Speaking
How to Build Confidence Speaking English
Supportive ways to help shy students practise spoken English with less fear of making mistakes.
Begin With Familiar Topics
Students speak more naturally when they begin with school, family, hobbies and daily routines before moving to unfamiliar topics.
Correct Gently and Selectively
Too many corrections can make a shy child stop trying. It is often better to focus on one or two patterns at a time.
Use Short Repeated Practice
A few minutes of regular speaking practice can build confidence more steadily than one long, stressful session.
Related Support
Students who need structured English support can ask about primary, secondary, online or GCE O/L English classes.
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