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How can I improve my English so that I make fewer mistakes?

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Read more English books. Have as many conversations with fluent English speakers as possible. Look up words you don't know and then use them regularly so you won't forget.

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How do I speak without getting nervous and forgetting what I want to say?

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Practice. You can start small, such as talking to yourself, then reaching out to family to practice, but you mainly have to practice by yourself. Praise yourself when you fix a mistake or did well on another problem you fixed. If you do happen to forget, take a second to pause, but don't show the audience that you forgot. We are all human, so it is okay to be nervous or to forget.

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How can I make myself unique and confident?

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You are already unique. Focus on the message you want to deliver, and how important it is to get it across. You're intrinsic uniqueness will shine as a consequence. Self-affirm every day. Tell yourself that you are amazing and you will feel more confident and deliver an amazing speech. Even if you don't believe it at first, if you keep it up, eventually you will.

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How do I become active and smart?

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Spend time reading books that will educate you and are motivating, exercise every day, and meditate for at least 15 minutes per day.

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I always smile when I look into people's eyes. Is it a good thing to do?

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Yes, smiling is good thing. Smiling gently makes the other person feel welcome and makes you more likable.

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How can I speak English fluently?

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Read English books, magazines, newspapers, etc. Watch English television shows and pay attention to the dialogue. Practice speaking to yourself in the mirror, and practice with English-speaking friends if you have them. If you have fluent friends, ask them to correct you if you make a mistake.

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How I can become smart and active?

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Read more textbooks or literature, and study every single second you have. Exercise by walking around or taking up a sport.

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How can I get the audience's attention while speaking?

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Start with an attention-grabbing introduction. You may tell a joke or speak about a shocking statistic. This will get their attention, and speaking with confidence will keep it.

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How can I use the right verb at the right time?

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You can read a lot of books that use correct grammar, and similarly to #2 in Part 2, if you encounter words that you are unfamiliar with or get mixed up with, write them down in a journal with definitions and clarify where and when to use those words in a sentence with some sentence examples.

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How can I maintain confidence before an audience when I make a mistake while giving a speech?

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Do not stop or draw attention to your mistake and just keep going. It's absolutely fine if you've made a mistake, but attracting the audience to your mistake will make it sound more awkward. So stay calm, and take deep breaths.

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How can I come up with ideas on the spot?

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You should be able to invent ideas and relate to what you are speaking with more ease if you feel strongly about something. If you don't feel strongly, it is always helpful to first acknowledge both sides of an idea that you have in your mind and then put which one you support.

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How do I speak well and confidently if I make mistakes with English when I am nervous and end up speaking too fast?

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If you make a mistake, it's ok just keep going on with the sentence. If you end up speaking too fast, take a deep breath before each sentence.

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I speak confidently to my family members, but when I speak with my teachers, I start blabbering and become very nervous. Why is that so? How can I speak confidently with my teachers?

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It is often because you fear being judged unfairly by outsiders, while family accepts you for who you are. Just try to imagine you are speaking to your family, the teachers won't do anything if you make a mistake or two - they've seen it all before. Take a deep breath, speak slowly and focus on what you say. Keep eye contact with a well known person like a friend and give your best.

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