Simple yet effective trick can be easily incorporated into daily routine, requiring only a bit of dedication and consistency.
Teacher Kim suggests that as you go about your day, whether doing household chores, commuting to work, or enjoying leisure activities, try describing everything you do and see in English. She recommends asking yourself questions like:
- “What’s the weather like?”
- “What am I doing right now?”
- “What are those people doing?”
- “What do I see around myself?”
- “How do I feel?”
For example, while driving to work, you could say to yourself:
“Today is a lovely sunny day. I’m driving my car to work. Many people are going to work too. I see many vehicles on the street. I feel so good and energetic for the day”.
By consistently practicing this technique, even just once a day, you can notice a significant improvement in your speaking skills. As teacher Kim emphasizes, “This simple technique will help you practice producing language and thinking in English”. She encourages learners to speak out loud whenever possible, as it also helps with pronunciation practice.
Throughout the video, teacher Kim provides various phrases and sentences to use when narrating daily activities, feelings, and surroundings. Some examples include:
“I’m brushing my teeth.”
“I’m getting dressed for work.”
“I’m feeling super excited about our upcoming trip.”
“There’s a cute puppy in the park.”