Introduction
Do you understand English but feel nervous when speaking?
You are not alone. Thousands of learners can read and understand English, but when it comes to speaking, they lose confidence. The good news is — confidence is a skill, and you can build it with practice.
In this first lesson of our English Speaking Course, we will focus on 7 simple steps to build confidence in speaking English.
🟦 Why Confidence Matters More Than Grammar?
Many learners believe that they need “perfect grammar” before speaking. This is a mistake.
✔ People want to understand your message, not your grammar rules.
✔ If you speak with confidence, even simple English sounds powerful.
✔ Confidence encourages you to practice more, and practice makes you fluent.
🟦 Step 1: Accept Your Mistakes
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Mistakes are natural. Every fluent speaker once made mistakes.
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Do not wait for perfection. Speak, even if it is not 100% correct.
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Remember: “Practice first, perfection later.”
🟦 Step 2: Practice Self-Talk
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Talk to yourself in English for 5 minutes daily.
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Example: “I woke up at 7 am. I had tea. I checked my phone.”
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This habit removes hesitation and builds fluency.
🟦 Step 3: Think in English
Stop translating from your mother tongue. Train your brain to think directly in English.
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Example: Instead of thinking “मी जेवण करत आहे → I am eating food,” directly think “I am eating food.”
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Start with simple actions: opening the door, drinking water, cooking rice.
🟦 Step 4: Mirror Practice
Stand in front of a mirror and speak. This will:
✔ Improve body language
✔ Reduce nervousness
✔ Make you comfortable seeing yourself speak English
🟦 Step 5: Record and Listen
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Use your mobile to record your English speaking.
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Listen to find mistakes in pronunciation, pauses, and grammar.
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Correct yourself and try again.
🟦 Step 6: Build Vocabulary Daily
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Learn 5–10 new words every day.
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Use them in sentences.
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Example:
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Word: Confident → “I feel confident when I speak English.”
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Word: Improve → “I want to improve my fluency.”
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🟦 Step 7: Stay Positive and Consistent
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Confidence grows slowly but surely.
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Don’t compare yourself with others. Compare with your past self.
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Speak a little English every day — consistency is the key.
🟦 Daily Exercise
👉 Today, introduce yourself in English for 2 minutes in front of a mirror.
👉 Write 5 sentences about your day in English.
👉 Tomorrow, record a 1-minute audio about your morning routine.
Confidence is the foundation of fluent English speaking.
When you speak without fear of mistakes, you will notice a big improvement in fluency. Remember: speak first, correct later.
This is just the beginning of our English Speaking Course. In the next lesson, we will focus on Fluency Boosters: How to Speak English Smoothly and Naturally.
Stay connected, keep practicing, and step forward with confidence.
Post 1 — Start with Confidence: 10 words & alternatives
Quiz: Start with Confidence — 5 Questions
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