Intermediate English Course: Best Ways to Build Fluency

Hi everyone! I’m pretty good at reading and understanding English, but when it comes to speaking, I’m totally out of my comfort zone. I want to improve my fluency and pronunciation and I know that I need to practice more.

Do you know any apps, tools, or resources that help with English speaking practice? Thanks in advance!

I have been learning english aince high school and i am 21 who is studying at the university. But my english is still b2 . How can i improve ?!?!?

Hey Everyone!

My name is Kevin and I'm on a mission to help intermediate and advanced students like you improve your English!

I've seen a lot of posts here lately talking about the challenges of not sounding natural, having a hard time understanding the final 20% of what native speakers are saying, and a desire to find ways to better internalize expressions.

With that in mind, I decided to create a new YouTube channel that will cater specifically to intermediate & advanced students. One in which we implement techniques like active listening to dig deeper into real conversations so that you can better understand the little details that make you sound more or less natural. We'll also cover the strange ways native speakers pronounce words to help you figure out why it's hard to understand words you already know.

Finally, another common complaint is not having enough time to practice. To that end, we'll also discuss specific "deliberate practice" techniques that are more active and challenging than passive listening or reading but can be fit into short periods of time. You can visit www.deliberateenglish.com for a 15-minute workout guide if you want more details.

Ultimately I want this to be as useful as possible for you, so definitely let me know what you think. Even if you don't like it I'd love to hear why so I can make better content for you in the future!

Hope to hear from you soon!

Kevin

P.S. If you're learning English for work I'm also thinking about creating videos that discuss how to write better emails & give better presentations. If this would be of interest let me know!

Hi guys,

I'm from China but have been working and living in the UK for 3 years. My first job was as a data analyst in pharma industry. God knows how tough my carrer was. Can anyone of you know this word Amyloidosis without looking up?

But I just don't know how to improve my use of English. I guess what I read all the time. My report writing skill is poor and vocabulary are quite limited. I've graduated from university and I didn't do much English since then.

So my English is regressing.

You may want to know why the firm hirede at the first place. Well, I designed code to automate the work process. And I helped them develop a China market. But the fact is my English is getting worse. I can't be the role the firm aims to develop.

Edited:

I was frustrated because I was writing my personal statement to a uni in order to stay in the UK. Well the fact is I was fired by my firm due to the regressing English.

The feeling I have is my brain is shrinking. My mate told me that I use the similar vocabulary everyday in the lockdown. It seems to be like that. Even my prayers are quite repetitive...

Mate, I tried everything . None of them is working.

I tried bi-translation.

I tried to read books as many as I can. Listening to podcasts. (I can understand them. No problem)

Company hired an English teacher who is less qualified. ( My senior's mother) She tested me and said I'm at B2 level. Well, other teacher tested me and said B2 is bullshit.

Okay, the difficulty is like I would have troubles if I made a video to present some projects I have been doing..it isn't the problem about input but about how to output.

Edited - second time to correct some sentences

Edited -Thanks for everyone's comments. It means a LOT to me. I'd keep thinking about it and post my final thoughts here.

If you enjoy playing video games, try using them to practice English! Many games have English dialogue and multiplayer chat, which can help with vocabulary, listening, and speaking skills

Also I’ve tried a ton of apps to improve my English. For me GetFluently is the best app I’ve found to practice English speaking skills. It’s is an AI tutor you can discuss with any topic like you talking with real person

After each session, you get feedback on your fluency, grammar and vocabulary, it’s super helpful. I recommend to check it out too

Language acquisition takes time and practice, it's a lot like a tool that you need to use regularly. However, it's important to remember that people will make an effort to understand you, you don't need to have perfect English.

Despite all that, I'd recommend watching/consuming media that is in English (books, TV, podcasts, music, etc) or focusing on vocabulary. Simply knowing what specific words mean can help you decipher grammar more effectively. Don't be afraid to fail

Find an English-speaking club that matches your interests, like a book club or a hobby group. It's a great way to practice English and spend your free time productively :)

Does anyone know of any good programs or classes for improving conversational English? Either in person or online. Preferably in Suffolk .
English is my second language and I think my pronunciation is pretty understandable. My main issue is more with vocabulary and fluency. Sometimes I know what I want to say, but I have a hard time putting it into words naturally or keeping a conversation going.
I also tend to learn by memorizing phrases and responses, which has helped me a lot, but I really want to stop depending on that so much and get better at just speaking naturally and thinking on the spot.
I should probably also mention that I’m a pretty shy and awkward person in general lol, so I’m sure that plays a part too. I notice it’s harder for me to keep conversations going with native English speakers, and sometimes I overthink what I’m going to say instead of just talking. 😣
I’m not ashamed of having an accent or of English being my second language at all. I just genuinely want to become a better communicator, especially professionally.
I’m not really looking for basic ESL or pronunciation classes. More like conversational English, vocabulary, fluency, and maybe something that actually gets you talking to people instead of just doing lessons.
If anyone has done something like this and has recommendations for apps, online classes, conversation groups, or in-person programs, I’d really appreciate it!

I improved my English by listening to Youtube videos.

Yes, by "listening".

Personally, I play a video, then I just play some video games and listen to the video in the background. It's kinda fun and entertaining. It helps you to recognise words and learn new things.

Im planning on taking an english course, was wondering if anyone had recommendations for which ones are good.

The fastest way to learn pretty much any language is immersion; going to a place where they speak that language, and trying to speak and understand other people. Its especially effective if you combine immersion with a bit of deliberate studying (for example, memorizing vocabulary for particular topics you tend to talk about, studying grammar concepts that keep coming up in real life).

Obviously immersion is not always an option, but there are other things you can do. Try to meet and chat with people who speak English, especially if they don't speak your first language. Ive found it useful to watch Netflix in my second language (to make it easier, try watching a series you've seen before, and/or using subtitles). I also follow various reddits in that language, and it comes up in my algorithm on Instagram reels. It's helpful because I'm motivated to learn when I want to understand the joke in a meme, and seeing/hearing the language in these informal situations makes it easier to understand how people talk irl.

I’m currently practicing every day with ChatGPT’s advanced voice feature. It’s great for me. The limit with ChatGPT Plus is one hour per day, so I make sure to practice daily. After three months, I really believe I’ve improved my communication skills a lot.

I just found out there's an Intermediate English course on Duolingo and I'm curious who it's aimed at and who mostly uses it. Maybe non-native speakers who want to use Duolingo with the interface in English, or native English-speaking kids? It seems there's no difference from the English course with a foreign language setting.

Hello there, I'm searching for English online classes that purpose is improvement discussion (speaking/listening) skills. (* I'm a business person. However, I am a Software developer, so there is no chance to negotiate with customers. Mainly my communication needs are internal communication and technological context.)
My level is around upper B1 - beginner of B2.
However, I'm really difficult to disturb conversation and say my opinion. Because I still have difficulty following fast-paced conversations. So most of the time, I just listen to a meeting.
I need to change this situation.
Anyway, how about italki, preply Lingoda, english live, or something else?
It looks like italki and preply offer group lesson & one-on-one. (But it looks like their group lesson services are not popular. I don't knoif w that is actually well organized or not)
If there is a person who has a similar problem and improves your capability, please let me know what course you take and how to use it.
Thank you so much.

Hi everyone, Can you recommend some English classes or courses? I’m trying to improve my English. Right now, my level is between beginner and intermediate, but I need to get better because next year I’ll start my master’s degree.

I’m looking for classes in Mexico, but I feel like most schools are focused mainly on business. When I requested information, they asked for my phone number and then kept sending me promotions or calling me all the time to pressure me to enroll. I really don’t like that — I just want clear information and the price.

I need rather “ENGL 255 or ENGL 200: 499” to finish my degree.. I have a high GPA but I’m more of a math/ science person than English and I’m scared I’ll kill my GPA with this English course.. which one’s easiest/ fast? Thank you :)

A tutor on italki might be a good idea. The prices will vary a lot. If you want more info, DM me. I can give suggestions.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill hosts free Zoom English lessons through a club called LINC 7-8 PM EST, Monday through Thursday, for both beginner and advanced English abilities. These are group lessons with about10 other English learners, focused on speaking and grammar. Additionally, there is an option for 1 on 1 classes if you would like more personalized help, including speaking, writing, professional development, etc. This is all run by volunteers and it is completely free. Here is the link if you are interested![

I take classes from the online school I found, English Online 850. It is a small online school, but great teachers. englishonline850.com is website

youre overthinking it. the intermediate course is basically the same old english tree but they slapped a new label on it to make you feel like youre progressing. i bet most users are people who already finished the english from spanish course and then got bored and wanted a shiny new icon. a friend of mine went through it and said half the sentences were the exact same ones she already studied just scrambled. the only real difference is the interface stays fully in english so maybe it tricks you into thinking youre doing advanced immersion. honestly it feels like duolingo needed a way to keep english learners on the app longer without actually building new content. the kids angle might be a tiny slice but my guess is its 90 percent adults who just didnt want to switch to a new language yet. the whole thing is a bit of a con if you ask me.

From what I can tell Intermediate English is aimed at people who have already completed another English course, such as English from Spanish, and want more practice.

I believe it starts at a score of 60.

Some native English speakers also use it. Many do it to farm XP for leagues, but some do it to brush up on English vocabulary and grammar. I know of a few middle school students who were doing that.

So I wanted to take ENGL 102 in fall . But couldn’t take it as all classes are full. Please recommend a easy, less time consuming English course (any engl or wrs) in which we can get a ‘A’ easily .

It could be any of ENGL 125, WRS 102, WRS 103, WRS 104 or any other English course.

(I have already taken ENGL 103 )