How to Improve English Speaking Skills in 2024: A Comprehensive Teaching Guide

Many students seek the answer to one prevalent question each day: How can one improve their English speaking skills in 2024? Mastery of this skill requires extensive practice and a genuine passion, both of which educators can encourage. But what is the most effective way to achieve this, and what strategies should be employed? Let us delve into the intricacies of mastering the English language.

English As A Language 

English is considered a universal language, but many still teach it as a subject, even in 2024. Luckily, people are starting to realise its importance as a language, as children need to develop not just reading and writing but also listening and speaking skills. Ensuring all of their essential skills are taken care of is known as a holistic learning approach.

Holistic learning benefits children by giving them a deeper understanding of their needs and interests. It helps them identify their strengths and weaknesses, making them well-rounded individuals. It also enhances their critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they are put in situations that make them consider different perspectives.

It is important to remember that holistic learning will be the basis for communication later in their educational journey as it prepares them for their careers and future. So, any time spent now in holistic learning will continue to reap its fruits throughout their entire journey.

How To Improve English Listening And Speaking Skills

Speaking and listening go hand in hand, as only if you listen correctly will you be able to respond and communicate. Having multiple speaking and listening exercises is a good start. For example

1) Story Circle -The teacher and students sit in a circle. The teacher starts the story, and the student next to them continues it by saying a line or two. Then, the student beside them continues it, and it goes similarly until the teacher decides to pause it.

This makes children pay attention to their peers and also boosts their creativity.

2) Impromptu Speeches – You can have a bowl of various topics, have the students unquestioningly pick a topic, give them a few seconds to prepare, and then speak about it for a minute.

This improves their quick thinking and builds their confidence and speaking skills.

3) Debates – You can divide the whole classroom into two teams and give them a topic to debate. When each team presents an argument, the other will listen and present a counterargument.

This improves their critical thinking, listening and speaking skills.

While these are only a few activities, integrating technology can be beneficial, as we live in a digital world. Many apps are gamified to help kids learn better. Duolingo Kids is one such app. Their lessons are engaging, which allows them to learn in a fun and effective way.

Regarding websites, BBC Learning English has age-appropriate lessons and exercises for kids. Its well-planned and structured content helps the kids learn independently. While these resources are helpful, they aid the student, and screen time must be monitored.

As all these activities are interactive, peer feedback should be integrated as it will be helpful and help everyone understand each other better and build bonds.

How Next English Helps Students and Teachers

We have a variety of books and resources under our Next English, which consists of various books, such as My Coursebook Part 1 & 2, Student Book, My Reading Companion, My Grammar Companion, My EnglishLab Activity Book and Prime English. Along with these books, we provide a Teacher’s Manual to guide the teacher about activities and outcomes throughout the course. We also have our digital presence in the name of EnglishLab, where, via an interactive user interface, we have integrated a holistic learning approach with our tools for the child to attain mastery of the language.

Our wide range of products are designed to develop and enhance every aspect of language, as we have made products keeping in mind every child’s need to master the language. 

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