How To Practice Speaking English Everyday (Even if you are alone)

Are you struggling to find time or chance to practise speaking English? You’re not alone mate! Loads of English learners feel like they can only improve their speaking skills by talking to other people. Conversations are great practice but practising on your own for just 10-15 minutes a day can make a massive different to your confidence and fluency.

In this blog post, I’ll share three dead simple techniques to help you practise speaking English daily, even if you don’t have a speaking partner. These methods are proper effective, easy to do, and will help you build a consistent speaking habit. Let’s get cracking!

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Why Practising Daily Matters...

Speaking English is like any other skill... the more you do it, the better you bloody get. Even short daily practice sessions can:

• Build Your Confidence: Regular practice reduces fear and hesitation when speaking.

• Improve Your Fluency: You’ll get used to forming sentences and expressing ideas naturally.

• Strengthen Your Pronunciation: Speaking aloud helps you identify and improve tricky sounds.

• Keep You Consistent: A daily habit ensures steady progress over time.

Now, let’s look at three practical ways to practise speaking English for 10 minutes a day.

1. Shadowing

Shadowing involves listening to a native speaker and repeating what they say as closely as possible. It’s a powerful technique for improving your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.

How to Shadow:

• Choose a short clip from a podcast, YouTube video, or audio file.

• Listen to a sentence or phrase.

• Pause and repeat it, mimicking the speaker’s tone, stress, and pronunciation.

• Continue until you’ve shadowed the entire clip.

Pro Tip: Focus on shorter clips to ensure you can fully concentrate on matching the speaker’s style.

2. Reading Aloud

Reading aloud is an awesome way to practise sentence structure, vocabulary, and pronunciation. It also helps you get comfortable with the physical act of speaking English.

How to Practise Reading Aloud:

• Choose a book, article, or blog post you enjoy.

• Read a paragraph aloud, paying attention to clarity and natural intonation.

• Record yourself and listen back to spot areas for improvement.

Pro Tip: Start with easier materials to build confidence, then gradually try harder materials as you feel more confident.

3. Audio Diary

An audio diary is a fun way to practise speaking and improve your ability to express thoughts spontaneously. Think of it as a private conversation with yourself.

How to Create an Audio Diary:

• Spend 5-10 minutes talking about your day, thoughts, or plans.

• Don’t worry about grammar or mistakes. Just focus on speaking continuously.

• Record your diary entries and review them occasionally to track your progress.

Pro Tip: Set a specific topic each day to keep your entries focused and interesting.

Ready to Start Your 7-Day Speaking Practice Plan?

Practising speaking for 10 minutes a day is a simple but powerful habit that can transform your English skills. To help you get started, I’ve created a free 7-day speaking practice plan that guides you through daily exercises, including shadowing, reading aloud, and audio diary activities. There is also a checklist so you can keep track of your progress.