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How to become efficient in spoken English



Whatever your initial level, it's possible to improve and become efficient when speaking English. Media on the web, phone classes, phonetic exercises ... Many tools allow you to gain confidence and improve at your own pace.

- Podcasts, audio newspapers, series ...


English is one click away!
First, take advantage of the many media freely available on the Internet. Many sites are full of programs available in podcasts. By listening to this kind of programs you will learn the sentence structures and vocabulary used in everyday life. Audio newspapers are published by famous newspapers like The Economist, The Guardian or The New York Times. Finally, watch movies and series in original version (originally subtitled in English and without) to strengthen your listening comprehension.

- Dare to make mistakes


No pain, no gain. Learning English will not happen without a minimum of personal investment. It is never too late to improve. Above all, you have to dare to be wrong!
Stop writing mails losing 30 minutes each time to write only three lines. Be prepared to pick up the phone. Unlike many other professional contexts, the error is allowed in English. The objective is primarily to communicate.

- Mingle with native English speakers


Professionals all agree on the subject: immersion in an English speaking country is by far the best way to progress. However, you must still have the time and the opportunity. For professionals in lack of free time, get as much as possible into any place where you can meet English speakers. Polyglot Club provide you with free language exchange events near your place everywhere in France and worldwide: Check upcoming meetings.
If you're on a business trip abroad, after the official part, we must at all costs avoid staying with colleagues and speak your native language. The objective is to improve your informal English, "small talks" and to experience the "real English". You can similarly attend a Polyglot Club meeting during your business trip.

- Business English: set yourself goals


At work, you don't need to be bilingual to be operational. Try to target communication situations close to your business. You have to know how to present your company, negotiate during a business trip or speak during a meeting ...
It is necessary to improve gradually and gain confidence in a given situation: presentations, negotiation technics, conduct a meeting ...
If you want to attend a professional training, why not do it in English?
Polyglot Club offers, for example, weeklyl business English courses in Paris.

- Think in English


Every day, think as much as possible in English. Whether in public transport, in traffic ... Ask yourself up in English. What will I do today? If I have such a meeting with colleagues or clients, what should I prepare? What am I saying?

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