Phrases and tips for speaking English fluently and with confidence!

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Bonus Speaking Resources

If you need more help with speaking English, you can try some of these links.

TalkEnglish have lessons for basic English.

For more native-speaker phrases, check out to The English We Speak, which is part of the BBC English website. You can also try the British Council website to learn how to say the right words for different situations.

While if you’re looking for a conversation partner to practise with, you can try Speak Languages. For more help choosing a conversation exchange platform, read some of the reviews!