Discover why many learners find it easier to write in English than speak, and learn strategies to improve verbal communication. Explore the challenges of transitioning from writing to speaking, embrace mistakes in language learning, and practice methods like shadowing and narration to enhance speaking skills. Dive into the concept of slow productivity and the importance of meaningful work in preventing burnout.
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Fear of being judged leads to writing being perceived as easier than speaking in English.
Engaging in speaking exercises like talking out loud while writing can help build confidence in spoken English.
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Speaking vs. Writing: Comfort and Confidence
People often find it easier to write in English than to speak due to the fear of being judged. The ease of structuring thoughts in writing compared to the instant reactions faced while speaking contributes to this preference. To bridge this gap, engaging in exercises like speaking out loud while writing can help build confidence and naturalize spoken English.
Challenges of Modern Communication: Writing Dominance
Living in a text-based society has shifted the focus towards writing as a primary means of communication. This shift, coupled with the unnatural aspect of writing compared to speaking, leads to individuals struggling to articulate verbally as adeptly as they do in writing. Embracing speaking exercises and deliberate practice can help overcome this disparity.
Practical Tips for Enhancing Speaking Skills
Warming up before speaking, akin to preparing muscles for physical activity, is crucial to building natural speaking skills. Activities like shadowing, describing surroundings, and narrating daily actions serve as effective warm-up exercises. Emphasizing active vocabulary related to personal experiences and engaging in expressive tasks on language learning platforms can further enhance speaking fluency.
Listen with FREE Digital Transcript only on the RealLife App. Most learners at an Intermediate level say they can easily communicate in English through WRITING, but have a hard time SPEAKING — It's as if their brain would simply "stop working". What if your learning method made it harder for you to speak than to write? In today's episode, we discuss talk about what learners should do to start speaking English more naturally, and as easily as writing.