0:00 What is the best way to improve your spoken English and overall fluency?
0:07 Well, you need to practice a lot.
0:10 Every day, ideally.
0:11 That's probably not news to you.
0:15 But, it's something that can be really difficult to actually do.
0:19 Today, I'm going to give you five things
0:22 that you can practice every day on your own without needing to find a
0:28 speaking partner or join conversation groups.
0:32 These are all things you can do independently that are extremely fun, extremely engaging,
0:39 and I'm going to guess that you haven't heard of some of them before.
0:42 To do this, we're going to be using Langwa.
0:45 This is an AI conversation platform that I've partnered with.
0:49 It is the best app I have ever found for independent study.
0:55 I use it constantly for practicing my Italian and keeping up with my Spanish.
1:00 Langwa is also home to my AI clone.
1:03 Of course, a table in the middle is fine.
1:06 Please follow me.
1:07 So, you can practice English with me.
1:10 It's my voice there.
1:11 It's going to blow your mind, and as soon as you try it,
1:15 I know you're going to feel
1:16 so excited because you will see how much easier your English learning journey will
1:21 become.
1:22 The best thing is that you can try it for free.
1:25 Just click the link below or scan the QR code here.
1:29 You need to fill out your profile on the website first before you download
1:34 the app.
1:34 You can try it for free,
1:36 but I can also offer you a 20% discount on the unlimited annual plan.
1:41 Just use the code English 20 at checkout.
1:45 Make sure you do that on the website to get your discount,
1:48 then download the app.
1:50 You need to download this app to participate in this lesson.
1:54 Right, let's begin with the lesson.
1:56 First things first, you need to be listening to English every single day.
2:01 And I don't mean passively with a podcast on in the background
2:04 while you scroll through your phone.
2:06 I mean properly listening,
2:08 paying attention to how native speakers connect their words
2:11 and how their voice rises
2:13 and falls.
2:14 Now, what should you listen to?
2:16 Honestly, whatever you enjoy.
2:18 Podcasts are brilliant because there are so many of them.
2:21 Whatever you're into, I guarantee there's a podcast for it.
2:25 Audiobooks are fantastic, too, especially ones where the speaker is really expressive.
2:31 And if you want something short and daily,
2:35 The Archers on BBC Radio 4 is one of my all-time favorites.
2:40 It's a daily audio soap opera.
2:43 Each episode is about 12 minutes, spoken in clear British English,
2:47 and it deals with everyday life, so the vocabulary is incredibly useful.
2:51 But the real magic happens when you don't just listen.
2:55 You shadow.
2:55 That means speaking at the same time as the speaker or just after them,
3:01 mimicking their pronunciation, their intonation, and their rhythm.
3:06 You're training your mouth to move in a specific way to make British English
3:11 sounds.
3:11 Over time, the sounds become more automatic.
3:15 Now, here's how to take this even further with Langua.
3:18 First of all, Langua actually has its own podcast library on the web app,
3:22 and it's coming to the mobile app very soon with transcripts and everything.
3:27 It's the perfect tool.
3:29 But wherever you find your content, once you've listened and done your shadowing practice,
3:34 open up a conversation and tell AI Lucy what you've just been listening to.
3:40 Share a summary, tell her what you found interesting,
3:43 and she'll ask you follow-up questions to check you fully understood
3:47 and keep the conversation going.
3:49 You can also tap words
3:50 and phrases you don't know
3:51 and add them to your vocab bank.
3:53 That's an incredible feature, but more on that later.
3:56 You can even create a custom prompt, something like,
3:59 "Every time I start a new conversation, ask me what I've just listened to.
4:03 Get me to summarize it, and then ask me follow-up questions about it."
4:07 Save that, and now you've got a ready-made routine.
4:11 Listen, shadow, discuss.
4:13 Three steps every day, and you're building your listening, your pronunciation,
4:18 and your speaking skills all at once.
4:20 Next, a daily word journal.
4:23 This one came directly from my own experience learning Spanish and Italian.
4:27 Go about your normal day, but start noticing objects and things around you,
4:33 and asking yourself, "Do I know what this is called in English?"
4:36 A kitchen utensil, a bit of hardware on a door,
4:39 something growing in the park, things you can name instantly in your first language,
4:44 but have never thought about in English.
4:46 Don't look them up immediately, simply write them down in your native language,
4:51 maybe in your notes app, a little notebook, whatever works.
4:55 Build up a list throughout the day, every day.
4:58 Then later, sit down and look them up properly.
5:01 You might need to use a translation app first,
5:04 but then I recommend the Oxford Learner's Dictionary,
5:07 because you can also hear audio clips of each word.
5:10 Practice shadowing the words and read the definitions out loud.
5:13 Write sentences using them, because actually using the vocabulary is what makes it stick.
5:19 Now, here's where Langua helps.
5:22 Open the app, go into cards, tap the three dots for actions, hit import,
5:29 and type these new words straight in.
5:32 Once they're in your vocabulary bank, tap choose exercise, chat, and practice my vocab,
5:40 blend into chat.
5:41 Select your words and start a conversation.
5:44 You can use use mix of vocabulary from previous conversations, too.
5:48 Those exact words will start coming up naturally.
5:51 AI Lucy might use one in a conversation.
5:54 You might reach for one in your answer.
5:56 You'll start using the language instead of just staring at a list.
6:00 That's the real difference between knowing a word
6:03 and it becoming part of your English.
6:06 Next, keep a voice journal.
6:08 This next technique is a bit more self-reflective than the others,
6:12 but I think it might be the most powerful over time.
6:14 Every evening, record a 1- to 2-minute voice note,
6:18 or however long you feel comfortable with, about your day.
6:21 Just talk.
6:22 No planning or script.
6:24 What did you do?
6:25 How did you feel?
6:26 What was funny or annoying?
6:28 Speak as if you're leaving a voice note for a friend.
6:31 Then, listen back either that evening or the next morning.
6:36 You'll start noticing things.
6:37 Then, take that journal entry into Langua.
6:41 Read it to AI Lucy and ask for help making it sound more natural.
6:46 Better grammar, richer vocabulary, smoother connections between ideas.
6:52 Save anything new to your vocab bank and work it into your next conversation.
6:57 There is nothing better than allowing your own life to become your study material.
7:03 Okay, number four.
7:05 Do a role play.
7:06 This one is a lot of fun,
7:08 and it's also one of the most practical things you can do to build
7:12 real confidence in English.
7:13 I want you to think about situations where you're most likely to need English
7:18 in real life.
7:19 Checking into a hotel, a job interview, returning something to a shop.
7:25 Pick one and act it out on your own out loud.
7:28 You need to play both parts.
7:31 You're the customer and you're the shop assistant.
7:35 You're the interviewer and you're the candidate.
7:38 When you think from both sides,
7:39 you're working two completely different muscles at the same time.
7:43 Now, Langue is absolutely brilliant for this.
7:47 Go into the role-play section and you'll find loads of ready-made scenarios,
7:52 but my favorite option is custom.
7:55 You set the scene, tell AI Lucy what you want to practice,
8:00 and she takes it from there.
8:01 The difference is huge.
8:03 Instead of scripting both sides yourself, you're just having a real,
8:07 natural back-and-forth conversation as if you were actually in that situation.
8:13 It's one of the best ways to build the kind of confidence
8:16 that transfers to real life.
8:19 So, when you're sitting in that real interview,
8:21 it doesn't feel like the first time.
8:23 Okay, last one.
8:25 Mini English missions.
8:28 This last one is my favorite for building something
8:30 that most English courses completely ignore,
8:33 spontaneity.
8:34 The ability to just think in English
8:36 and speak without having to plan everything out first.
8:39 I call these mini English missions.
8:42 And the idea is simple.
8:44 You get a scenario and you have to respond to it out loud,
8:48 on the spot, no preparation, no script.
8:52 So, for example, you're a radio presenter
8:55 and there's a music festival coming to town.
8:57 You've got 30 seconds to introduce it live on air.
9:01 You need a name for the festival, a headline act, the whole thing.
9:05 Go.
9:06 Okay, don't go.
9:07 We haven't got time, but I do want you to practice things like this.
9:10 Another idea, maybe you're a podcast host
9:13 and your guest has just canceled last minute.
9:17 So, you have to fill the whole episode talking about the last film you
9:21 saw.
9:21 Start small. 30 seconds is plenty.
9:25 Then build up to a minute, two minutes, whatever feels challenging but manageable.
9:31 And don't worry if it's not perfect.
9:33 That just means you're pushing yourself and building a new English-speaking muscle.
9:38 Now, Langua is really important for this one
9:40 because AI Lucy can set up the scenarios
9:44 and tell you exactly what you need to do.
9:46 Let's go into the app, find the design my own feature,
9:50 and hit create new.
9:52 Then use this prompt.
9:54 Every time we start a chat, give me a new English mission.
9:58 Give me a fun, unexpected scenario and tell me what I need to do.
10:02 Make it engaging every time
10:05 and help me along the way
10:06 if I get stuck.
10:07 Save that and now every time you open Langua and tap that prompt,
10:11 AI Lucy will give you something completely new.
10:14 A different scenario and a new challenge, but if you ever get stuck,
10:18 she's right there to help you find the right words and keep going.
10:21 It's endlessly replayable, it's genuinely fun,
10:25 and it trains the one thing that's hardest to practice alone,
10:29 thinking on your feet.
10:30 Please try this one and let me know how it goes in the comments.
10:33 I genuinely can't wait to hear what missions you end up doing.
10:37 >> And there you have it.
10:38 Five ways that you can practice your speaking every single day
10:42 and start working towards natural fluency in English.
10:45 I hope you're excited to try some of these.
10:48 I really think they're going to help you improve, especially using Langua.
10:52 To try Langua for free,
10:54 click on the link in the description box or scan the QR code here,
10:59 create your profile, and then download the app.
11:02 Now look, I've only really scratched the surface of what Langua can do.
11:05 >> There is so much more packed into this app
11:08 that I haven't had time to show you today.
11:10 Remember, you have the code English 20 to get 20% off the unlimited annual
11:15 plan.
11:16 Let me know in the comments how you feel chatting to my AI clone.
11:20 I have lots of students who chat with her every single day.
11:23 Okay, I will see you in the next lesson.
11:25 Bye.
11:26 Mwah.
11:26 >> Woo!
