It is a well-known fact that the best way to learn something is by simply doing it. The same rings true for perfecting your spoken English. Attempting mastery of your spoken English by simply reading a book is akin to thinking one can pilot an airplane by watching a video or reading a “how to” book on the subject. The following are some useful tips to aid in becoming adept with your spoken English.

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Do you have anything to add? What do you think are the best ways to improve your spoken English? 

Learning a foreign language can be an exceptionally difficult process, especially for those who are not regularly in contact with native speakers and their culture. This is why many people find it hard to sound like a native speaker even if their knowledge of grammar and vocabulary is strong.

The issues are the following:

Inconsistent contact with the native culture

Absence of native instructors

Improper online resources

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Learning a new language requires much time and dedication from the beginning. To understand how a new language works one must get acquainted with many concepts that do not exist in their mother tongue. It is essential for learners to understand all the differences between their own language and the language they are starting to learn. When it comes to pronunciation, the differences between two phonetic systems may or may not appear that obvious. English has a complicated phonetic system and it is frequently very difficult to understand it. One of the methods for explaining the rules of English phonology is to present them through minimal pairs. 

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