Speaking vocabulary
Learning English
Use these expressions to speak more precisely about learning english. Learn the meaning from context, then make your own example rather than memorising a complete answer.
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build speaking confidence
- Meaning: become more comfortable using spoken language.
- Example: Short conversations helped me build speaking confidence.
- Context: learning english. Use the phrase to describe.
- Use “build speaking confidence” naturally in one sentence about learning english.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
expand my vocabulary
- Meaning: increase the words and expressions I know.
- Example: Reading different genres helps expand my vocabulary.
- Context: learning english. Use the phrase to explain.
- Use “expand my vocabulary” naturally in one sentence about learning english.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
speak at a natural pace
- Meaning: speak at a comfortable, understandable speed.
- Example: I try to speak at a natural pace instead of rushing.
- Context: learning english. Use the phrase to compare.
- Use “speak at a natural pace” naturally in one sentence about learning english.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
make myself understood
- Meaning: communicate so another person understands me.
- Example: I used simpler words to make myself understood.
- Context: learning english. Use the phrase to give an example.
- Use “make myself understood” naturally in one sentence about learning english.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
learn from mistakes
- Meaning: use errors to improve future actions.
- Example: We discuss what went wrong so we can learn from mistakes.
- Context: learning english. Use the phrase to qualify an opinion.
- Use “learn from mistakes” naturally in one sentence about learning english.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
practise consistently
- Meaning: repeat practice regularly.
- Example: It is easier to improve when you practise consistently.
- Context: learning english. Use the phrase to discuss effects.
- Use “practise consistently” naturally in one sentence about learning english.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
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