English speaking skills
Welcome to EnglishClub Speaking for ESL learners, to help you learn and practise the skill of speaking English.
- What is Speaking?
Speaking is the second of the four language skills, which are: 1. Listening 2. Speaking 3. Reading 4. Writing
Speaking Skills Guide: Strategies and tips for better English speaking
The Importance of Speaking Practice
Speaking to yourself can be "dangerous" because men in white coats may come and take you away!! That is why you should make every effort possible to find somebody to speak with
How to Address People in English 🔈
What name or title can we use when speaking to friends, colleagues, acquaintances, teachers, doctors etc?
Greetings in English 🔈
How to say hello in English. On these pages you can listen to and practise greeting people in a variety of situations - from the classroom to business
Telephone English
In this lesson we look at some of the words and expressions that we use for telephoning. There are also some practice sessions and a quiz for you to check your understanding
Small Talk in English
What can we say in casual conversations with strangers or colleagues we meet in the lift? Small talk is a casual form of conversation that "breaks the ice" or fills an awkward silence between people
Presentations in English
Learn how to give a presentation or speak in public in English. This tutorial guides you step by step through the process of making a presentation, from preparation to conclusion and questions
Speaking about the Weather in English 🔈
Even strangers discuss the weather. Learn the proper vocabulary and expressions, and you'll find it easy to start a conversation anytime, anywhere--with anyone you meet!
Agreeing and Disagreeing in English
Sooner or later you will get the urge to agree or disagree with something that is being said in English. Offering an opinion can be difficult when it is not in your first language
People often ask
FAQ: frequently asked speaking questions
More speaking articles
3 Ways to Speak English More Confidently
The article is aimed at English learners who lack confidence in speaking English, and teaches three ways to help build confidence.
Successful Public Speaking in English
How to prepare and give the perfect presentation in English.
Informal Contractions
What do words like "gonna" and "wanna" mean?
Speaking versus Writing
The pen is mightier than the spoken word - or is it?
Recommended speaking links
A man who can speak two languages is worth two men.Napoleon Hill