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Practice Mirror Speaking

One of the best ways to build your speaking confidence is by talking to yourself in the mirror.

Basic grammar—such as tenses, nouns, verbs, pronouns, and prepositions—helps you form correct sentences. It teaches you how to structure your thoughts clearly and effectively. Similarly, basic vocabulary—everyday words and phrases—enables you to express simple ideas without hesitation.

Pick any topic—your day, your dreams, or even your favorite food—and speak about it for 2 to 5 minutes in front of the mirror.

Look at your expressions, body language, and clarity of speech. This exercise helps you :

Improve your fluency

Notice your pronunciation mistakes

Become more confident while speaking in front of others

Make mirror speaking a part of your daily routine, even if it’s just for 5 minutes.

Start Journal Writing

Writing and speaking go hand-in-hand. At the end of each day, take a few minutes to write a small journal entry in English.

Write about :

What you did during the day

How you felt

What you learned

Later, read it out loud.

This practice strengthens your vocabulary, helps you think in English, and improves your sentence structure.

Learn 5 New Words Daily

Building vocabulary is crucial for speaking better English. Set a target: learn 5 new English words every day.

But don’t just memorize the words—use them in sentences. For example, if you learn the word “astonished,” use it like this: "I was astonished to see the beautiful sunset today."

The more you use new words in your speech, the more naturally they will come to you while talking.

Watch English Videos and Repeat Aloud

Spend at least 15 minutes daily watching English content :

YouTube Videos

English News

TV Shows

Movies with subtitles

Focus on listening carefully and then repeating what you hear aloud. This helps you

Improve pronunciation

Understand different accents

Learn common phrases and expressions

Choose simple videos at first and slowly move to more complex ones.

Have Mini English Conversations

Practice speaking English with a friend, family member, or even in WhatsApp groups focused on English learning. Start small:

Greet them in English

Ask simple questions

Share daily updates

Real conversations give you real practice. If you make mistakes, don't worry—mistakes are signs of learning.

Conclusion

Improving spoken English doesn’t require magic; it requires daily effort and smart practices.

By following these 5 simple tips—mirror speaking, journal writing, daily vocabulary building, video repetition, and mini conversations—you’ll find yourself becoming more fluent and confident every day. s

At ESP Study Centre, we always encourage our students to practice a little each day, because small steps lead to big results.

Start today and watch your English—and your confidence—grow faster than you ever imagined!