Let me give you some for you which would help you everytime you speak English.
Don't translate any more :
Try not to translate what you hear into your native language from the people you talk to. It is a very hard & bad habit to get rid of, but it slows down the process of communication and emphasizes concentrating on producing correct English sentences harder, because you are distracted by the rules and grammar of your own language that differ in many aspects from the English ones. It really takes too much time to construct an answer if you have two languages in your head and try to use them simultaneously. Plus, it makes you too hesitant. You need to listen, talk, think, write and even dream in English in order to speak like a fluent English speaker.
Speak Correct English not just fast :
Remember not to speak too fast. There is no point in speaking fast and incorrect English which will ruin your reputation and people will laugh at you at times. Of course, you need to speak in the natural rhythm of the native language, but if you speak too fast your conversation partners will not be able to understand you properly. Therefore, it is better to speak a little bit slower and be sure that you will be correctly understood.
Relax.
Try to relax when you speak. Not only try to get rid of the psychological side of your stress, but also of the physical one. When you are stressed out, all your muscles get tense, including the facial muscles and vocal chords, responsible for the correct pronunciation. That is why it may be hard for you to pronounce English words correctly during face-to-face conversation, although you were able to do it well alone at home.
Use Fillers
Do not worry too much if you forget a word; it happens to everyone. In such situation just act as natives do: use so-called “fillers” of the conversation, such as er, um and carry on as if nothing happened. Try also “beating around the bush”: if you can’t remember a given word, try to describe what you have on your mind using other words or definitions.
Short & sweet
Do not overuse complicated vocabulary if you can say the same thing in a fewer and simpler words. Also: do not build too long sentences. Firstly, they might be too difficult for your partners and secondly, you yourself can get lost in them and forget what you wanted to say. This would be quite embarrassing, so try to avoid such situations at all costs.
No slang please !
Do not use too much slang language or idioms. If you do not talk with a native, there is a high chance that you will not be understood. And even if you do talk with an Englishman, there is a possibility that you will misuse an idiom and will not be understood properly. The safest option is to use only the most common idioms, which meaning is clear to us.
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