Levels of spoken English / English fluency

• English fluency can not be reached within a few days.
• It may take months or some times years.
• No one can clearly define what the upper limit is.
• Some people are satisfied with their speaking ability, if they can speak a few words like ‘Thank you’.
• Some people are happy, if they can just understand what others speak.
• Some people will agree only if they could speak for certain time continuously.
• Some people will not agree till they are confident enough to speak in English in various topics.
• The level or standard is determined by the individuals involved and not by someone else.

Easy ideas to learn spoken English.

• Learning to speak English is not a difficult task. If you have the will to learn and spare time, you can start learning even from now.
• Think in English.
• Start using simple vocabulary.
• Speak clearly and concisely.
• Speak aloud. The more you speak English aloud, the faster you will learn to speak it fluently.
• Also practice by talking to yourself (self talk).
• You can learn grammar also while practicing spoken English.
• Read aloud using full voice volume while reading English newspapers.
• Read different variety of articles like jokes, poetry, stories, etc.
• Read with an intention to completely understand the meaning and concept.
• Learn new words every day.
• Read news articles on the internet.
• Also make use of some English teaching web sites.
• Watch English films and listen English conversations.

ENGLISH IS SPOKEN IN MANY PARTS OF THE GLOBE.

This is for the beginner, who will be benefited very much if start learning the spoken English. Learning is a continuous process. Let us start learning gradually to improve our lifestyle, communication skill, business, career, wealth, and so on.

Initially let us see a few differences between The British English and The American English.

BRITISH ENGLISH ---------------AMERICAN ENGLISH

1. AUTUMN------------------- FALL
2. BAG -------------------------SACK
3. BARRISTER ----------------LAWYER
4. BISCUIT --------------------COOKIE
5. CAR PARK------------------ PARKING LOT
6. CASHIER -------------------TELLER
7. CHEMIST'S SHOP ---------DRUG STORE
8. CRISPS ---------------------CHIPS
9. CROSSROADS --------------INTERSECTION
10. CUPBOARD -----------------CLOSET
11. CURTAINS -----------------DRAPES
12. DIALING CODE ------------AREA CODE
13. DUSTBIN -------------------GARBAGE PAIL / GARBAGE CAN
14. FRYING PAN ---------------SKILLET
15. GEAR LEVER ---------------GEAR SHIFT
16. HANDBAG ------------------POCKETBOOK, PURSE
17. HOUSEWIFE ---------------HOUSEMAKER
18. INFLUENZA ----------------GRIPPE
19. JAM -------------------------JELLY
20. JUG -------------------------PITCHER
21. LIFT ------------------------ELEVATOR
22. LORRY ---------------------TRUCK
23. MAIZE ----------------------CORN
24. NAPPY ---------------------DIAPER
25. PAVEMENT ----------------SIDEWALK
26. PETROL --------------------GAS / GASOLINE
27. PETROL STATION -------FILLING STATION
28. POST CODE ---------------ZIPCODE
29. QUEUE --------------------LINE
30. RUBBISH -----------------GARBAGE
31. SWEETS ------------------CANDY
32. TELEPHONE BOX -------PHONE BOOTH
33. TOILET ------------------RESTROOM
34. TIMETABLE -------------SCHEDULE
35. TORCH -------------------FLASHLIGHT
36. TROUSERS --------------PANTS
37. WAISTCOAT ------------VEST
38. WINDSCREEN ----------WINDSHIELD