How I Improved My English Speaking Step by Step (Real Journey)


Real tips from a non-native English speaker


I used to feel shy and unsure when speaking English. But with time, patience, and daily practice, I started seeing real improvement.

Here’s the honest step-by-step process I followed:


Step 1: I Stopped Worrying About Mistakes

In the beginning, I always thought: “What if I say it wrong?”

But then I realized  mistakes are part of learning. I told myself ; “It’s okay. Just speak.”

This small mindset shift gave me courage to begin.


Step 2: I Practiced Speaking Alone

I started talking to myself in English  describing what I was doing, how I felt, or even practicing sentences I’d heard on YouTube.

Example:

🗣️ “I’m making tea.”

🗣️ “Today I feel a little tired, but I want to study.”

It felt weird at first, but it really helped!


Step 3: I Listened Actively

I watched short videos and interviews in English. But I didn’t just watch ; I listened carefully and repeated key phrases out loud.

This helped me understand how native speakers speak naturally.


Step 4: I Used New Words in Real Sentences

When I learned a new word, I didn’t just memorize it. I tried using it in real life.

For example, if I learned the word “confident,” I’d say:

🗣️ “I want to feel confident while speaking English.”

This helped me remember and use words better.


Step 5: I Recorded My Voice

Sometimes I recorded myself reading or speaking.

Then I listened again  to hear my pronunciation and find areas to improve.

It was like talking to a mirror but with audio!


Step 6: I Practiced Daily for Just 5–10 Minutes

Speaking for a long time is hard at first. So I started small.Even 5 minutes of speaking every day made a big difference over time.


Final Thoughts

You don’t need a perfect accent or a big vocabulary to start speaking English.

You just need to start,  speak a little every day,  and keep going.

If I can do it step by step, you can too. 💬💪


🔁 If you haven’t read my first two blog posts, they might help you too:

👉 How I Practice English Daily (Simple tips)

https://myskillcornerguide.blogspot.com/2025/05/how-i-practice-english-daily-as-non.html?m=1

👉 how I Improved My English Listening Skills with YouTube

https://myskillcornerguide.blogspot.com/2025/05/how-i-improved-my-english-listening.html?m=1


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