How to Improve Your English Speaking Confidence

Why Confidence Matters

Many of my students tell me they understand English well but feel nervous when speaking. This is completely normal! Speaking confidence comes with practice, and there are specific strategies you can use to build it faster.

Strategy 1: Talk to Yourself

It might sound funny, but narrating your daily activities in English is one of the best ways to practice. Describe what you're cooking, comment on the weather, or plan your day out loud.

Strategy 2: Record Yourself

Use your phone to record short voice memos in English. Listen back and notice areas for improvement. This builds self-awareness without the pressure of a live conversation.

Strategy 3: Find a Speaking Partner

Having a regular conversation partner—whether a friend, language exchange partner, or tutor—creates consistent practice opportunities.

Strategy 4: Accept Mistakes

Every fluent speaker made thousands of mistakes along the way. Mistakes are not failures—they are steps toward fluency.