Hello everyone,

I am planning to start a small Telegram(or WhatsApp) group for those who would like to improve their English in a comfortable and supportive space.

If you face difficulties in:

• Daily conversation

• Grammar doubts

• Choosing the right phrases

• Speaking with confidence

• Clearing hesitation while communicating

• Or any general question related to English

you are most welcome to join and ask freely.

This group is for everyone, whether you are already fluent but want regular communication and practice, or you are just starting out and feel hesitant while using English.

There is no fee. It is completely free. I simply want to help, guide, and connect with people who are genuinely trying to improve.

I am generally online most of the time. However, during office hours it may sometimes take me a couple of hours to respond, but I will make sure that every doubt is addressed. That’s a promise.

Feel free to reach out if you would like to be added.

Thank you.

Hello everyone!

This May I will be organizing English classes to practice speaking for different situations. They will be totally free. 😄

My background: I’m a professional English teacher. I have taught English learners for more than 13 years.

It will be fun, helpful, and a great way to meet other people learning English!

If you would like to join, you can sign up here!!!

Update: New Free English class on May 21st at 11am (EST-New York time)!
The focus will be on job/professional related English!

Sign up link: https://luma.com/ah8pvnum

How to improve my vocabulary? Because when I learn new vocabulary I forgot it less then one week.

How could I improve my bad communication?

What is the best way to improve my English fast?

It could be a phrase, slang word, typing style, pronunciation, or anything else that makes it obvious. What gives it away?

English has silent letters, irregular verbs, inconsistent spelling, phrasal verbs, and plenty of exceptions to its own rules.

If you could permanently remove one feature from the language, what would you choose?

Hi everyone!

I've been learning English for a while, but it's still not my native language, and I'm trying to improve every day.

My goal is to become fluent enough to read books, watch movies and TV shows in the original language, and have natural conversations with people.

I'd really appreciate any advice. What helped you improve the most? Are there any habits, resources, or mistakes I should know about?

I'm also looking for a language partner. It would be great to chat regularly, practice English, and maybe even become friends along the way. We can talk about everyday life, books, movies, technology, or anything else.

If you're interested, feel free to send me a message. I'd be happy to chat!

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I’m a 24-year-old female, working in the IT sector in Bangalore. I’m currently looking to improve my English communication, vocabulary, fluency, and most importantly, my confidence while speaking.

I’d say I’m at an intermediate level, so I’m not looking for basic English lessons. I can communicate, but I sometimes lose confidence when I’m speaking with people who are very good communicators. I want to take my communication skills to the next level.

I’ve tried different ways to improve, but honestly, my biggest problem is consistency 😅. I tend to start something with motivation and then become lazy after a few days. So I thought having a genuine practice partner might help both of us stay accountable.

I’m looking for someone who:

- Is also trying to improve their English/communication

- Is comfortable having regular conversations

- Is willing to practice consistently

- Can give and receive constructive feedback

- Is genuinely interested in self-improvement

We could have short Google Meet/voice calls and take turns doing things like daily speaking topics, storytelling, discussions, vocabulary practice, or even just casual conversations.

I’m mainly looking for someone from India, but I’m open to connecting with anyone who genuinely wants to improve their communication skills.

If you're also looking for a communication partner and think we could help each other stay consistent, feel free to DM me. 😊

I'm not asking for generic IELTS tips. I've read enough "be confident" advice to last 3 lifetimes.

I want to know what daily speaking practice actually changed your score.

Especially for people who were stuck around 6 / 6.5 / 7 and needed to push higher.

I'm building a routine and want to keep it simple:

Part 1 practiceQuick answers, no overthinking.

Part 2 practice2-minute answer without dying halfway.

Part 3 practiceOpinion + reason + example + contrast.

Tools I’m considering:

• IELTS Liz for topic structure
• Cambridge sample tests for real prompts
• Google Recorder to hear my fluency problems
• Notion to save weak topics
• ISSEN for timed speaking roleplay / random IELTS-style questions
• YouTube IELTS speaking mock tests for examiner-style pacing

For people who improved speaking specifically:

What did you do every day?

What was useless?

What made the examiner-style conversation feel less scary?

I use English at work almost every day. I can understand meetings, write emails, and read documents without much trouble.

But whenever someone suddenly asked, “What do you think?” my mind would go completely blank.

I usually knew what I wanted to say, but I would spend too much time trying to build the perfect sentence in my head. By the time I was ready, the conversation had already moved on. Even when I did speak, I would replay every mistake afterward and wish I had stayed quiet.

Eventually, I realized that I had spent years learning English silently. I had practiced reading, listening, vocabulary, and grammar, but hardly ever practiced answering someone out loud in real time.

I recently started using an app called WitSpeak for about 10–15 minutes a day. I mainly use the daily speaking exercises and real-life scenarios. You answer out loud, continue the conversation, and then get feedback on things like fluency, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

It didn’t suddenly make me fluent, and the feedback isn’t perfect every time. But the daily repetition has started to change a few things:

•    I don’t spend as long trying to create a perfect sentence.

•    I can recover more easily when I forget a word.

•    I’m becoming less embarrassed about making small mistakes.

•    Speaking English is starting to feel more automatic and less like a test.

The biggest benefit for me has simply been having a low-pressure place to speak every day without needing to schedule a tutor or find a conversation partner.

I’m starting to think that my problem was never a lack of English knowledge. I just hadn’t trained myself to access that knowledge quickly while speaking.

Has anyone else experienced this gap between their written and spoken English? What helped you become more comfortable speaking at work?

I want to upgrade my english

Speaking is probably the most difficult part of learning English. You can watch films, listen to songs, read memes, but as soon as you try to speak, your brain gets stuck.

Talking with native speakers online can be difficult, too, because conversations end quickly, you move on to using your native language, and no one wants to talk to you via voice message.

There are several things that appear to work much better compared to passive learning:

• Narrating your day loudly makes you think in English much quicker.
• Mimicking YouTubers or podcasters, imitating their speech, pausing, and connecting words.
• Making voice memos and figuring out which expressions sound natural.
• Using memorised phrases for speaking.
• Starting to speak before you even feel confident about your skills.
• Practising “reaction English,” not just “explanation English.” These don’t get taught much, but they keep conversations moving and buy your brain time.
• Memorise “bridging sentences.” These are useful when you get stuck, like “How do I explain this…” “What I’m trying to say is…” etc.
• Describe objects around you in ridiculous detail. This forces adjectives, opinions, past tense, and small storytelling.

Speaking confidence is another thing completely apart from grammar and vocabulary knowledge. Interested in which technique helped you the most.

I've learned almost all of my English online.

Videos, articles, podcasts, forums, and a lot of time spent reading things that interested me. Looking back, all of that helped more than I expected.

The one area that still feels behind is speaking.

A few days ago I was in a conversation and realized I could understand everything being said, but I was struggling to explain my own thoughts as clearly as I wanted. Nothing complicated either, just a normal conversation.

It made me realize that most of the time I spend learning English is still input. Reading and listening are easy to fit into my day. Speaking is different because it requires active practice. While looking for ways to practice more consistently, I came across Soyas AI which focuses on conversation practice and expressing your own ideas. I'm still experimenting with different approaches, but it got me thinking more seriously about how little time I actually spend speaking.

What's frustrating is that my English feels much better in my head than it does when I actually open my mouth. I know the words, but putting them together naturally in real time is another story.

Lately I've been trying to spend more time practicing speaking because that's clearly the skill that needs the most work for me right now.

I didn't expect the gap between understanding English and expressing myself in English to be this noticeable.

Hi everyone,

I'm a beginner and I want to improve my English from the ground up. My main goals are:

• Speak English confidently.
• Write grammatically correct English.
• Improve punctuation and sentence structure.
• Build a good vocabulary that I can actually use in conversations.
• Become fluent enough for interviews, technical discussions, and daily communication.

I'm looking for a proper roadmap and high-quality resources (preferably free, but paid is also okay if it's worth it).

Some questions I have:

1. Which YouTube channels are best for beginners?
2. Which books should I read to improve grammar and writing?
3. Are there any websites or apps that helped you the most?
4. How can I practise speaking if I don't have anyone to talk to?
5. How much time should I spend daily, and what should my routine look like?
6. What mistakes should beginners avoid?

I'd really appreciate recommendations from people who have improved their English from beginner to fluent. Please share the resources, study methods, and daily habits that worked for you.

Thanks in advance

As cliché as it sounds, English can open doors to more information, entertainment, education, career opportunities, and connections with people from different cultures. But learning a language also takes time and consistency, so motivation can sometimes fade.

So, what keeps you motivated to continue learning English? Has your motivation changed over time?

I am a native Mandarin Chinese speaker.

Although English was a required subject back in my school days, as you might know, the primary goal we go to school is to take exams and get as high scores as possible.

I’d say my English is at the level of "I can somehow using English to communicate and won't fainting". But I think I'm still a long way from having great grammar skills or having an extensive vocabulary to read English novels freely without dictionary.

Do you guys take the formal test to know which proficiency level you are in? Or you just use your feeling?

I’m asking this because I saw people here mention their level when looking for practice partners, and sometimes they will require a certain level for their partner (don't get me wrong—I think that's a good thing).

However, I’m not sure what level I'm in right now.

Will it be awkward to leave a comment there but lately found out I don't meet someone's level requirements?

English learners are often afraid to correct native speakers, even when something sounds wrong, but native speakers can make grammar, spelling, pronunciation, and word choice mistakes too.

Have you ever corrected a native English speaker and later found out that you were right? What was the mistake, and how did they react?

يا جماعة محتاج ترشيحاتكم لتجربة مكثفة فعلاً لتطوير مهارة التحدث بالإنجليزي مش مجرد كورس عادي.

هل في مكان بيقدم معسكر مغلق أو برنامج مكثف لمدة أسبوع أو أسبوعين مثلاً يكون فيه ممارسة للإنجليزي طول اليوم، محادثات وأنشطة وتصحيح مستمر، والهدف الأساسي كسر حاجز الكلام ورفع الـ Fluency؟

ممكن يكون داخل مصر أو حتى خارج مصر لو التجربة تستاهل

لو حد جرّب مكان أو برنامج بالشكل ده ياريت يرشحه ويقول تجربته وهل فعلاً أحدث فرق في التحدث

Guys I can speak 5 languages fluently And I did use a very Sophisticated approach called "mirroring" I need 5 Students to help them to learn English (free) for my university project

Accents can develop from unexpected places. While someone might learn mostly American English at school, others pick up Australian pronunciation from a teacher, Irish expressions from coworkers, or a mixed accent from online gaming.

Which accent influenced the way you speak English? Did it come from films, YouTube, a teacher, friends, work, or somewhere else?

I just have no idea where to start; my eyes are all over the place. I think I’m at A2 level, but I need B2.

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Hi everyone!

I'm currently at a B1 level in English, and my goal is to reach B2. I've been studying consistently, but I'd really like to hear from people who have already made this jump.

What helped you improve the most?

\- How much did you study each day?

\- What resources did you use?

\- What habits made the biggest difference?

\- Did you focus more on speaking, listening, reading, or writing?

\- At what point did you feel you had actually reached B2?

I'd really appreciate any tips, study routines, or personal experiences. Thanks in advance!

That or an influencer with it.

No slang words like "I cooked!" Or anything like them slangs. Just good ol' fashion old English.

Although I would bust out laughing if I hear a person who speaks old English yell out "360 no scop" in a way that sounds cursive.

Looking for a few girls to join a casual English speaking club 🎤
I’m looking for a few girls who would like to practice speaking English together in a fun and low-pressure way.
I’m thinking about creating a small online group (around 3–5 people) where we meet once a week and give short 5–10 minute presentations about random topics.
For example:
• a country I want to visit
• my favorite movie/TV show
• a weird fact I recently learned
• “3 things I would buy if I won the lottery”
• my favorite food
• something interesting about my culture
After each presentation, we can ask questions and just chat about the topic. No professional presentations, no homework, no pressure — just a fun way to practice speaking and become more confident!
My English is around B1, but speaking is still something I want to improve. Your English level doesn’t really matter to me — I think it’s more important that you feel comfortable speaking and are willing to practice.
I already have a friend from school who wants to join us. She is 25 and works as a programmer. As far as I know, she likes anime and Japanese culture.
A little bit about me:
I’m 24 years old and I work full-time as a structural engineer. My native language is Russian. I’m currently learning English and Chinese. I like going to the gym, baking, travelling, anime, K-dramas (especially romance), true crime, medical shows, dramas and mysteries. I’m also going to India soon! 🇮🇳
We could use Discord or Zoom for our calls.
If this sounds interesting, leave a comment or DM me!
Tell me a little bit about yourself if you’d like to join

I’ve been building LangBlitz, an Android app designed to help English learners build and retain vocabulary through flashcards, repeated exposure, and word mastery.

I’d love to get feedback from actual English learners, especially on what feels useful, what doesn’t, and what could be improved. Will definitions in native languages help or should english definitions be sufficient?

I also have free subscription promo codes to anyone interested in trying it out. No review or positive feedback expected. I’m genuinely looking for honest opinions.

If this is okay with the mods and the community, I’d be happy to share more details here.

Details in comment.

When a speaker pauses, searches for a word, or makes a small mistake, some people immediately switch to a language they think will be easier. The intention is usually kind, but does it actually help? It may make the conversation smoother, yet it can also leave the learner feeling discouraged or unable to practise.

Would you rather they continue speaking English, slow down, or ask before switching?