
@@azdotaku5079 отсюда
@azdotaku5079
4 жыл бұрын
@@tenshi6767 good
watch movies and tv series in english with ENGLİSH subtitles
@emretrpan5990
3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you buddy
My favorite method is mimicking and writing sentences about my self, also the play cards it's superb thank you for your efforts 🤗🤗💐💕💕
Such mind blowing methods! I’ve been learning English for a decade, I’ve never thought about how effectively I learned. Until now! Thank you James.
@englishchannel3786
3 жыл бұрын
You probably meant to say: how INEFFECTIVELY you had learned😉