Factors in Speaking English
People who are not native English speakers often face concerns and apprehension when trying to speak in English, even if they are fluent in writing and reading the language. The most common concern that most non-native English speakers have is that they might not be understood by the people they are talking to. Speaking in English has several factors that non-native speakers can learn in order to overcome their apprehensions; however, these factors take some practice and confidence to execute.
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Basic Grammar
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The first major factor when speaking in English is to follow the basic rules of the English grammar. Rules like subject-verb agreement and the use of the past and present tense when speaking are essential things to learn in order to speak proper English. Issues with basic grammar may lead to misunderstandings during conversation. For example, saying "went" instead of "go" can lead to a misunderstanding.
The Difference between Spoken and Written English
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Writing and speaking English can be very different, especially if two people are talking casually. One of the factors to consider when speaking in English is that the speaker should always remember that written English can sometimes be too formal to use within a normal conversation. Phrases and fragments are usually used in spoken English, while they are seldom used in the written form.
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Pronunciation and Enunciation
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One of the major factors for native English speakers to properly understand someone who is speaking English is related to the proper pronunciation and enunciation of words. Pronunciation and enunciation mainly deals with how a word is spoken based on the way native English speakers use it. The English language has a lot of phonetic characteristics, and learning how to properly say words is a major factor when speaking in English. A good example is the word "project" since it has two different meanings when pronounced differently. You can say project as a noun or project as a verb.
Context
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The context of the conversation is another factor that can affect speaking in English. Native English speakers have a set of jargons, sayings, slangs and colloquial terms that are often not seen in written English. Learning these things can be an essential factor in speaking English, if the person wants to express his thoughts and emotions properly. For example, saying that a person can "carry a tune" would mean that that person can either sing or have some musical ability.
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