I am getting difficult while speaking English

Ans: Hi Tapash,

Thank you for writing in.

Few Tips to get started.

Reading -Read English texts out loud to improve your pronunciation and rhythm. This exercise will also help you become more comfortable with the language.

Think in English: Most often we think in our native language and then we try to translate the same in English hence grammar mistakes tend to happen. Instead do the reverse try to think in English rather than translating from your native language. This practice will help you become more spontaneous and fluent in your communication.

Focus on Listening Comprehension: Improve your listening skills by regularly listening to English audio, such as podcasts, audiobooks, or TED Talks. Try to understand the main ideas and key points of what you're hearing. Listening is the first step to communication. This requires patience.

Build Your Vocabulary: Work on expanding your vocabulary by learning new words every day. Use vocabulary apps to help with memorization or open your oxford dictionary and learn new three minimum words. This way your vocabulary will increase and get better. This will avoid you from falling short of words.

Learn and Use Idioms and Phrases: English is rich in idioms and phrases. Learn common expressions and how to use them appropriately in different contexts to sound more natural and fluent.

Practice Speaking Regularly: Find opportunities to speak in English regularly. This could be with native English speakers, or even with yourself in front of a mirror. Practicing speaking aloud helps build your confidence and fluency.


Surround yourself with the language as much as possible. Watch English movies, TV shows, and videos, listen to English podcasts, and try to read books, articles, or news in English. Immersing yourself in the language will help you familiarize yourself with its nuances and vocabulary.

Opt for Professional help- You can also look at professionals who can help you with their courses. There are many experts around. If you are comfortable investing money on such courses then I recommend you do so.

Learning any new language including English requires practice and efforts. Requires consistent practice and exposure to the language. Accept that you are in the learning phase and you will get better with efforts.

Hope this helps. All the best

To Your Success. Be You. Be Confident.
Ashwini Dasgupta-Author of Confidence Decoded. Is it a Skill or Attitude?

Ans: 1) Listen to English News
2) Read Newspapers
3) Try to speak with your family members / friends.
4) Never get demotivated by your mistakes when speaking to others in English. No one is 100% perfect.
5) Try to read WREN & MARTIN Book regularly. Get its solution book also.
6) Watch useful videos in LinkedIn/YouTube in English.
7) Build a strong basic Grammar in tenses which will boost your confidence.

All the BEST for Your Bright Future.

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Ans: Hi Guddu!!
English is a funny language... CAT is CAT but CYCLE is SAICLE.
You want to improve English, here are my suggestions -
1. have a proper tutor and learn it from scratch... like from the very beginning, start from A, B,C
2.start talking in English as much as possible don't bother if ppl laugh, your goal is to speak in English. I am learning French, I have learnt it in theory but yet to speak properly, so you want to speak in English well, then pls start conversing in English, that's the only way
3. make use of technology to pronounce words properly, write properly... watch you tube channels dedicated to English learning, use google to clear any doubts..
4. be in an environment of English --- read English newspaper, listen to the news in English ,look for opportunities to converse in English, watch English movies..

Happy learning!!

Ans: Hello Ganpati,
While I understand that most interviews are conducted in English and fluency does help in getting good impression. However, unless job under consideration demands so, lack of it should not deeply hamper your chances if you are otherwise competent & able to present so in a different language.
In fact, most sensible interviewers do ask the language comfort of interviewee & even interviewee is free to express that upfront.
Having said that, since English happens to be the most common medium of communication at workplaces, a decent hold will certainly do no harm to your overall career prospects otherwise. Hence I suggest that you do not limit this to the interview rather make a concerted effort to improve your language skills in general. There are ample online/offline options available nowadays to groom such skills.

All the Best !

Major Inderpaul
HR Expert, Life & Relationship Coach