Speak to me.
Come on. Speak to me.
Speak to me, please.
Hi, everybody,
this is Mr. Duncan in England.
How are you today? Are you OK?
I hope so. Are you happy?
I hope so.
In this lesson, we are going to look at one of the hardest parts
of learning any language...
speaking
to speak, to say, to utter a word,
to make a statement that can be heard day by day,
you must gain the skill to chat and natter when you want at will.
So don't be shy, give it a try,
or else you will make Mr Duncan cry.
There are many ways of becoming more comfortable
and confident when learning to speak out loud.
We will look at some simple sentences
to help you practise and build your confidence.
But first, here is a fun rhyme for you to learn and recite.
Every day in every way
my English will improve is what I will say,
my shyness will shrink and my courage will grow.
The more I practise, the more I will know
my doubt will vanish and my smile will shine,
with regular learning, I know I will be fine.
Simple sentences for you to say.
Remember?
Don't be shy.
I want to go outside.
I want to go home.
I want to eat some food.
I want to buy some shoes.
I want to make a cake.
I want to watch a movie.
I want to play a game.
I want to drink some water.
When it comes to speaking out loud,
there are many ways of improving your confidence.
You can look at yourself in the mirror,
look at the way your mouth moves as you pronounce the words.
It will feel strange at first, but over time
you will become more comfortable with how you look while speaking.
the new language, and more importantly,
your confidence will grow.
Listening to your own voice
is another good way to improve your attitude to speaking out loud.
Record your own voice on a portable device,
such as a mobile phone or an MP3 recorder.
Listen to the sound of your voice as you speak English.
This method will help you understand
where you might be going wrong with your pronunciation.
If you don't like the sound of your voice or the way you speak,then why not change it?
Learn to relax and enjoy the experience of practising to speak.
Over time, you will begin to enjoy it more and more.
Isn't that right, Mr. Duncan?
Yes Mr Duncan, you are absolutely right!
Both of the activities I've just mentioned can be done alone,
but don't forget, you can also practise speaking with others
who are also learning English, such as a friend or a group of classmates.
Most students say that the hardest part
of learning a new language is speaking it.
So if you have this problem, then relax.
It is normal to feel a little bit nervous at first.
Doing anything requires some confidence and an understanding of where
you are making mistakes whilst learning... whatever it is,
the problems are the same.
Talking of which, never worry about making mistakes,
that is also part of learning something new.
I hope this video has been helpful and I will see you soon for another one.
I really hope so.
This is Mr Duncan in the birthplace of English,saying enjoy the language.
Have fun with your learning. And of course,..
ta ta for now.