¿How can I improve my speaking?
I have been studying English for like 2 years, I did it one time per week. I think my english still needs to improve a lot because I still have mistakes but at least I can communicate now, my grammar is kind of decent now but I feel that my speaking is improving more slowly than the other parts and I know the reason I almost never speak my english and I know that probably is the main problem but right now it's kind of complicated speak with people for time reasons so it is not the best option for me. I want to know if there are other options to improve my speech besides speak it. I would be glad to hear your opinions.

Thank you.

Abril

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¿How can I improve my speaking?
I have been studying English for like 2 years, I did it one time per week. I think my english still needs to improve a lot because I still have mistakes but at least I can communicate now, my grammar is kind of decent now but I feel that my speaking is improving more slowly than the other parts and I know the reason I almost never speak my english and I know that probably is the main problem but right now it's kind of complicated speak with people for time reasons so it is not the best option for me. I want to know if there are other options to improve my speech besides speak it. I would be glad to hear your opinions.

Thank you.

Abril

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Hi!

Really, the best option would be to speak to a native English speaker, but since time is an issue for you, writing messages (notebook entries or e-mails) to a native English speaker in a similar way to how you would speak would probably help also.

Best of luck!

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Hi Abril,

Hailey offers very good advice.  Just speak English with whomever you can.  You may make mistakes -- we all do.  Still, with continued speaking you’ll gain confidence and it will come more easily!

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Hi Abril,

I don't have any advice other than to speak to native English speakers as much as possible. I am a native English speaker, learning Spanish. If you ever want to Skype, please send me a message!

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If you can't find the time to talk to people on Skype, read! It doesn't matter what you read, but just keep reading. You can even read along with audio-books. You must read out loud, though. It will slow you down... But it's very useful! That's what I'm doing with Spanish. I read children's books. :)