How to improve English communication skills?

Find native English speakers: Sometimes, it’s the hardest thing to do, but it’s the best use of your time. Talking to real native speakers is the best way to improve your English skills, speaking at least.

Slow down: If you want to be understood, slow down. The more clearly you speak, the better chance your listener has of understanding you.

Record yourself: We really don't know our pronunciation. So record yourself! What are the weak and strong points you hear in your speech? And then you can focus on what you need to work on.

Speak English at home: This is the mistake to make easily. You use English at work or in class and then you go home and return to your mother tongue. Make sure to speak it at home, too. Have only English at the dinner table. Stick to English TV at home. Make it as 24/7 as possible.

Question 1. According to the writer, the best way to improve your English skills is ____________.

A. doing the easiest thing                               B. doing nothing at all

C. talking to actual native speakers              D. speaking no English

Question 2. According to the 2^nd paragraph, your listeners can understand you when you ________.

A. listen to the music of English                      B. find native English speakers

C. speak English at home                                D. speak slowly and clearly

Question 3. Among the ways mentioned in the passage, recording yourself is good for you ______.

A. to know your weak and strong points

B. to make you more famous with your voice

C. to concentrate on your hard work

D. to hear yourselves all the time

Question 4. Which is closest in meaning to "your mother tongue” in the last paragraph?

A. your English                                                B. your foreign language

C. your first language                                                 D. a part in your mother’s mouth

Question 5. "Make it as 24/7 as possible” at the end of the passage can be understood that.

A. you should learn English at least for 24 days

B. you should use at least 7 hours to learn English

C. you should learn English at least for 7 years

D. you should make use of any time to learn English

Question 6. How do readers feel the passage?

A. Angry                      B. Funny                      C. Informative                        D. Impolite